The IB has spread its wings all across the world and it has proven to be instrumental in representing the education system on a global pedestal. There are many renowned IB institutes spanning all across India. There is at least one institute of IB in almost all the major cities of the country. Many students want to explore their career paths on a global pedestal. The IB or International Baccalaureate gives them the opportunity to fulfill their dreams and spread their wings. Many students are in the quest to migrate to a different country in search of better prospects.
There are many IB institutes but the best and the most renowned one is in Mumbai. It is the Ace Academy IB institute in Mumbai. They have diploma programs in many subjects. Physics is the type of science that deals that studies matter, the fundamental constituents of matter, the motion and behaviour through space and time, and many other theories such as related entities of energy and force. Physics is solely based on experiments, measurements, and mathematical analysis. The course of Physics is divided into two categories such as – The higher level and the Standard level.
The expert faculty at the IB Ace Academy Mumbai takes a deep interpretation of the entire syllabus and looks at the paper-wise and the level-wise breakdown of the syllabus. One can also avail of a free trial class on the subject. The academy has the perfect way to explore the different papers and concepts. They have revolutionized the concept of teaching in a way as they brought in many reforms while taking the training. Getting a score of 7 is not easy but under the insightful guidance of the expert faculty at Mumbai, one can achieve this feat.
Structure
In these following sections we will explore the paper wise breakdown of the subject with two different levels of HL and SL. The IB Physics Tutors in Mumbai by the IB Ace Academy will teach you paper wise strategies for the same
| Paper Number | HL | SL |
| Paper 1 | 40 multiple-choice questions (Core and AHL) Time Limit = 1 hour Weightage = 20% | 30 multiple-choice questions for the core syllabus Time limit = 45 minutes Weightage = 20% |
| Paper 2 | Short answer and extended response questions (Core and AHL) Time Limit = 2 hour 15 minutes Weightage = 36% | Short answer and extended response questions (Core) Time Limit = 1 hour 15 mins Weightage = 40% |
| Paper 3 | Data- and practical –based questions, plus short answer and extended response questions on the option. Time Limit = 1 hour 15 minutes Weightage = 24% | Data- and practical-based questions, plus short answer and extended response questions on the optional syllabus. Time Limit = 1 hour Weightage = 20% |
Syllabus
The IB Physics Ace Academy experts are very informed about the syllabus and are updated about time to time changing about the syllabus. The IB Physics Tutors at the Ace Academy will help you plan your course throughout the two years very easily.
The core syllabus
3. Thermal physics 4. Waves 5. Electricity and magnetism 6. Circular motion and gravitation 7. Atomic, nuclear and particle physics 8. Energy production
| Syllabus Components | Recommended Teaching Hours |
| 1. Measurements and uncertainties | 5 |
| 2. Mechanics | 22 |
| 3. Thermal physics | 11 |
| 4. Waves | 15 |
| 5. Electricity and magnetism | 15 |
| 6. Circular motion and gravitation | 5 |
| 7. Atomic, nuclear and particle physics | 14 |
| 8. Energy production | 8 |
The Additional Higher Level (AHL)
| Syllabus Components | Recommended Teaching Hours |
| 9. Wave phenomena | 17 |
| 10.Fields | 11 |
| 11.Electromagnetic induction | 16 |
| 12.Quantum and nuclear physics | 16 |
The optional section and you have to choose one out of the four
| Syllabus Components | Recommended Teaching Hours |
| A. Relativity | 25 |
| B. Engineering Physics | 25 |
| C. Imaging | 25 |
| D. Astrophysics | 25 |
The IB Tutors at Mumbai encourages the students to follow the below guidelines-
- Thinking conceptually
Physics is a vast subject that is totally concept-based. Physics encompasses many concepts such as the study of gravity, fluids, energy, motion, and many areas like quantum physics and thermodynamics. It is important to master the basics. The IB tutors at the Ace Academy in Mumbai take no more than 2 tuition sessions per week to cover the topics.
The concepts are very vast and one should give proper input. The expert faculty at the IB encourages the students to prepare their own notes after they are finished studying each topic. It is the most strategic way to perform. The tutors equip the students from the exam point of view. They start preparing the students well in advance before the commencement of the topics in the school.
There are many equations in this subject. One should write every equation down just so that they understand it better.
- Weekly assessments
The IB tutors at Mumbai introduce the student to the new topic. They make them aware of every concept. The Physics tutors also make various presentations and illustrations to make the students interested in the subject. After they are done teaching the topic, they keep a separate session for resolving the doubts of the students.
There is a weekly assessment of the students. This helps them monitor the progress of every student. The students can introspect and get to know where they are lagging. They can work out in the areas they are lagging in.
It is very important to drill down the core concepts as they carry the highest importance. It is also important for a student to strengthen his math skills in order to solve the problems in a better way.
- Looking at the concepts through past papers
Every student makes the mistake of studying the chapters individually. They often tend to ignore the value of the past papers involved. The examiners follow a quintessential tailor-made approach every year while setting the question paper. They make sure that no questions are repeated. The structure and the degree of toughness of any particular question can be gauged by what comes in the paper.
It is important to study in a specific way. The IB Physics tutors also help you formulate the technique of each question.
Time management is the factor that matters the most as without it is not possible for you to determine how many minutes are required for each question to solve.
- Practicing through the textbooks
The e-books are important for understanding the various topics. There are 7 publications that offer high-quality IB syllabus. It is important for IB teachers to get a good grasp over providing practice to the students. The tutors at Mumbai have all the past papers, textbooks, and the latest publication to teach you.
The latest editions of the handbook that you follow in school are provided in the database of the IB. There are e-books that are interactive and the tutors in Mumbai help the students learn through the simulations and interactions.
The data booklet also helps the students find a few equations and formulae.
Under the insightful guidance of the expert faculty at IB, one can succeed!
These are the schools that we currently help with their IA, EE, TOK and all their Physics enquiry
| Aditya Birla World Academy |
| Ahmedabad International School |
| Akshar Árbol International School |
| American Embassy School |
| American International School-Chennai |
| American School of Bombay |
| Amity Global School |
| Apeejay School International , South |
| Ascend International School |
| B.D. Somani International School |
| Bangalore International School |
| Bombay International School |
| Bunts Sanghas S M Shetty Intl School and Junior College |
| C P GOENKA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Calcutta International School |
| Calorx Olive International School |
| Cambridge International Foundation School |
| Canadian International School |
| Candor International School |
| CHATRABHUJ NARSEE SCHOOL |
| Chinmaya International Residential School |
| CHIREC International |
| Choithram International |
| Christ Church School |
| Christ Junior College |
| Christ Junior College – Residential |
| CPS Global School |
| D Y Patil International School |
| D Y Patil International School |
| D Y Patil International School, Nerul |
| DPS Ghaziabad |
| Dhirubhai Ambani International School |
| Don Bosco International School |
| DPS International |
| Dr. Pillai Global Academy |
| Dr. Pillai Global Academy, New Panvel |
| DSB International School |
| Eastern Public School |
| Ebenezer International School Bangalore |
| Ecole Mondiale World School |
| Edubridge International School |
| Elpro International School |
| Excelsior American School |
| Fountainhead School |
| Garodia International Centre for Learning, Mumbai |
| Gateway International School |
| GD Goenka World School |
| Genesis Global School |
| Goldcrest International |
| Good Shepherd International School |
| GPS Brookes Kochi |
| Greenwood High |
| HFS International |
| Hill Spring International School |
| Hiranandani Upscale School (HUS) |
| India International School |
| Indus International School Hyderabad |
| Indus International School, Bangalore |
| Indus International School, Pune |
| International School of Hyderabad |
| Jain International Residential School |
| Jamnabai Narsee International School |
| Jayshree Periwal International School |
| JBCN International School, Oshiwara |
| DRS International School |
| JBCN International School, Parel |
| JG International School |
| Johnson Grammar School ICSE |
| KC High |
| KiiT International School |
| Kodaikanal International School |
| Kohinoor American School |
| Lalaji Memorial Omega International School |
| Lancers International School |
| Legacy School |
| M.Ct.M.Chidambaram Chettyar International School |
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| Billabong High International School Thane |
| Mahindra United World College |
| Mainadevi Bajaj International School |
| Manchester International School – Coimbatore |
| Modern High School for Girls |
| Mody International School |
| Mount Litera School International |
| Mussoorie International School |
| Nahar International School |
| Navrachana International School,Vadodara |
| Neerja Modi School |
| Neev Academy |
| NES International School Mumbai |
| NEXT School |
| Oakridge International School |
| Oakridge International School |
| Oakridge International School, Bangalore |
| Oakridge International School, Visakhapatnam |
| Oberoi International School |
| Oberoi International School – JVLR Campus |
| Pathways School Gurgaon (NCR South) |
| Pathways School Noida |
| Pathways World School |
| Podar International School |
| Podar ORT International School, Worli |
| RBK International Academy |
| Prometheus School |
| Redbridge international Academy |
| Rockwell International School |
| Rungta International School |
| Sangam School of Excellence |
| Sanjay Ghodawat International School |
| Sanskar School |
| SARALA BIRLA ACADEMY |
| Scottish High International School |
| Seedling International Academy |
| Sharanya Narayani International School |
| SHIV NADAR SCHOOL GURUGRAM |
| Shiv Nadar School Noida |
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| Silver Oaks International School Bangalore |
| Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School |
| Sreenidhi International School |
| Step by Step School |
| Stonehill International School |
| Strawberry Fields High School |
| Suncity School |
| SVKM International School |
| Symbiosis International School |
| The Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad |
| The British School |
| The Cathedral and John Connon School |
| The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala |
| The Doon School |
| The Galaxy School |
| The Gaudium School |
| The Heritage School |
| The Heritage School |
| The Indian Public School – Chennai |
| The Indian Public School-Coimbatore |
| The International School Bangalore |
| The Shri Ram School |
| The Universal School |
| The White School International |
| TRIO World Academy |
| Trivandrum International School |
| Victorious Kidss Educares |
| Vidsan Charterhouse |
| Vishwashanti Gurukul |
| Wockhardt Global School |
| Woodstock School |
