Teaching and learning resource for IB DP Biology
Developed by leading subject experts, Kognity for IB Diploma Programme Biology allows teachers and learners to meet the demands of DP Biology with confidence.
Key features:
- Digital and engaging, with interactive exercises, 3D simulations and more.
- Connected to central IB ideas, such as Nature of Science (NOS) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK).
- Inclusive and diverse, featuring accessible content written by international authors.
- Supportive of conceptual and active learning, favouring knowledge retention.
This resource is fully aligned to the FE 2016 syllabus, and we are currently working in cooperation with the IB to create an updated version for the FE 2025 syllabus.
This is Kognity
Access to curriculum-aligned interactive textbooks, analytics and assessment support – all in one place.
Interactive Textbooks
Engage your students with interactive textbooks featuring videos, animations and 3D models! Our textbook content is written by subject experts and is continuously updated to meet the latest subject requirements.
- 100% aligned to the DP curriculum
- Integrated reading assistance
- Promotes active learning
Assessment Support
Create differentiated, auto-corrected assignments instantly. Add customised questions and send tasks to students in just a few clicks!
- Over 10,000 original, expertly-curated questions
- Instant feedback to students
- Supports flipped learning strategies
Analytics & Data
Get an overview of students’ progress in their assignments and reading. Access rapid insights into how students are performing and tailor your teaching to address their needs.
- Actionable data
- Reliable feedback to parents
- More efficient use of classroom time
Practice Centre
Stimulate independent learning by providing students with a bank of materials for self-study. Auto-corrected questions give immediate feedback and a measurable sense of progress.
- Battles against classmates
- Strength bars highlight strengths and weaknesses
- Effective self-study and exam preparation
Common questions
How do I get started with Kognity?
You can get started with Kognity in three simple steps:
1. Get in touch and activate your free trial with a Kognity representative.
2. Get your accounts and classes set up through one of our integrations or via Excel upload.
3. Have a kick-off session where we teach you how to use the platform, so that you can start making the most out of your Kognity subscription.
It’s all very intuitive, but we’ll be there to support you every step of the way!
Who creates your content?
We work with experienced teachers, authors and subject experts. All content goes through an extensive quality control and review process before being published on the Kognity platform, and is constantly updated in line with syllabus changes and user feedback.
How much does Kognity cost?
The price of Kognity varies depending on the number of students you have and the subscription type that you choose (Full or Department Access). A Kognity subscription is charged per student, per year. Teachers are always free.
How do you support accessibility?
Kognity has an immersive reader feature which allows students to listen to text out loud, translate text into 150 different languages, and change font size, color and background color, along with similar supporting tools.
Embedded interactive language scaffolds, along with multiple disciplinary tools, support those students that may struggle with language. Multiple entry points provide additional support for different learning styles.
Present in 1,000+ schools worldwide
Partners and Integrations
We’re proud of our partnerships and integrations, which make your experience of using the Kognity platform even better.
In collaboration with the IB
Kognity is proud to be the IB’s first ever digital-only publishing partner.
Kognity is collaborating closely with the IB to develop new DP Biology, Chemistry and Physics subject resources, ready for the autumn 2023 curriculum updates.
This follows on from the release of a new, co-published resource for the latest DP Business Management syllabus (first teaching 2022).