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ISM IB Curriculum Outline Guide

2017-18

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IB DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

The IB diploma is awarded based on performance across all parts of the Diploma Programme. A total of six subjects must be studied, with a combination of standard and higher levels (SL and HL). Students must also complete the “core”, which is made up of creativity, activity, service (CAS), theory of knowledge (TOK) and extended essay (EE).

Each subject is graded 1–7, with 7 being the highest grade. These grades are also used as points (that is, 7 points for a grade 7, and so on) in determining if the diploma can be awarded. TOK and the EE are graded A–E, with A being the highest grade. These two grades are then combined in the diploma points matrix to contribute between 0 and 3 points to the total. CAS is not assessed but must be completed in order to pass the diploma. The overall maximum points from subject grades and TOK/EE is therefore 45 ((6 Å~ 7) + 3). The minimum threshold for completing the programme is 24 points, below which the diploma is not awarded. The additional requirements are the following.

CAS requirements have been met.

There is no “N” awarded for TOK, the EE or for a contributing subject.

There is no grade E awarded for TOK and/or the EE.

There is no grade 1 awarded in a subject/level.

There are no more than two grade 2s awarded (HL or SL).

There are no more than three grade 3s or below awarded (HL or SL).

The candidate has gained 12 points or more on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count).

The candidate has gained 9 points or more on SL subjects (candidates who register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).

The candidate has not received a penalty for academic misconduct from the Final Award Committee.

In addition, students who have completed these conditions through multiple languages may be eligible for a bilingual diploma .

New TOK and EE Matrix

TOK/EE A B C D E

A 3 3 2 2 FAILING

B 3 2 2 1 CONDITION

C 2 2 1 0 FAILING

D 2 1 0 0 CONDITION

E FAILING CONDITION FAILING CONDITION FAILING

N

(No grade) FAILING CONDITION FAILING CONDITION CONDITION

A + E combination now results in zero points and a failing condition Sources : IBO Handbook of Procedures 2017

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ENGLISH A: LANGUAGE & LITERATURE HL / SL

APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEAR 12 AND 13

Year 12, term 1 Part 2 Language & Mass Communication

A variety of texts from mass media e.g. Magazine Covers Advertising, Journalism etc.; English as A Global Language; Varieties of English; Language and Power; Language and Gender; Political Rhetoric; Analysing Visual Images; Language & Film. Exam Practice for Paper 1 on non-fiction texts Outcome: Written Task Type 1 (based on Pt2), Further Oral Activity 1

Year 12, term 2 Part 1 – Language In A Cultural Context

A variety of texts in English/dialects of English from around the world, study of translation and bilingualism and language death; Linguistic relativism and determinism. May include study of related literary text, eg one from: Persepolis – M. Satrapi, Catcher in the Rye – J.D. Salinger, A Clockwork Orange – A. Burgess Kingdom By The Sea – P.Theroux, Notes from a Small Island – B.Bryson. Outcome: Written Task Type 1 (based on Pt1), Further Oral Activity 2 plus Written Task Type 2 (HL only)

Year 12, term 3 Part 4: Literature: Critical Study Study of works all chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors; (3 texts for Higher and 2 texts for SL)

2 or 3 from (eg) - A Modest Proposal – J. Swift, Things Fall Apart – C. Achebe, A Clockwork Orange – A. Burgess, The Bloody Chamber – A. Carter, The Things They Carried – T O’Brien Poetry - Auden, Frost, Heaney, Larkin, Coleridge Outcome: End-of-year exam – Paper 1 Written task Type 2 – (critical analysis of literature 2(HL only) Written Tasks Type 1 (Free Choice) Formal Oral Commentary (June 2015)

Year 13, term 1 Part 1 and 2 – completion (e.g. The Press) Part 3 – Literature – Texts and Contexts (3 texts for Higher and 2 texts for Standard)

2 or 3 from (eg)– One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest – K. Kesey, A Streetcar Named Desire – T. Williams, Oedipus Rex – Sophocles, The Great Gatsby – F.S. Fitzgerald, Chronicle of A Death Foretold – G.G. Marquez, Slaughterhouse 5- K.

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(Must include one text in translation from PLT) Vonnegut, The Crucible-A Miller, Brave New World-A.Huxley, The Handmaid's Tale-M.Atwood, A Clockwork Orange-A.Burgess Outcome: Further Oral Activity 3 and 4 Written Task Types 1 & 2 (critical analysis of literature 3) Finalisation of Written Tasks and Further Oral Activities

Year 13, from Christmas to Exams Part 3: Literature – texts and contexts (end and revision) Unseen Paper 1 Commentary and Literary Essay Paper 2 practice throughout

Revision of Part 3 Exam texts Revision of Paper 1 non-fiction texts Outcome: Exam Paper 1 (25%) Exam Paper 2 (25%)

Assessment Breakdown HL Selected Written Tasks 1 + 2 20% Formal Oral Commentary 15% Further Oral Activity 15% Paper 1 Unseen Commentary 25% Paper 2 (Part 3 Texts) 25% Exams Paper 1 HL Unseen Commentary: Students are required to write one essay, which analytically compares a pair of texts, which can be drawn from any genre – literary or non-literary. Paper 1 SL Unseen Commentary: Students are required to write one essay, which analyses a single non-fiction text. Paper 2 Literature - Texts and Contexts: The exam paper is the same for HL and SL – students are required to write one literature essay, which critically analyses at least two of their part 3 literature exam texts.

Assessment Breakdown SL Selected Written Task 1 20% Formal Oral Commentary 15% Further Oral Activity 15% Paper 1 Unseen Commentary 25% Paper 2 (Part 3 Texts) 25% Homework Homework is considered a crucial part of the course and students should be spending at least 2-3 hours per week on specific tasks set. A wide variety of tasks are set ranging from research, specific reading tasks, preparing for oral presentations to drafting and redrafting written tasks, writing essays, and practice for the exam papers. In addition it is highly recommended that students complete their own wider reading, which should include challenging literary texts as well as a range of non-fiction texts such as magazines, newspapers, journals, blogs, articles, reports, speeches, letters.

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ENGLISH A: LITERATURE HL / SL

APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEAR 12 AND 13

Year 12, term 1 Part 4 Study of three works freely chosen. Oral Presentation practice. Introduction to Unseen Literary Commentary (Paper 1) and Literary Essay

Options From: 1. Brand New Ancients – K. Tempest (poetry) 2. Purple Hibiscus- C.Adichie (novel)/Persepolis -M.Satrapi (graphic novel) 3. Selected speeches – various (non-fiction/rhetoric) Outcome: Individual Oral Presentation (15%), in October based on one of the three works studied

Year 12, term 2 and term 3 Part 1 – Works in translation Study of three works from the titles in the Prescribed Literature in Translation List. Literary commentary on unseen passages and Essay.

Literature in translation 1 A Doll’s House – H. Ibsen 2. Poetry – W. Szymborska 3.Devil On The Cross – Ngugi Wa Thiongo/Love in the Time of Cholera – G.Marquez/The Reader - B.Schlink Outcome: Interactive oral, reflective statement, supervised writing, essay. – on each text-

- Written Assignment – 1500 word essay (25%)

- Developed from one of the pieces of supervised writing

Year 12, term 3 – Detailed Study Part 2: Detailed Study (2 works) Oral commentary practice. Study of three works chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors; each work must be from a different literary genre.

1. The Bloody Chamber – A. Carter 2. Macbeth- W.Shakespeare

Outcome: Formal Oral in Year 13 (Term 1) Individual Oral Commentary (15%)

Year 13, Term 1

Part 2: Detailed Study (1 work) Oral commentary practice.

3. Poetry – R.Frost

Outcome: Formal Oral in Year 13 (Term 1) Individual Oral Commentary (15%)

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Part 3 - Literary genres Study of four works of the same genre chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors. Literary Essay practice Exam Practice for Paper 2

Part 3 – Literary Genres - Poetry

A selection of Romantic and Modern poetry 4 poets from (eg) W. Blake, W.B. Yeats, T.S.Eliot, W.H. Auden, D.Thomas, G.Nichols, S.Plath Outcome : Mock Exam – January

Year 13, from Christmas to Exams Part 3: Literary genres (end and revision) Unseen Commentary and Literary Essay practice throughout Assessment Breakdown Standard and Higher Level Paper 1 Literary Commentary 20% Paper 2 Essay 25% Written Assignment 25% Individual Oral Commentary 15% Individual Oral Presentation 15% Exams Paper 1 SL Guided Literary Analysis - students write a critical essay analysing an unseen prose extract or poem supported by guiding questions. HL Literary Commentary – students write a critical essay analysing an unseen prose extract or poem Paper 2 Essay – For both HL and SL students write a literature essay – critical analysis and comparison of at least two of their set exam texts from Part 3 of the course which focuses on one literary genre

Continuation and Revision of the works of Part 3 Outcome: Exam Paper 1 -Unseen(20%) Exam Paper 2 – Poetry (25%) Homework This is a crucial part of the course and students should be spending at least two to three hours on specific set tasks. These tasks could range from research, specific reading tasks, preparation of oral presentations or seminar papers to drafting and redrafting the written assignment and writing critical essays as practice for paper 1 and 2. In addition students are expected to read widely in their own time with a particular focus on challenging literary texts ranging across the literary genres of poetry, drama and novels as well as literary non-fiction, graphic novels and new mediums. Students are also expected to read across time periods – both contemporary and classics.

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FRENCH A: LITERATURE SL 2017-2019

APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEAR 12 AND 13

Year 12, Term 1 Part 4 Study of three works freely chosen. Oral Exam practice. Introduction to Literary Commentary and Literary Essay

Littérature et cinéma : Stupeur et tremblements – A. Nothomb Vipère au poing – H. Bazin Le silence de la mer - Vercors Outcome: Individual Oral Presentation (15%), based on one of the three works studied

Year 12, Term 2 and Term 3 Part 1 – Works in translation Study of two works from the titles in the Prescribed Literature in Translation List. Literary commentary on unseen passages and Essay.

Littérature en traduction: L'adieu aux armes – Ernest Hemingway La cerisaie – Anton Tchekhov Outcome: Interactive oral, reflective statement, supervised writing, essay.

- One for each work studied - Developed from one of the pieces of

supervised writing

Year 12, Term 3 Part 2: Detailed Study (2 works) Oral commentary practice. Study of two works chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors; each work must be from a different literary genre.

Roman: L'étranger - Albert Camus Nouvelles : Nouvelles – Guy de Maupassant Outcome: Formal Oral in Year 13

Year 13, Term 1 Part 2 - Detailed study of one work Part 3 - Literary genres Study of three works of the same genre chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors. Literary Essay practice

Nouvelles : Nouvelles – Guy de Maupassant (suite) Le théâtre: Une maison de poupée - Ibsen Antigone - Anouilh Huis clos - Sartre Outcome: Mock Exam – January 2019

Year 13: from Christmas to Exams Part 3: Literary genres (end and revision) Unseen Commentary and Literary Essay practice throughout

Revision of the works of Part 3 Outcome: Exam Paper 1 (25%) Exam Paper 2 (25%)

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FRENCH A: LITERATURE HL 2017-2019

APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEAR 12 AND 13

Year 12, Term 1 Part 4 Study of three works freely chosen. Oral Exam practice. Introduction to Literary Commentary and Literary Essay

Littérature et cinéma : Stupeur et tremblements – A. Nothomb Vipère au poing – H. Bazin Le silence de la mer - Vercors Outcome: Individual Oral Presentation (15%), based on one of the three works studied

Year 12, Term 2 and Term 3 Part 1 – Works in translation Study of three works from the titles in the Prescribed Literature in Translation List. Literary commentary on unseen passages and Essay.

Littérature en traduction: L'adieu aux armes – Ernest Hemingway La cerisaie – Anton Tchekhov La métamorphose - Franz Kafka Outcome: Interactive oral, reflective statement, supervised writing, essay.

- One for each work studied - Developed from one of the pieces of

supervised writing

Year 12, Term 3 Part 2: Detailed Study (2 works) Oral commentary practice. Study of three works chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors; each work must be from a different literary genre.

Roman : L’étranger – Albert Camus Nouvelles : Nouvelles – Guy Maupassant Poésie: Romances sans paroles – Paul Verlaine Outcome: Formal Oral in Year 13 Outcome: Individual Oral Commentary (15%)

Year 13, Term 1 Part 2 - Detailed study of 1 work Part 3 - Literary genres Study of four works of the same genre chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors. Literary Essay practice

Nouvelles : Nouvelles – Guy de Maupassant (suite) Le théâtre: Dom Juan - Molière Une maison de poupée - Ibsen Antigone - Anouilh Huis clos - Sartre Outcome: Mock Exam – January 2019

Year 13, from Christmas to Exams Part 3: Literary genres ( end and revision) Unseen Commentary and Literary Essay practice throughout

Revision of the works of Part 3 Outcome: Exam Paper 1 (25%) Exam Paper 2 (25%)

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RUSSIAN LANGUAGE A: LITERATURE HL 2017-2019

APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEAR 12 AND 13

Year 12, term 1 Part 4 Study of three works freely chosen. Oral Exam practice. Introduction to Literary Commentary and Literary Essay

The Idiot – F. Dostoyevsky

Dowerless girl– N. Ostrovsky

Heart of a dog - M. Bulgakov Outcome: Individual Oral Presentation (15%), based on one of the three works studied

Year 12, term 2 Part 1 – Works in translation Study of three works from the titles in the Prescribed Literature in Translation List. Literary commentary on unseen passages and Essay.

A Farewell to Arms – E. Hemingway

L’Etranger – A. Camus (HL)

Stupeur et tremblement – A. Notomb Outcome: Interactive oral, reflective statement, supervised writing, essay 1500 words.

- One for each work studied - Developed from one of the pieces of

supervised writing.

Year 12, term 3 Part 2: Detailed Study (3 works) Oral commentary practice. Study of three works chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors; each work must be from a different literary genre

Novel : The Master and Margarita - M.Bulgakov

Short story : « The River » T. Tolstaya (HL)

Year 13, term 1 Part 2: Detailed Study (3 works) Oral commentary practice. Study of three works chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors; each work must be from a different literary genre.

Part 3 - Literary genres Study of four works of the same genre chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors. Literary Essay practice

Poetry : A.S. Pushkin Outcome: Formal Oral: Individual Oral Commentary (15%) DRAMA: The Woes of Wit- A. Groboyedov Revizor – N. Gogol (HL) Outcome: Mock Exam – January 2019

Year 13, from Christmas to Exams Part 3: Literary genres (end and revision) Unseen Commentary and Literary Essay practice throughout

The seagull – A. Tchekhov Duck Hunting – V. Vampilov Revision of the works of Part 3 Outcome: Exam Paper 1 (25%) Exam Paper 2 (25%)

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LANGUAGE B SL FRENCH

YEAR 12 (2016-2018) YEAR 13 (2015-2017)

Term 1 The following CORE TOPICS will be studied: Social relationship : relationships (friendship, work, family), youngsters and society, social behaviours and stances, taboos versus what is socially acceptable Communication and media: internet, mail, telephone, press, radio and television, sensationalism in median Writing format and grammar: Official letter, diary, report, newspaper article, blog, brochure Use of past tenses, imperative, conditional, indirect style, different levels of register and linking words Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: official letter, diary, report, newspaper article, blog, brochure Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 2 Customs and traditions: in France and the francophone world Global issues : the effect of man on nature, the environment and resources

Writing format and grammar: Guide, Email, editorial, letter to a newspaper

Term 1 The following OPTION TOPICS will be studied in preparation for the individual Oral in October. Leisure : a variety of activities performed for enjoyment (travel -sports) + revision of “Loisirs culturels” Health : Physical, mental and social well-being, as well as matters related to illnesses. “Santé et société” Homework: - Final copy of the Written task - Option topics to revise, prepare a description of a picture in detail in order to perform a Mock oral (speak for 10 min) - Writing: Different forms of writing on topics from the Core topics and the Options and past papers questions. - Grammar exercises and studying for tests. Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays - For External Assessment: Written assignment: Receptive and written

productive skills (20%)

Creative writing of 300 - 400 words plus a 150 words rationale, based on 3 texts related to the Core topics. Word processed, e-marked. September-October 2017

For Internal Assessment: Individual oral (10 minutes) (20%)

Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation time and a 10-minute (maximum) presentation and discussion with the teacher. In October 2017.

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Futur tense, agreements with the past tenses, comparatives Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: guide, Email, editorial, letter to a newspaper Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 3 Leisure: cultural activities ( cinéma, chanson, theatre, danse ) Writing format and grammar: Film critic, review of all formats Adjectives and pronouns Preparation for the Written task: Based on 3 texts related to the Core options, creative writing of another text and rationale. Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: film critic, review of all formats for written task Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays End of Year Exam

Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes):

Text-handling exercises on four written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2: Written productive skills: (250 to 400 words) based on options (25%)

Term 2: from January to May 2017 Session Cultural diversity: The diversity of languages, in the XXIst century, Europe and migrations. “Quelle langue parlez-vous?” “Emigration: à la recherche d’une vie meilleure” Science and technology: The relationship between science and technology: challenges of mankind “Science et société” “La science en débat” Customs and traditions: in France and the francophone world (Revision) Homework: Past papers: reading comprehension and all types of writing Assessment: May 2017 exam Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Text-handling exercises on four written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes): Written productive skills (25%) Section A (250 to 400 words)

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Materials : Le monde en français from Advanced Materials Grammar book: Grammaire progressive du français (marron), Niveau Avancé Clé International Past Papers Newspapers and magazines: Monaco- Matin, Les Dossiers de l'Actualité, Sciences et Vie Junior, Le Monde hebdomadaire, Phosphore

Materials: Le monde en français from Advanced Materials Grammar book: Grammaire progressive du français (marron), Niveau Avancé Clé International Past papers Newspapers and magazines: Monaco- Matin, Les Dossiers de l'Actualité, Sciences et Vie Junior, Le Monde hebdomadaire, Phosphore Selected Internet sites for revision

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LANGUAGE B HL FRENCH

YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Term 1 The following CORE TOPICS will be studied: Social relationships : relationships (friendship, work, family), youngsters and society, social behaviours and stances, taboos versus what is socially acceptable, helping others. Literature: L’élégance du hérisson. M.Barbery (LM) Bonjour Tristesse. F. Sagan (AP)

Various literary extracts and short stories

Communication and media : internet, mail, telephone, press, radio and television, social networks, sensationalism in median Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: official letter, diary, report, newspaper article, blog, brochure -Writing: introduction to the reasoned argument Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 2 Global issues: the effect of man on nature, the environment and resources Literature: Study of L’Etranger (A.Camus)

Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension

Term 3 The following OPTION TOPICS will be studied in preparation for the individual Oral in October. Health : Physical, mental and social well-being, as well as matters related to illnesses. Leisure : a variety of activities performed for enjoyment (Revision) Customs and traditions: in France and the francophone world (Revision) Homework: - Final draft of the Written task - Option topics to revise, prepare a description of a picture in detail in order to perform a mock oral (speak for 10 min) - Writing: mainly argumentative writing on topics from the Core Options and past papers questions. Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Assessment: Individual Oral - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Argumentative written response

Individual oral (8–10 minutes) (20%)

Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation time and a 10-minute (maximum) presentation and discussion with the teacher. Term 4: Cultural diversity: The diversity of languages, in the XXIst century, Europe and migrations Science and technology : The relationship between science and technology: challenges of mankind

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with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: guide, Email, editorial, letter to a newspaper Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 3 Leisure: cultural activities and traveling, vacation, responsible tourism vs mass tourism Literature: Written task on one of the two works studied during the 1st and 2nd term. Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: film critic, review of all formats for written task Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays End of Year Exam

Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes):

Text-handling exercises on four written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2: Written productive skills: ( 250 to 400 words) based on options (25%) + reasoned argument based on core topics (250 words) Materials : Le monde en français from Advanced Materials Grammar book: Grammaire progressive du français (marron), Niveau Avancé Clé International Past papers Newspapers and magazines: Monaco- Matin, Les Dossiers de l'actualité, Sciences et Vie Junior, Le Monde hebdomadaire, Phosphore

Homework: Past papers : reading comprehension and all types of writing Assessment: Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Text-handling exercises on five written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes): Written productive skills (25%) Section A (250 to 400 words) + Section B: (150–250 words ) Materials: Le monde en français from Advanced Materials Grammar book: Grammaire progressive du français (marron), Niveau Avancé Clé International Past papers Newspapers and magazines: Monaco- Matin, Les Dossiers de l'actualité, Sciences et Vie Junior, Le Monde hebdomadaire, Phosphore

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LANGUAGE Ab Initio FRENCH

YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Term 1 Unité 1 – Je me présente Les pays francophones Symboles de La Francophonie L’alphabet, les salutations, le nom, l’âge, la langue, la nationalité, la famille, les animaux de compagnie, les nombres de 0 à 100, les mois de l’année, les dates, les anniversaires. Unité 2 – Tu es comment ? Le corps, le portrait physique, la personnalité, les vêtements, les couleurs, les goûts. Unité 3 – La vie quotidienne L’heure, les jours de la semaine, la maison, la routine à la maison, les nombres. Unité 4 – Bon appétit ! Les repas, les courses, les commerces et le marché, au restaurant, les recettes de cuisine, les traditions culinaires, les nombres. Unité 5 – En ville La ville, les services, les directions, les transports en commun. Term 2 Unité 6 – Mon paradis sur terre Les vacances, Environnements urbains et ruraux, météo, voisinage. Unité 7 – Temps libre Loisirs et travail, divertissements, medias, le sport. Unité 8 – Projets de vacances Loisirs et travail, vacances, transports et divertissements, géographie physique et météo. Unité 9 – Au lycée Individu et société, enseignement, monde du travail. Unité 10 – Faites la fête ! Les divertissements, aliments et boissons, voisinage.

Term 1 Unité 1- En route pour l’aventure Les activités Les coutumes et traditions locales L’hébergement Le temps Les moyens de transport Les voyages Unité 2- Les médias: s’informer, s’amuser, réfléchir Les journaux, les magazines La radio, la télévision Internet Les réseaux sociaux en ligne La publicité Unité 3- l’éducation pour tous Individu et société / Enseignement Loisir et travail / Monde du travail Un échange scolaire Le portable en cours Le meilleur système scolaire Le droit à l’éducation Les carrières et les débouchés Unité 4 – Le travail écrit Comprendre ce qu’il faut faire Choisir son sujet Se documenter Exploiter les sources Développer le contenu Bien écrire Le travail écrit dans l’examen oral Unité 5 – Arts francophones: traditions et modernités Les différentes formes artistiques La lecture, le cinéma, le théâtre, la musique, les fêtes folkloriques, les beaux arts Unité 6 – Au travail Les professions, les métiers Les carrières, les débouchés, Les conditions de travail Les stages Les qualifications, les diplômes Le chômage

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Term 3 Unité 11 – La santé pour tous Santé physique, aliments et boissons, le monde du travail. Unité 12 – L’évolution du shopping Les achats, technologie, ville et services. Unité 13 – Nous, les jeunes Les relations. Unité 14 – Le français dans le monde Questions mondiales, renseignements personnels, apparence et caractère, habitudes quotidiennes.

Homework: Learn specific vocabulary related to topics, grammar exercises, reading comprehension with questions, research about specific issues, read newspaper, watch TV…

Assessments: Quizzes on specific vocabulary, grammar points, reading comprehension, orals… End of Year Exam

Oral, mock exam Materials : Panorama francophone 1 Panorama francophone 1 – Exercise book Language Ab Initio Student Workbook Past papers. International Newspapers and magazines: Monaco- Matin, Les Clés de l'actualité, Sciences et Vie Junior Internet

Term 2 Unité 7 – Manger; bouger: vos choix Loisirs et sport Individu et société Le sport, les loisirs, la nutrition, les choix alimentaires, Le sommeil et la santé Unité 8 – Protégeons notre environnement Environnements urbains et ruraux Préoccupations environnementales Les énergies renouvelables/ les ressources naturelles Individu et société Unité 9 – Vivre ensemble Individu et société Environnements urbains et ruraux Unité 10 – La planète en danger Environnements urbains et ruraux Term 3 Unité 11 – Problèmes mondiaux Environnements urbains et ruraux Unité 12 – Nouvelles technologies : le meilleur et le pire Loisirs et travail Homework: Learn specific vocabulary related to topics, grammar exercises, reading comprehension with questions, research about specific issues, read newspaper, watch TV… Assessments: Quizzes on specific vocabulary, grammar points, reading comprehension, orals… Materials : Panorama francophone 2 Panorama francophone 2 – Exercise book Language Ab Initio Student Workbook Past papers. International Newspapers and magazines: Monaco- Matin, Les Clés de l'actualité, Sciences et Vie Junior Internet

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LANGUAGE B HL GERMAN

YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Term 1 The following CORE TOPICS will be studied: Social relationships: relationships (friendship, work, family), youngsters and society, taboos versus what is socially acceptable Movie "Im Juli" and analysing the main characters' development in terms of social relationships Communication and media: internet, mail, telephone, press, radio and television; sensationalism in media; advertising strategies Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: personal letter, diary, newspaper article, film critic Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 2 Customs and traditions: in Germany, Switzerland and Austria Global issues : globalisation and fair trade; the effect of man on nature; the environment and resources Literature: Tschick (Wolfgang Herrndorf Writing format and grammar: Guide, letter to a newspaper, blog Futur tense, agreements with the past tenses, comparatives Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension

Term 1 The following OPTION TOPICS will be studied and revised in preparation for the individual Oral: Leisure: a variety of activities performed for enjoyment; extreme hobbies; tourism Health : Physical, mental and social well-being, as well as matters related to illnesses; eating disorders; healthy food trends Customs and traditions: in Germany, Switzerland and Austria (Revision) Literature: Die Ordnung der Sterne über Como (Monika Zeiner)

Homework: - Final copy of the Written task - Option topics to revise, prepare a description of a picture in detail in order to perform a Mock oral (speak for 10 min) - Writing on topics from the Core Options and past papers questions. - Grammar exercises and studying for tests. Assessment: Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Paper 1 and Paper 2 tasks

For External Assessment: Written assignment: Receptive and written

productive skills (20%)

Creative writing of 500 - 600 words plus a 150 - 250 word rationale, based on one or two literary texts read in class. Word processed, written outside of school

September-October:

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with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 3 Leisure: cultural activities and traveling, vacation Writing format and grammar: Brochure, official letter, review of all formats Adjectives and pronouns Introduction of the Written task: Based the literature, creative writing of a text in a specific format and rationale. Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats, review of all formats for written task Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays End of Year Exam

Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes):

Text-handling exercises on written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2: Written productive skills: ( 250 to 400 words) based on options (25%) Materials : Deutsch im Einsatz from Advanced Materials Grammar book: Klipp und Klar – Übungsgrammatik Mittelstufe B2/C1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Klett Verlag Past papers Newspapers and magazines: Zeit online, Focus online, Der Spiegel online, Presse und Sprache

Individual oral (8–10 minutes) (20%)

Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation time and a 10-minute (maximum) presentation and discussion with the teacher. Term 2: from January to April Science and technology : The relationship between science and technology: challenges of mankind “Die Generation Internet” “Natur und Wissenschaft” Cultural diversity: The diversity of languages, in the XXIst century, Europe and migrations. “Eine Sprache – eine Kultur?” “Migranten verändern die deutsche Sprache” Homework: Past papers : reading comprehension and all types of writing. Assessment: May 2018 exam Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Text-handling exercises on five written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes): Written productive skills (25%) Section A (250 to 400 words) + Section B (150 – 250 words) Materials: Deutsch im Einsatz from Advanced Materials Grammar book: Klipp und Klar – Übungsgrammatik Mittelstufe B2/C1 Deutsch als Fremdsprache, Klett Verlag l Past papers Newspapers and magazines: Zeit online, Focus online, Der Spiegel online, Presse und Sprache

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LANGUAGE B HL ITALIAN

YEAR 12 HL/SL YEAR 13 HL

The following TOPICS will be studied: Term 1 Communication and Media (Core) Press, radio, television, internet, advertising. Positive and negative aspects of the mass media. Bias and sensationalism in media, censorship. Global issues (Core) Environment and resources, energy reserves, food and water, global warming, climate change, natural disasters, the effect of man on nature, animal rights, animal maltreatment, vivisection and animal testing. Literature Study of E. Favilli - F. Cavallo, "Storie della buonanotte per bambine ribelli". Link to Communication and Media (crowdfunding) and Cultural Diversity. Homework:

text-handling exercises

reading comprehension with questions

learn vocabulary

practice specific written formats (diary, letter, article, flyer, leaflet, blog)

prepare for oral presentation

grammar exercises

Assessment:

reading comprehension tests (unseen texts)

essays and specific text types (Paper 2A)

grammar tests

interactive oral activity Term 2 Global issues (Core)

The following TOPICS will be studied in preparation for the formal Individual Oral: Term 1 Cultural Diversity (Option) The ethnic, gender, racial, ideological and socio-economic varieties in Italy, immigration and intercultural assimilation, interlinguistic influence, culinary heritage. Leisure (Option) The variety of activities performed for enjoyment. Completion of the Written Assignment (a creative writing task of 500-600 words + 250 word rationale). Homework:

text-handling exercises

reading comprehension with questions

learn vocabulary

practice specific written formats

prepare for Individual Formal Oral

Assessment:

reading comprehension tests (unseen texts)

essays and specific text types (Paper 2A)

Final version of the Written Assignment

Individual Formal Oral Term 2 Revision of the Core topics

Communication and media

Global Issues

Social relationships Homework:

text-handling exercises,

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Universal human rights, the Italian Constitution, Amnesty International, the International Court of Justice, children’s and women’s rights, refugees and asylum-seeker. Customs and traditions (Option) Food, celebrations, the opera, the Carnival of Venice and Viareggio, the Venice film festival, the Palio of Siena. Literature Study of F. Geda “Nel mare ci sono i coccodrilli”. Link to Global Issues (migrants escaping wars and risking death to come to Europe). Homework:

text-handling exercises

reading comprehension with questions

learn vocabulary

practice specific written formats (petition, interview, introduction to debate, speech)

prepare for oral presentation

grammar exercises

Assessment:

reading comprehension tests (unseen texts)

essays and specific text types (Paper 2A)

grammar tests

interactive oral activity Term 3 Social relationships (Core) Individual and society, rules and values, the family, its changes and problems, the web-generation, social groups, taboos versus what is socially acceptable, bullying, social behaviours.

Leisure (Option) The variety of activities performed for enjoyment. First draft of the Written Assignment

reading comprehension with questions,

learn vocabulary,

practice specific written formats.

Assessment:

reading comprehension tests (Paper 1)

essays and specific text types (Paper 2) Term 3 Revision of the Option topics

Cultural diversity (see above)

Leisure (see above)

Customs and traditions (food, celebrations, the opera, the Carnival of Venice and Viareggio, the Venice film festival, the Palio of Siena)

Health (physical, mental and social well-being)

Science and technology (their impact on the individual and the society).

Homework:

text-handling exercises

reading comprehension with questions

learn vocabulary

practice specific written formats

Assessment:

reading comprehension tests (Paper 1)

essays and specific text types (Paper 2) Resources: Bozzone – Conte “Nuovo contatto” A.De Matteis “Almanacco d’attualità” M. Gineprini “Competenze di lettura” Internet, newspapers (Corriere della Sera, La Stampa, Repubblica, Il Sole 24 ore, ecc.), movies. Homework:

text-handling exercises

reading comprehension with questions

learn vocabulary

practice specific written formats

prepare for Individual Formal Oral

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HL: a creative writing task of 500-600 words + 250 words rationale. SL: a creative writing task of 300-400 words + 200 words rationale. Homework:

Text-handling exercises

Reading comprehension with questions

Learn vocabulary

Practice specific written formats (official letter, news report, proposal, review)

argumentative writing (Paper 2B)

Assessment: Paper 1 and Paper 2 questions. Resources: M. Gineprini “Competenze di lettura” A. De Matteis “Almanacco d’attualità” E. Favilli - F. Cavallo, "Storie della buonanotte per bambine ribelli" F. Geda “Nel mare ci sono i coccodrilli” Internet, newspapers (Corriere della Sera, La Stampa, Repubblica, Il Sole 24 ore), movies.

Assessment:

reading comprehension tests (unseen texts)

essays and specific text types (Paper 2A)

Final version of the Written Assignment

Individual Formal Oral Examination Paper 1 (1hour 30 minutes) 25% Receptive skills: text-handling exercises on five

written texts, based on the Core.

Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes) 25%

Written productive skills:

Section A: one task of 250–400 words, based on the Options. Section B: response of 150–250 words to a stimulus text, based on the Core. Written Assignment 20%

Receptive and written productive skills:

Creative writing of 500-600 words plus a 150- 250-word rationale, based on one or two literary texts read in class. Word processed, written outside of school, e-marked. Individual Oral (8–10 minutes) 20%

Based on the Options: 15 minutes’ preparation time and a 10-minute presentation and discussion with the teacher. Interactive Oral Activity 10%

Based on the Core: three classroom activities assessed by the teacher.

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LANGUAGE B HL RUSSIAN

YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Term 1 The following CORE TOPICS will be studied: Social relationships : relationships (friendship, work, family), youngsters and society, social behaviours and stances, taboos versus what is socially acceptable Literature: Study of The Idiot (F. Dostoevsky) Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: official letter, diary, report, newspaper article, blog, brochure Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 2 The following CORE TOPICS will be studied: Communication and media : internet, mail, telephone, press, radio and television, sensationalism in media Global issues : the effect of man on nature, the environment and resources Literature: Master and Margarita (M.Bugakov) Bury Me Behind the Baseboard" (P.Sanaev) (extraits) Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension

Term 1 The following OPTION TOPICS will be studied in preparation for the individual Oral in October. Science and technology: The relationship between science and technology: challenges of mankind Leisure : a variety of activities performed for enjoyment (Revision) Homework: - Final draft of the Written task - Option topics to revise, prepare a description of a picture in detail in order to perform a mock oral (speak for 10 min) - Writing: mainly argumentative writing on topics from the Core Options and past papers questions. Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays

Assessment: Individual Oral - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Argumentative written response

Individual oral (8–10 minutes) (20%) Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation time and a 10-minute (maximum) presentation and discussion with the teacher. Term 2: Cultural diversity: The diversity of languages, in the XXIst century, Europe and migrations Health : Physical, mental and social well-being, as well as matters related to illnesses.

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with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: guide, Email, editorial, letter to a newspaper Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 3 Leisure: cultural activities and traveling, vacation Literature: Written task on one of the two works studied during the 1st and 2nd term. Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: film critic, review of all formats for written task Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays End of Year Exam Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Text-handling exercises on four written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2: Written productive skills: ( 250 to 400 words) based on options (25%) Materials : Russian for Russians The window to Russia Brochure ISM Past papers Newspapers and magazines: Argumenty i Fakty

Customs and traditions: in Russia and the Russian speakers world (Revision) Homework: Past papers: reading comprehension and all types of writing Assessment: Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Text-handling exercises on five written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes): Written productive skills (25%) Section A (250 to 400 words) + Section B: (150–250 words ) Materials : Russian for Russians The window to Russia Past papers Newspapers and magazines: Argumenty i Fakty

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LANGUAGE B SL RUSSIAN (2015-2017)

YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Term 1 The following CORE TOPICS will be studied: Social relationships : relationships (friendship, work, family), youngsters and society, social behaviours and stances, taboos versus what is socially acceptable Communication and media : internet, mail, telephone, press, radio and television, sensationalism in median Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: official letter, diary, report, newspaper article, blog, brochure Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 2 Customs and traditions: in France and the francophone world Global issues : the effect of man on nature, the environment and resources Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: guide, Email, editorial, letter to a newspaper Grammar exercises and studying for tests

Term 1 The following OPTION TOPICS will be studied in preparation for the individual Oral in October. Science and technology: The relationship between science and technology: challenges of mankind Leisure : a variety of activities performed for enjoyment (Revision) Homework: - Final draft of the Written task - Option topics to revise, prepare a description of a picture in detail in order to perform a mock oral (speak for 10 min) - Writing: mainly argumentative writing on topics from the Core Options and past papers questions. Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Assessment: Individual Oral - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Argumentative written response

Individual oral (8–10 minutes) (20%) Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation time and a 10-minute (maximum) presentation and discussion with the teacher. Term 2: from January to April Cultural diversity: The diversity of languages, in the XXIst century, Europe and migrations

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Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays Term 3 Leisure: cultural activities and traveling, vacation Literature: Written task on one of the two works studied during the 1st and 2nd term. Homework: - Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension with questions - Writing: learn vocabulary and practice specific written formats: film critic, review of all formats for written task Grammar exercises and studying for tests Assessment: Interactive Oral Presentation - Reading comprehension - Grammar tests - Essays End of Year Exam Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Text-handling exercises on four written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2: Written productive skills: ( 250 to 400 words) based on options (25%) Materials : Russian for Russians The window to Russia Past papers Newspapers and magazines: Argumenty i Fakty

Health : Physical, mental and social well-being, as well as matters related to illnesses. Customs and traditions: in Russia and the Russian speakers world (Revision) Homework: Past papers: reading comprehension and all types of writing Assessment: Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Text-handling exercises on four written texts, based on the core (25%) Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes): Written productive skills (25%) (250 to 400 words) Materials : Russian for Russians The window to Russia Past papers Newspapers and magazines: Argumenty i Fakty

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LANGUAGE B SL/HL SPANISH

Year 12 Year 13

Core topics: Term 1 Communication and media: Spanish culture through press, tv and cinema. Mass Media: the influence of tv. Reality TV. The Press. The internet, censorship, sensationalism in the media. Body tuning as a result of image suggestions in the mass media Culture: Culture and art: Frida Kahlo. Picasso. Gaudi. Culture and Society: Che Guevara. Culture and literature. Stories and novels. Literature (HL): "Lagrimas en la lluvia" Rosa Montero Assessments: Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, creative writing tests Grammar text. Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written tasks… Term 2 Social relationships: Relationships (friendship, work, family), social behaviour and stances, taboos versus what is socially acceptable. Family problems. Adolescents Cultural diversity (I) Immigrations. Gender. Varieties in the Hispanic world.

Option topics: Term 1 Cultural diversity: ethnic, gender, racial, religious, ideological and socio-economic varieties in the Hispanic world. Customs and traditions: current and past practices, representations, expressions and knowledge that belong to communities in the Hispanic world Literature: Internal Assesment Workshop. Assessments: Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, creative writing tests Grammar text. Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written tasks… Term 2 Health: concepts of beauty and health, diet and nutrition, drug abuse, physical exercise. Physical, mental, and social well-being, as well as matters relating to illness and disease. Leisure: entertainment, social interaction through leisure, sports, travelling. Science and technology: relationship between science and technology, and their impact on the Hispanic world.

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Literature (HL): Yerma, Federico Garcia Lorca Assessments: Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, creative writing tests Grammar text. Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written tasks… Term 3 Global issues: The Environment and sustainability, energy reserves, food and water, climate change, global warming, globalisation, International Economy, migration, poverty, racism, prejudice. Drug abuse Cultural diversity (II) Immigrations. Gender. Varieties in the Hispanic world. Literatura: (HL): "Sabor a chocolate" Jose Carlos Carmona Written tasks: Argumentative / discursive essay, article, review, letter, blog post, petition, brochure, diary entry, interview, leaflets, introduction to debate, speech, news report, set of instructions, emails etc. Text handling exercises.

Preparation and Practice for exams: Past Papers. Presentations, debates, discussions…

Assessments: Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, creative writing tests Grammar text.

Assessments: Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, creative writing tests Grammar text. Test WRITING TASK IB Spanish B ORAL Test IB Spanish B Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written tasks… Term 3 Argumentative / discursive essay, article, review, letter, blog post, petition, brochure, diary entry, interview, leaflets, introduction to debate, speech, news report, set of instructions, emails etc. Text handling exercises. Preparation and Practice for exams: Past Papers Resource materials : Magazines, videos, the internet, podcasts, blogs, films, articles, newspapers…etc Assessments: Spelling and vocab tests, oral presentations, listening and reading comprehension tests, creative writing tests Grammar text. Papers 1 and 4 IB SPANISH B Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written tasks…

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Homework: Vocabulary to learn, grammar exercises, independent reading, written tasks…

Textbooks: “Manana” Advance Materials. Literature (HL) “Yerma” Federico Garcia Lorca “Sabor a Chocolate” Jose Carlos Carmona. “Lagrimas en la lluvia” Rosa Montero Short stories: (authors from different Spanish speaking countries) Magazine articles, films and internet resources used to support the textbook.

Textbooks: “Manana” Advance Material Short stories: (authors from different Spanish speaking countries) Magazine articles, videos, films and internet resources used to support the textbook.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: YEAR 12

Year 12 Year 12

Term 1: Concept: CULTURE Business Organisations

Types of Organisation

Growth and Evolution Human Resources

Leadership and management

Motivation theory

Organisational culture HL Marketing

Marketing planning

International Marketing Operations

HL Lean Production

Concept: CHANGE Operations

HL Crisis and Contingency Management Business Organisations

Role of entrepreneur

Objectives Human Resources

Functions of HR

Organisational structure-change/communication

Human Resource strategy and resistance to change

Term 2 Concept: CHANGE Finance

Sources of Finance

Costs and revenues/Break-Even

Cash-flow forecasting Marketing

Role of Marketing

Marketing planning/ Sales Forecasting

Introduction to the marketing mix Operations

Research and Development

Term 3: Concept: ETHICS Business Organisation

Social Enterprises & not for profit organisations

Vision and mission statement

Internal/External Stakeholder

External Environment Human Resources

Ethics within Leadership

Motivation and ethics

Industrial/employee relations Marketing

Market vs. product orientation

Commercial vs. social marketing

Marketing objectives-Profit vs. non-profit organisations. How marketing strategies evolve as a result of ethical pressures.

Introduction to the Internal Assessment

Planning and preparation stages

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: YEAR 13

Year 13 Assessment

Term 1:

Continuation with the Internal Assessment

Concept: ETHICS Finance

Ethics in Finance

Financial Accounts Marketing

Market Research-ethical considerations-sampling methods-qualitative vs. quantitative

Operations

Operations management strategies and practices for ecological, social (human resource) and economic sustainability

Ethics in Research and Development

Concept: INNOVATION Business Organisation

Role of business and functions/change of sectors and business activity

Growth of Technology Human Resources

Communication technologies

Concept: INNOVATION Marketing

Marketing Mix

E-commerce

Concept: STRATEGY Business Organisations

Business plans

Long term planning Finance

Budgeting

Profitability and liquidity ratios

Investment Appraisal Marketing

Position Map Operations

Production methods

Production Planning

Workforce planning

Pay structure and rewards across national boundaries

Global Communication Operations

Location

Global influences on innovation Preparation for Paper 1 Case Study Revision Assessment: Regular formative presentations & tests using cases studies and “essay” practice plus timed summative tests using exam style questions. Further appropriate study is required at home on a regular basis. Examination: Paper 1, based on pre-seen case (2 hours 15 min. HL, 1 hour 15 min SL) & Paper 2 data Response (2 hours 15 min. HL, I hour 45 min. SL). Each exam includes an extended response essay. Coursework accounts for 25% of final grade Concepts and Real World Examples Students are required to have an understanding of the following concepts: CHANGE, CULTURE, STRATEGY, INNOVATION, ETHICS AND GLOBALISATION These concepts must be clearly linked to business theory and real world examples. Students are examined on their ability to utilise the concepts, theory and real life examples in Paper 2 Section C, whereby they must answer a 20-mark essay style question.

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Term 2 Concept: GLOBALISATION Business Organisation

Sectors of industry

Growth and impact of globalisation Human Resource

Resources http://www.businessmanagementib.com www.tutor2u.com Business Management: Paul Hoang

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ECONOMICS

Year 12 HL/SL Year 13 HL/SL

Term 1: Introduction to Economics

Introduction to the economic issues arising from scarcity

Economics as a social science Section 1:Microeconomics

The operation of the market system (supply & demand and elasticities)

Government interventions in the markets (taxes /subsidies /price control)

Market failures (including pollution, merit, common & public goods, asymmetry of information, monopoly power)

Section 1: Microeconomics (Theory of the Firm HL)

Costs and revenues

Goals of firms

Theory of the Firm: Perfect competition, Monopolistic competition, Oligopolies (collusive and non-collusive) Monopolies

Price Discrimination Internal Assessment Write the first commentary on the topic of Microeconomics. Term 2 and 3 Section 2: Macroeconomics

The measurements of national income and shortcomings and intro to AD / AS analysis

Macroeconomic objectives: unemployment, inflation, deflation, growth and equity

Fiscal Policy: Government budget, role and evaluation

Monetary : Interest rates, role and evaluation

Term 1: Internal Assessment Write the second Commentary on the topic of Macroeconomics. Section 3: International Economics: Section 3: International Economics:

Free trade including benefits and restrictions

The Balance and Payments

The Determination of Exchange Rates

Economic policy implications, Economic integration (EU, NAFTA, etc.)

Monetary union

Terms of trade. Internal Assessment Write the third and final commentary on International Economics. Term 2 Section 4: Development economics:

Growth, development and measurements

Factors affecting development including domestic factors, international trade, FDI, Aid, debts

Balance between markets and intervention Completion of the Individual Internal Assessment portfolio. REVISION

Assessment: Students are set regular formative tests, presentations and homework as well as evaluative timed tests based on past examination questions. Further appropriate study is required at home on a regular basis.

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The nature of macroeconomic policies (multiplier & accelerator theories, crowding-out effect etc.)

Supply Side Policies (Interventionist Vs. Market based and evaluations)

The debate between neo-classical and neo-Keynesian as to their effectiveness.

Examination: Course examined using 2 exams for SL (essays and data response exams) plus a quantitative exam for HL. Students will also have to complete a economic commentaries portfolio which accounts for 25% of final result (SL) and 20% (HL) Resources: https://ismonaco.lanternaonline.com/ Economics: Jason Welker http://welkerswikinomics.com

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HISTORY

Year 12 Year 13

Terms 1 and 2 Paper 1 Topic: The Move to Global War HL+SL Case study 1: Japanese expansion in East Asia (1931–1941) Causes of expansion

The impact of Japanese nationalism and militarism on foreign policy

Japanese domestic issues: political and economic issues, and their impact on foreign relations

Political instability in China

Events

Japanese invasion of Manchuria and northern China (1931) Sino-Japanese War (1937–1941) The Three Power/Tripartite Pact; the outbreak of war; Pearl Harbour (1941) Responses

League of Nations and the Lytton report Political developments within China—the Second United Front International response "Papers 1/2/3 Topic: The Move to Global War/ Authoritarian States, European states in the inter-war years (1918–1939)/Versailles to Berlin: Diplomacy in Europe (1919–1945) HL+SL Italy (1918–1939): rise of Mussolini; consolidation of power; Mussolini’s pre-war domestic policies, including economic, social and political policies; nature of the fascist state; Weimar Germany: constitutional, political, economic/financial and social issues (1918–1933); initial challenges (1918–1923); “Golden Era” under Stresemann (1924–1929); the crisis years and the rise of Hitler (1929–1933)Hitler’s Germany (1933–1939): consolidation of power; Hitler’s pre-war domestic policies, including economic, social and political policies; nature of the Nazi state; the extent of resistance to the Nazis; Case study 2: German and Italian expansion (1933–1940)/ Versailles to Berlin: Diplomacy

Term 1 and 2 Papers 2/3 Topics: Authoritarian States, The Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia (1924–2000) The Cold War: Superpower Tensions and Rivalry HL+SL Soviet Union (1924–1941): Stalin and the struggle for power (1924–1929); defeat of Trotsky; Stalin’s policies of collectivization and the Five-Year Plans; government and propaganda under Stalin; the purges and the Great Terror The impact of the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945); post-war Soviet Union (1945–1953): political and economic developments Rivalry, mistrust and accord - breakdown of grand alliance, superpower rivalry in Europe and Asia 1943-49, role of ideology + fear + economic interest + compare roles of USA and USSR. Rivalry, mistrust and accord - superpower relations 1947-79, containment, peaceful co- existence, Sino-Soviet and Sino-US relations, détente, reasons for the end of the Cold War The detailed examples studied will be: Leaders – Stalin, Khrushchev, Castro Nations - Cuba and DDR Crises – Berlin Blockade, Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin Wall. Authoritarian States HL+SL Castro. emergence of authoritarian states Conditions in which authoritarian states emerged: economic factors; social division; impact of war; weakness of political system

Methods used to establish authoritarian states: persuasion and coercion; the role of leaders; ideology; the use of force; propaganda Consolidation and maintenance of power Use of legal methods; use of force; charismatic leadership; dissemination of propaganda Nature, extent and treatment of opposition. The impact of the success and/or failure of foreign policy on the maintenance of power Aims and results of policies Aims and impact of

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in Europe (1919-1945) Causes of expansion Impact of fascism and Nazism on the foreign policies of Italy and Germany Impact of domestic economic issues on the foreign policies of Italy and Germany

Changing diplomatic alignments in Europe; the end of collective security; appeasement Events German challenges to the post-war settlements (1933–1938). Italian expansion: Abyssinia (1935–1936); Albania; entry into the Second World War. German expansion (1938–1939); Pact of Steel, Nazi–Soviet Pact and the outbreak of war International response to German aggression (1933–1938) International response to Italian aggression (1935–1936) International response to German and Italian aggression (1940) Papers 1/2/3 Topic: The Move to Global War/ Authoritarian States, European states in the inter-war years (1918–1939)/Versailles to Berlin: Diplomacy in Europe (1919–1945) HL+SL Italy (1918–1939): rise of Mussolini; consolidation of power; Mussolini’s pre-war domestic policies, including economic, social and political policies; nature of the fascist state; Weimar Germany: constitutional, political, economic/financial and social issues (1918–1933); initial challenges (1918–1923); “Golden Era” under Stresemann (1924–1929); the crisis years and the rise of Hitler (1929–1933)Hitler’s Germany (1933–1939): consolidation of power; Hitler’s pre-war domestic policies, including economic, social and political policies; nature of the Nazi state; the extent of resistance to the Nazis; Case study 2:German and Italian expansion (1933–1940) / Versailles to Berlin: Diplomacy in Europe (1919-1945) Causes of expansion Impact of fascism and Nazism on the foreign policies of Italy and Germany Impact of domestic economic issues on the foreign policies of Italy and Germany

Changing diplomatic alignments in Europe; the end of collective security; appeasement

domestic economic, political, cultural and social policies. The impact of policies on women and minorities Authoritarian control and the extent to which it was achieved. Papers 2/3 Topics: Authoritarian States, The Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia (1924–2000) Khrushchev and Brezhnev: domestic policies and foreign relations

Transformation of the Soviet Union (1985–1991): Gorbachev (aims, policies and extent of success); political developments and change

Collapse of the Soviet Union; post-Soviet Russia to 2000; role and policies of Yeltsin; political and economic developments to 2000; Examination preparation. Examination

All students sit 2 exams a Document Paper (SL 30% HL 20%) and an Essay Paper (SL 45% HL 25%) HL students sit a further Essay Paper (35%) The Internal Assessment is 25% for SL students and 20% for HL students. Assessment Students in both years 12 and 13 write regular timed essays in class to practice for Papers 2 and 3. Document evaluation and analysis exercises and when the Prescribed Topic is covered they will do Document tests. Regular reading around the subjects and revision of topics already covered is required for homework.

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Events German challenges to the post-war settlements (1933–1938) Italian expansion: Abyssinia (1935–1936); Albania; entry into the Second World War German expansion (1938–1939); Pact of Steel, Nazi–Soviet Pact and the outbreak of war Responses

International response to German aggression (1933–1938) International response to Italian aggression (1935–1936) International response to German and Italian aggression (1940 Term 3 Internal Assessment HL/SL: An individual historical investigation of 2200 words the title to be agreed by the teacher & student. Has three sections Source evaluation; investigation; TOK style reflection Paper 3 Spain (1918–1939): political, social and economic conditions in Spain; the Primo de Rivera regime; polarization and political parties under the Second Republic; Azaña and Gil Robles; causes of the Civil War; foreign involvement; reasons for nationalist victory under Franco Case study:

Textbooks: The Move to Global War – Allan Todd; Authoritarian and Single Party States – A. Todd and S. Waller; The Move to Global War – Allan Todd; Imperial Russia, Revolutions and the Emergence of the Soviet State – Sally Waller; Inter-war Years: Conflict and cooperation 1919-39 – A. Todd, J. Bottaro, S. Waller The Department also has a range of books which can be used in lessons and by individual students

Textbooks: The Cold War – Allan Todd

Inter-war Years: Conflict and cooperation 1919-39 – A. Todd, J. Bottaro, S. Waller The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe 1924- 2000

The Department also has a range of books which can be used in lessons and by individual students

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GEOGRAPHY

Year 12 HL/SL Year 13 HL/SL

Term 1: Core topic: Patterns and change: * Population change (BRs, DRs, RNI, IMR, TFR, LE), population structure, population momentum and the importance of population projections, population policies, causes and impacts of migration, gender inequalities. *Disparities in wealth and development: measurement of regional and global disparities, their causes; changing patterns and trends in disparities; can these disparities be reduced? * Patterns in environmental quality and sustainability: the atmospheric system and global climate change; the causes and consequences of soil degradation; water use, access and scarcity; biodiversity in tropical rainforests, environmental sustainability and management strategies. Term 2: * Patterns in resource consumption: population pressure on resources, ecological footprints, Malthusian theories and opposition; changing patterns of oil production and consumption; conservation strategies and reducing resource consumption. Term 2 and 3: Optional theme: Leisure, Sport and Tourism: Tourism at the international, national, regional and local scales: the economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism, tourism as a development strategy and managing tourism in urban areas; Sport at the international, national, regional and local scales: a case

Term 1: Student Internal Assessment in local area (September) Optional theme: Extreme Environments: the distribution of glacial and desert environments, the climate and landforms found in glacial and desert environments; human interaction and use of glacial and desert environments and issues of human impact and sustainability Optional theme: Extreme Environments The global distribution and climatic characteristics of hot desert and glacial environments, landforms associated with hot desert and glacial environments, human interaction and impacts on hot desert and glacial environments OR Optional theme: The Geography of Food and Health: Variations in health at different scales, measuring health, prevention of diseases relative to treatment, the global availability of food, measuring food availability, food security, agricultural systems, agribusiness, the green revolution, food production and markets, food aid and trade, sustainable agriculture, global patterns of disease, diseases of poverty and affluence, the geographical spread of disease, approaches to managing the diffusion of disease.

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study of a contemporary sports event, of a national sports league and of urban patterns of sports facilities; sustainable tourism. Student fieldwork investigation in local area

Term 2 :( complete previous topic if necessary). Optional theme: Urban Environments: patterns for urbanization and urban growth; analysis of the causes of urbanization in LEDCs and MEDCs; urban movements in MEDCs and LEDCs; urban renewal, regeneration and change; urban stress including social, economic and environmental issues; case studies on sustainable city management, the urban ecological footprint, pollution management and controlling rapid city growth. Higher Level extension: Global interactions: measuring global interactions, the shrinking world, economic interactions and flows, environmental change, socio-cultural exchanges, political outcomes, global interactions at the local level. On-going throughout Year 12 and 13 for Higher Level students only.

Assessment: Assessment is based on structured questions that reflect typical exam questions.

Textbooks: Geography IB course companion, Geography Study Guide: Oxford IB Diploma Programme, Geography for the IB Diploma: Patterns and Change, Geography for the IB Diploma: Global Interactions

Exams: Paper 1, 1 hour 30 minutes based on the core topic. 40% (Standard Level), 25% (Higher Level) Paper 2, 1 hour 20 minutes (Standard Level), 2 hours (Higher Level). 35% (Standard and Higher Level) Paper 3, 1 hour. 20% (Higher Level only) Internal Assessment. 25% (Standard Level) 20% (Higher Level)

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IB CHEMISTRY HL / SL APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY

YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Term 1: Topic 1: Stoichiometric Relationships The mole concept, finding formula, balancing equations, mass and gaseous volume relationships in chemical reactions. Topic 11: Measurement and data processing. Topic 2: Atomic structure The atoms, the electrons configuration and arrangement, the mass spectrometer. Topic 3: The Periodic Table Physical and Chemical properties, trends across period and first-row d-block elements. Term 2 Topic 4: Chemical Bonding and Structure Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding. Intermolecular forces, shapes of molecules and ions, hybridization, delocalization of electrons. Topic 5: Energetics / Thermochemistry Exothermic and endothermic reactions, Hess’s law, bond enthalpies, standard enthalpy changes of reaction, the Born–Haber cycle. Term 3 Topic 6: Chemical Kinetics Rates of reaction, collision theory, rate expression, reaction mechanism, activation energy. Topic 7: Equilibrium Dynamic equilibrium and its position, liquid–vapour equilibrium, the equilibrium law. IA preparation

Term 1: Topic 7: Equilibrium Dynamic equilibrium and its position, liquid–vapour equilibrium, the equilibrium law. Topic 8: Acids and Bases Theories and properties of acids and bases, strong and weak acids and bases, calculations involving acids and bases, buffer solutions, salt hydrolysis, indicators. Topic 9: Redox Processes Redox equations, reactivity, voltaic cells, electrolytic cells Topic 10: Organic Chemistry Alkanes, alkenes, Alcohols, halogenoalkanes, nucleophilic substitution reactions, elimination reactions, condensation reactions, reaction pathways, stereoisomerism. Term 2 Mock Examination in January 2017. Option C: Energy Energy sources, fossil fuels, nuclear fusion and fission, solar energy, environmental impact, electrochemistry, photovoltaic cells, dye-sensitized solar cells. Revisions: practice of past papers 1,2 and 3. Resources: Pearson IB Chemistry Oxford IB Chemistry Chemistry Data Booklet OSC IB Revision Guide.

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Assessment: End of unit tests Practice of Internal Assessment End of Year Exam: Paper 1 (multiple choice questions) SL: 30 marks – 45 minutes HL: 40 marks – 1 hour Paper 2 (Extended response) SL: 50 marks – 75 minutes HL: 95 marks – 135 minutes

Homework: Exam questions, IA practice, research question, extended reading

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IB BIOLOGY HL / SL

YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Term 1

Topic 1: Cell Biology Cell theory and the evidence for, size and magnification, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, structure and function of membranes and cell division.

Topic 2: Molecular Biology Chemical elements and water, organic molecules, enzymes and their properties, cell respiration and photosynthesis.

Topic 7: Nucleic AcidsHL The structure of DNA is ideally suited to its function. Transcription, translation and gene expression. Term 2

Topic 8: Metabolism, Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis HL Metabolism and chemical reactions, aerobic and anaerobic respiration, photosynthesis – light dependent and light independent reactions.

Topic 4: Ecology Species, communities and ecosystems, energy flow, carbon cycling, and climate change

Topic 5: Evolution and Biodiversity Evidence for evolution, natural selection, classification and biodiversity, cladistics

Term 3

Option C – Ecology & conservation Species, communities, biodiversity and human impacts

Topic 9: Plant BiologyHL Transport, growth and reproduction in plants.

IA preparation

Comprehensive revision program Term 1 Topic 6: Human Physiology The structure of the wall of the small intestine allows it to move, digest and absorb food. The blood system, gas exchange, immune system, neurons, hormones

Topic 11: Animal Physiology HL Antibody and vaccination, movement, kidney and sexual reproduction

Topic 5: Evolution and Biodiversity Evidence for evolution, natural selection, classification and biodiversity, cladistics Term 2: Mock Examination in January 2017 on all previous material.

Topic 10: Genetics and EvolutionTopic HL Genes may be linked or unlinked and are inherited accordingly. Meiosis, gene pools and speciation.

Topic 4: Ecology Carbon cycling, and climate change Option G: Ecology

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Assessment End of unit tests Independent assessment: Practice IA during the year. End of Year Exam Paper 1: Multiple choice SL: 30 marks, 45 Minutes, HL: 40 marks, 60 minutes Paper 2: SL: 50 marks, 75 minutes, HL: 78 marks, 135 minutes

Resources and texts Pearson IB Biology Biozone IB Biology workbook Oxford IB Diploma Programme Biology Course Book 2014 Homework: Research, reading, exam questions, other written assignments.

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IB PHYSICS HL / SL

YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Term 1 Topic 1: Measurements and Uncertainties Measurements in Physics, Measurement and Uncertainties, Vectors and scalars Topic 5: Electricity and Magnetism Electric Fields Topic 10: Fields (AHL) Describing Fields, Fields at Work Topic 2: Mechanics Motion, Forces, Work, Energy and Power, Momentum and Impulse Term 2 Topic 3: Thermal Physics Thermal Concepts, Modelling a Gas Topic 4: Waves Oscillation, Travelling Waves, Wave Characteristics, Wave Behaviour, Standing Waves Topic 9: Wave Phenomena (AHL) SHM, Single-Slit Diffraction, Interference, Resolution, Doppler Effect Term 3 Topic 6: Circular Motion and Gravitation Circular Motion, Newton’s Law of Gravitation Topic 8: Energy Production Energy Sources, Thermal Energy Transfer IA preparation

Term 1 Topic 6: Electricity and Magnetism Heating effect of Electric Currents, Electric Cells, Magnetic effects of Electric Currents Topic 10: EM Induction (AHL) EM Induction, Power generation and transmission, Capacitance Topic 7: Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics Discrete Energy and Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions, The Structure of Matter Topic 12: Quantum and Nuclear Physics (AHL) The Interaction of Matter With Radiation, Nuclear Physics Term 2 Mock examination January 2016 Option D: Astrophysics Stellar Quantities, Stellar Characteristics and Stellar Evolution Astrophysics (AHL) Stellar Processes, Additional Cosmology Revision: practice of past papers 1,2,3

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Assessment: End of unit tests based Practice of Internal assessment End of year exam: Paper 1 (multiple choice questions) SL: 30 marks – 45 minutes HL: 40 marks – 1 hour Paper 2 (Extended response) SL: 50 marks – 75 minutes HL: 95 marks – 135 minutes

Resources: Pearson IB Physics Oxford IB Physics Physics Data Book OSC IB Revision Guide Homework: Exam questions, IA practice questions, Extended reading, Research

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IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES SL

YEAR 12 YEAR 13

Term 1 Topic 1: Fundamentals of ESS Environmental Values, historical events and perspectives, Systems and models, energy and equilibria, sustainability, humans and pollution Topic 2: Ecosystems and Ecology Species and populations, communities and ecosystems, flow of energy and matter, Biomes, zonation and succession. Term 2 Topic 3: Biodiversity and conservation Introduction to biodiversity, Origins of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, conservation of biodiversity. Term 3 Topic 4: Water, Food production and society Introduction to water systems, access to fresh water, aquatic food production systems, water pollution. Topic 2.5: Investigating ecosystems – Practical work IA preparation

Term 1 Topic 6: Atmospheric systems and society Introduction to the atmosphere, stratospheric ozone, photochemical smog, acid deposition Topic 5: Soil systems and society Introduction to soil systems, terrestrial food production, soil degradations and conservation Term 2 Mock Examination in January on all previous material. Topic 7: Climate change and energy

production Energy choices and security, causes and impacts of climate change, mitigation and adaptation to climate change.

Assessment End of unit tests Independent assessment: Practice IA during the year. End of Year Exam Paper 1: Case study (35 marks) – 1hour, 25% Paper 2: Short answers and essay questions (65 marks) - 2 hours, 50% Internal assessment: 30 marks, 25%

Resources and texts Cambridge IB Environmental Systems Pearson IB Environmental Systems and Societies Biozone Environmental science Homework: Research, reading, exam questions, other written assignments.

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MATHEMATICS HL

Year 12 Year 13

Term 1 Exponents and Logarithms Polynomial Functions and their Graphs Quadratic Functions General Functions, their Properties and Transformations Arithmetic and Geometric Series Combinations and Permutations Complex Number Algebra De Moivre’s Theorem Conjugate Roots of Polynomial Equations Term 2 Radian Measure Trigonometric Functions and their Inverses Trigonometric Equations Reciprocal Trigonometric Functions Trigonometric Identities Transformations of Trigonometric Functions The Derivative Stationary Points Integration, including Area enclosed by a Curve Term 3 Probability and Statistics Conditional Probability

Discrete Random Variables, including the Binomial Distribution Continuous Random Variables, including the Poisson and Normal Distributions Probability Density Functions

Mathematical Induction Preparation for the Exploration (Internal Assessment) before the Summer Break

Textbook – Mathematics Higher Level for the IB Diploma; Cambridge

Term 1 Product, Chain and Quotient Rules Implicit Differentiation Indefinite Integrals Volumes of Revolution Kinematics Integration by Substitution and by Parts Vector Geometry The Scalar and Vector Products Three Dimensional Vectors Vector Equation of a Plane Solution of Linear Systems Completion of the Exploration Term 2 Option: To study one of Further Probability and Statistics, Groups, Further Calculus, Discrete Mathematics or Linear Algebra Revision – extensive use of Past Papers Mock Exam Term 3 – External Examinations Paper 1 (30%) – Two hours Non-calculator paper with short and long response questions Paper 2 (30%) – Two hours Calculator paper with short and long response questions Paper 3 (20%) – One hour The Option. Calculator paper with long response questions Exploration 20%

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MATHEMATICS SL

Year 12 Year 13

Term 1 Exponents and Logarithms Polynomial Functions and their Graphs Quadratic Functions General Functions, their Properties and Transformations Term 2 Arithmetic and Geometric Series The Binomial Theorem Radian Measure Trigonometric Functions Sine and Cosine Rule Sectors and Arcs Transformations of Trigonometric Functions Term 3 Trigonometric Identities Trigonometric Equations The solution of Triangles Analysing and interpreting Statistical Data, including grouped data Correlation and Linear Regression Probability using Venn diagrams and Tree diagrams Conditional Probability Preparation for the Exploration (Internal Assessment) before the Summer Break Assessment This is conducted through the regular setting and correcting of homework, alongside a written test for each completed topic. Textbook – Mathematics Standard Level for the IB Diploma; Cambridge

Term 1 Vector Geometry The Scalar Product Three Dimensional Vectors The Vector Equation of a Straight Line The Derivative Stationary Points Optimization Product, Chain and Quotient Rules Completion of the Exploration Term 2 Integration, including Area enclosed by a Curve Indefinite Integrals Volumes of Revolution Kinematics Probability Discrete Random Variables, including the Binomial Distribution Continuous Random Variables, including the Normal Distribution Revision – extensive use of Past Papers Mock Exam Term 3 – External Examinations Paper 1 (40%) – 1.5 hours Non-calculator paper with short and long response questions Paper 2 (40%) – 1.5 hours Calculator paper with short and long response questions Exploration 20%

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MATHEMATICAL STUDIES SL

Year 12 Year 13

Term 1 Number Properties Measurement Laws of Algebra Equations and Formulae Sets and Venn Diagrams Term 2 Probability Pythagoras’ Theorem Coordinate Geometry Perimeter, Area and Volume Trigonometry Term 3 Sequences and Series Descriptive Statistics Two Variable Statistics Preparation for the Project (Internal Assessment) before the Summer Break Textbook – Mathematics, Mathematical Studies SL; Haese and Harris

Term 1 The Derivative Tangents to a Curve Logic Compound Statements Truth Tables Testing Validity Completion of the Exploration Term 2 Stationary Points Optimization Problems Revision – extensive use of Past Papers Mock Exam Term 3 – External Examinations Paper 1 (40%) – 1.5 hours Calculator paper with short response questions Paper 2 (40%) – 1.5 hours Calculator paper with long response questions Exploration 20% Assessment This is conducted through the regular setting and correcting of homework, alongside a written test for each completed topic. Textbook – Mathematics, Mathematical Studies SL; Haese and Harris

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VISUAL ART SL/HL

APPROXIMATE ORDER OF STUDY YEARS 12 AND 13

Year 12, term 1 Practical introduction to the course Introduction to the Visual Arts Journal, and the Comparative Study Experiments with media and technology Understand the ‘art-making forms table’ SL must work from two art-making forms and HL must work in three forms. How does context/culture influence and inform art? Reflect on the purpose of making art now. HL focus on starting points of creativity. Develop ideas and concepts within the visual arts journal. Looking at art

Exploring the three core curriculum areas (visual art in context, visual arts methods and communicating visual arts) Discussing possible journal formats, responding to and being inspired by the visual arts, learning how to research including analysing and citing work within the visual arts. Explore practical options/ideas related to art making. Consider the need to develop knowledge, understanding of skills, techniques and processes Select examples of artworks or artefacts to investigate. HL follows on through the development from idea to practical work. What are the factors influencing the students’ ideas and art-making? Develop skills and justify techniques when making art and include critical investigations. Find and compare artists and artworks. Gallery visits encouraged to evaluate art practices and art-making experiences. Select artists to compare and contrast. HL explores connections between selected artists and own work. HL compare two different exhibitions.

Year 12, term 2 Explore the relationship between research and creativity using the visual arts journal. Expanding on the process of creating

Translate/transform ideas and intentions into art. Art making should show evidence of skill and competence. HL experiment in more depth with technique and processes. Select and research artists from different times/cultures who work links in some way to own ideas. Make a presentation. HL link

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Exploring local and personal culture Continue to refer to the ‘art-making forms table’ Use of the visual arts journal Considering purpose and intent when creating own work

artists’ work to their own. Respond visually to local culture. Investigate artworks and links to culture. Demonstrate skill acquisition through sustained focus in a preferred media/technique. Critical and contextual investigations leading to practical experimentation with media. What do you want to say and how will you say it? Evaluate results and reflect on what makes art effective/successful (link to TOK) HL reflect and evaluate to consider progress so far in relation to core syllabus and components.

Year 12, term 3 Gallery/exhibition visit Discuss what is successful visual arts communication Art-making and process Put up an exhibition

Respond to work seen. Analyze and compare at least three artworks/artifacts. Prepare a virtual exhibition including curatorial rationale and exhibition texts. Present. Select examples of successful exhibitions. Consider the role of the art critic and audience. Decide what can be learned. (link with TOK) Link between concept, intention and art-making. Continue to develop work for a small exhibition. HL review task in preparation for assessments tasks in Year 2. Prepare to present art, consider intentions, selection process, connections arranging artworks, ambience, audience, exhibition texts and curatorial rationale.

Year 13, term 1 Overview of assessment tasks, calendar and deadlines

Ensure that all work is up to date. Continue an in-depth approach to process and development of work.

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Ensure that all assessment criteria have been covered.

Year 13, term 2 Check comparative study submissions Complete the process portfolio Prepare work for the final exhibition

Students submit 10-15 screens that examine and compare at least three artworks, at least two of which should be by different artists from contrasting contexts. HL submit three more screens that analyze the extent to which their work and practices have been influenced by artists examined) Submission includes work from the correct art-making forms columns. SL submit 9-18 screens and HL submit 13-25 screens. Select screens to be submitted. SL create a curatorial rationale of 400 words, 4-7 artworks and an exhibition text. HL submit a reflection on how exhibition conveys an understanding of the relationship between artworks and viewer, submits 8-11 works and includes a 700 word exhibition text.

Assessment Breakdown SL and HL Comparative Study 20% (externally assessed) Process Portfolio 40% (externally assessed) Exhibition 40% (internally assessed)

Homework tasks will include: responses to gallery visits both visual and in writing, visual and written process work in the visual arts journal (critique every 2 weeks), written and visual responses to videos of artists watched at home, reflections on working with visiting artists, bringing in research for discussion, keeping up with a Pinterest account for visual research.