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AP ®. Aurora High PCF November 2011 10:00 a.m. Room 92: Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Information Night. Welcome What is AP? -History, Courses Offered & Assessments What is IB? -History, Courses Offered & Assessments Benefits of the AP and IB Diploma Programs - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
AURORA HIGH PCFNOVEMBER 2011
10:00 A.M. ROOM 92:ADVANCED PLACEMENT &
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
INFORMATION NIGHT
AP®
TODAY’S AGENDA Welcome What is AP?
-History, Courses Offered & Assessments
What is IB?-History, Courses Offered & Assessments
Benefits of the AP and IB Diploma Programs
Upcoming Important Dates/Events
WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)?
Collaborative effort among motivated students, dedicated teachers and committed high schools, colleges and universities
Established in 1955 66% of US high schools participate in AP More than 1,000 schools in 110 countries Students take college-level courses and
exams Chance to earn college credit or placement
AP COURSES
Courses developed by committee of college faculty & AP teachers
Each AP course covers the breadth of information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college course.
Course content determined by AP; teachers have discretion as to how they present it.
Some AP courses require meeting outside of the school day.
AP AT AHS – 16 OFFERINGS U.S. History Biology Calculus AB Chemistry Computer Science Economics English Literature &
Composition Language &
Composition (2012)
Human Geography (2012)
Music Theory Physics B Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art US Government
AP ASSESSMENT One external assessment given: AP
exam At AHS students enrolled in AP
coursework must take the AP exam on designated date in May
Exams consist of multiple-choice questions and a free-response section
AP SCORES
Exams are graded by university professors and AP teachers across the country
Score ranges 1-5 Score of 3 is considered passing
COLLEGE CREDIT & PLACEMENT POLICIES
Each institution establishes its own credit/placement policy
Some grant college credit depending on exam score
Some allow advancement to higher level courses depending on exam score
ADMISSION TO AP COURSES Consider past academic performance in
same subject courses Talk to AP teacher about expectations
and workload Consult with counselor about
advisability of taking AP Consider other time commitments
beyond the classroom Request AP course on scheduling form
WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM (IB)?
Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a not-for-profit educational system promoting peace and understanding among cultures
Although the first IB schools were private, now more than one half of the IB world schools are public.
Majority of the IB schools are in the United States (15 Diploma Programs in Ohio).
WHY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION? 9/11 Commission leaders Lee Hamilton
and Thomas Kean state that, “the U.S. cannot conduct itself effectively in a competitive international environment when our most educated citizens lack minimal exposure to, and understanding of, the world beyond US borders.” –The Christian Science Monitor
THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IS…• a challenging two-
year programme of international education
• taken in the junior and senior years of high school
• intends to create well rounded students
• promotes a global vision.
The IB Curriculum
IB HEXAGON INCLUDES SIX SUBJECT GROUPS
Group 1: Language A1 (English) Group 2: Language B (Second
Language) Group 3: Individuals and Societies Group 4: Experimental Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts/Electives
Must study one subject from each group
HIGHER LEVEL COURSES
2-year sequence Must have 3 HL courses Subjects offered
English A1 Biology History of the Americas Visual Arts
STANDARD LEVEL COURSES One year long Must study 3 at SL Subjects offered
French, Spanish Chemistry, Physics Math
(Exception: 2 year sequence) Visual Arts Music
Core Requirements
CORE REQUIREMENTS
Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, Service
EXTENDED ESSAY Independent research paper (limited to 4000
words) Acquaints diploma candidates with kind of
writing skills and research expected in college
Opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest
Recommended time: 40 hours of research and writing
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (TOK)
100 hours spanning two years
Interdisciplinary requirement
Explores nature of knowledge across the disciplines
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Stimulates critical
thinking Encourages an
appreciation of other cultural perspectives
Develop ability to analyze evidence
Develop awareness of subjective and ideological biases
CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE (CAS)
150 hours required over 2 years 50 hours in each area Fosters students’ awareness and
appreciation of life outside the academic arena
CREATIVITY – 50 HOURS
Interpreted broadly: arts activities
Creativity could also be shown in designing and implementing service programs
ACTION – 50 HOURS Participation in individual or team
sports Taking part in expeditions, local and
international projects
SERVICE – 50 HOURS Community and social
service activities Must not receive
payment for service Examples: helping
students with special needs, hospital volunteer, homeless shelter, tutoring
Assessments: Internal and
External
INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS Internal assessment is carried out by
teachers Work required is part of the IB course
of study Teacher grades the work based on
rubric Teacher grades are moderated by
outside examiners Accounts for 20-25% of IB score
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS Some are conducted and overseen by
teachers, but marked externally by examiners
Final IB examinations are assessed by some 5000 examiners around the world
Criterion based (results are determined by performance against set standards)
Accounts for 75-80% of IB score
Benefits of the AP and IB Diploma Programs
AP®
AP/IB SIMILARITIES College level courses Higher expectations More reading/writing Weighted grades Exit exams Possible college credits Students Demonstrate College
Readiness upon completion
STUDENTS TAKING AP & IB
Are well-prepared for the college experience Have fewer transition issues academically Have an edge in college admission process Can possibly qualify for scholarships Can possibly earn college credit Are sometimes placed in advanced college
courses Have access to world’s leading universities
ALL STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR IB/AP CLASSES ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE END OF COURSE EXAMS.
IB FEES AP FEES Current fees paid directly to
IBO are: Registration fee $141 Subject fee $96 per
subject (times 6 if the entire programme is done) = $576
Total $717*
*The Aurora Board of Education pays 1/3 of these costs and the family pays the remaining 2/3 of the cost.
Student Fees range from $20-$50 depending on the AP course a student is signed up to take.
Exam Fee = $87 The Aurora Board of
Education pays 1/3 of the test cost and the family pays the remaining 2/3 of the cost.
EXPERTS WHO WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 11/15
Monika Biro- AP Biology Instructor & Former IB Biology HL Instructor, and AP Test Grader
Conni Hilston- Language A1 English HL Instructor & AP Language Arts Instructor (2012)
Gayle Lewis- AP & IB Spanish Instructor Chris Miley- AHS Counselor & AP Coordinator Josh Rakow- AP Calculus Instructor & Former IB
Math SL Instructor Kevin Wilcox- IB Coordinator, TOK & History of the
Americas HL Instructor, and IB Test Grader
FOR MORE INFORMATION The Advance Placement Courses
www.collegeboard.com AP College Search:
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programwww.ibo.org
Colleges Accepting AP/IB Courses via Princeton HShttp://www.princeton.k12.oh.us/HighSchool.cfm?subpage=416
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES/EVENTS 11/3 & 11/10- Senior Announcements, Caps & Gown Orders taken
during lunch 11/3 & 11/9- Parent Conferences 5:30-8:30 p.m. 11/4 First Quarter Grades Officially Posted on PIV (7:40 a.m.) 11/7 & 11/8- No School for Students 11/15- AP/IB Information Night (7:00 p.m.) 11/16- Fall Sports Awards (7:00 p.m.) 11/17- PLAN test for Sophomores 11/18- AHS Bloodmobile 11/18 & 11/19- Fall Play: “You Can’t Take it with You” 11/21- Parent/Student College Planning Night (7:00 p.m.) 11/23-11/25- No School (Thanksgiving Break) 11/28- Board of Education Meeting (7:00 p.m.) 12/1- AHS PCF at 10:00 a.m.