DOING THE IB!

THE IB PROGRAMME

THE IB IN ACTION

2011—the IB celebrates 43 years!

Founded by international school teachers from different parts of the world, led initially by teachers at the International School of Geneva, beginning from 1962. First official trial exams were held: 1968. ACS Cobham authorised: 1986. Our first diploma group: 1987-1989.Our 25th diploma group has just started.

May 2011

• 2,300 DP schools - (US: 743; UK: 210)

• 141 countries• 41,000 diplomas were awarded

The IB Values

• The International Baccalaureate Organization 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 IBO works … to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.

• These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners ...

From IBO Mission Statement (www.ibo.org)

IB Learners ProfileIB STUDENTS STRIVE TO BE

InquirersKnowledgeableThinkersCommunicatorsPrincipledOpen-mindedCaringRisk-takers BalancedReflective

What is the IB Diploma?• A two-year course, usually in grades 11 and 12

• Students study six subjects

• Tested by internal assessment and external exams

• Complemented by the theory of knowledge, an extended essay and a commitment to creativity, action and service

• Leading to an internationally recognised qualification for university entrance

THE IB HEXAGON

The Core• EE

• ToK

• CAS

THE LEARNER

Extended Essay

LEARNER PROFILE

Theory of Knowledge

Creativity, Action,Service

The Hexagon

• All take:3 Standard (SL)3 Higher (HL)

• Each worth 7pts+ 3 for the Core

(EE/TOK)= 45 pts overall

Literature, or

Language/Lit

Group 1 Language A

Group 6 The Arts

Group 4 Experimental

Sciences

Group 2 Language B

Group 3Individuals& Societies

Group 5Mathematics

Music, Theatre

Visual Arts

Individuals and Societies

Maths HL/SLMaths Studies SL

ExperimentalSciences

Language B

Language AB

Env-systems & Societies SL

IB ASSESSMENT

• The Six IB Courses generally have – Internal Assessment (course work)

• Orals, portfolios, lab practicals, projects, portfolios, exhibitions, workbook, etc.

– External Examinations (in May of year 2)

Internal Assessment

Examples:• 1 orals • 2 orals• 3 coursework, portfolios• 4 practicals (lab)• 5 portfolios, projects• 6 performances, analysis, exhibition,

sketchbooksWeight varies, but generally 20-30%.

Internal Assessment

• Internal assessment is done throughout the course, depending on subject and teacher.

• Both ongoing and final work, in most cases.• Due dates are spread out - we want

students at their “peak,” but not everything at once.

• Final due dates occur in January and Feburary, followed by mocks and a lot of review/revision.

External Examinations (May)

• Spread over three weeks • 2 or 3 “papers” per subject• From 45 minutes to over 2 hours

per paper• In total, students can spend over

20 hours in the examinations• Weight varies, but in the region of

70-80% for each subject.

RESULTS

• Students access their IB results online on July 6th. Results are sent from IB directly to universities (if students have asked me…).

• I am available in person, by email or telephone to discuss them.

• Usually all is well, but re-marks (watch out!)or re-sits (November or May) are possible.

ANY QUESTIONS?!

Now over to ---

• Extended Essay – Mrs. Jenkins• Theory of Knowledge – Ms. Beck• CAS – Dr. Shea