IB DP Science Internal Assessment (IA) Support and Fieldwork in Singapore
At JF Smart Learning, we specialise in guiding students through their IB Diploma Programme Internal Assessments (IAs) with expert academic support, access to research environments, and tailored mentorship. Whether your IA requires primary data collection in the field or secondary data analysis, we provide the structure, expertise, and resources you need to succeed.
Why Choose JF Smart Learning?
✔ Designed & led by IB examiners and curriculum experts
✔ Fully aligned with IBDP IA requirements
✔ Flexible, bespoke programmes tailored to each school’s needs
✔ Blend of academic rigour and character education
✔ Partnerships with award-winning organisations like Safe Water Garden
✔ Opportunities to work with local communities in authentic contexts
✔ Trips can also include team bonding and cultural experiences to enrich the programme
Inquiry in Action: Fieldwork Options
Local Fieldwork – Singapore
Perfect for shorter IA investigations close to school.
- Accessible and affordable
- Diverse ecosystems at Bedok Reservoir and other urban green spaces
- Safe, controlled settings for half-day or full-day studies
Regional Fieldwork – Malaysia
Ideal for nearby trips with rich and varied ecosystems.
- Explore mangroves, forests, and coastal systems
- Flexible travel and accommodation options
- Strong potential for interdisciplinary IB science links
- Opportunities for cultural and community experiences
Immersive Residential Fieldwork – Bintan, Indonesia
Our flagship choice for authentic, multi-day IA experiences.
- Unique ecosystems not available in Singapore
- Partnerships with award-winning providers and local communities
- Extended time for robust data collection and deeper inquiry
- Builds resilience, independence, and leadership outdoors
- Accommodation options from eco-lodges to 5-star resorts
- Optional team-building and cultural activities for added enrichment
Example Investigations
At JF Smart Learning, our IA fieldwork programmes provide authentic, data-rich investigations across the sciences, all carefully aligned with IB criteria. Each subject strand is guided by experienced educators, including IA examiners, ensuring students design rigorous, original, and meaningful research.
Biology
Investigations in Biology allow students to explore both ecological and physiological contexts. Possible projects include:
- Biodiversity studies using transects and quadrats to measure species richness and abundance.
- Photosynthesis and respiration experiments under different light and environmental conditions.
- Microclimate investigations, including temperature, humidity, and light variations within natural habitats.
- River, seawater, and wastewater analysis to study dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, and pollutants.
- Human impact studies, such as the effect of urbanisation or recreational activity on ecosystems.
- Population ecology projects, including mark–recapture sampling and population density modelling.
Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS)
ESS projects connect ecology, sustainability, and human impacts. Students may investigate:
- Water quality and nutrient levels in reservoirs, rivers, or coastal ecosystems.
- Carbon storage in mangroves, forests, or grasslands.
- Tourism impacts on intertidal zones, coral reefs, or natural reserves.
- Soil health and composition, comparing disturbed versus undisturbed sites.
- Wastewater solutions using innovative systems like Safe Water Gardens, linking science to community health and sustainable development.
Physics
Physics investigations combine theory with measurable real-world applications. Examples include:
- Wave energy and shoreline protection through data collection on wave height, period, and energy transfer.
- Heat stress and thermal comfort in outdoor versus shaded environments.
- Luminosity and light intensity measurements in natural or built settings.
- Turbidity and light penetration in water and its effect on energy transfer.
- Airflow and velocity experiments, using anemometers to study wind–wave interactions.
Chemistry
Students can apply experimental chemistry to environmental contexts. Possible projects include:
- Nutrient analysis in soil and water (nitrates, phosphates, potassium).
- Salinity and conductivity testing in freshwater versus seawater systems.
- Redox chemistry in mangrove sediments or aquatic systems.
- Carbonate chemistry and buffering capacity in oceans (ocean acidification studies).
- Pollutant analysis, measuring heavy metals or microplastics in water samples.
Geography
Geography IAs benefit from expert supervision by specialists in the field who understand the requirements of IB Geography investigations. Options include:
- Coastal erosion studies and shoreline mapping.
- Reef health assessments, including coral cover and fish diversity.
- Plastic waste audits along beaches and waterways.
- Tourism impact analysis, from environmental to socio-economic perspectives.
- Sustainable tourism and eco-resort economics, examining resource use and local benefits.
- Land-use change and urbanisation mapping using GIS, transects, and survey methods.
Additional Subjects
- Sports, Exercise & Health Science (SEHS) – Performance testing, biomechanics, fitness assessments, applied physiology, and links between exercise and human biology.
- Psychology – Cognitive experiments, surveys on perception and behaviour, and applied social psychology in real-world contexts.
Booking Options
- Individual Mentorship – Weekly guidance sessions online or in-person.
- After School and Weekend Research Labs – Intensive fieldwork and data workshops
- IA Research Camps – Complete data collection and analysis in one immersive experience.
Whether you need to design a controlled experiment, conduct field sampling, or analyse complex datasets, JF Smart Learning ensures your IA is rigorous, original, and fully IB-compliant.
Get Started Today – Contact us to design a bespoke IA research journey for you or your students!