First of all, the IB is just a game. If you want to be successful, meaning get good grades, then you have to know how to play the game properly. In this case, this won't involve going to school just for the sake of learning. I figured out that in the IB (and in many other schools) you cannot go to school just for the learning experience, and be successful. I can say this, because experience never lies, it happened to me. If you want good grades, it's not enough just to be smart, or to hand in your homework in time, every.single.time. That won't make the difference.
It's really sad to think that we are in the 21st century, and this is still the case in most schools. If you want to pass the IB, you need to know what examiners are looking for, and give it to them, even if you don't necessarily agree with what you are doing, or if it's not something you would have done. One quote that describes this situation very well, is this one:
"Exams don't test what you know. They test how well you can take exams."
It's the same with all tests, including the SAT and ACT. Of course, you need some knowledge as a base, but what will really make the difference, are all the little tips, tricks, and test strategies that you need to know in order to achieve a higher mark. This is why many bright students, often under perform on exams.
Every person has their own way of learning, so it is unfair to give the same kind of exam to all students. We are all different. It is like judging a tiger on its ability to fly. Or as Albert Einstein put it:
"Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." - Albert Einstein
So, join me in spreading the message. Very little people are ready for this type of change, but it needs to happen. Even though they all see it, they pretend they are blind, and look away. This type of attitude towards our problems will not bring us any further. Share your opinion!
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