The MiddleYears

Programme

The what, the why and

the how of MYP?

The International

Baccalaureate

Organization is

acknowledged

around the world for

o providing challenging programs of

international education

o rigorous assessment

The MYP is a school-wide program

built upon the following core tenets…

Intercultural & Global Awareness

Trans-disciplinary Instruction

Communicating what you know

Action Project

Preparing Students for College and

Careers(21st Century Learners)

MYP is a whole school program

• integrated across all grades, in all

classes

• develops international-mindedness in

a global context to support our highly

interconnected and rapidly changing

world.

Expectations for Learning Are Changing

The new context means new expectations.

Most studies include the ability to:

communicate,

work in teams,

analyze and

conceptualize,

reflect on and

improve

performance,

manage oneself,

create, innovate, and

criticize,

engage in learning new

things at all times,

cross specialist borders,

and have

adaptability to change

and

preparedness to solve

problems. From Chris Wardlaw, “Mathematics in Hong

King/China: Improving on Being 1st in PISA”

Reflection on the IBExperience

Dr. Debra Munk

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MYP MCPS

Language and Literature

Language Acquisition

Mathematics

Individuals and Societies

Sciences

Physical and Health

Education

Arts

Design

English/Reading

Spanish/French

Math/Algebra/Geometry

World Studies/US Hist.

Science

Phys. Ed/Health

Music, Art, Media

Production, Theatre

Embedded (science and

world studies)

Thinking SkillsSelf-management SkillsSocial SkillsCommunication SkillsResearch Skills

The attributes of the learner profile serve as a framework by which we seek to develop our students as strong, life-long learners.

IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

What is the learner profile?

Let’s put the learner profile to work!

We will work in groups of 3. Let’s begin!

Learner Profile Mix & Match

• Each group receives strips containing the Learner Profile and Learner Profile descriptions.

• Match the name of the Learner Profile with the description.

• Check you answers on the pink insert.

• Which learner profile are your strengths?

• Which Learner Profile do you want to develop?

Putting the Learner Profile to Work

• Each group receives a bag of puzzle pieces.

• You will have 10 minutes to put the puzzle together without talking to group members.

• A few pieces from each puzzle are missing and can be found in the bag of another group.

• You may begin.

MYP Curriculum Model

Assessment: How do we assess student learning in the MYP?

Involves a range of task

types(essays, oral

presentations, investigations,

performance,

Assessment of knowledge,

concepts, skills and attitudes

Criterion referenced (scoring

rubrics)

Internally assessed (by

teachers)

Communicating MYP Assessment Tasks/Scores

An MYP Progress Report

is being prepared for

distribution…

• Twice per year in February and June

• To each student

• Based on rubric criteria for each subject

MYP Rubric Totals by Subject

Arts Assessment Criteria Individuals and Societies Assessment Criteria

Language and Literature Assessment Criteria Language Acquisition Assessment Criteria

Criterion A Using knowledge Maximum 8 Criterion B Developing Skills Maximum 8 Criterion C Thinking creatively Maximum 8 Criterion D Responding Maximum 8

Criterion A Knowing & Understanding Maximum 8 Criterion B Investigating Maximum 8 Criterion C Thinking Critically Maximum 8 Criterion D Communicating Maximum 8

Criterion A Analysing Maximum 8 Criterion B Organizing Maximum 8 Criterion C Producing text Maximum 8 Criterion D Using language Maximum 8

Criterion A Communicating in oral form Maximum 8 Criterion B Interpreting visual text Maximum 8 Criterion C Comprehending written text Maximum 8 Criterion D Communicating in written

form Maximum 8

Helps them put their knowledge,

skills and attitudes into practice

through community service

Helps them to become more

reflective

Helps them to see the value of

both process and product

5K Walk/Run

International Night

Green Apple Day of Service

Green Day

8th Grade Interviews

Personal Project (Springbrook

High School)

What is the Personal Project?

A significant and self-directed project

Independent from any other class

On any topic and in any form

Connected to one Area of Interaction

It turns skills and beliefs into action

It is about succeeding

What do you like to do?What do you already do?

What are you passionate about?

Areas of Interaction

What is YOUR child thinking of doing?