ISM Plato: Ms. Hannah Gettel

• ISM Plato is the new electronic agenda system to support students to organize what work they have and when it is due.

• Teachers will use the system to set classwork and homework. Teachers

will be able to identify if piece of work is a graded task – if so students can be allocated a target grade and teachers can give individual feedback through the system.

• The system is still in the roll-out phase, students are currently receiving

training on how to use the system, and teachers are starting to ensure that all their set work is registered on the system.

• Once the system is fully up and running parents will receive log in

details to be able to track their child’s homework and teacher feedback.

What the system looks like:

The IB Diploma Programme

An Overview Mme Barra / IB Coordinator

WELCOME

• Nature of the IB Diploma Programme

• Curriculum Unit Guide has been placed on the ISM website under: Learning – Secondary – The Curriculum

• Deadline Calendar for year 13: i.e., EE first draft, final draft, IA deadlines, TOK, etc.

• Absences / tardiness / use of library space and school resources during free periods

The IB is …

• More than 141,831 IB students in 140 countries took the IB examinations in May

• More than 800 examination papers were processed in 76 languages = the largest number ever

• Over 530 Chief Examiners establish grade boundaries in each subject, enabling the IB to issue accurate results.

The requirements

6 subjects

= 3 at Higher Level + 3 at Standard Level

+ Extended Essay

+ Theory of Knowledge

+ Creativity, Activity, Service

Extended Essay = EE

= in depth study and independent research on a specific topic of interest chosen from one of the subjects studied

A 4000 words essay (+ 300-word Abstract )

Topic + specific question chosen by the student

Work done under the guidance of a supervisor (started in March of the 1st year, finished second week of November of the 2nd year)

Assessment • Written examinations at the end of the

programme, which are marked by external IB examiners.

+

• Internal Assessment tasks (such as written tasks, projects, presentations and formal orals), which are either initially marked by teachers and then moderated by external moderators or sent directly to external examiners.

GRADES and POINTS

Grading from 1 to 7 in each subject

+ 3 points gained from TOK + EE combined

So maximum obtainable

6 x 7 = 42

+ 3 = 45

Diploma awarded at 24 points, however

• If 1 E in TOK or EE = failure

ISM Compared to the Rest of the World

• In the 2015 session, the global average for diploma students was 30.21 points with 158 students reaching the maximum score of 45 points.

• ISM students’ average this year = 36 points!!!!!

• Pass rates for the diploma have remained stable over the past five years, with an international pass rate of 80% for this session. (+ 4.8% Dip)

• ISM pass rate = 100 % ( 82% grade 5 or above)

Keys to success

• Attendance

• Homework

• Organisation – meeting deadlines

• Independent reading

• No collusion nor plagiarism

A few words to conclude

From Dr Siva Kumari, IB Director General:

“A growing number of reputed universities continue to appreciate DP graduates for completing our challenging program, which prepares students to be well-rounded individuals…. our students are well-prepared to succeed in post-secondary settings. And, perhaps more importantly, they’re prepared to make important and inspiring contributions to help make the world a better place. Along with our schools, we at the IB are proud of this caliber of future citizens.”

IB Programme

• GENERAL Information

• September 2015

• Sources: IBO Guide 2015

• http://www.ibo.org/diploma/

• July 6th 2015 Press Release:

• http://www.ibo.org/en/news/news-list/141831-dp-graduates-celebrate-2015-exam-results/

IB ENGLISH A: LITERATURE

A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE LANGUAGE B

Mr S Thom, HOD, 12 & 13 Literature, 13 Lang & Lit

Ms G Butler, 12 & 13 Lang & Lit Mr R Dunlop, 12 & 13 Lang & Lit

Ms H Whelan, 12 &13 Eng B

Literature, Lang & Lit

• Students can choose to follow either the English A: Literature Course or the English A: Language and Literature Course at Higher or Standard level.

• Students are expected to have a high level of English (native or near native competence) for BOTH these courses.

• Both these courses are EQUALLY challenging.

• Language B English can be available according to need – currently running in Yr 13 not Yr 12.

Literature, Lang &Lit

• A: LITERATURE – this is an intensive study of 11 – 13 literary texts from a wide range of genres, time periods, places, and authors. Students focus on critical thinking and building interpretations in the framework of literary analysis and literary criticism.

• A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE – this is an intensive study of texts both literary and non-literary in the widest of definitions – thus including graphic novels, the Press, advertising and other electronic media texts, as well as novels, plays, and poems. Students focus on critical thinking, deconstruction, and analysis.

Literature, Language & Literature

• Both courses have 4 parts

• Both courses have 50% final examination

• (25% Unseen, 25% on literature texts)

• Both courses have 30% oral internal assessment

• Both courses have externally assessed written assignments (20%)

IB LANGUAGES

Mme VEILLET

• Language A: Russian, Italian, German, French

• Language B: French, Italian, German,

Spanish

• Language Ab Initio: French, Spanish

Languages A Literature

• There are three assessment objectives at SL and at HL for the language A: literature course. • 1. Knowledge and understanding • – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of individual literary works as representatives of • their genre and period, and the relationships between them • – Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which cultural values are expressed in literature • – Demonstrate awareness of the significance of the context in which a work is written and received • – Substantiate and justify ideas with relevant examples • 2. Analysis, synthesis and evaluation • – Demonstrate an ability to analyse language, structure, technique and style, and evaluate their • effects on the reader • – Demonstrate an ability to engage in independent literary criticism on both familiar and • unfamiliar literary texts • – Show an ability to examine and discuss in depth the effects of literary techniques and the • 3. Selection and use of appropriate presentation and language skills • – Demonstrate an ability to express ideas clearly and fluently in both written and oral • communication, with an effective choice of register and style • – Demonstrate a command of terminology and concepts appropriate to the study of literature • – Demonstrate an ability to express well-organized oral and written arguments • – Demonstrate an ability to write a sustained and detailed literary commentary (HL only)

Language B (SL and HL)

At ISM offered in Eng/Fr/Ger/It/Sp

• Previous study of the language required.

• SL + HL : 3 core topics + 5 options

• At HL : study of 2 works of literature is required

• Internal Assessment: Oral 30 %

• External Assessment: Paper 1 and 2 50 %

and the Written assignment 20 %

Language Ab Initio: only at Standard Level

For students with little or no experience of the language.

The course is organized into 3 themes: individual and society-leisure and work-urban and rural environment

• Internal Assessment: Oral 25 %

• External Assessment: Paper 1 and 2 55 %

and the Written Assignment 20 %

Group 3: Individuals and Society Ms. Elaine Walker

IB Business Management and Economics

Teachers:

Economics 12 and 13: Mrs J. Van Kalles

Business Management 13: Mrs J. Van Kalles

Business Management 12 and13: Mrs J. Van Kalles, and Ms H. Gettel

Core Topics studied by Standard and Higher students: • Business organisation and environment • Human Resource Management • Finance and Accounts • Marketing • Operations Management

Business Management

Extension Topics studied by Higher students: • Organizational planning tools • Organisational culture • Industrial/employee relations • International marketing • Lean production and quality management • Production planning • Research and development • Contingency Planning

Assessment Paper 1: Pre-seen case study. SL: 1 hr 15 mins, HL: 2 hr 15 mins Paper 2: Structured questions/Extended Response. SL: 1 hr 45 mins HL: 2hr 15 mins Internal Assessment: An investigation into a real business issue or problem HL Research Project, SL Written Commentary.

Core Topics studied by Standard and Higher students: • Introduction to Economics • Microeconomics • Macroeconomics • International Economics • Development Economics

Economics

Extension Topics studied by Higher students: • Theory of the Firm • Terms of Trade • Use quantitative techniques throughout the course to identify, explain and

analyse economic relationships

Assessment Paper 1: Extended Response. 1 hour 30 minutes Paper 2: Data Response. 1 hour 30 minutes Paper 3 HL only: Quantitative and extension topic questions. 1 hour Internal Assessment: A portfolio of three commentaries based on different sections of the syllabus and on published extracts from the news media

• Structured questions based on stimulus material • Extended Response Questions • Quantitative Assessment • Internal Assessment

Business and Economics Clinic: Wednesday after school

Types of Assessment: Economics and Business

IB Geography

Teachers:

Year 13: Mr. A. Crewdson, Mr. S. Laurence

Year 12: Mr. A. Crewdson, Mr. S. Laurence

Core Topics studied by Standard and Higher students: Patterns and Change Leisure, Sport and Tourism, Health, Urban Environments Extreme Environments or The Geography of Food and

IB Geography

Extension Topics studied by Higher students: Higher level extension: Global Interactions

Final Assessments:

For Standard Level Students: Paper 1: (1 hour 30mins) Structured questions

and 1 essay 40% Paper 2: (1 hour 20mins) Structured questions

35% Internal Assessment: Geographical inquiry on

tourism (2500 words) 25%

For Higher Level Students: Paper 1: (1 hour 30mins) Structured questions

and 1 essay 25% Paper 2: (2 hours) Structured questions 35%

Paper 3: (1 hour) Essays 20% Internal Assessment: Geographical inquiry on

tourism (2500 words) 20%

Types of Assessments graded during the course:

• Subject knowledge tests assessing information recall and understanding of key terms • Structured questions based on past papers assessing subject knowledge • Extended answer questions testing critical thinking and the application

of case studies • Essay questions assessing critical thinking skills and the ability to present

and defend arguments

Studying IB Geography provides students with the opportunity to understand and reflect on important contemporary issues such as demographic change, migration, the globalisation of society and

urbanisation.

Students wishing to excel in the subject are invited to attend the Geography study sessions held every Wednesday between 16.15 and 17.15

IB History

Teacher:

Years 12 and 13: Ms E. Walker

Core Topics studied by Standard and Higher students:

• Peacemaking, Peacekeeping – International Relations 1918 – 1936

(Prescribed Document Topic)

• Authoritarian States –Stalin and USSR, Hitler and Germany, Castro and Cuba

• The Cold War: - Origins, Nature, Development, Impact and End

IB History

(Current Year 13s)

Extension Topics studied by Higher students:

• Imperial Russia, revolution and the establishment of the Soviet State

• European States and Diplomacy 1918-1945

• The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe 1924-1991

Final Assessments:

For Standard Level Students: Paper 1: (1 hour) Source Work 30%

Paper 2: (1 hour 30mins) Essays 45% Internal Assessment: Historical

Investigation 2000 words

For Higher Level Students: Paper 1: (1 hour) Source Work 20%

Paper 2: (1 hour 30mins) Essays 25% Paper 3: (2 hours 30mins) Essays 35%

Internal Assessment: Historical Investigation 2000 words

Core Topics studied by Standard and Higher students:

• The Move to Global War- Japanese, German and Italian expansion

1931-1941 (Prescribed Document Topic)

• Authoritarian States – Mao Zedong and China, Stalin and USSR, Hitler and Germany

• The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries – main leaders Stalin, Khrushchev,

Castro and main events Berlin Blockade, Cuban Missile Crisis and Berlin Wall

IB History

(Current Year 12s)

Extension Topics studied by Higher students:

• Imperial Russia, revolution and the establishment of the Soviet State

• European States and Diplomacy 1918-1945

• The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe 1924-2000

Final Assessments:

For Standard Level Students: Paper 1: (1 hour) Source Work 30%

Paper 2: (1 hour 30mins) Essays 45% Internal Assessment: Historical

Investigation 2200 words

For Higher Level Students: Paper 1: (1 hour) Source Work 20%

Paper 2: (1 hour 30mins) Essays 25% Paper 3: (2 hours 30mins) Essays 35%

Internal Assessment: Historical Investigation 2200 words

• Timed Paper 1 Document Questions • Timed Papers 2 and 3 Essay questions • In class presentations • In class speeches made during debates or roleplay • Structured note taking • Draft of Coursework • Homework essays and document exercises might be set very

occasionally

The IB History teacher is available for discussions outside lessons provided that students make a prior arrangement to meet so that it

is clear the teacher is available at that time.

Types of Assessments graded during the course:

IB GROUP IV

Ms TAOUCHE

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY PHYSICS

Environmental Systems and Societies

Year 12 / 13 IB SL / HL NEW CURRICULUM 2016

Biology – Chemistry - Physics The Curriculum: SL: 150 hours HL: 240 hours The exam: HL / SL • Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) 20% / 20% • Paper 2 (Extended response) 36% / 40% • Paper 3 (1 Option ) 24% / 20% • Internal Assessment 20% / 20%

End of year exam in June for Year 12

Mock exams in January 2016 for Year 13

Internal Assessment: 10 hours for one laboratory report based on an experiment designed and planned by the student. First draft

due on 18/09; final project due before 18/12

Group 4 Project for Year 13: at the Expo Milano 2015

Trimester grade:

80% End of topic test (based on Past paper questions) + 20% Lab reports Tutorials: per appointment with the subject teacher Books used: IB Pearson. Need of a scientific calculator

Year 12 IB SL only Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS)

The Curriculum: 120 hours The exam: Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) 25 % Paper 2 (Extended response) 50 % Internal Assessment 25 % Trimester grade: 80% End of topic test (based on Past paper questions) 20% Written Assignment Book Used: IB Oxford

IB Mathematics

Mr. JEWELL

Grouping

• Every student doing full IB diploma must do Mathematics

• HL, SL or Mathematical Studies SL

• Movement possible but the sooner the better (ideally in first 2 weeks)

• Students opting for HL Maths must have

4 HL subjects

Curriculum

• 80% final exam, 20% coursework (exploration)

• For HL and SL: Paper 1 non-calculator, Paper 2 calculator

• Maths Studies: Paper 1 & 2 calculator allowed

• Tested on each topic (using IB past paper questions)

• Trimester grade is calculated from topic tests

• Students must have Graphic Calculator –

TI-83 plus or TI-84

IB Visual Art Mr. Lloyd

Image by Jack Vettriano

Assessment in 3 Parts The Comparative Study 20% (External Assessment) The Process Portfolio 40% (External Assessment) The Exhibition 40% (internal assessment by teacher, external moderation by examiner)

image by Wayne Thiebaud

Exhibition

40%

a. Resolve ideas and medium b. Demonstrate technical skill c. Realise meaning, functions

and purpose d. Articulate curatorial

rationale

Comparative

Study 20%

a. Analyse formal qualities

b. Interpret function and purpose

c. Evaluate cultural significance

d. Compare and connect

Process Portfolio 40 % a. Develop skill,

techniques and processes

b. Critically investigate c. Communicate ideas

and intentions d. Review, refine, reflect

The Art-Making Chart

2D 3D DigitalPaintinginavarietyofmediaDrawingusinggraphite,charcoal,oilpastelsCollageMixedMediaPrintmakingsuchaswoodcutsorlinocutsFabricandtextilesMosaicGraphicDesign

Recycledsculpture

Environmental

sculpture

Installations

Plaster

Wire

Ceramic

Fabricandtextilessuchaswallhangings

PhotoshopPerformance

Photography

Animation

Drawing

Tablet

Mr. CAPE

CAS UNIVERSITY COUNSELING

• IB Coordinator: ninetta.barra@ismonaco.com

• English: simon.thom@ismonaco.com

• Modern Languages: ludmilla.veillet@ismonaco.com

• Humanities: elaine.walker@ismonaco.com

• Science: habiba.taouche@ismonaco.com

• Mathematics: peter.jewell@ismonaco.com

• Visual Art: alexander.lloyd@ismonaco.com

• University Counseling/CAS: kevin.cape@ismonaco.com

• IT Coordinator: hannah.gettel@ismonaco.com

• Head of Secondary: sara.delesalle@ismonaco.com

Heads of Department