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IB at Ingraham High SchoolINGRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL
IB INFORMATION NIGHT
Welcome!
Bienvenue!
Bienvenidos!
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
Tonight’s Program
• Tami Brewer– Assistant Principal
• Dean Ferguson – English Chair
• Mike Rice - Math Studies, AP Statistics
• Guy Thomas - IB Diploma Program Coordinator
What is the IB?• The IB Diploma program
• A rigorous pre-university course of study
• Completed during the last two years of high school
• Concurrent study of six academic areas in addition
to three core elements of the program
• The Goals of the Program• Knowledgeable and inquiring students
• Development of intercultural understanding
• Compassion for others & respect for different
points of views.
The IB Learner Profile
The attributes and descriptors of the IB’s learner profile define the type of learner the Ingraham hopes all its graduates will strive to be:
• inquirers • knowledgeable • thinkers • communicators • principled • open-minded • caring • risk-takers • balanced • reflective
Photos courtesy of Seattle PI and Ingraham High School
The IB Learner Profile
The IB Model
Depth and breadth• six subject areas• “Higher” courses and “Standard” courses• taught over two years
Challenging assessment• international examinations and examiners• criterion referenced exams• final result based on May exam and work during school year
Complete or partial program• core elements for complete program• six different exams (3 HL and 3 SL)• option to just take one course or more
What makes IB distinct? Program
• Global perspective
• Concurrency of learning
• Learner profile
• Breadth and depth in coursework
• The Core
What makes IB distinct? The Core• Extended Essay
– Allows in-depth study in an area of interest
– Develops independent research & writing skills
• Creativity Activity Service– Extends learning beyond the classroom
– Think global, act local
• Theory of Knowledge– Examines the connections between ways of knowing and areas
of knowledge
– Develops critical thinking & values multiple perspectives
The Core: Extended Essay• Ebola in West Africa: The importance of culture in medicine ~ world
studies.
• Societal Pressures in Film: African American Film and Masculinity
from ‘Do the Right Thing’ to ‘Moonlight’ ~ film
• The Function of Desire in The Great Gatsby and Madame Bovary ~
literature & language.
• Examining Frederick Law Olmsted and His Impact on the Seattle
Parks System ~ history.
• FC Barcelona and Catalan Identity Politics : The relationship
between football and cultural expression in Spain ~ global politics
The Core: Theory of Knowledge
The fundamental question of TOK is “how do we
know that?”
• Examines ‘Ways of Knowing’ and ‘Areas of Knowledge’.
Considers such questions as:
• To what extent are areas of knowledge shaped by their
past? Consider with reference to two areas of knowledge.
• “The possession of knowledge confers privilege.” To what
extent is this an accurate claim?
What makes IB distinct? Assessments
More than just one test
• External ~ all work submitted to and marked by IB
examiners. Includes exams and coursework.
• Internal ~ teacher guided coursework, marked by
the teacher with a sample submitted to IB.
Oral Commentary
Historical Investigation
Psychology Experiment
Math Studies Individual Project
Comparison of AP and IB exams
Multiple-choice questions
Short response or longer essay
50 %
50 %
Teacher graded work during year
Short response
Longer essay
20 %
40 %
40 %
General Structure of exam components
AP IB
Comparison of AP and IB exams - English
English literature exams
AP IB at HL IB at SL
2 essays (1000 – 1500 words) written during the course and graded externally(20% of grade)
1 instead of 2 essays(20% of grade)
60 minutes55 multiple-choice questions based on literary text excerpts(45% of grade)
120 minutes1 essay from choice of two text excerpts(25% of grade)
90 minutesSame task as HL(25% of grade)
120 minutes3 essays, two on text excerpts, one from general prompt(55% of grade)
120 minutes1 essay from choice of sixteen general prompts(25% of grade)
90 minutesSame task as HL(25% of grade)
30 minutes1 oral commentary based on texts studied graded by teacher1 oral presentation based on texts studied graded by teacher(30% of grade)
30 minutesSame tasks as HL(30% of grade)
Comparison of AP and IB exams - Biology
Biology exams
AP IB at HL IB at SL
80 minutes100 multiple-choice questions(60% of grade)
60 minutes40 multiple-choice questions(20% of grade)
45 minutes30 multiple-choice questions(20% of grade)
100 minutes4 short-answer/structured questions(40% of grade)
135 minutesSection A: several short-answer questions (half based on data provided)Section B: 2 structured questions from a choice of four, each requirescreating a diagram(36% of grade)
75 minutesSection A: several short-answer questions (half based on data provided)Section B: 1 structured question from a choice of four, each requirescreating a diagram(32% of grade)
75 minutesIn two of eight sections: several short-answer questions and an essay question(20% of grade)
60 minutesIn two of eight sections: several short-answer questions(24% of grade)
1 interdisciplinary project and a mix of short- and long-term investigations / labs graded by teacher(24% of grade)
Same as HL(24% of grade)
Why do this IB thing?
• The ultimate benefit is that IB graduates are literate, articulate, and confident young adults with an understanding of global issues and other cultures.
• Excellent preparation for university.
• College admission / scholarship advantages.
• Possible college course credit or advanced standing for impressive IB exam scores.
• IB graduates consistently perform well once at university and beyond.
Why participate in IB?
Why participate in IB?
*Source: US Census, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) of NCES, and the National Student Clearinghouse
29%
58% 64%76% 80%
US population25+ years old
All Students (IBand non-IB)
IB CertificateCandidates
IB DiplomaCandidates
IB DiplomaRecipients
Percentage of Students Graduating from a 4-Year University Within 6 Years*
"We would much prefer the IB diploma candidate. It is the "best" high school preparatory curriculum an American school can offer."Marilee JonesDean of Admissions Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“Washington admissions directors say…a 4 or above on the 7-point IB test tells them that a student has done well on a national test designed to measure mastery of college-level material.”Seattle Times, 02.07.2010 p.A16
Preparation for college
and for life
“I stand in awe of students who receive an IB diploma.”Philip Ballinger, Director of Admissions, University of Washington
Participation in any IB course in grade 11 and 12
• Good academic standing
• Excellent attendance
• Competent reading and writing ability
(at grade level or above)
• Self-motivation and a sincere commitment to
academic work
• Study and time management skills
What does it take to be
successful in the IB Program?
IB Equity & Excellence (E2) Initiative
Goal: To collaborate with the IB to promote equity in the IB
Diploma Program and/or Career-related Program.
• Objective is for IB course enrollments to mirror Ingraham’s
demographics
• 100 schools selected to participate
• Work on the initiative is over this year and next year
• Teams of teachers, counselors and program leadership will
participate in IB lead workshops that focus on
– Approaches to Learning
– Assessments
The IB Learner Profile
The attributes and descriptors of the IB’s learner profile define the type of learner the Ingraham hopes all its graduates will strive to be:
• inquirers • knowledgeable • thinkers • communicators • principled • open-minded • caring • risk-takers • balanced • reflective
Photos courtesy of Seattle PI and Ingraham High School
Two HCC Options
IB Diploma: Grades 11 & 12
• 9th grade
– English, History, Chemistry
• honors
– Language B: Level 1, 2 or 3
– Math: Geometry H, Algebra 2H,
Pre-Calc H
• 10th grade
– English, History (1 sem), Physics
• honors
– Language B: Level 2, 3 or 4
– Math: Algebra 2H, Pre-Calc H
AP Calculus, AP Statistics
– Pre-requisites as needed
IB Diploma: Grades 10 & 11
• 9th grade
– English, History, Chemistry
• honors
– Language B: Level 2 or 3
– Math: Algebra 2H, Pre-Calc H,
AP Calculus
• Opt-in to Diploma Program
– Declaration of Candidacy
• Submitted with10th grade
registration
– Language B at Level 2 or 3 in 9th gr.
– Demonstrated academic
achievement in 9th grade.
Paths to the IBRecommended 9th grade courses
• Honors Intro to Literature and
Composition
• World Language:
– French, Spanish, or Japanese:
1, 2, or 3
• World History 1, 2 honors
– 1400 to 1900 CE
• PhysicsA/ChemA – honors
– hcc: Chemistry, hon. or gen.
• Algebra 1, Geometry – honors,
or Algebra 2 - honors
• Elective
Recommended 10th grade courses
• Honors World Literature and
Composition
• World Language:
– French, Spanish, or Japanese:
2, 3 or 4
• World History 3 honors
– 20th Century
• Biology 1, 2 – honors
– hcc: Physics, honors
• Geometry or Algebra 2 – honors
or AP Calculus
• Elective
Questions . . . .
Thank you for attending. If you have
further questions please contact
Guy Thomas, IB Program Coordinator
Office phone: 206-252-3923
E-mail: gathomas1@seattleschools.org
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