Group 4

Experimental

Sciences Higher level Subjects

Design Technology

Biology

Chemistry *

Physics

*Chemistry can also be chosen in Group 6

Standard level Subjects

Design Technology

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Environmental Systems & Societies

Sports, Health & Exercise Science

NIST Applied Science

Group 4

Experimental

Sciences

Biology Fieldtrip to Khao Yai

Biology Fieldtrip to Khao Yai

Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry

Sports, Exercise and Health Science

Sports, Exercise and Health Science

Sports, Exercise and Health Science

NIST Applied Science

Physics

Physics

ESS Fieldtrip to Chiang Mai

ESS Mangrove Tree planting

Group 4 Project

Group 4 Project

Group 4 Project

ALL students must take ONE

subject in Group 4 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6

Language

A

Second

Language

Humanities

SL BIO Maths

Arts & Options

HL BIO

SL CHEM

HL CHEM

SL DT

HL DT

SL ESS

SL SEHS

SL PHYS

HL PHYS

Is it possible to take TWO

sciences ? YES! Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6

Language

A

Second

Language

Humanities

SL BIO Maths

Arts & Options

SL CHEM

HL CHEM

HL BIO

SL CHEM

HL CHEM

SL DT

HL DT

SL ESS

SL SEHS

SL PHYS

HL PHYS

If you take TWO sciences,

you CANNOT TAKE: Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6

Language

A

Second

Language

Humanities

SL BIO Maths

Arts & Options

SL CHEM

HL CHEM

ART

MUSIC

THEATRE

2 HUMANITIES

HL BIO

SL CHEM

HL CHEM

SL DT

HL DT

SL ESS

SL SEHS

SL PHYS

HL PHYS

UNIVERSITY I MIGHT STUDY: COMMONLY TAKEN:

Business, Economics, Law ESS

Medicine Biology + Chemistry

Engineering Physics + Chemistry

Art , Graphic Design Design Technology

Professional Sport, Physiotherapist

Sports Science

Standard vs. Higher

Higher courses go to more depth

and cover more areas.

Standard is not easier,

– there is just less to cover

How is IB DP Group

4 different from MYP

Science?

The ONE WORLD criterion

is not independently

assessed.

However, at least some of the content is

considered within real-world contexts.

The COMMUNICATION

criterion is not

independently assessed.

However, it is expected that the criterion is

met in written work.

For example, literature values must be

referenced in practical work and an MLA

bibliography is expected in research tasks.

The KNOWLEDGE AND

UNDERSTANDING OF

SCIENCE criterion

becomes a heavily

assessed criterion. Assessment is no longer against criteria but

measured in number of marks earned out of

a total number possible on written exam-like

assessments.

Most Group 4 subjects have 80% of your

final grade in exams.

The SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY and

PROCESSING DATA criteria

are now part of the Internal

Assessment.

Internal Assessments are graded against

descriptors and criteria.

Biology, Chemistry and Physics use similar

criteria to each other.

ESS, SEHS and DT use different criteria

The ATTITUDE IN SCIENCE

criterion is now part of the

Internal Assessment and the

Group 4 project.

Internal Assessments are graded against

descriptors and criteria.

Biology, Chemistry and Physics use similar

criteria to each other.

ESS, SEHS and DT use different criteria.

Criteria For Choosing your

Group 4 Experimental

Science

(in order of importance)

1. Personal interest and

enjoyment

2. Ability

3. Future career plans

What next? Look at the science portal pages

Speak to the seniors

Speak to your science teacher for advice

Speak to your university counsellor

Speak to the teacher of your preferred

option

THEN MAKE AN INFORMED

DECISION