Chemistry for the IB Diploma Programme SL

Features and Benefits for IB Chemistry Teachers and Students

Co-Published with the IB

• Fully aligned with the 2023 IB Chemistry Subject Guide for first assessments in 2025, ensuring complete syllabus coverage for both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL).
• Designed to meet the exact needs of the IB curriculum, reviewed by IB subject matter experts, and authored by experienced IB teachers, examiners, and curriculum specialists.

Separate SL and HL Books

• Offers flexibility for teachers and ensures that students access the appropriate level of content.
• Clear differentiation between SL and HL topics, minimizing confusion and maximizing focused learning.

Comprehensive Content Delivery

• Plain and accessible language with key scientific terms highlighted in bold and clearly explained, making complex concepts easier to understand.
• A conceptual approach that links topics, deepening understanding and encouraging connections across the syllabus.
• Features like Nature of Science, Global Applications, and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) embedded to foster critical thinking and a broader contextual understanding.

Assessment and Practice Support

• Internal and external assessment preparation with:
  • Exercises and exam-style practice questions to reinforce learning.
  • Worked examples and solutions to guide students through problem-solving techniques.
• Built-in support for assessment objectives, helping students practice command terms and build exam confidence.

Integrated TOK and Skills Development

• TOK connections and skill-building activities embedded throughout the book and in dedicated chapters.
• Encourages exploration of the relationship between scientific knowledge, global challenges, and ethical considerations.

Digital eBook Resources

• Every printed textbook includes access to a free, interactive eBook, enabling learning anytime and anywhere.
• eBook features:
  • Full-text search, highlighting, bookmarking, and note-taking for efficient study and revision.
  • Extra resources such as videos, auto-marked quizzes, and interactive activities.

Downloadable Resources for Enhanced Learning

• Comprehensive set of downloadable resources tailored to Chemistry:
  • Answers to Exercises, Challenge Yourself Questions, and Practice Questions to support independent study.
  • Lab Skills Worksheets to guide hands-on practicals.
  • Activity Worksheets to extend understanding, including PHET simulations for interactive exploration.
  • Command Term Worksheets to help students master IB-specific language.
  • Guiding Questions Revisited Checklists for chapter summaries and revision support.

Teacher Benefits

• Saves preparation time with ready-made resources and solutions.
• Supports differentiated teaching with clear SL and HL pathways.
• Provides a comprehensive suite of tools to develop skills, knowledge, and exam readiness in students.

Student Benefits

• Engages learners with accessible, clear, and interactive content.
• Builds confidence in understanding core concepts and applying them in assessments.
• Encourages independent learning with digital and print materials for study anytime, anywhere.

This updated and expertly crafted resource equips both teachers and students to succeed in the new IB Chemistry curriculum with confidence.