Transcript IB Diploma Programme

IB Diploma
Programme
Information about the Diploma
Zhuhai International School
Our agenda this evening:
1. Diploma basics
2. Course structure in general
3. The ‘Core’ – Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (ToK) and Creativity Action
Service (CAS)
4. Standard and High Level subjects
5. How the DP is scored
6. Course structure at ZIS
7. Pathways to our DP
8. Assessments types
9. Rules for gaining the Diploma
10. Succeeding in the Diploma – What needs to happen now?
11. Tertiary course counseling, selection and application process
• Please ask any and all questions as we go....
1. DP basics
• A 2 year course (the last 2 years)
• Recognised everywhere,
transferrable
• More holistic (limited
specialisation)
• More ‘rigorous’ and challenging
2. DP Course structure
2. Course structure
• 6 subjects, plus the ‘Core’
• Must do 2 Languages, a Science, a
Math, a Humanities
• Can do Arts, another Science or
Humanities or Language
3. The ‘Core’
• Extended Essay (EE)
• Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
• Creativity Action Service (CAS)
4. Standard & Higher Level
subjects
• Of the 6 subjects, there needs to be 3 Higher
Level and 3 Standard Level subjects
• A HL subject is more difficult and involved than a
SL subject, and requires more contact hours
5. How the DP is scored
• Each of 6 subjects has a maximum of 7
• The EE and ToK Essay combine for a
maximum of 3
• 6 x 7 + 3 = maximum score of 45
6. The DP at ZIS
7. Our DP and your academic
pathway
7. Our DP and your academic
pathway
8. Assessment types
1. Formative assessments, used at the start and during a topic or
unit. which do not count towards Diploma scores but provide
guiding feedback and preparation.
2. Summative Assessments, used during or at the end of a unit or
topic, which do not count towards Diploma scores but provide
guiding feedback and preparation. These are marked by our
teachers
3. Internal Assessments (IA) which do count toward the final
Diploma grade. These are marked by our teachers, and moderated
by an IB Moderator
Internal Assessments (IA)
• Some subjects have specific IA tasks, others have a range of
tasks that form a portfolio. Some subjects have one large IA task,
others have many smaller ones.
• oral ‘commentary' in languages
• case study in business
• laboratory work in the sciences
• investigations in mathematics
• exhibitions
• If there is a difference between the teacher and the Moderator of
2 grades then the work is marked by a second IB Moderator.
9. Rules for gaining the
Diploma
• An even effort across all subjects is needed to gain a
Diploma
• To look at the rules for gaining a Diploma it is easier to
look at the reasons why one will not be awarded.
• When a Diploma is not awarded candidates will receive
one requirement code.
A reminder – How the DP is scored
• Each of 6 subjects has a maximum of 7
• The EE and ToK Essay combine for a
maximum of 3
• 6 x 7 + 3 = maximum score of 45
There are 20 in all, but here’s a few
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Candidate’s total points are less than 24.
A grade of 1
Two or more grades of 2
Grade 3 four or more times.
CAS requirements not completed
A grade of E on either EE or TOK essay
There are 19 ‘requirement codes’
These codes apply to all diploma (and retake) candidates.
1Candidate’s total points are less than 24.
2A grade N has been awarded for one or more subjects,
theory of knowledge or the extended essay.
3A grade E has been awarded for both theory of knowledge
and the extended essay.
4There is a grade 1 awarded in any subject and level.
5CAS requirements have not been completed.
6Candidate is guilty of malpractice.
7Grade 3 has been awarded four or more times.
These codes apply to diploma (and retake) candidates with
24 to 27 points inclusive.
8.There is one or more grade 2 awarded at higher level.
9.Grade 2 at standard level awarded two or more times.
10.Candidate has registered for three higher level subjects,
and gained fewer than 12 points on these.
11.Candidate has registered for three standard level
subjects, and gained fewer than 9 points on these.
12.Candidate has registered for four higher level subjects,
and gained fewer than 16 points on these.
13.Candidate has registered for two standard level subjects,
and gained fewer than 6 points on these.
These codes apply to diploma (and retake) candidates with
28 points or more.
14.Grade 2 at higher level awarded two or more times.
15.Grade 2 at standard level has been awarded three times.
16.Candidate has registered for three higher level subjects,
and gained fewer than 11 points on these.
17.Candidate has registered for three standard level
subjects, and gained fewer than 8 points on these.
18.Candidate has registered for four higher level subjects,
and gained fewer than 14 points on these.
19.Candidate has registered for two standard level subjects,
and gained fewer than 5 points on these.
10. How to ensure you gain your
Diploma
• Know what’s coming - subject term and yearly planners
• Know your key dates
• Attend after-school sessions
• Make study groups
• See teachers out of class time
• Read widely (not just the minimum)
• Visit IB student forums & Diploma help sites
• Use your Study Spares as the precious minutes they are
10. How to ensure you gain your
Diploma
• Create a workable and effective Study Schedule:
• ‘Chunks’ of time, rather than endless time
• Real breaks, that are timed
• Build in Reading Time, including Reading for Understanding
• Designated work area, distraction-free
• Write it up, get it reviewed and keep it public
11. The subject selection process
• The subject selection process…
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Let’s hear from the subject teachers….
Group 1
Teachers
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Mrs Van Hesteren (English)
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Mrs Li (Mandarin)
Group 2
Teachers
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Mrs Li (Mandarin B)
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Mrs Liang (English B)
Group 3
Teachers:
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Mr Woods – Business & Managemnet
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Mr Verniere – Environmental Systems & Society
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Economics – Pamoja Education
Group 4
• The plan…
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Let’s hear from the subject teachers….
Group 5
Teachers:
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To be advised (Mr Woods)
Group 6
Teachers:
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Mrs Sue Castle – Visual Arts
11. I (sort of) know what I want to do at
University/College
• Go to Open Days
• Visit websites
• Find out course requirements, application process,
closing dates, extra requirements, such as language
tests
I don’t know what I want to do at
University/College!
Do some thinking and get some
advice…Family, Teachers….?
Friends ?
•Career planner quiz:
Online career quizzes:
•Career – abilities quiz:
•Australian Government Job
http://www.careerpath.com/careertests/career-quiz/
Outlook:
http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/quizzes/a
bilities_quiz.html
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/caree
rquiz.aspx
•Careers test:
•What course is right for you:
http://www.educations.com/career-test
http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/ohio
joshua/what-major-is-right-foryou/index.php#
•Jobs guide (Canada):
http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/labourma
rket/ojf/findoccupation.asp
University recognition and Diploma score
requirements
A good place to start – the IBO’s University recognition portal:
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http://www.ibo.org/recognition/university/index.cfm
International Parents students group Netherlands:
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http://ipssg.nl/ibo/ib-diploma-recognition/
Harvard University application process
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http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/forms/index.html
http://www.ibo.org/dip
loma/curriculum/
• The true benefit of earning the IB
Diploma is intrinsic in nature. The
change that occurs within a student
academically and personally while
pursuing the Diploma produces far
greater personal growth and
satisfaction than the Diploma itself.
What does 1 - 7 indicate?
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Grade 1 = very poor
Grade 2 = poor
Grade 3 = mediocre
Grade 4 = satisfactory
Grade 5 = good
Grade 6 = very good
Grade 7 = excellent
The role of the EE and ToK Essay in gaining the
Diploma