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Qualification => IB => Queries => Topic started by: methebest on June 30, 2010, 06:22:12 pm

Title: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: methebest on June 30, 2010, 06:22:12 pm
so here guys if i wanna take IB after finishing with my IG's can i just drop math and physics but still stay in science and take subjects like english as first language, bio, chem and business studies?? plz help...!!!!
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: Saladin on July 01, 2010, 11:40:42 am
so here guys if i wanna take IB after finishing with my IG's can i just drop math and physics but still stay in science and take subjects like english as first language, bio, chem and business studies?? plz help...!!!!

Mathematics is a must, if you drop physics, you will not be able to apply for engineering courses.
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: elemis on July 01, 2010, 01:32:08 pm
Mathematics is a must, if you drop physics, you will not be able to apply for any and all engineering courses.
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: methebest on July 01, 2010, 02:43:24 pm
but if i don't want to take up engineering than??
i wanna do MBA after my 12th than is it fine droppin physics and math..??
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: Dibss on July 01, 2010, 04:34:54 pm
but if i don't want to take up engineering than??
i wanna do MBA after my 12th than is it fine droppin physics and math..??

If you're doing IB dropping math is out of the question. What you could do is opt for math studies which is a very basic maths course if you really dislike the subject so much...
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: methebest on July 02, 2010, 12:07:08 pm
If you're doing IB dropping math is out of the question. What you could do is opt for math studies which is a very basic maths course if you really dislike the subject so much...

so there is no way i can drop maths..i don't want that subject but now never mind any other board which will allow me to drop math n physics...plz do let me know.. ;) :D
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: Dibss on July 02, 2010, 12:34:56 pm
so there is no way i can drop maths..i don't want that subject but now never mind any other board which will allow me to drop math n physics...plz do let me know.. ;) :D
A-levels! You only need 3-4 subjects of your choice for that :)
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: The Golden Girl =D on July 02, 2010, 03:44:40 pm
y do u wanna drop math , if u don't mind me asking ?

FYI most universities don't accept students who don't take math , cuz it's a very important subject u kno :) ....well i hope u rethink ur decision ,but don't mind me cuz in the end it's ur choice :)
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: xplodedtb on July 03, 2010, 11:44:16 am
Just take Math Studies like I'm taking it now. Don't worry, it's not too difficult.

It involves taking an Internal Assessment, meaning a long term coursework. It does not involve Additional Mathematics (with the exception of the very very basics of Calculus, which is only Differentiation). It's basically lots of elementary Mathematics at its easiest. So if you want to do IB, just take Math Studies. However, you should see if the university you plan to get into will accept that subject. Some universities may not, some do depending on what you are doing in the future.
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: methebest on July 05, 2010, 05:49:40 pm
alright guys i think as gg said i'll rethink about his..:)
but i don't wanna take it 'cause i am not that good at math and i am scared i'll loose my marks and lessen my overall grade 'cause of bad marks in math....:( :(

n does IB have the easy math..???
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: Vin on July 05, 2010, 08:00:00 pm
Why don't you take Mathematics SL? If you want to do MBA, english and maths are mandatory subjects. Well you'll have to work hard though. But I'm sure you'll do really well ;)

You can drop Maths in A Levels, but not sure abput IB.
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: The Golden Girl =D on July 06, 2010, 11:39:22 am
gd thought MTB :)
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: methebest on July 06, 2010, 05:22:23 pm
@vin ya i know if i try i will do it nicely..

@gg..:P lol thanx..
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: The Golden Girl =D on July 06, 2010, 05:47:49 pm
haha lol ..anytime :)
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: xplodedtb on July 08, 2010, 09:43:39 am
Well, if you're going to take a course in university that does not involve Mathematics at all, not the least bit, then just opt to take Math Studies SL in IB.

Unless you wanna take A levels...

Trust me, Math Studies SL is quite easy, there is completely no A Math except a little bit of Calculus, but really only the most basic differentiation. Look, you don't even learn logarithms, or use the function of radian (rad) on your calculator! ;D
Title: Re: ADVICE PLEASE..!!
Post by: Vin on July 08, 2010, 04:28:53 pm
I wonder if her school provides Math studies..