Here are some tips for completing your academic projects during the holidays
For International Baccalaureate (IB) students, Internal Assessments (IA) are a fundamental part of their academic programmes. These projects, which take place throughout the year, require a great deal of time and effort on the part of students. However, instead of leaving these assignments to the last minute, we recommend that you take advantage of the summer holidays to complete them, which can be a key strategy for success!
The summer holidays offer the perfect opportunity to focus on AIs without the distractions and pressures of the school year. With more time and peace of mind, you can spend more time researching, writing, analysing and polishing your projects, ensuring exceptional results. Plus, when you finish your AI over the summer, you’ll be able to enjoy the next academic year with more confidence and focus on your studies. And to help you do just that, TutorASAP has put together some top tips to help you make the most of the summer and master your Internal Assessments.
1.- Plan ahead. Start organising and structuring your Internal Assessments from the beginning of the summer. Set a realistic timeline that allows you to move forward gradually and without feeling overwhelmed.
2.- Research thoroughly. Spend time researching and gathering relevant information – this will give you a solid foundation on which to build your project!
3.- Write with care. Focus on the quality of your writing. Proofread and edit multiple times to ensure that your work meets the highest standards.
Experiment and analyse. If your Internal Assessment involves experiments or data analysis, take advantage of the summer to carry out these activities more thoroughly.
5.- Ask for feedback. Remember that TutorASAP tutors and teachers are available to review your progress and offer suggestions for improvement.
6.- Focus on presentation. Take time to prepare audiovisual presentations, graphics or support material that highlight the quality of your work.
7.- Maintain a balance. Make sure you take regular breaks and enjoy recreational activities during the summer as well – a good balance will help keep you motivated!
And, in addition to these tips, here are the main advantages of completing Internal Assessments during the holidays.
Less stress and pressure. By working on your projects during the summer, you will avoid the overload and stress that usually accompanies such work during the school year. You won’t regret having left your Internal Assessment ready during the holidays!
2.- More time for polishing. Having more weeks available will allow you to refine and perfect your project, ensuring high quality work.
3.- Better academic performance. Arriving at the next course with your Internal Assessment already completed will give you a competitive advantage and allow you to concentrate on your studies.
4.- Enjoy the summer. By finishing your projects during the holidays, you will be able to take advantage of the rest of the summer to rest, travel or do other activities. You will see that there is time for everything!
5.- Opportunity to stand out. Delivering exceptional work will help you stand out among your peers and improve your academic and professional prospects.
Taking advantage of the summer to complete the IB Internal Assessments is a smart strategy that will allow you to enjoy a more relaxed holiday and arrive at the next academic year with a competitive advantage. Remember that at TutorASAP we have some Intensive Summer Courses that will help you finish your project… in just a few weeks! This will give you the perfect opportunity to dedicate more time to other summer activities. Plus, our International Baccalaureate experts will guide you through the whole process, ensuring you get excellent results – don’t miss this opportunity to excel and achieve academic success!
