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Parkdale Collegiate Institute Celebrating 131 Years of Excellence 1888 -2019 International Baccalaureate Information Night for Grade 10 Pre. Bac Students and their Parents/Guardians

10 Reasons why IBDP is right for you

The IB Diploma Program ▪ A challenging 2 -year curriculum ▪ ▪ Grade 11 = Year 1 Grade 12 = Year 2 ▪ Well-rounded interdisciplinary education in preparation for all post-secondary pathways ▪ ▪ Globally-minded pedagogical approaches International recognition of curriculum ▪ IB Diploma requirements are scored out of total of 45 points (DP awarded with score of 24) ▪ Students will graduate with both the Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD) and the IB Diploma

IB Diploma Program (DP) Overview The IB Diploma includes The Core: ▪ ▪ ▪ Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) Group Subjects ▪ ▪ 3 Standard Level (SL) courses 3 Higher Level (HL) courses

IB Diploma Courses All DP Courses extend over the 2 year programme � SL courses are enriched Ontario Grade 11 & 12 courses ▪ (IB recommends ~150 hours over two years; PCI ~220 hours) � HL courses are University level courses ▪ (IB recommends ~240 hours over two years; PCI ~330 hours) ▪ HL Courses may be transferred as first year university credits if students achieve Level 5 or more on their official IB

The Core: Extended Essay (EE) ▪ It is a piece of independent research/investigation ▪ Topics are chosen by students in consultation with their EE supervisor ▪ It is a formal piece of scholarship ▪ Requires approximately 40 hours of work by the student ▪ Has an upper limit of 4000 words. ▪ Planning & research begins in year 1 and is completed by Year 2 ▪ It is a compulsory requirement for all DP students. ▪ It will be externally assessed ▪ May contribute up to three points to the total score for

Extended Essay: Roles & Responsibilities of Students ● Read and understand the EE Student Handbook, EE guidelines, and all details (criteria) relevant to the chosen subject. ● Abide by the dates outlined in this handbook and on Managebac. ● Do independent work collecting data from primary and secondary sources, analyse the data and write a 4000 -word essay that reports on the research process and findings. ● Initiate meetings and work cooperatively with Extended Essay supervisor. ● Understand abide by the school policy about academic honesty.

The Core: Theory of Knowledge (TOK) ● TOK is about critical thinking and inquiring into the process of knowing rather than learning about a specific body of knowledge. ● The TOK course (HZT 4 U 7 – Year 1) focuses on the construction of reasoned arguments paying attention to the interpretation and evaluation of evidence.

Assessment of the Theory of Knowledge ● Oral Presentation (IB Y 1) - in which the student selects a reallife situation and identifies and explores a knowledge issue that arises from it. (This is internally assessed) ● The Oral Presentation includes a mandatory written presentation planning document (TK/PPD) for each student. ● Essay (IBY 2)- written on a topic chosen by the student from a list of six prescribed titles. The maximum length of the essay is 1600 words. (This is externally assessed)

Reflection in EE & TOK ● Both the TOK and the EE promote reflection on the nature of knowledge and on how new knowledge is produced. ● The EE also requires students to reflect on the research process in terms of the skills they acquire and develop. ● EE reflection must be documented on the Reflection on Planning and Progress Form and is explicitly assessed under assessment criterion E (engagement).

Experiential Learning: Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Creativity: exploring and extending ideas leading to an original or interpretative product or performance Activity: physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle Service: collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an authentic need �Begins on the first day of IB Year 1 � 18 months of consistent engagement in meaningful experiences �Outside of student academic class time

CAS Components Students: �Complete a Project with at least 2 other students that lasts at least 1 month and includes the CAS stages �Reflect and record their experiential learning at regular intervals �Maintain a CAS Portfolio (demonstrate Learning Outcomes) �Enjoy and celebrate having made a difference in the world

IB & OSSD: Courses Requirements IB Diploma Courses Requirements Ontario Secondary School Diploma Courses Requirements The CORE: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, CAS Components The General: 30 Credits, Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test or Course, 40 hours of Volunteering GROUP 1: ENGLISH LITERATURE (HL) ENG 3 U 7, ETS 4 U 7, ENG 4 U 7 GROUP 2: LANGUAGE – French (SL) LANGUAGE – Spanish ab initio (SL) FSF 3 U 7, FSF 4 U 7 LWSCU 7, LWSDU 7 GROUP 3: PSYCHOLOGY (HL) HISTORY (HL) HSP 3 U 7, HSB 4 U 7, HHS 4 U 7 CHA 3 U 7, CHY 4 U 7, CPW 4 U 7 GROUP 4: CHEMISTRY (HL) BIOLOGY (SL) SCH 3 U 7, SCH 4 U 7, SNC 4 M 7 SBI 3 U 7, SBI 4 U 7 GROUP 5: MATHEMATICS: Analysis & Approaches (SL) MATHEMATICS: Application & Interpretation (SL) MCR 3 U 7, MHF 4 U 7, MCV 4 U 7 MCF 3 M 7, MCR 3 U 7, MDM 4 U 7

IB Diploma Assessment Overview Each IB Course is graded from levels 1 -7 ▪ ▪ ▪ 6 IB Courses (6 x 7)……. 42 points TOK + EE…………………. 3 points Total Maximum Score…. . 45 points Every IB Course has ▪ Internal Assessments(IA) and ▪ External Assessments/Exams (EA) ▪ Teachers model their classroom assessments and assignments on the IB assessments

Group 1: Language A English Literature

Group 1: Language A - Literature What’s different about IB English? �Greater breadth & depth �Writer’s portfolio & reflection �Critical reading of known & unknown texts �Literary theory applied �Rich & numerous tasks: essays, oral presentations, media productions, etc. modeled on IB assessments, using IB rubrics � 80% written work; 20% oral work

Group 2: French Language Assessment (SL) ● External Assessment Paper 1 (1 hour 15 minutes) WRITING (30 marks) 25% Paper 2 (1 hour 45 minutes) LISTENING and READING (65 marks) ● Internal Assessment 50% Individual oral (30 minutes) 25% One writing task of 250– 400 words from a choice of three, each from a different theme, choosing a text type from among those listed in the examination instructions. Listening comprehension (45 minutes) (25 marks) Reading comprehension (1 hour) (40 marks) - 15 minutes supervised preparation time. 12 -15 minutes conversation with the teacher, based on a photo and discussion.

Group 2: Spanish ab initio Assessment (SL) Spanish ab initio SL ● External Assessment Paper 1 (1 hour): Productive skills —writing (30 marks) ____________________25% Two written tasks of 70 -150 words each from a choice of three, choosing a text type for each task from among those listed in the examination instructions. Paper 2 (1 hour 45 minutes): Receptive skills Separate sections for listening and reading(65 marks) __50% Listening comprehension (45 minutes) (25 marks) Reading comprehension (1 hour) (40 marks) ● Internal Assessment Individual oral (10 minutes)________________________________25% *IB Llama

Group 3: Psychology Assessment (HL) External assessment: Exam 80% of Final Grade Paper 1 (2 hours) 40% Section A: Three short-answer questions on the core approaches to psychology (27 marks) Section B: One essay from a choice of three on the biological, cognitive and sociocultural approaches to behaviour. One, two or all of the essays will reference the additional HL topic (22 marks) Paper 2 (2 hours) 20% Two questions; one from a choice of three on each of two options (44 marks) Paper 3 (1 hour) 20% Three short-answer questions from a list of six static questions on approaches to research (24 marks) ▪ � Internal assessment (20 hours) 20% of Final Grade This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course. Experimental study: A report on an experimental study undertaken by the student (22

Group 3: History Assessment (HL) Internal Assessment (20% of grade) �Historical investigation on a topic chosen by the student �Integrates the skills used by historians in their academic study External Assessment (80% of grade) �Three papers over two days �Evaluate knowledge and understanding of the curriculum material, analysis and synthesis of themes and sources �Comprised of primary source document analysis and essay topics �French Revolution and Napoleon, Imperial and Soviet Russia, rise of authoritarian states, causes and effects of 20 th Century wars

Group 4: Chemistry Assessment (HL)

Group 4: Biology Assessment (SL) Internal Assessment (20% of grade) �Design, carry out and interpret the results of scientific investigations �Use relevant and current lab equipment and technologies �Work collaboratively with classmates External Assessment (80% of grade) �Three papers over two days �Evaluate knowledge and understanding of the curriculum material �Cells, biochemistry, genetics, ecology, evolution, human health and physiology

Group 5: Mathematics Assessment (SL) Analysis and Approaches: Assessment External assessment (3 hours) Paper 1: Students are not permitted access to any calculator. Questions will mainly involve analytic approaches to solutions, rather than requiring the use of a GDC. The paper is not intended to require complicated calculations, with the potential for careless errors. However, questions will include some arithmetical and algebraical manipulations when they are essential to the development of the question. Paper 2: Students must have access to a graphic display calculator (GDC) at all times. However, not all questions will necessarily require the use of the GDC. Regulations covering the types of GDC allowed are provided in Diploma Programme Assessment procedures. Weight 80% 40% Formula booklet: Each student must have access to a clean copy of the formula booklet during the examination. Awarding of marks: Marks are awarded for method, accuracy, answers and reasoning, communication including interpretation. Internal assessment: This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by IB at the end of the course. Project: The project is an individual piece of work involving the collection of information or the generation of measurements, and the analysis and evaluation of the information or measurements. (20 marks) 20%

Group 5: Mathematics Assessment (SL) Applications and Interpretation: Assessment External assessment (3 hours) For both examination papers, students must have access to a graphic display calculator (GDC) at all times. Paper 1: Technology required. Compulsory short-response questions based on the syllabus. (80 marks) ● ● 80% 40% Questions of varying levels of difficulty are set. One or more steps may be needed to solve each question. Questions may be presented in the form of words, symbols, diagrams or tables, or combinations of these Paper 2: Technology required. Compulsory extended-response questions based on the syllabus. (80 marks) ● Weight 40% Questions require extended responses. Individual questions may require knowledge of more than one topic. Questions may be presented in the form of words, symbols, diagrams or tables, or combinations of these. Normally, each question reflects an incline of difficulty, from relatively easy tasks at the start of a question to relatively difficult tasks at the end of a question. The emphasis is upon sustained reasoning. Formula booklet: Each student must have access to a clean copy of the formula booklet during the examination. Awarding of marks: Marks are awarded for method, accuracy, answers and reasoning, including interpretation. In paper 1 and paper 2, full marks are not necessarily awarded for a correct answer with no working. Where an answer is incorrect, some marks may be given for correct method, provided this is shown by written working. Internal assessment: This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by IB at the end of the course. Project: The project is an individual piece of work involving the collection of information or the generation of measurements, and the analysis and evaluation of the information or measurements. (20 marks) 20%

Group 6: Film Assessment (HL) Internal Assessment Film portfolio (25%) Students undertake a variety of film-making exercises in three film production roles, led by clearly defined filmmaker intentions. Students submit the following. 1. Portfolio pages (9 pages maximum: 3 pages maximum per film production role) and a list of all sources used. 2. A film reel (9 minutes maximum: 3 minutes maximum per film production role, including one completed film). Collaborative film project (25%) Bringing together all they have encountered during the film course, students work collaboratively in a core production team to plan and create an original completed film. Students submit the following. 1. A completed film (7 minutes maximum). 2. A project report (2, 000 words maximum) and a list of all sources used.

Group 6: Film Assessment (HL) External Assessment Textual analysis (20%) a written analysis of a prescribed film text (1, 750 words maximum) and a list of all sources used. Comparative study of Two Films (20%) 1. A recorded multimedia comparative study (10 minutes maximum). 2. A list of all sources used.

IB Academic Honesty Policy �All IB students are subject to the regulations contained in the official IBO documents entitled, “Academic Honesty Policy” , “General Regulations: Diploma Program” and The Handbook of Procedures for the Diploma Programme. These are available for review on our school website. � The candidate (student) is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all work submitted for assessment is authentic, with the work or ideas of others fully and correctly acknowledged. Candidates are expected to comply with all internal school deadlines; this is for their own benefit and may allow time for revising work that is of doubtful authorship before the submission of the final version. Academic Honesty (2011)

University Recognition of IB ● ● ● The IB Diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities Most universities grant transfer credits for HL courses where students score Level 5 or above OUAC asks if students are IB Diploma Candidates Start thinking about universities now, www. electronicinfo. ca or myblueprint. ca/tdsb IB Diploma students learn the skills, work habits, timemanagement, and balance necessary for success in university.

OSSD Credits Earned ● IB students will earn a total of 33 OSSD credits ● 10 -11 will be at the 4 M/4 U level ● For Ontario Universities: Average of 6 best 4 M/4 U credits (taking English and prerequisites into account) will be used for admissions

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