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Diploma Programme
© IBO 2002
© IBO 2002
Welcome!
Agenda
•Introductions
•What is IB?
•Why IB?
•IB at WHS
•Questions?
The IBO’s goal:
to provide students with the values and opportunities that will enable them to develop sound judgment,
make wise choices, respect others in the global community
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HISTORYWhen? 1968 – Geneva, Switzerland
Why? Originally to facilitate the international mobility of students preparing for university by providing schools with a curriculum and diploma recognized by universities around the world.
Today? Seeks to make an international education available to students of all ages
The Diploma Programme
equips students
with the skills and attitudes necessary for success in higher education and employment
Diploma Programme
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The Diploma Programme
demanding two-year pre-university course leading to examinations
for highly motivated students
for ages 16 to 19
Diploma Programme
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What makes the Diploma Programme different?
comprehensive two-year international curriculum international standards, applied equally to all schools rigorous assessment
Diploma Programme
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International
3,050 IB schools in 139 countries (August, 2010)
1,126 IB Diploma Programme schools in 30 countries717 IB DP Schools in U.S.
Diploma Programme
Universities
IB diploma holders
• have access to the world’s leading universities
• are well prepared for university work
Diploma Programme
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Diploma Programme
the curriculum
Theory of Knowledge
the artsgroup 4
group 1
language A1
extended essay
experimental sciences
group 6
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action, service
individuals and societies
mathematics
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Diploma Programme
Six subjects studied concurrently
one subject from each of the six groups
at least three but not more than four taken at higher level (HL)
others at standard level (SL)
Requirements for the subjects for the IB
Diploma
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4© IBO 2002
The IBO encourages students to maintain strong ties to their own cultures
45 languages for examination encourages very good writing and oral skills and respect for
the literary heritage of a first
language complemented by an
international perspective
through world literature
WHS: World LiteratureArts and Electives
Diploma Programme
group 1
language A1
arts and electives
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4
second language
Diploma Programme
group 2
a requirement for all diploma candidates aims to enable students to use the language in a range of contexts, for many purposes focuses on written and spoken communicationaccommodates
- near bilingual students, with a high level of fluency
- second language learners with previous experience
- beginners
Arts and Electives
Language A1
Experimental sciences
Second Language
Individuals and societies
Mathematics
arts and electives
language A1
experimental sciences
second language
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4
second language
WHS offers
Diploma Programme
group 2
French B Spanish B
Language A1
Experimental sciences
Second Language
Individuals and societies
Mathematics
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4© IBO 2002
Diploma Programme
individuals and societies
WHS offers
group 3
• History of Americas• Psychology
Arts and Electives
Language A1
Experimental sciences
Second Language
Individuals and societies
Mathematics
arts and electives
language A1
experimental sciences
second language
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4
Diploma Programme
experimental sciencesgroup 4
practical laboratory skills collaborative learning
through an interdisciplinary project
awareness of moral and ethical issues
a sense of social responsibility, by examining local and global issues
develop, encourage:
Arts and Electives
Language A1
Experimental sciences
Individuals and societies
arts and electives
language A1
experimental sciences
second language
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4© IBO 2002
experimental sciences
WHS offers
Diploma Programme
group 4
biologyphysics
arts and electives
language A1
experimental sciences
second language
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4© IBO 2002
aims to deepen student’s
understanding of this
discipline and to
promote confidence
and facility in the
use of mathematical
language
Diploma Programme
mathematicsgroup 5
arts and electives
language A1
experimental sciences
second language
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
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requirement for all diploma candidates four options for different abilities and levels
WHS offers
Math Standard
Math Studies
Diploma Programme
mathematicsgroup 5
Arts and Electives
Language A1
Experimental sciences
Second Language
Individuals and societies
Mathematics
arts and electives
language A1
experimental sciences
second language
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4
emphasis on practical production by students and exploring creative work in a global context
WHS offers
Visual Arts
Theater
Diploma Programme
Language A1
the artsgroup 6
arts and electives
language A1
experimental sciences
second language
mathematics
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4© IBO 2002
electives: in this block, students can also take certain subjects from other groups
(for example, physics in addition to biology)
Diploma Programme
Language A1
the artsgroup 6
arts and electives
language A1
experimental sciences
second language
mathematics
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4© IBO 2002
stimulates critical reflection on knowledge and experience
students examine the grounds for moral, political and aesthetic judgments
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
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Theory of Knowledge
extended essay
creativity, action,service
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. . . wise choices
TOK challenges students to question the bases of
knowledge to be aware of subjective and
ideological biases to develop the ability to
analyse evidence
TOK also encourages students to appreciate other cultural perspectives
Diploma Programme
Theory of Knowledge
extended essay
creativity, action,service
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CASEducates the whole person
Creativity – Action - Service helps students become responsible,
compassionate citizens
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Includes arts activities
as well as creativity shown
in designing and implementing
service projects
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Creativity
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Includes participation in
individual and team sportsas well as taking part in expeditions,
local and international projects
Action
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Includes community and social service activities, such as
helping children with special needs
visiting hospitals
or working with refugees or homeless people
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Service
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Extended Essay
An independent piece of research presented as an essay of 4,000 words or less
Acquaints diploma candidates with the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities
Student choose the subject area for investigation
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What does the essay represent to a student?
the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest
a way to add breadth
a way to deepen studies: selecting a topic in one of his or her courses
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Diploma Programme
IB Certificates Students can also opt not to take the full diploma, but instead focus on one or two subjects and receive certificates in those subjects
Certificate candidates do not write the extended essay, complete CAS, or TOK
experimental sciences
the arts
language A1
second language
individuals and societies
group 6
experimental sciences
The six academic subjects
Theory of Knowledge
the arts
group 1
language A1
extended essay
group 3
group 5
group 2
second language
creativity, action,service
individuals and societies
mathematics
group 4© IBO 2002
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Assessing student work
Classroom teachers and IB examiners work in partnership to ensure that students have ample opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned
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Academic judgments about quality of student work rest with over 3,800 IB examiners worldwide
Chief examiners for each subject have international authority in their fields
Diploma Programme
Examiners
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Examinations, assessment
examinations offered in May for northern
hemisphere schools, in November for the southern
hemisphere
more than 72,000 students registered for
examination in 2006
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The programme is very demanding
and not everyone who tries
receives a diploma
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“I love college…I’ve been to all my classes so far and I must say, I am prepared! Thanks, IB!”
-2010 grad
“I got an “A” on my 1st paper about the Iliad, and Achilles in particular. I blame you (English class) for that. The class is pretty easy since I’ve already learned all the writing stuff. I got the highest grade in my class out of the people that I have talked to.”
-Chris, CU Boulder
“I already had to turn a paper in, within the 1st week of school. My professor got his bachelor’s degree in writing with an emphasis on technology information; he has written 18 manuals for different corporations. He got his masters in business, and is now studying for his PhD. Anyway, the paper’s had to be 4-5 pages. We had to read an essay about interracial relationships and make our own topic, somehow relating it to the essay. I didn’t think my paper was that great, but my professor graded it differently. I wanted to thank IB for all that it taught me, because apparently it has already served its purpose.”
-John, Regis
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Former IB Students Say:
Important Info
• Test Fees DUE by November 1st, 2010
– ALL seniors and juniors taking Psychology or Physics
• Parent meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the month
• Check the WHS IB website for information and upcoming events
• For seniors:– Seniors will begin their extended essay on September 27 th
– Seniors: need to be meeting with their CAS advisor within the next two months to monitor progress.
– Senior lit students: all texts must be purchased this year. Students should have book lists. Check on Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites; I have seen our texts for anywhere from a penny to $4
How can parents help?
• Help monitoring progress and encouraging library time from parents is much appreciated!
• Attend parent meetings• Ask your student• Ask teachers/coordinator• Check the website continuously• Join the parent advisory!
How Can I Help??
• What topics/information would you like to receive in future meetings?
• What questions do you still have about IB?
Questions?
Diploma Programme
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January 2002© IBO
Edited August 2007 by C Malone
Thank you to the following schools for supplying photos:
Frankfurt International School, Germany
International School of Tanganyika, Tanzania
St Clares College, Oxford, UK
International School Bangkok, Thailand
Designer: Mary Tiegreen
Produced by the corporate relations office The International Baccalaureate Organization
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