📅 1. Ideal Study Hours Per Week
RevisionDojo recommends:
- SL science subjects: ~2–3 hours per week per subject
- HL science subjects: ~3–5 hours per week per subject
(with ramped-up revision near exam season)
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If you’re taking one HL science and one SL science, expect around 5–8 hours weekly dedicated to science content, plus extra time for IAs.
🔁 2. Weekly Breakdown: Subtopics & IA Work
To stay consistent and avoid overload:
- Cover two subtopics weekly for each science subject—review notes, do practice questions, then flashcards or quizzes.
- Dedicate one weekend session per week to IA-related tasks like data collection, analysis, or feedback revision.
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This schedule keeps content fresh and IA progress steady without last-minute cramming.
⏰ 3. Daily Focus & Study Duration
Students should aim for 2–3 hours of focused study daily across all IB subjects (not just sciences), increasing as exams approach.
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For science-specific planning, break weekly hours into short daily sessions—e.g., 1 hour per science subject, 6 days a week, with alternating focus.
🧘 4. Balancing IB Core & Healthy Habits
Maintain well-being by:
- Allocating time for CAS, EE, and TOK each week—Coding 1 to 2 hours for EE and TOK, around CAS reflection or activity blocks
(revisiondojo.com) - Taking at least one full rest day per week
- Using techniques like Pomodoro (25-minute study / 5‑min break) to stay productive
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Balance is key to avoid burnout over the term.
✅ 5. Sample Weekly Schedule (Per Science Subject)
Subject Level Weekly Hours Structure SL Science 2–3 hours Two 1‑hour sessions: topic review + practice HL Science 3–5 hours Three sessions: include deeper question drills IA work ~1 hour Apply to data processing, planning, or reflections
Organize science study across 3–4 weekday sessions with one weekend IA block for consistency and pacing.
🔍 6. Planning Your Study Calendar
Use these RevisionDojo tools:
- Standard IB schedules and weekly planner templates to block subject times and IA tasks
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🎓 7. Top Study Tips to Maximize Science Sessions
- Use active recall and spaced repetition via flashcards or past paper drills
(revisiondojo.com) - Practice science-specific question banks tracking weak areas per subtopic
- Combine IA draft reviews with content revision for cross-benefits
- Take short weekly progress check-ins—adjust time allotments per subject if needed
❓ FAQs on Science Study Scheduling
Q1: How to balance multiple science subjects?
Alternate daily—e.g., Biology Mon/Wed, Chemistry Tue/Thu, Physics Fri—while reserving weekends for revision or IA work.
Q2: How much should I study for IAs?
Plan ~1 hour weekly per IA to steadily move forward, combined with related content review.
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Q3: When should I ramp up study hours?
Increase to 6–8 hours/week per science subject in final months before exams.
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🧭 Bottom Line
A most effective IB Group 4 schedule blends:
- SL science: ~2–3 hrs/week
- HL science: ~3–5 hrs/week
- Weekly cycles: two topic sessions + one IA update
- Daily consistency with rest and downtime
- Support from tools like Flashcards, IB question banks, and active recall †
📣 Call to Action
Explore RevisionDojo’s:
- Weekly and monthly science study planners
- Group 4 science question banks by subtopic
- IA planning and review templates to maintain progress
- Revision guides and active recall tools to sharpen your knowledge
Start optimizing your IB Science schedule today and study more efficiently for better grades!
