Physics for the IB Diploma Programme SL

IB Physics Student Book (2023 Edition)

This comprehensive IB Physics resource has been co-published with the International Baccalaureate (IB) to fully align with the updated 2023 Physics Subject Guide, ensuring complete syllabus coverage for first assessments in 2025. Designed for both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) students, the print and digital student books deliver targeted content to support diverse learning needs and teaching styles.

Key Features for Students and Teachers

• Complete Alignment with the IB Curriculum: Developed to meet the requirements of the 2023 Physics Subject Guide, offering a conceptual approach that enhances understanding and links topics to global applications.
• Standard and Higher Level Differentiation: Separate SL and HL books ensure students access content specific to their level, allowing flexible progression through the syllabus.
• Clear, Accessible Language: Key scientific terms are highlighted in bold and explained clearly to build foundational knowledge while promoting confidence in using academic terminology.
• Integrated IB Themes and Skills: Features like Nature of Science, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), global applications, and skills development are seamlessly woven throughout the text to connect learning with real-world contexts and critical thinking.
• Assessment and Practice Support: Includes exercises, exam-style questions, worked examples with solutions, and comprehensive revision tools to prepare students for both internal and external assessments.

Enhanced Digital Support with a 2-Year eBook

Every printed textbook includes complimentary access to a 2-year eBook, offering students and teachers a flexible, portable learning resource. The eBook includes:

• Interactive Features: Full-text search, highlighting, bookmarking, and note-taking tools to streamline study and revision.
• Dynamic Resources: Links to engaging videos, auto-marked quizzes, and real-time results to support self-paced learning and progress tracking.
• Downloadable Materials: Access to answers, worked solutions (Physics-specific), lab skills worksheets, activity worksheets (including PHET simulations), and command term worksheets.

Benefits for Students

• Comprehensive Learning Tools: The combined print and digital resources ensure students have everything they need to succeed, whether learning in the classroom or revising independently.
• Practice and Revision: Auto-marked quizzes, worked solutions, and practice questions make mastering the material straightforward and effective.
• Real-World Connections: Integration of TOK and global applications helps students relate their learning to broader contexts.

Benefits for Teachers

• Classroom and Assessment Support: Ready-to-use quizzes, worksheets, and worked examples simplify lesson planning and provide extensive preparation for internal and external assessments.
• Monitoring and Customization: Real-time reporting from the eBook's auto-marked quizzes helps teachers track student progress and tailor support.
• Expertly Crafted Content: Written by experienced IB teachers, examiners, and curriculum developers to fully align with IB requirements.

With its engaging design, flexible tools, and extensive resources, this book is the ultimate companion for both IB Physics students and teachers, supporting success throughout the two-year program.