Diploma Programme The unique benefits of the DP

IB Mission Statement 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. Page 2 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Benefits of IBDP § International 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

Time for Reflection § Am I ready for the IBDP? § Am I committed to the program? § Do I need to improve my study habits/ work ethic or problem solving skills? § Do I understand the expectations of the program? © 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 6 © 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 7 © 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 2018 § 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 2018 Page 15 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Subject Choices § § § § Dance Film Literature Language History Math Music Page 16 § § § 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 18 © 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 19 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Sample Prescribed Titles 1. “We know with confidence only when we know little; with knowledge doubt increases” (adapted from JW von Goethe). Discuss this statement with reference to two areas of knowledge. 2. “Without the assumption of the existence of uniformities there can be no knowledge. ” Discuss this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge. 3. “Suspension of disbelief” is an essential feature of theatre. Is it essential in other areas of knowledge? Develop your answer with reference to two areas of knowledge. 4. “Robust knowledge requires both consensus and disagreement. ” Discuss this claim with reference to two areas of knowledge. © 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 Page 23 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 • Oral Commentary • Oral Presentations/Tasks § External Assessments • Written Assignment • 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 Recording • Interactive Oral Activities § External Assessments • Examination Paper 1 (Reading) • Examination Paper 2 (Writing) © 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. § 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 or IB Physics § 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 Page 34 © 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 Page 35 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Science Assessments § Internal Assessments • Group 4 Project and Individual Experiments § External Assessments • Examination Paper 1 • Examination Paper 2 • Examination Paper 3 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

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

Group 5: Mathematics § Mathematics SL or Math Studies SL § Students recommended by math instructor § AP Calculus BC/Statistics/Comp. Sci in senior year for some © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

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

Group 6: Arts and Electives § § § Visual Arts Studio: 2 D and 3 D Portfolio Research Workbook Candidate Record book Experimentation with Art Broad range of history of art © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Visual Arts Assessments § Candidate Record Books – § Studio Work with exhibition § Candidate Statement © 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 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

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

Psychology § § Psychology Critical study of human experience and behavior Experimentation and data analysis Recognition of human diversity SL – 1 year course taken in junior year © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

AP Psych and IB Psych § § Two different courses IB Psychology– 4 units in greater depth AP Psychology— 14 Units in less depth College credits may be earned depending on your college choice Page 45 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

Psychology Assessments § Internal Assessments • Experimental Study § External Assessments • Examination Paper 1 • Examination Paper 2 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

IB Business Management § Potential new course offering at Granby § Meets the requirements of Group 6 – elective § 1 year SL course § The Diploma Programme business management course is designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of business management theories, as well as their ability to apply a range of tools and techniques. Students learn to analyse, discuss and evaluate business activities at local, national and international levels. The course covers a range of organizations from all sectors, as well as the sociocultural and economic contexts in which those organizations operate. Page 47 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

What is the next step? § Choose a Group 4 and Group 6 subject § Complete commitment letter and return it to Ms. Gardner by February 28 th § 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 during the junior year only under extreme circumstances § Diploma results available July 5 th § Certif. awarded in each subject with score of 4 or higher § Changing status requires parent/principal approval and payment of registration fee $174 © International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

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