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Test yourself: IB Math SL and HL – Which one suit you better?
| Academic Tutoring, IB Math, IB
According to the IB Programme, students are required to take at least one course in mathematics and computer science as an elective. For all the pre-IB students, have you decided to take IB Math Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL)? If you aren’t confident in whether you should take the SL or the HL, […]
5 Tips on Using Your GDC (Graphic Display Calculator) During a Test
| Academic Tutoring, IB Math, SAT Math, AP Math, ACT Math, Test Preparation
By Leo Lam Test Preparation (ACT/SAT/SSAT), Math, Physics Take a test that involves mathematics today, and the chances are that you will need a calculator. And not just a four-function calculator; many tests now demand a graphic display calculator (GDC). GDC has come a long way since its commercial debut in 1985. Nowadays, the new calculators […]
IB History Essay Body Paragraph, a Model
| Academic Tutoring, IB History, IB
By Adam Stengel (AP/IB History, English Literature, English Language, History tutor at The Edge Learning Center) As I’ve mentioned in a previous blog, many of my students claim they have trouble writing history essays. Because the IB History assessment is essay-based—particularly the Paper 2 and Paper 3 (HL only)—learning how to compose historical arguments in well-developed prose paragraphs […]
Translation Tips for IB Latin Paper 1
| IB, IB Latin, Academic Tutoring
By James Rodkey (ACT, SAT, SSAT, English Builder, ESOL, and Latin tutor at The Edge Learning Center) The IB Latin Paper 1 examination for both HL and SL is a translation exercise from selected texts with the permitted use of a dictionary. (The only difference between SL and HL for Paper 1 is the length of the selection.) […]
UK Admissions Test Prep
| Test Preparation, UK Universities
With U.K. universities having such an impressive international reputation, many families consider the U.K. as one of their ideal options for kids to study abroad. Since the typical U.K. University focuses more on academic performance, many courses require students to take an Admissions Test, especially for professional degrees like law and medicine, which is a […]
All About Alliteration!
| Academic Tutoring, IB English, IB, AP
By Sonali Khemka (Published on 23 July 2018) Alliteration is a literary device that repeats the same sound, usually a consonant, at the start of a series of words or sentences. Though it is frequently used in poetry, it can also be found in prose such as novels or plays. Depending on how alliteration is used […]
IB Business vs. IB Economics
| Academic Tutoring, IB, IB Economics, IB Business
From the point of view of an IB alumnus who took both Business and Economics at Higher Level By Chris Li (Economics & Business tutor at The Edge Learning Center) Why IB Business? The IB Business syllabus includes the following units: 1) Business Organisation and Environment; 2) Human Resource Management; 3) Finance and Accounts; 4) Marketing; 5) […]
How to Argue: An Introduction to the “Toulmin Method”
| Academic Tutoring, IB English, IB, AP
By Jonathan Wilson (AP/IB History, English Literature and English Language tutor at The Edge Learning Center) Hi everyone. This is Jon again here at The Edge. When I sat down to write my latest blog, I asked myself: “What would be the one topic I could write about that would benefit the most number of students?” It […]
7 Things to Read to Prepare for the SAT and ACT
| SAT, ACT, Test Preparation
Everyone knows that reading is a great way to prepare for any test. When it comes to the SAT and ACT, though, it can be hard where to begin. As it turns out, one good place is here. Right here! These are seven great things you can read to begin improving your test performance. 1. […]
Dream Institutions Re-defined
| Admission Consulting, University Admissions Consulting
Our Admissions Consultants, Conrad Yu and Antonia Chui, unveils admission myths for top universities and colleges. If you can’t view the above image, please click here: The Standard – Dream Institutions Re-defined About The Edge The Edge Learning Center is Hong Kong’s premier Test Preparation, Academic Tutoring, and Admissions Consulting services provider. Founded in 2008, The Edge has helped thousands […]
IGCSE Curriculum and Exam Changes
By Karin Chun Taite (Head of Academics and English Literature tutor at The Edge Learning Center) Goodbye A*s? If anyone is confused about the recent changes to the IGCSE (International GCSE) curricula and grading systems, this exam wiki is a useful website for seeing collected information about the changes across all the main IGCSE exam boards. As […]
