# The Honest Response to RevisionDojo: Why IB Students Need More Than Practice Questions

# The Honest Response to RevisionDojo: Why IB Students Need More Than Practice Questions

A closer look at structured IB preparation, MYP foundations, and the role of deliberate practice in academic success.

When RevisionDojo included RevisionPrep in its discussion of MYP study websites, it gave us an opportunity to reflect on an important question: what should students and parents look for when choosing an IB revision platform?

We appreciate being part of the conversation. We also believe that choosing a study platform should involve more than comparing brand names, question counts, or individual features.

IB students need to understand concepts, practise applying them, interpret command terms, learn from mistakes, and develop the skills required by their assessment criteria. The right resources should support that entire learning journey.

At RevisionPrep, this is the problem we are working to solve.

1. IB Preparation Should Begin Before the Diploma Programme

Many students begin looking for intensive revision resources when they enter DP1 or approach their final examinations. By that stage, however, some of their biggest difficulties may come from gaps in earlier learning.

A student struggling with DP Chemistry calculations, mathematical modelling, or scientific investigations may need to revisit concepts that were introduced during the MYP years.

That is why RevisionPrep is designed to support students across MYP 1–5 and the Diploma Programme, rather than treating final examination preparation as the only stage that matters.

Our approach enables students to work on:

• MYP foundations: Build subject knowledge and strengthen understanding progressively across the five MYP years.
• Criterion-focused practice: Develop skills associated with MYP Criteria A, B, C, and D, including knowing and understanding, investigating, communicating, and applying knowledge in real-world contexts.
• DP subject preparation: Practise subject-specific questions across Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Economics, with relevant SL and HL distinctions.
• Targeted revision: Identify weaker topics and focus practice where it is most needed.

The objective is simple: help students address gaps earlier, instead of waiting until examination pressure makes them more difficult to manage.

2. A Question Bank Is Valuable. A Structured Learning Journey Is Even Better.

Question banks play an important role in examination preparation. Students need repeated practice to improve accuracy, develop speed, and become familiar with different question formats.

But practice is most effective when students can connect it to learning.

Consider a student who repeatedly makes mistakes in algebraic manipulation. More questions may help, but the student may also need a clear explanation, worked examples, progressively challenging exercises, and an opportunity to revisit the underlying concept.

A structured revision process brings these elements together:

1. Understand: Review the concept and relevant notes.
2. Observe: Study worked examples and the reasoning behind each step.
3. Practise: Attempt questions at an appropriate level of difficulty.
4. Review: Compare answers with worked solutions and marking guidance.
5. Improve: Revisit weak areas and practise again.

This is the learning philosophy behind RevisionPrep's combination of notes, topic-based practice, worksheets, mock-style assessments, and solutions.

The aim is not simply to help students answer more questions. It is to help them understand why an answer works, where their reasoning went wrong, and how to improve their next attempt.

3. MYP Criteria Deserve More Attention

One of the distinctive aspects of the MYP is its emphasis on assessment criteria and the skills students demonstrate, not merely the final answer.

For example, a student working on a scientific investigation may need to formulate a research question, design a method, analyse data, evaluate a hypothesis, and communicate conclusions.

These skills cannot be developed fully through a collection of unrelated short-answer questions alone.

RevisionPrep's criterion-oriented approach aims to give students opportunities to practise the different demands of MYP assessment alongside topic-based learning.

Students can use this approach to identify questions that develop particular skills, understand the expectations of different command terms, and practise presenting their reasoning more effectively.

For MYP students preparing for internal assessments and examinations, this creates a more purposeful way to revise than simply working through questions in sequence.

4. Understanding Mark Schemes Matters as Much as Getting Answers Right

An answer can contain the correct final value and still fail to demonstrate all the reasoning a question requires.

Students must learn when to show working, justify a conclusion, interpret evidence, evaluate a method, or explain a relationship. The expectations depend on the subject, question, command term, and marking guidance.

That is why RevisionPrep places importance on worked solutions and mark-scheme-oriented practice.

Students should use solutions to understand:

• Which steps contribute to a correct response.
• Where mathematical or scientific reasoning needs to be shown.
• How command terms affect the structure of an answer.
• Why an otherwise plausible response may be incomplete.
• How to avoid repeating common errors.

A useful revision resource should help students learn from both correct and incorrect attempts.

Our objective is to make marking guidance a learning tool rather than something students consult only after completing a worksheet.

5. RevisionPrep and RevisionDojo: Different Platforms, Different Needs

There is no single revision platform that is automatically the best choice for every IB student. The right choice depends on the student's programme, subject, learning gaps, and preparation goals.

RevisionDojo is one of the platforms students may consider when exploring digital IB study resources. RevisionPrep serves students looking for structured MYP and DP subject practice, with particular emphasis on topic-based preparation and MYP criterion-oriented learning.

Here is a practical way to evaluate the two platforms without reducing the comparison to a simplistic ranking.

What students should evaluate | Why it matters

MYP progression - Students need resources appropriate to their current MYP year and level of understanding.

DP subject coverage - Students should check the availability of relevant subjects and SL/HL material.

Concept explanations - Practice is more useful when students can understand the reasoning behind an answer.

Criterion-focused practice - MYP learners need opportunities to develop the specific skills assessed by the programme.

Worked solutions and marking guidance - Students need to understand how to improve the quality of their responses.

Topical and Subtopical Worksheets and mock-style practice - Different formats support independent revision and examination preparation.

Progress tracking - Students benefit from identifying recurring weaknesses and monitoring improvement.

Rather than assuming one platform must replace another, students should compare the actual resources available for their programme and subjects.

For students seeking a connected collection of MYP and DP practice resources, RevisionPrep is designed to bring these elements together in one learning environment.

6. What Students Can Explore on RevisionPrep

RevisionPrep provides a growing collection of 150,000+ IB-style questions across MYP and Diploma Programme preparation.

Depending on their programme and subject, students can explore:

• Topic-wise question practice.
• MYP 1–5 learning and revision resources.
• MYP Criteria A–D-oriented practice.
• DP Mathematics and Science practice, with additional subject resources.
• Notes, worksheets, and mock-style papers.
• Worked solutions and marking guidance.
• Road to 7 diagnostic practice to help identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.

The value of these resources lies in how students use them. A large question collection becomes more useful when learners can select relevant topics, understand the underlying concepts, review their mistakes, and return to difficult areas with a clear plan.

We continue to develop RevisionPrep around this principle: give students more opportunities to practise purposefully and improve systematically.

7. Which Platform Should an IB Student Choose?

The answer depends on what the student needs most.

Consider RevisionDojo if its available tools, study resources, and subject coverage fit your particular requirements.

Consider RevisionPrep if you want to explore a platform built around MYP 1–5 and DP preparation, topic-wise practice, MYP criteria-oriented learning, worksheets, mock-style assessments, and worked solutions.

Before subscribing to any platform, students and parents should inspect sample questions, check syllabus and subject coverage, assess the quality of explanations, and confirm that the resources match their current programme.

The best platform is the one that helps a student move from uncertainty to understanding, and from understanding to consistent performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

### Why should MYP students use a structured revision platform?

Structured revision can help MYP students strengthen foundational knowledge, practise subject-specific skills, and become familiar with the demands of the assessment criteria before progressing to the Diploma Programme.

### Does RevisionPrep cover both MYP and DP?

Yes. RevisionPrep is designed to support MYP 1–5 and DP students, with subject-specific practice and resources for relevant programme levels.

### How should students use worked solutions?

Students should attempt questions independently before reviewing solutions. They can then identify missing steps, compare their reasoning with the expected approach, and retry similar questions without looking at the answer.

### Can a question bank alone guarantee a high IB grade?

No. A question bank can be a valuable part of preparation, but grades also depend on conceptual understanding, consistent practice, assessment skills, feedback, and performance in the actual assessment.

### Is RevisionPrep affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization?

RevisionPrep is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).

Our Commitment: Better Preparation, Not Just More Practice

We appreciate every platform, educator, and student contributing to the IB learning community. Comparisons encourage students to ask better questions about the resources they use and the outcomes they want to achieve.

At RevisionPrep, our focus remains on helping students build stronger foundations, practise more purposefully, and understand what high-quality responses require.

Because effective IB preparation is not just about how many questions a student completes. It is about what that student learns from every question. We are here to be part of your growth journey and we remain committed for continuos improvements.

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RevisionPrep is an independent educational platform. References to other platforms are for comparison purposes only. Students should verify current features, programme coverage, and subscription terms directly with each provider.