IB DIPLOMA TUTORING
Expert IB Physics Tutors
in Hong Kong
IBDP Physics is known for the academic rigour of the course, and is considered the most difficult Experimental Science course offered at IBDP. Hong Kong students value the expertise of BartyED’s team of knowledgeable and skilled IBDP Physics tutors in both the HL and SL versions of the course. We provide academic rigour and understanding mentorship throughout IBDP Physics.
Common IBDP Physics challenges
Effective time management
Under the latest IBDP Physics syllabus, Paper 1A is a multiple choice paper. The principal challenge of this paper is completing it in the tight timeframe. Our IB Physics tutors develop student time management to enable a stronger performance.
Selecting an effective IA topic (Internal Assessment)
BartyED's IB Physics expert tutors oversee students' IAs throughout the entire process. Rather than getting students to select topics from a predetermined list, they collaborate with their students to develop strong and unique topics that show real engagement in Physics.
Extended response questions (Paper 2)
The latest IBDP Physics syllabus places greater emphasis on the ability to communicate scientific knowledge, both in equations and verbally. Our IB Physics tutors help students develop strong exam strategies to meet this challenging aspect of the Physics syllabus.
Unfamiliar question types
BartyED's IB Physics tutors help students build familiarity with a range of question types. Frequently, Physics students are thrown when topics are not examined in an expected way, leading to needless mistakes.
BartyED ensures high-quality IB Physics tutoring
From our strict hiring process, through our comprehensive on-going tutor training, BartyED places a strong emphasis on teaching quality. Our reputation for rigour is at the heart of what we do.
3-phase hiring process
Our 3-phase hiring process consists of a structured interview with Jerome, a written exam across proposed subject areas, and an engagement session to assess teaching style.
A strong CV is not enough: candidates need to demonstrate strong subject knowledge, resilience and adaptability. We place our bar deliberately high in the full knowledge that most candidates will fail. Our students will benefit from the strong communication skills and pedagogical passion of the best applicants.
Rigorous training programme
Once hired, candidates undergo a six-month training programme to ensure deep subject and curriculum knowledge. This is conducted by our Heads of STEM and English/Humanities, and overseen by our Director of Studies.
The IB examiners know their own curriculum, so it's essential that we do, too. Our training programmes are designed to instil strong academic rigour, and consistent teaching across subjects.
On-going professional development
Whether in IBO-led workshops on the latest changes to the Physics marking criteria, or knowledge sharing across the team in informal sessions to improve our support of SEN students, BartyED's IB Physics tutors enjoy continued professional development.
International curricula like the IBDP, A-Levels and IGCSEs are subject to change and adaptation. It's essential for teaching quality that our IB Physics tutors are ready and aware of all developments so we can maintain our exemplary support of all students.
THE BARTYED DIFFERENCE
Why BartyED for IB Physics Tutoring
Physics-specialist tutors
BartyED's team of full-time Physics tutors are graduates from universities such as Birmingham, HKU and Manchester. In addition, all have received rigorous training in the latest IBDP syllabus.
Exam technique for Physics
IB Physics students are required to apply knowledge from the course to unexpected exam questions. Our tutors are thoroughly trained in preparing students to tackle their exams with confidence.
Internal Assessment support
BartyED's Physics tutors encourage students to develop unique and achievable IA topics. We recognise that each student has different ambitions and interests, and allow them to show exemplary scientific engagement throughout the project.
Personally vetted by Jerome
Every BartyED IB Physics tutor sits a supervised written exam reviewed personally by Jerome and the Head of the relevant Department before joining the team. For Chemistry, this includes sitting an IB Chemistry paper under timed conditions.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Success stories
Our students have gone on to Oxford, Edinburgh, UCL, Duke, Brown, and Harvard.
How IB Physics is Graded
IB Physics, like most IBDP subjects, features both external and internal assessments. Each assessment has a different focus and is designed to demonstrate student competence in a number of Physics-related areas. The scores for each assessment are then weighted and result in a grade out of 7.
Paper 1A: Multiple-choice questions
Paper 1B: Data-based questions
1A: students respond to multiple choice questions
1B: students respond in short answers to data analysis questions
Combined, there are 45 marks available and it is worth 36% of the final grade (1 hour 30 minutes)
1A: students respond to multiple choice questions
1B: students respond in short answers to data analysis questions
Combined, there are 60 marks available and it is worth 36% of the final grade (2 hours)
Paper 2: Short answer and extended response questions
Students respond to both short answer and extended response questions across a range of topics in Physics. There are 55 marks available, and it is worth 44% of the final grade (1 hour 30 minutes)
Students respond to both short answer and extended response questions across the full range of Physics topics. There are 90 marks available, and it is worth 44% of the final grade (2 hours 30 minutes)
Internal Assessment
Students conduct a scientific investigation on a Physics topic of their choice. Moderated by the IB, this assessment is marked internally by the teacher. It is worth 20% of the final grade.
Students conduct a scientific investigation on a Physics topic of their choice. This is then graded internally by their teacher, and moderated by the IB. It is worth 20% of the final grade.
Total external / internal split
80% external, 20% internal
80% external, 20% internal
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Outside of lengthier external assessments for both Paper 1 and 2, IB Physics HL students learn additional content, with significantly more time devoted to topics such as spatial relativity.
The Physics IA is graded internally, resulting in a mark out of 24. The grades are subsequently moderated and verified by the IB at the end of the course.
While Maths AA is not required to take IBDP Physics, it is recommended. Due to the calculations on the course and the crossover between Maths AA and Physics in terms of content, it is beneficial to take both courses.
The Physics IA counts for 20% of the final grade.
Many students consider Physics to be one of the hardest courses on offer at IBDP-level. However, for a motivated student, excellent grades are achievable. Students who have a solid foundation in Maths and good MYP scores often perform well in IBDP Physics.
It is hard to earn a 7 in any IBDP subject, however it must be acknowledged that Physics is even harder than most. This is due to a combination of the challenging course content, and only 10-12% of candidates earning a 7.
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