the diploma programme at aisb the unique benefits of the dp

The Diploma Programme

atAISB

The unique benefits of the DP

© International Baccalaureate Organization 2007

PURPOSE of the Presentation

WHAT is the IB ?

HOW does it work at AISB ?

WHY should I do it ?

HOW challenging will it be ?

WHAT do I do next ?


Mission Statement of IBO

Organization: What is the IB mission The IB is a not-for-profit foundation, motivated by its educational mission, focused on the student.

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Further resources:

•Lots of accessible & relevant information available at www.ibo.org.

Further resources:

•Lots of accessible & relevant information available at www.ibo.org.

International Coverage

2, 156 Diploma Programme schools in 138 countries

127,284 candidates examined in May 2013•IBAP (Asia) = 14%

•IBAEM (Europe) = 35%

•IBA (Americas) = 51%

Diploma Programme

© IBO 2011


Contents: What does the Diploma Programme curriculum contain?

The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.

three subjects at higher level (240 hours each).

three subjects at standard level(150 hours each).

all three parts of the core.

The IB Learner Profile and the core are central to the philosophy of the Diploma Programme.

Students study concurrently:


Subjects offered at AISBWhat are my choices within the six groups at AISB?

•Group 1 – English A Literature or Language & Literature at HL & SL

•AND / OR a Self Taught A Language

•Group 2 – English, German, French & Spanish B at HL & SL

•OR – German, French & Spanish Ab Initio at SL [Beginners level]

• Group 3 Economics, History, Psychology at HL & SL, Environmental systems & societies at SL.

• Group 4 - Biology, Chemistry and Physics at HL & SL, Environmental systems & societies at SL

NB: ES&S is a TRANDISCIPLINARY subject and can be chosen as a Group 3 OR 4 SL subject

• Group 5 - Mathematical Studies SL, Mathematics SL, Mathematics at HL

• Group 6 - Music, Theatre, Visual Arts at HL & SL

NB : Students can also choose a second subject from Groups 1 – 4 as an ‘ELECTIVE’ in Group 6


What are my choices within the six groups at AISB?

SCIENCE / ENGINEERING / IT

•Group 1

English A Lang & Lit SL

•Group 2

Spanish B SL

•Group 3

Economics SL

•Group 4

Chemistry HL

•Group 5

Mathematics HL

•Group 6 –

Physics HL



LAW / INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

•Group 1

English A Lit HL

•Group 2

German B SL

•Group 3

History HL

• Group 4

Biology SL

• Group 5

Mathematics SL

• Group 6 –

Economics HL



BUSINESS / ADMIN

•Group 1

English Lang &Lit SL

•Group 2

Spanish B HL

•Group 3

Economics HL

• Group 4

Env S&S SL

• Group 5

Mathematics SL

• Group 6 –

Theatre HL



LIBERAL ARTS

•Group 1

English A Lit HL

•Group 2

French B HL

•Group 3

Psychology SL

• Group 4

Env S&S SL

• Group 5

Math Studies SL

• Group 6 –

Visual Art HL


There are three core requirements

The Extended Essay:

4,000 words

Offers the opportunity to investigate a research question of individual interest

Familiarises students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university



Creativity, Action and Service

(CAS) Encourages students to be involved in

artistic pursuits, sports and community service

Education outside the classroom

Development of the learner profile

Around 150 hours of meaningful ‘experiential’ activities



Theory of Knowledge (ToK)

Interdisciplinary

Explores the nature of knowledge across disciplines

Encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

100 hours, covered Y1 Sem2 and Y2 Sem1 at AISB


Services: What is special about IB assessment?IB assessment is rigorous, criterion related, consistent and differentiating of student ability.

Diploma Programme assessment includes both final examinations (May) and internal assessment undertaken by the teacher to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB.

All 4,000 examiners are ‘quality checked’ through a process of moderation & on-going training and include practicing IB teachers.

The IB undertakes random inspections of schools during exams to ensure standards of security are met.

Marks awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest).

The diploma is graded over 45 points [(7 x 6) + 3 bonus] giving ample scope to differentiate student ability

Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points.

The overall diploma pass rate is broadly consistent year on year


IB DP assessment burden: How challenging is it for students?

•Mean number of hours of written exams = 22

•Mean number of coursework pieces = 12.6

•Mean word count expected from all coursework = 17,030

These averages have been calculated using figures solely for

the top 5

diploma combinations in this project. They include the

assessment of the

Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge core components.


IB Diploma Courses : How challenging are they for students?

Philosophy

At AISB we believe that any student able to maintain an 80% score (Grade B-) in a subject through grade 9 & 10 should be successful (i.e. able to attain at least a 4) in that subject at IB.

It does NOT mean an 80% in G10 = IB 6/7

Characteristics

Desire to work very hard

Expectation of 3+ hours of homework per day (including weekends) !

Very strong organisational & Time Management skills

Proactive, positive attitude to achieving success – an Independent Learner

Willingness to become a well-rounded critical thinker



AISB STUDENTS & ACCESS TO THE IB


Worldwide IB Performance Statistics - May 2013

WORLDWIDE 2013

Mean Points Score = 29.9

Mean Grade = 4.7

Pass rate = 79 %

AISB 2013

Mean Points Score = 33.52

Mean Grade = 5.45

Pass rate = 84 %



FULL DIPLOMA STUDENTS

3 HL SUBJECTS

3 SL SUBJECTS

EXTENDED ESSAY

ToK

CAS

WHAT IS ‘REALISTIC’ FOR ME TO ATTEMPT GIVEN MY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE TO DATE ?

INDIVIDUAL IB COURSES STUDENTS

A SELECTION OF 1 TO 5 COURSES

AT HL OR SL

From 2012 it is possible to do ANY of the CORE elements [CAS,ToK, EE] individually

WHAT IS MOST APPROPRIATE FOR MY COLLEGE / CAREER PLANS ?


University recognition: How well is the diploma recognized by universities?

The IB diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

STATEMENT

In most cases, Universities will want to see that applications show that the student has chosen as

challenging a programme of study at their secondary school as possible, given the students particular

circumstances




For North American colleges a full Diploma may be an advantage but is not essential as offers are mainly based

on HS transcript scores, GPA’s, SAT’s etc

Of course, the more competitive the College / course, the more advantage there will be for a strong Diploma

applicant

Many colleges know, recognise & value IB students; many give course credits / preferences etc for completion of IB

courses to a given level,of attainment




Certainly, most UK (and European) universities recognise the IB Diploma and value the abilities of IB students.

Definitely for the most competitive places and courses, a full IB Diploma is a basic minimum requirement.

Places will be offered on the basis of a ‘conditional’ offer of total Diploma points combined with individual (HL subject

scores)

N.B. In general undergraduate courses in UK / Europe are 3 years , 4 in North America


WHY should I do the IB ?

you are participating in what many teachers believe is the best education program in the world for 16 -18 year olds (and not just for strictly academic reasons !)

Globally recognised educational qualification

Accepted / welcomed by Universities all over the world

Gives students greater access to academic scholarships and advanced credits on some university courses

At AISB, IB courses receive a GPA ‘bump’ (+1 @HL ; +0.5 @ SL)


IB Diploma Courses : Steps in Registering for Courses

Next Year AISB will not use PowerSchool. We will replace PowerSchool with the Veracross online gradebook.

Student registrations for courses will occur in Veracross.

TENTATIVE DATES

Now until March 2 – Teachers are recommending students for courses.

By March 12 – All student registrations for courses done through Veracross

- Parents and students will see recommendations from teachers

- Initiate conversations with teachers

March and April – Creation of Master Schedule Grid

May – Student Courses confirmed. Any “gaps” in schedule are filled.


Programmes : What is the Learner Profile?It’s the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century.

The attributes of the learner profile express the values inherent to the IB continuum of international education: these are values that should infuse all elements of the three programmes and, therefore, the culture and ethos of all IB World Schools.

IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all domains of knowledge.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

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