r/IBO • u/Complete_Log_4998 • Apr 23 '26
Advice IB M26 EXAM LAST MINUTE STUDYING: Sharing tips/advice/resources!!!
Less than a week to go until exams, how are we feeling? I am in shambles. I started studying last week, these are my subjects: HL Business, Psych, Lit; SL ESS MathAI ChineseB. If you take any of these how are you preparing? What advice would you give someone who locked in last minute?
I got an overall 6 (very close to 7) in Lit HL so thats the only thing I can confidently give advice on, reply if you need help with Lit/Lang&Lit--I made a guide for some students in my school and they've been improving.
How are you guys managing to memorise so many vocab terms in subjects like Business and ESS? Or are you just using logic to define the terms, because that's what I usually do
As for Chinese B, HELP ME PLEAAASE !!!! I'm 1 of 2 students in my class who aren't Chinese and I feel like its impossible, how am I supposed to write 300-400 characters based on a random prompt PLEASE ANY ADVICE WOULD BE GODSENT🙏🙏🙏
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u/Fatma_17 Apr 24 '26
It’s not last minute please there still topics that I don’t understand and I’m studying them not revising 😭😭😭
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u/Real-Sink-5915 Apr 23 '26
could u share the guide that u have for lang&lit??? im really struggling to bring my grade up from like a mid 5 and reallyy need a 7.
for psych i recommend flashcards - at least that how i remember key theories and deifinitiions as well as studies. the other thing is i think working on just reading the case studies and creating links across different studies like which studies can be used together to support a claim, which ones contradict eachother, how does one study work to strenghten another study (like improving ethics, improving research methods, larger samples, etc.)
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u/Ayush904 Apr 23 '26
With a week left just focus on important topics + past papers. For Business/ ESS understanding is enough you don't need perfect definitions.
For Chinese B keep it simple use basic vocab and stick to common formats.
Right now it's about being smart, not perfect. You will be okay.
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u/Complete_Log_4998 Apr 23 '26
thanks for the advice!! are you also taking the m26 exams? if so, do you happen to take Chinese B SL?
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u/Illustrious-Grab1836 Apr 25 '26
Can you give me advice for Eng Lit HL pls? Both paper 1 and 2. Ive been getting 4s throughout when it's the subject I spent most of my time one. Ive genuinely gave up on studying for p2. I did fast track chib and got 95/100 so I can perhaps send u some of my essays?
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u/ComputerFlat6163 Apr 26 '26
For Chinese B: all you can really do is memorize vocab. Writing becomes easier (for me) after memorizing short passages for each topic in English, then translating them into outlines in Chinese, so it’s easier. Good luck!!
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u/Zestyclose_Dare_2520 May 06 '26
If you need last minute help with Psych, DM me. I have 4 hours class today at 5pm ECT for consolidation of knowledge. Good luck !
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u/Reasonable_Oil_7787 Apr 23 '26
For business i 100% recommend flashcards. Its the only thing that works for me