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