How was your first week of March? You’re already more than halfway through your school year - you’ve got this! With March being the last exam-free month for our M25 candidates, stress levels are rising. Make sure to check out our revision materials on our website and to actively revise! You’re almost there 🎉!
Our last newsletter focused on tips and guides for the Sciences, meaning that this week, our focus is on the Group 5: Mathematics subject group 📐! With our blog posts, resources, podcast episodes, and more, we hope to help you towards achieving that 7!
Also, are you ready to meet our Blog team members? 🌟 Scroll down to discover the faces behind IBlieve’s blog, which reaches students in over 100 countries across the world. In subsequent newsletters, we will be featuring more IBlieve teams, showing you who is working behind the scenes here at IBlieve 🌍.
Keep it up, you’ve got this!
💌 In this newsletter…
🌟 Meet IBlieve team members: Blog team (pt.1)
📚 Blog Posts: General tips + Difference between Group 5 Subjects
🎙️Podcast: Debunking IB Myths
🎥 YouTube: 💯 How to Get STRAIGHT 7s in IB: Math, Chemistry, English (Language & Literature)
📲 Instagram: 5 Resources to Ace Your Next Math Exam
🌟 IBlieve Team Member Highlights - Blog Team (pt.1)
With the early-2025 IBlieve applications closed, we are ready to introduce new as well as old members to you 😊! Pay close attention, you might already recognize some of us! Each week we will feature a different IBlieve team.
✨ Editor-in-Chief
Sophia
Hello! My name is Sophia, and I'm the Blog's Editor-in-Chief! I graduated M22 from the Philippines, and I'm currently finishing up my degree in Biology for Health Sciences/Psychology at the University of Toronto. My favorite part of the job (as it has been for the past 2 years with the organization) has to be getting to know the diverse IB and non-IB experiences of our team + seeing creative forms of communication and outreach with our audience!
✨ Writing Co-Leads
Manini
Hi! My name's Manini :) I'm a DP1 student in India. My favourite part about my role as Writing Team Lead is getting to read about how the IB program is conducted in different parts of the world and learning the most genius tips and tricks on how to navigate the IBDP! When I'm not furiously studying for my next exams, I like playing the guitar and creating digital art in my free time. I plan on studying Psychology in the future, and a fun fact about me is that my favourite sandwich filling is crushed Doritos and a cheese slice.
Sophia
Hello! I'm Sophia, a Writing Team Co-Lead for the IBlieve blog. I'm from the Philippines, where I graduated from the IB in May 2023, and I'm currently studying Biochemistry in York College of Pennsylvania. The best part of my role in IBlieve is being able to help others improve their writing and communication skills. Seeing our writers' growth gives me so much joy, and being able to support fellow/former IB students makes it even better. Fun fact about me: I love royal history!
✨ SEO Blog Editor
Swara
Swara finished the IB in November 2024, in India.
📚 Blog Posts!
Whenever you have a question about IB, check out our Blog! With over 300 posts, you’re sure to find super helpful advice from our amazing IB graduates and students. Here are all our most recent articles related to subject group 5, mathematics!
Check out Joseph’s blog where he uncovers useful tips for your Mathematics Papers 1 and 2. From knowing how to handle your GDC to writing all your workings.
Two IB graduates, Reema and mark debunk IB myths such as ‘During the IB you must sacrifice your social life’. Are the myths true? Or are they false? Tune in to find out!
🎥 YouTube: 💯 How to Get STRAIGHT 7s in IB: Math, Chemistry, English (Language & Literature)
Watch Katie’s Youtube video where she discusses how to achieve that 7 for your Mathematics. Katie graduated with a 7 in Math SL, and her advice and experience is applicable to every Group 5 subject, whether you take AA or AI!
Are you struggling to find resources to help you with your next maths exam? Don't worry! Natasha has 5 resources for you, whether you are in Maths AA or AI! ➕➖📚
Thanks so much for reading this week! We believe in you!
Cheers,
IBlieve Team
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