Diploma Program Sophomore Presentation The unique benefits of

Diploma Program Sophomore Presentation The unique benefits of the DP

Where are you on the journey to complete this mission? The International Baccalaureate aims to • develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect… • encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Benefits of IBDP § International, multi-perspective mindset § Preparation for college courses, assessments, and expectations § Academic program with depth and breadth § Critical thinking and time management skills § College recognition/scholarships and credits © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Where Did the Class of 2020 Go? § § § § Brown University Christopher Newport (2) College of William and Mary (3) Drexel University Emory University James Madison University (2) Johns Hopkins University King's College Minnesota State North Carolina State Northwestern University Old Dominion University (9) Penn State University Princeton University Rochester Institute of Tech. Sciences Po Paris § § § § The George Washington University of Mary Washington University of Virginia (6) Vassar College Virginia Commonwealth Univ. (6) Virginia Tech (3) Virginia Wesleyan University © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Time for Reflection § What do you want to gain from participating in the IBDP? § What are your fears about IBDP? § What skills do you have to prepare you for success in the IBDP? © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Diploma Requirements Completed in the junior/senior years 6 IB Subject Groups 3 Core Components § Extended Essay § CAS– Creativity/Activity/Service § TOK– Theory of Knowledge © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IBDP Core Components CAS Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Page 7 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Creativity, Activity, Service § Creative pursuits, physical exertion and community engagement § Personal growth and exploration outside the IBDP § Occurs regularly over 18 months and is documented with evidence and reflection Page 8 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

7 Learning Outcomes § Awareness of strengths § New Challenges § Plan/initiate activities § Work Collaboratively © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

7 Learning Outcomes § Perseverance/commitment § Issues of global importance § Ethical implications © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

CAS Details § CAS begins September 2020 § Think Globally, Act Locally § Create a long-term project § Evidence and Reflection § Manage Bac © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

CAS Project – Book Club Richard Bartlett, Kiley Clark and Elizabeth Wilson

What we do • One book is read each month • Monthly meetings with “juniors and seniors” • Have educated discussions about the books • (There also refreshments and icebreakers) • Work with the librarians to select appropriate books

Schedule (Books already read/are reading) • • November – December: Allegedly December – January: All the Light We Cannot See January – February: The Kite Runner February – March: TBD

Reading to Granby Elementary Kintergarteners

The Extended Essay § 3, 500 - 4, 000 words § One year- guided process with deadlines throughout junior year § Investigation of research question of individual interest § Extension of IB subjects § Topic Selection – Fall 2021 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

EE Subject Choices § § § § Dance Film Literature Language History Math Music Page 17 § § § Politics Psychology Science Visual Art World Religions World Studies © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Example EE topics § To what extent would Congressional term limits benefit the United States? § How did Syngman Rhee contribute to the tensions between the Republic of Korea and the U. S. from 1945 to 1950? § To what extent do rising water temperatures around the Great Barrier Reef threaten coral ecosystems and the dependent Australian economy? § How was the Russian revolution essential to Kazimir Malevich’s evolution of Suprematism? § To what extent does environmental and social variables affect developing cognitive competence in children? © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

TOK – Theory of Knowledge § § Interdisciplinary approach to learning Nature of knowledge across disciplines Appreciation of other cultural perspectives Ways of Knowing: Reason, Sense Perception, Emotion, Language, Faith, Memory, Intuition, and Imagination § Areas of Knowing: Math, Natural Science, Human Science, Arts, Ethics, Religious knowledge, Indigenous knowledge Page 19 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

TOK – Details § 1 year course spread over 2 years § Seminar time: Extended Essay preparation/Exam Preparation § TOK Assessment – 10 min. Oral Presentation § TOK Assessment -- Essay based on a prescribed title from IBO Page 20 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Assessments § Internal Assessments (IA) • graded by IB teacher • moderated by IBO § External Assessments • Graded by IB Examiner © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Diploma Requirements § at least 24 points Total (out of 7 for each course + extra TOK/EE points= 45) § 3 HL Courses(English/Science/History) § 12 points from HL courses § Passing grade for EE § Passing grade for TOK § Complete CAS Page 22 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Sample Diploma Scores English (HL) History (HL) Science (HL) Language Math Group 6 TOK& EE (C) Total 5 4 3–HL/Total 12 Points 3 4 4 1 24 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Courses § § § § English Language History of Americas Physics or Biology Mathematics Group 6 Subject TOK Page 24 11 th grade § Elective Choice OR § Personal Finance 12 th Grade § Elective choice(s) © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Group 1: English A: Literature • • Literary Analysis of a variety of texts Works in Translation– connection to other cultures Interactive oral discussions, analysis, & assessments University level reading and writing © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

English Assessments § Internal Assessments • 1 Oral Assessment/Commentary based on texts read in class § External Assessments • HL Essay (1200 -1500 words) • Examination Paper 1 • Examination Paper 2 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Language B: French, Latin, or Spanish § Theme based, § Real world applications § Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in authentic situations § Analysis of authentic documents in a cultural context: newspapers, blogs, magazine articles, & news reports © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Language Assessments § Internal Assessments • Individual Oral Assessment • Based on visual stimulus & theme § External Assessments • Examination Paper 1 (Writing) • Examination Paper 2 (Listening/Reading) © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Latin Assessments § Internal Assessment • Research Dossier § External Assessments • Examination Paper 1 • Examination Paper 2 Page 29 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Individuals & Societies § History of the Americas & 20 th Century World Topics © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Group 3: Individuals and Societies – HL only § An appreciation of change and continuity and of similarities and differences through local and global perspectives of history. § Analysis of Global Wars/Conflicts/Power § History of Americas/20 th Century World © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

History Assessments § Internal Assessments • Historical Investigation § External Assessments • Examination Paper 1 • Examination Paper 2 • Examination Paper 3 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Group 4: Experimental Sciences IB Biology HL or IB Physics HL § Choice for Junior/Senior years § 2 year courses © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Biology § Covers biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, ecology, and human physiology § great for students interested in any aspect of biology, including but not limited to, medical aspects and environmental/ecology aspects § Includes applications of chemistry and math © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Physics § Covers mechanics, electricity, magnetism, atomic/nuclear/particle physics, energy production, circular motion, etc. § Great for students interested in fields of engineering, mathematics, etc. § Students with the most success have had Pre. Calculus/Analysis § Students may also take AP Physics 1 and/or 2 exams © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Science Assessments § Internal Assessments • Individual Experiment and report § External Assessments • Examination Paper 1 • Examination Paper 2 • Examination Paper 3 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Group 5: Mathematics § Two IB Math Choices: IB Math Applications SL & IB Math Approaches SL © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Group 5: Mathematics § IB Math Approaches SL • C or higher in Analysis/Plans to take AP Calc BC as senior or § IB Math Applications SL • Does not prepare students to take AP Calc. BC as senior § AP Calculus BC/Statistics/Comp. Sci in senior year for some © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Math Assessments § Internal Assessments • Project or Exploration– application of math § External Assessments • Examination Paper 1 • Examination Paper 2 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Group 6: Arts and Electives Choose One IB Visual Arts (2 years) IB Music (1 year) IB World Religion (1 Year) © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Studio Art Assessment: Process Portfolio: 40% Comparative Study: 20% Exhibition: 40% © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Part 1: Comparative study 20% § Students at SL analyze and compare different artworks by different artists. This independent critical and contextual investigation explores artworks, objects and artifacts from differing cultural contexts. § SL students submit 10– 15 screens which examine and compare at least three artworks, at least two of which should be by different artists. The work selected for comparison and analysis should come from contrasting contexts (local, national, international and/or intercultural). § SL students submit a list of sources used. © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Part 2: Process portfolio 40% Students at SL submit carefully selected materials which evidence their experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of visual arts activities during the two-year course. • SL students submit 9– 18 screens which evidence their sustained experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of art-making activities. For SL students the submitted work must be in at least two art-making forms (2 D/drawing-painting-printmaking, 3 D/sculpture-ceramics, Lens based/digital art, photography). © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Minimum 4 Works © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Music § Group or Solo Performance • Wind Ensemble (band) • Advanced Chamber Orchestra • Advanced Chorus § § Musical Analysis Musical Investigation SL Course Junior Year Students must take performance course along with IB Music © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Music Assessments § Internal Assessment • Solo Performance Or • Group Performance § External Assessment • Listening Paper • Musical Investigation © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB World Religion § SL – 1 year course taken in junior year § systematic, analytical yet empathetic study of the variety of beliefs and practices in nine main religions of the world. § You will study 5 of the major religions § seeks to promote an awareness of religious issues in the contemporary world by requiring the study of a diverse range of religions. § seeks to promote respect for the diversity of religious beliefs, both locally and globally, with the aim of enhancing international and interreligious understanding. The course provides a very different perspective in this area. § Students should be encouraged to look at contemporary national and international issues regarding religion and how these may impact on ethical and legal issues © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

World Religion Assessments § Internal Assessments • Investigative Study & written analysis (15001800 words) § External Assessments • Examination Paper 1 • Examination Paper 2 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

AP Course Selections § § § § § AP Human Geography AP Psychology AP US History AP Spanish (senior year– conflict with IB Art) AP Biology (senior year) & AP Physics (Take IB Physics) AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry (conflict with Chamber/IB Art) AP Calculus AB – conflict with IB schedule– take IB Math SL AP Computer Science Principles • No coding or computer science experience needed • Students create digital projects like games and apps to address real world issues © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

What is the next step? § Choose a Group 4 and Group 6 subject § Complete commitment Google Form below by Feb. 26 th https: //docs. google. com/forms/d/e/1 FAIp. QLScfnu. RUir. GV y 8 He. Clz 5 t. TQoj. Qs. QCLck 2 kbe. WJQINZAb. G 7 Kbw/viewform? u sp=sf_link § Attend meeting with your counselor to finalize course selection © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Certificate/Course § We do not offer an “IB Certificate Program” § Diploma status is changed only under extreme circumstances based on student need/request § Diploma results available July 5 th § “Certif. ” awarded in each subject with score of 4 or higher § Changing status requires parent/principal approval and may result in a fee if changes are made after registration of exams § Norstar and GSA students © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

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Over the next two years… § Embrace your learning experience § Check NPS E-mail regularly- and SPAM § Upload activities in Manage. Bac starting in September § Follow IB Honor Code § Complete all IB Assessment Requirements © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Your decision § is personal and should not be based on what a friend decides § should not be based on your experience with one or two classes or teachers § Should be based on the big picture that relates to your goals © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007