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WelcomeParents and Students

to the International Baccalaureate10th grade Information Night

Agenda

• Benefits of an IB education• Expectations and Rigor• Scheduling• Cost• Teacher statements regarding their curriculum • Student presentation• Q & A

IB Mission statement

The International Baccalaureate organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help create a better

and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

IB Learner Profile

• Balanced• Principled• Reflective• Inquirers• Caring• Risk takers• Knowledgeable• Communicators• Thinkers• Open- minded

• Teachers expect and work towards these characteristics

And

• What the IB program strives to instill.

AP vs. IBAdvanced Placement vs. International Baccalaureate exams

AP• National standards• Graded externally by College

Board of educators• Scores of 4 or 5 will generally

count as college credit• Many colleges require a 5 out

of 5 to receive college credit• Exams are based on an in-

depth mastery of specific concepts within a given subject

IB • International standards• Graded externally by

International IB educators AND graded Internally by students’ teacher

• IB tests with scores of 5 ( out of 7) or better count as college credit for many schools

• Exams are based on a broad general understanding of concepts and fundamental themes

• Many IB students take BOTH AP & IB exams

Benefits of the Diploma Program (DP)

Colleges & Universities review applicants on the following: • GPA• Highest level of rigor • IB is the most rigorous

course of study at Centennial and in the district

• Extra curricular activities & community service

• DP requires 150 hours in CAS (Creativity, Action & Service)

DP students often receive:

• College credit• Preferred housing• Advanced standing • Priority admittance• Scholarships• REMEMBER: Investigate

your child’s school of choice

Benefits of the DPGPA ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH

Universities want students who are:

•Class leaders and club officers•Participating in community service•Participating in sports•Well rounded •Demonstrating local, national & global awareness

The CAS ( Creativity, Action, Service) component of the IB diploma aims

to develop students who are:

•Reflective thinkers•Willing to accept new challenges •Willing to explore their creativity •Physically active•Balanced academically and personally•Aware of themselves as members of a local, national & global community •Responsive to the needs of the local, national & global community

Expectations and Rigor

• The IB diploma program is the most academically rigorous program in CNUSD.

• Students are expected to practice academic honesty and integrity.

• Students are expected to practice effective time management and study skills.

• Students are expected to develop and display the characteristics of the IB learner profile.

The Diploma Program

Requirements of the DPAssessments in the 6 subject areas

Group 1- Language A•2 part exam•Coursework•2 oral assessmentsGroup 2- Language B•Oral assessment • 2 part examGroup 3- History•Historical investigation•2 part exam

Group 4- Experimental sciences•Group project•3 part examGroup 5- Mathematics•Portfolio•2 part examGroup 6- The Arts•Portfolio•Oral exam•investigative journal

Partial IB vs. Full Diploma ProgramPartial• Student chooses the subject(s)

to test in • Universities need scores of 5

or better on a higher level exam ( HL)

• Students must pay the IB registration fee and individual exam fees

• Registration fee must be paid both years if testing in both 11th & 12th grade

• Fee waiver ?

Diploma candidate• Student must test in all 6 subjects• Universities have different

benefits regarding grades earned on SL & HL exams

• Registration fee (paid only once) and fees for 6 individual exams

• Fee waiver?

Partial IB vs. Full Diploma ProgramDIPLOMA• Student must test in all 6

subjects• Universities have different

benefits regarding grades earned on SL & HL exams

• Registration fee (paid only once) and fees for 6 individual exams

• Fee waiver

CERTIFICATE • Student must choose at least 2

subjects to test in • Universities need scores of 5 or

better on a higher level exam ( HL)• Students must pay the IB registration

fee and individual exam fees • Registration fee must be paid both

years if testing in both 11th & 12th grade

• Fee waiver

IB Expenses

Full Diploma•One time only •Test registration fee: $145.00

•Each exam $100.00•Fee waiver ?•Booster club

Certificate•Registration fee for each year student chooses to take exams $145. 00 per year•Each exam is $100.00•Fee waiver ?

Levels of Testing

Higher level (HL)• Must take 3- 4 HL exams to

earn IB Diploma• Taken in students’ stronger

subjects• College credit given

(especially scores of 5 & above)

Standard level (SL)• Must take 2-3 SL exams to

earn Diploma• Taken in student's

remaining subjects• As part of the Diploma they

earn college credit, but as a stand alone certificate they often receive no college credit

Additional DP Requirements

150 hours of CASExtended Essay (EE)

Theory of Knowledge

POINT SYSTEMCriterion-referenced assessment points lead to an IB Diploma. Each subject is graded on a scale of 1 to 7. Assessments are both Internal (student created work) and External (examinations). Students are expected to meet the minimum requirements set by the IBO to be awarded an IB Diploma. •The Student must fulfill the following requirements:•1. Obtain a minimum score of 24 points on 3 Higher Level and 3 Standard Level (or 4 HL and 2 SL) subjects.•2. Complete the Theory of Knowledge class and the extended essay (4000 word research paper) with at least a D grade•3. Complete 150 hours of documented and appropriate Creativity, Action, & Service•4. Have a clean record of academic integrity throughout the combined MYP and DP years. •However, the IBO will not award an IB Diploma if any of the following failing conditions occur:•A grade of 2 in any HL subject•Each grade 3 in an HL subject not compensated by a grade 5 or above in another HL subject•A grade 1 in any SL subject•Two or more grade 2 in SL subjects•Two or more grade 3 in HL with a grade of 2 at SL•Four or more grade 3 subjects •Total possible 42 points. The maximum diploma point score is 45. TOK and the EE contribute to the overall score through a matrix system, which awards up to 3 bonus points based on the candidate's combined performance. •Those students who do not meet requirements for an IB Diploma or who elect to take fewer than six subjects are awarded a certificate for examinations completed.

DP MatrixTOK

ExcellentA

GoodB

SatisfactoryC

MediocreD

ElementaryE

Not submitted

Excellent A 3 3 2 2 1+ failing N

Good B 3 2 1 1 failing N

EE Satisfactory C

2 1 1 0 failing N

Mediocre D 2 1 0 0 failing NElementary E

1+ failing failing failing failing failing N

Not submitted

N N N N failing N