Iraqi Baccalaureate Scientific study materials
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Iraqi Baccalaureate Scientific study plan

Iraqi Baccalaureate Scientific · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 7 hours per week

Week 1

Mathematics & Physics

  • Derive and apply the quadratic formula to solve ten equations, including cases with complex roots

  • Solve systems of two linear equations in two unknowns by substitution and by elimination, and classify each system as consistent or inconsistent

  • State Newton's three laws in precise wording and apply F = ma to five single-body problems with friction on a horizontal surface

  • Draw free-body diagrams for inclined-plane and pulley setups and label every force with its source

Your checkpoint

A handwritten formula-and-law sheet (one page for mathematics, one for mechanics) plus 15 solved problems with free-body diagrams, self-marked against the answer key.

Week 2

Mathematics & Physics

  • Compute limits of rational and trigonometric functions using factoring, rationalising, and standard limits

  • Differentiate polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, applying the product, quotient, and chain rules

  • Use derivatives to find tangents, stationary points, and intervals of increase and decrease

  • Apply conservation of mechanical energy and the work-energy theorem to four problems involving springs and ramps

  • Solve projectile-motion problems by separating horizontal and vertical components

Your checkpoint

A 20-item timed set (10 calculus, 10 mechanics) completed in 60 minutes with a written error log listing the cause of each mistake.

Week 3

Mathematics & Physics

  • Integrate standard functions and evaluate definite integrals using substitution

  • Compute areas between curves and volumes of revolution for two simple regions

  • Analyse arithmetic and geometric sequences, finding nth terms and sums

  • Apply Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's rules to two-loop DC circuits

  • Explain the photoelectric effect using photon energy and work function, and calculate threshold frequency

Your checkpoint

A one-page summary mapping each calculus and physics formula to the type of problem that triggers it, verified by solving one worked example per formula.

Week 4

Chemistry & Biology

  • Balance ten redox equations in acidic and basic media using the half-reaction method

  • Calculate moles, molarity, and dilution values for solution problems

  • Apply Le Chatelier's principle to predict the shift in six equilibrium systems

  • Diagram and describe the stages of mitosis and meiosis, noting chromosome number at each stage

  • Explain the light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis and where each occurs

Your checkpoint

A mixed 30-question chemistry and biology test (multiple choice plus short answer) scored against the key, with any topic below 70% added to a revision list.

Week 5

Chemistry & Biology

  • Name organic compounds and identify functional groups from condensed structural formulas

  • Predict the products of addition, substitution, and esterification reactions

  • Describe DNA replication, transcription, and translation, and state the role of each enzyme involved

  • Solve monohybrid and dihybrid genetics crosses, including sex-linked inheritance

  • Explain the role of enzymes in lowering activation energy and the effect of temperature and pH on activity

Your checkpoint

A labelled flowchart of protein synthesis and a 15-cross genetics problem set, both checked against the textbook with corrections annotated.

Week 6

Arabic Language & English Language

  • Parse ten Arabic sentences into their grammatical constituents (mubtada', khabar, fa'il, maf'ul bihi) and justify each case ending

  • Apply the rules of hamza writing and correct spelling in a 150-word dictated passage

  • Identify the rhetorical devices (tashbih, isti'ara, kinaya) in three short literary extracts

  • Write a 200-word English essay with a clear thesis, topic sentences, and linking words

  • Complete a 20-item English grammar cloze covering tense, conditionals, and reported speech

Your checkpoint

One handwritten Arabic composition of 200 words and one English essay of 200 words, each revised once after self-correction against a checklist.

Week 7

Arabic Language & English Language & Islamic Education / Religious Education

  • Summarise the themes and context of two prescribed Arabic literary texts in your own words

  • Answer Arabic comprehension questions on an unseen passage within a 25-minute limit

  • Practise English reading comprehension by locating main ideas and inferring meaning from context in two passages

  • Explain the pillars and rulings of a selected worship topic (for example prayer or fasting) with supporting evidence

  • Memorise and recite three short scriptural passages with correct pronunciation and state their context of revelation

Your checkpoint

A one-page revision sheet per focus domain (Arabic grammar, English grammar and vocabulary, religious rulings with evidence), each tested by a 10-question self-quiz.

Week 8

Mathematics & Physics & Chemistry & Biology & Arabic Language & English Language & Islamic Education / Religious Education & National and Social Education (or equivalent social studies component)

  • Complete two full-length timed mock exams under exam conditions and record the score per domain

  • Review every incorrect answer from the mocks and write the correct reasoning for each

  • Recite key definitions and formulas across all domains from memory in a 30-minute recall drill

  • Summarise the main themes of national and social education content in a one-page outline

  • Rank remaining weak topics by expected mark gain and revise the top five

Your checkpoint

A final one-page exam-day sheet of formulas, dates, and definitions, plus a score table showing improvement between the two mock exams.

Milestones

Week 2: Score at least 60% on a 20-item calculus and mechanics set within the time limit, with every error logged by cause.

Week 4: Score at least 65% on the mixed chemistry and biology test, and balance eight of ten redox equations correctly without notes.

Week 6: Produce both the Arabic and English essays within 40 minutes each and pass a self-check for grammar, structure, and spelling with no more than three flagged errors.

Week 8: Improve the overall mock-exam score by at least 10 percentage points between the first and second full-length attempt, and complete the exam-day sheet from memory.