Welcome Introducing the IB Diploma Program Grade 10

Welcome! Introducing the IB Diploma Program Grade 10 Students and Parents

Grade 10 Journey to the IB DIPLOMA PROGRAM

MYP Expectations vs. DP Expectations

What does this transition look like?

How does MYP transition to DP for ISB students, and their course selections?

“What makes us special is that we combine ideas behind the words” (IB) DP HEXAGON (1968) BECOMES DP CIRCLE (2012) Diploma at ISB since 2005

IB Diploma requirements: Six subjects studied concurrently At least one subject from each of groups 1 to 5 3 subjects at Higher level (HL) – 240 hours 3 subjects at Standard level (SL) – 150 hours Possibility of having 4 HL

IB Diploma requirements: 3 subjects at Standard level: - Maximum – 7 points each q 3 subjects at Higher level: - Greater breadth and depth of content - Maximum – 7 points each

IB Diploma Core Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay - 3 points together / each assessed A - E - IB Matrix for points (some examples) TOK EE Total A B 3 D B 1 C C 1 A C 2

Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Q: “How do I know what I know, until I see what I say? ” No content course About different ways of knowing (reason, emotion, language, perception) Stimulates critical reflection on Knowledge and experience Example: Are reason and emotion equally necessary in justifying moral decisions?

TOK essay titles (prescribed titles / examples) “Seek simplicity, and distrust it” (A. N. Whitehead). Is it always good advice for a knower? “Context is all” (M. Atwood). Does this mean there is no such thing as truth? “What separates science from all other human activities, is its belief in the provisional nature of all conclusions”. Critically evaluate this way of distinguishing the sciences from other areas of knowledge.

IB programs culminating tasks PYP – EXHIBIT MYP – PERSONAL PROJECT DP – EXTENDED ESSAY

Extended Essay: Similar to MYP Personal Project The opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest Individual research project on student’s subject of choice 4, 000 words max. About 40 hours’ work outside school A faculty supervisor serves as research mentor Example: To What Extent Does the Choice of an Art Medium Affect the Perception and Experience of an Artwork? (Visual Arts)

CAS: Helps students become responsible, compassionate citizens Continues from MYP’s Service as Action Education outside the classroom Creativity – artistic pursuits Action – sports Service – volunteerism Journal reflection is an integral element

CAS (and at ISB) No points – signature by the CAS coordinator No hours requirement, quality of involvement and meeting the CAS objectives ISB: Gardening workshops in cooperation with Vocational High School in Belgrade ISB: Mentorship program with a Day Care Center for persons with special needs

Required and ISB Courses Group 1 Language and Literature or Literature native or near native speaker -English (HL or SL) Lang. & Lit. -Serbian (HL or SL) Literature -School supported Self-Taught, Literature (SL only!)

Required and ISB Courses § Group 2 – Language B Second Language: (HL, SL) for learners with previous experience - English B (HL), - French B (HL / SL) - German, Spanish (online) Second language for beginners (ab initio) - German - Spanish (online)

Bilingual Diploma Almost 60% of ISB Diploma students obtain a Bilingual diploma defined as: • A combination of any two group 1 courses in different languages. • One G 1 language and English B at HL

Required and ISB Courses § Group 3 – Individuals & Societies History (HL / SL) Psychology (HL, SL) Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) – interdisciplinary subject, satisfies both G 3 and G 4 requirements - Economics - online - Business and Management - online

Pamoja Education www. pamojaeducation. com, Oxford, UK Preparation for life, work or further education Student work coordinated by the Site-based coordinator (SBC) Student – IB Teacher – SBC – Parents IA, Mocks, Final exams = exactly the same as for regular courses

Pamoja Education Pamoja (swahili) = togetherness D 2 L platform – interactive, group work, discussions, webinars, Skype, Elluminate For responsible, independent students Regular communication with the teacher, and on -going teacher feedback and progress reports ISB excellent average in all online courses

Required and ISB Courses § Group 4 – Experimental Sciences Ø Ø Biology (HL/SL) Physics (HL/SL) Ø Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) - One year Chemistry (non-IB) – students can take an AP exam

Required and ISB Courses § Group 5 – Mathematics Ø Math Higher Level (HL) Ø Math Standard Level (SL) Ø Math Studies (SL)

Eligibility for Math courses § Group 5 – Mathematics MYP Math Extended 5 -6 -7 Math SL 6 -7 Math HL MYP Standard class MYP Ext 4 up to 6/7 Math Studies (SL)

Group 6 and other courses § Group 6 – The Arts Ø Visual Arts (HL/SL) Ø Theatre (HL/SL) Ø Or, another subject from Group *1, *2, 3 or 4 *Group 1, 2= costs covered by families

PYP / MYP / DP IB learner profile IB schools develop students who strive to be: Inquirers Thinkers Communicators Risk-takers Knowledgeable Principled Caring Open-minded Well-balanced Reflective

How does it look like in DP Principled, caring, open-minded Inquirers ü TOK ü Historical investigation ü CAS ü Extended Essay ü Arts ü Case-studies group work, respect, ethical behaviour, global awareness and sensitivity Formulate research questions, reference sources, collect, organize, interpret and present

Assessment EXTERNAL assessment: – Examinations at the end of two years (IB examiners) – Makes up 75 -80% of each IB score INTERNAL assessment / moderated by IB – Within each course for ISB (ISB teachers) – Makes up 20 -25% of each IB score

Assessment EXTERNAL – examiners (first / senior examiners) – Paper 1 - 2 h (HL), 1. 5 h (SL) – Paper 2 - 2 h (HL), 1. 5 h (SL) – Paper 3 – mostly for higher levels (up to 2. 5 h) Final Grade 1 – 7 (P 1 + P 2 + P 3 + IA moderated grade) = 100%

Assessment INTERNAL Work in class guided by IB teachers Different forms of the IA for DP subjects Sent to the IB by March of Grade 12 – Moderated by IB moderators (confirmed, lowered, increased)

Awarding the Diploma: Can earn a score of 1 -7 in each course = 42 Scores of 1 -3 for EE and TOK together = 3 Passing grade = minimum 24 out of 45 total points, including successful completion of the three core requirements (EE, TOK, CAS) The IB Diploma is recognized by thousands of universities worldwide and by many national systems.

Where do we go from here? (Selecting Courses, of course!) MYP levels of achievements and semester grades from Year 4 and 5 Areas of strengths/interests Consider passions Consider feedback from 1 st quarter PTC’s MYP subject teachers will be asked for signatures (April) If a teacher doesn’t sign or signs with reservations – next step, discussion with DP coordinator to agree on a “best fit” DP package

What to look for: Early indicators for DP Course Selection Consistent “ 7”, excellent, will equal a Higher Level Consistent “ 6”, very good, will nearly always equal a Higher Level course A “ 5” good, Higher or Standard level will depend on a “low” or ‘high” solid 5, and the trend in student learning. A “ 4” satisfactory, usually equates to a Standard level. A “ 3 and below”, usually equals a non eligibility for this specific course in the DP.

Things to consider Some subjects may be taken at Diploma level without prior study in the MYP. Ø Theatre (HL/SL) Ø Psychology Ø Economics Ø Business and Management Ø Languages ab initio

Good and bad reasons for choosing a subject Good reasons ü You are eligible to take the ü ü subject You like it and find it interesting You are good at it You need it and it will be useful for your future career You think you’ll do well in it. Good choices are balanced choices. Bad reasons ü Your friends are doing it ü You think it will be easy ü You really like the teacher you have now ü Your parents think it is a good idea…even if you don’t ü It sounds good even if you know nothing about it. Poor choices are unbalanced and not well thought out.

IB Diploma Class Selection Sheet Conditions for taking this course 6 Subject Groups and Courses within Courses Signatures Level Teacher Permission

Timeline to the DP Diploma course selection sheet (this week, due Nov. 10, 2014, non-binding) Mid-term exam grades (Dec. 2014) Semester 1 grades (Jan. 2015) Quarter 3 levels of achievements (March 2015) Careers Fair (TBD) March 2015 Assembly – Intro. to DP courses Diploma course selection sheet (binding-April 1, 2015) ISB makes student schedule for DP (June 2015)

For more information, please go to: www. ibo. org Or contact your ISB IB DP Coordinator/SBC (Pamoja) - Mrs. Branka Srecković-Minić (bsreckovic@isb. rs)