The Newman School
IB HL Biology Year I Summer Work
International Baccalaureate Biology has some language that is specific to this course. Using your
required books and research online , answer the following questions. Your successful
completion of
these questions will make your work in this course easier!
1. List the IB Command Terms. State their definitions. ( check out this website: i‐biology.net for a
complete listing of IB Command Terms and their meanings)
2. Define the term: paper.
3. Define Internal Assessment.
4. Define “Markscheme.”
5. State the definition of Cornell Note Style Taking.
6. Define Paper One, Two and Three.
7. Discuss the importance of Assessment Statements.
8. State the difference between core and AHL.
9. Define the term “Option.”
10. State the significance of 60 hours as it relates to the laboratory.
11. Discuss: Design, DCP, CE, PS and MS.
12. Define the term Examiner.
13. Define Group IV Project.
14. Discuss 74% and 26 %.
15. Discuss : “Making notes.”
Continued Summer Preparation/Work for IB Biology DP One Student:
1. Read and outline: from your orange book by McGonegal, Tosto and Ward :viii‐x and
pages 1‐11 (complete practice question from pages 10 and 11
2. Print out : http://click4biology.info/index.htm: Statistical Analysis and Cells (2 separate
topics)
3. Read and outline pages 12‐29 from your Orange book by McGonegal
1. Obtain required books . The Earlier the better.
2. Consider purchasing this OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOOK: BIOLOGY FOR THE IB
DIPLOMA: C.J. CLEGG ISBN: 9780340926529
3. Obtain supplies as listed on syllabus. Please set up your IB HL Binder:
The Newman School
IB HL Biology
Binder Setup
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Obtain large hard cover 3 ring binder
Obtain Dividers and Tabs
Obtain Plastic Sheath Covers
Set up 11 Separate topic areas
Example: Each Topic (1-11) : should have dividers for Outlines, Class Notes,
Click4biology printouts, Tests/Reading Quizzes and Handouts
Order Lab Notebook: Product Details
• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Hayden McNeil
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930882009
Pub (November 1, 1999)