Episode 2: Elisa Jimenez Grant on exam pitfalls, changes to the IA and the 'burning bin' incident

In this episode, Ollie talks to Elisa Jimenez Grant. Elisa has worked in all aspects of the IB Chemistry ecosystem including roles as a Senior Examiner, IA Moderation Team leader and Co-Author of the most recent edition of the Oxford University Press textbook. In the episode, Elisa talks us through: 0:00 Her journey to becoming a teacher 4:19 Learning in the early years of teaching 12:53 Experience as a Senior Examiner 27:02 Experience as an IA Moderator 51:00 Approaches to structuring the IA 56:24 IA Programme Communities and Exchange 59:59 Final tips for new teachers 1:03:42 Quick-fire question