Welcome! Introducing the IB Diploma Program Grade 10 Students and Parents

Welcome! Welcome!

Introducing theIntroducing the IB DiplomaIB Diploma

ProgramProgram

Grade 10 Students and ParentsGrade 10 Students and Parents

DIPLOMA PROGRAMDIPLOMA PROGRAM

Grade 10 Journey to the IBGrade 10 Journey to the IB

MYP Expectations vs. DP ExpectationsMYP Expectations vs. DP Expectations

What does this transition look like?What does this transition look like?

How does MYP transition to DP for ISB How does MYP transition to DP for ISB students, and their course selections? students, and their course selections?

““What makes us special is that we combine ideas behind the words” (IB)What makes us special is that we combine ideas behind the words” (IB)

DP HEXAGON (1968) BECOMES DP CIRCLE (2012)DP HEXAGON (1968) BECOMES DP CIRCLE (2012)Diploma at ISB since 2005Diploma at ISB since 2005

IB Diploma requirementsIB Diploma requirements::

At least one subject from each of groups 1 At least one subject from each of groups 1 to 5to 5

3 subjects at Higher level (HL) – 3 subjects at Higher level (HL) – 240 hours240 hours

3 subjects at Standard level (SL) – 3 subjects at Standard level (SL) – 150150 hourshours

Possibility of having 4 HLPossibility of having 4 HL

Six subjects studied concurrently

IB Diploma requirements:IB Diploma requirements:

3 subjects at Standard level:3 subjects at Standard level:- Maximum – 7 points eachMaximum – 7 points each

3 subjects at Higher level:3 subjects at Higher level:- Greater breadth and depth of contentGreater breadth and depth of content- Maximum – 7 points eachMaximum – 7 points each

IB Diploma CoreIB Diploma Core

Theory of Knowledge and Extended EssayTheory of Knowledge and Extended Essay- 3 points together / each assessed A - E3 points together / each assessed A - E- IB Matrix for points IB Matrix for points (some examples)(some examples)

TOK EE Total

A B 3

D B 1

C C 1

A C 2

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)Theory of Knowledge (TOK)Q: “How do I know what I know, until I see what I say?”Q: “How do I know what I know, until I see what I say?”

No content courseNo content course

About different ways of knowing (reason, About different ways of knowing (reason, emotion, language, perception)emotion, language, perception)

Stimulates critical reflection on Knowledge Stimulates critical reflection on Knowledge and experienceand experience

Example: Example: Are reason and emotion equally Are reason and emotion equally necessary in justifying moral decisions?necessary in justifying moral decisions?

TOK essay titles TOK essay titles (prescribed titles / (prescribed titles / examples)examples)

““Seek simplicity, and distrust it” (A.N. Whitehead). Is it Seek simplicity, and distrust it” (A.N. Whitehead). Is it always good advice for a knower?always good advice for a knower?

““Context is all” (M. Atwood). Does this mean there is no Context is all” (M. Atwood). Does this mean there is no such thing as truth?such thing as truth?

““What separates science from all other human activities, What separates science from all other human activities, is its belief in the provisional nature of all conclusions”. is its belief in the provisional nature of all conclusions”. Critically evaluate this way of distinguishing the sciences Critically evaluate this way of distinguishing the sciences from other areas of knowledge.from other areas of knowledge.

IB programs IB programs culminating culminating tasks tasks

PYP – EXHIBITPYP – EXHIBIT

MYP – PERSONAL PROJECTMYP – PERSONAL PROJECT

DP – EXTENDED ESSAYDP – EXTENDED ESSAY

Extended Essay: Extended Essay:

Similar to MYP Personal ProjectSimilar to MYP Personal ProjectThe opportunity to investigate a topic of special The opportunity to investigate a topic of special interestinterestIndividual research project Individual research project on student’s subject of on student’s subject of choicechoice4,000 words max.4,000 words max.About 40 hours’ work outside schoolAbout 40 hours’ work outside schoolA faculty supervisor serves as research mentorA faculty supervisor serves as research mentor

Example: To What Extent Does the Choice of an Art Medium Affect the Perception and Experience of an Artwork? (Visual Arts)

CAS:CAS:

Helps students become responsible, Helps students become responsible, compassionate citizenscompassionate citizens

Continues from MYP’s Service as ActionContinues from MYP’s Service as Action

Education outside the classroomEducation outside the classroom

CreativityCreativity – artistic pursuits – artistic pursuits

ActionAction – sports – sports

ServiceService – volunteerism – volunteerism

Journal reflection is an integral elementJournal reflection is an integral element

CAS CAS (and at ISB)(and at ISB)

No points – signature by the CAS coordinatorNo points – signature by the CAS coordinator

No hours requirement, quality of involvement No hours requirement, quality of involvement and meeting the CAS objectivesand meeting the CAS objectives

ISB: Gardening workshops in cooperation with ISB: Gardening workshops in cooperation with Vocational High School in BelgradeVocational High School in Belgrade

ISB: Mentorship program with a Day Care ISB: Mentorship program with a Day Care Center for persons with special needsCenter for persons with special needs

Required and ISB CoursesRequired and ISB Courses

Group 1Group 1

Language and Literature or Literature Language and Literature or Literature native or near native speakernative or near native speaker

-English (HL or SL) Lang. & Lit.-English (HL or SL) Lang. & Lit.

-Serbian (HL or SL) Literature-Serbian (HL or SL) Literature

-School supported Self-Taught, Literature -School supported Self-Taught, Literature (SL only!)(SL only!)

Required and ISB CoursesRequired and ISB Courses

Group 2 – Language B Group 2 – Language B

Second Language: (HL, SL) Second Language: (HL, SL) for learners for learners with previous experiencewith previous experience

- English B (HL), - English B (HL),

- French B (HL / SL)- French B (HL / SL)

- German, Spanish (online)- German, Spanish (online)

Second language for beginners (ab initio)Second language for beginners (ab initio)

- - German German

- Spanish (online)- Spanish (online)

Bilingual DiplomaBilingual Diploma

Almost 60% of ISB Diploma students Almost 60% of ISB Diploma students obtain a Bilingual diploma obtain a Bilingual diploma

defined as:defined as:•A combination of any two group 1 courses in A combination of any two group 1 courses in different languages.different languages.•One G1 language and English B at HLOne G1 language and English B at HL

Required and ISB CoursesRequired and ISB Courses

Group 3 – Individuals & SocietiesGroup 3 – Individuals & Societies

History (HL / SL)History (HL / SL)

Psychology (HL, SL) Psychology (HL, SL)

Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) – Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) – interdisciplinary subject, satisfies both G3 and interdisciplinary subject, satisfies both G3 and G4 requirementsG4 requirements

- Economics - onlineEconomics - online- Business and Management - onlineBusiness and Management - online

Pamoja EducationPamoja Education

www.pamojaeducation.com, , Oxford, UK

Preparation for life, work or further education

Student work coordinated by the Site-based coordinator (SBC)Student – IB Teacher – SBC – ParentsIA, Mocks, Final exams = exactly the same as for regular courses

Pamoja EducationPamoja Education

Pamoja (swahili) = togetherness

D2L platform – interactive, group work, discussions, webinars, Skype, Elluminate

For responsible, independent students

Regular communication with the teacher, and on-going teacher feedback and progress reports

ISB excellent average in all online courses

Required and ISB CoursesRequired and ISB Courses

Group 4 – Experimental SciencesGroup 4 – Experimental Sciences Biology (HL/SL)Biology (HL/SL) Physics (HL/SL)Physics (HL/SL) Environmental Systems and Societies (SL) Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)

- - One year Chemistry (non-IB) – students can take One year Chemistry (non-IB) – students can take an AP exam an AP exam

Required and ISB CoursesRequired and ISB Courses

Group 5 – MathematicsGroup 5 – Mathematics

Math Higher Level (HL)Math Higher Level (HL) Math Standard Level (SL)Math Standard Level (SL) Math Studies (SL) Math Studies (SL)

Eligibility for Math coursesEligibility for Math courses

Group 5 – MathematicsGroup 5 – Mathematics

MYP Math Extended MYP Math Extended

5-6-7 6-75-6-7 6-7

Math SL Math HLMath SL Math HL

MYP Standard class MYP Standard class

MYP Ext 4 up to 6/7MYP Ext 4 up to 6/7

Math Studies (SL) Math Studies (SL)

Group 6 and other coursesGroup 6 and other courses

Group 6 – The ArtsGroup 6 – The Arts

Visual Arts (HL/SL)Visual Arts (HL/SL) Theatre (HL/SL)Theatre (HL/SL)

Or, another subject from Group *1, *2, 3 or 4Or, another subject from Group *1, *2, 3 or 4

*Group 1, 2= costs covered by families*Group 1, 2= costs covered by families

PYP / MYP / DP PYP / MYP / DP IB learner profileIB learner profileIB schools develop students who strive to be:IB schools develop students who strive to be:

InquirersInquirers

ThinkersThinkers

CommunicatorsCommunicators

Risk-takersRisk-takers

KnowledgeableKnowledgeable

PrincipledPrincipled

CaringCaring

Open-mindedOpen-minded

Well-balancedWell-balanced

ReflectiveReflective

How does it look like in DPHow does it look like in DP

Principled, caring, Principled, caring, open-mindedopen-minded

TOKTOK CASCAS ArtsArts

group work, respect, ethical group work, respect, ethical behaviour, global awareness behaviour, global awareness and sensitivityand sensitivity

InquirersInquirers

Historical investigationHistorical investigation Extended EssayExtended Essay Case-studiesCase-studies

Formulate research questions, Formulate research questions, reference sources, collect, reference sources, collect, organize, interpret and organize, interpret and presentpresent

Assessment Assessment

EXTERNALEXTERNAL assessment: assessment:– Examinations at the end of two years (IB Examinations at the end of two years (IB

examiners)examiners)– Makes up 75-80% of each IB scoreMakes up 75-80% of each IB score

INTERNAL INTERNAL assessment / moderated by IBassessment / moderated by IB– Within each course for ISB (ISB teachers)Within each course for ISB (ISB teachers)– Makes up 20-25% of each IB scoreMakes up 20-25% of each IB score

Assessment Assessment

EXTERNAL – examiners (first / senior EXTERNAL – examiners (first / senior examiners)examiners)– Paper 1 - 2 h (HL), 1.5 h (SL)Paper 1 - 2 h (HL), 1.5 h (SL)– Paper 2 - 2 h (HL), 1.5 h (SL)Paper 2 - 2 h (HL), 1.5 h (SL)– Paper 3 – mostly for higher levels (up to 2.5 Paper 3 – mostly for higher levels (up to 2.5

h)h)

Final Grade 1 – 7Final Grade 1 – 7

(P 1 + P 2 + P 3 + (P 1 + P 2 + P 3 + IA moderated gradeIA moderated grade) = ) = 100%100%

Assessment Assessment

INTERNAL INTERNAL

Work in class guided by IB teachersWork in class guided by IB teachers

Different forms of the IA for DP subjectsDifferent forms of the IA for DP subjects

Sent to the IB by March of Grade 12Sent to the IB by March of Grade 12

– Moderated by IB moderators (confirmed, Moderated by IB moderators (confirmed, lowered, increased)lowered, increased)

Awarding the Diploma:Awarding the Diploma:

Can earn a score of 1-7 in each course = 42Can earn a score of 1-7 in each course = 42

Scores of 1-3 for EE and TOK together = 3Scores of 1-3 for EE and TOK together = 3

Passing grade = Passing grade =

minimum minimum 2424 out of out of 4545 total points, including total points, including successful completion of the three core successful completion of the three core requirements (EE, TOK, CAS)requirements (EE, TOK, CAS)

The IB Diploma is recognized by thousands of The IB Diploma is recognized by thousands of universities worldwide and by many national systems.universities worldwide and by many national systems.

Where do we go from here?Where do we go from here?(Selecting Courses, of course!) (Selecting Courses, of course!)

MYP levels of achievements and semester MYP levels of achievements and semester grades from Year 4 and 5 grades from Year 4 and 5

Areas of strengths/interestsAreas of strengths/interests

Consider passionsConsider passions

Consider feedback from 1Consider feedback from 1stst quarter PTC’s quarter PTC’s

MYP subject teachers will be asked for signatures MYP subject teachers will be asked for signatures (April)(April)

If a teacher doesn’t sign or signs with If a teacher doesn’t sign or signs with reservations – next step, discussion with DP reservations – next step, discussion with DP coordinator to agree on a “best fit” DP packagecoordinator to agree on a “best fit” DP package

What to look for: What to look for: Early indicators for DP Course Selection Early indicators for DP Course Selection

Consistent “7”, excellent, will equal a Higher LevelConsistent “7”, excellent, will equal a Higher Level

Consistent “6”, very good, will nearly always equal a Consistent “6”, very good, will nearly always equal a Higher Level courseHigher Level course

A “5” good, Higher or Standard level will depend on A “5” good, Higher or Standard level will depend on a “low” or ‘high” solid 5, and the trend in student a “low” or ‘high” solid 5, and the trend in student learning.learning.

A “4” satisfactory, usually equates to a Standard A “4” satisfactory, usually equates to a Standard level.level.

A “3 and below”, usually equals a non eligibility for A “3 and below”, usually equals a non eligibility for this specific course in the DP.this specific course in the DP.

Things to considerThings to consider

Some subjects may be taken at Diploma Some subjects may be taken at Diploma level without prior study in the MYP.level without prior study in the MYP.

Theatre (HL/SL)Theatre (HL/SL)PsychologyPsychologyEconomicsEconomicsBusiness and ManagementBusiness and ManagementLanguages ab initioLanguages ab initio

Good and bad reasons Good and bad reasons for choosing a subjectfor choosing a subject

Good reasonsGood reasons You are eligible to take the You are eligible to take the

subjectsubject You like it and find it You like it and find it

interestinginteresting You are good at itYou are good at it You need it and it will be useful You need it and it will be useful

for your future careerfor your future career You think you’ll do well in it.You think you’ll do well in it.

Good choices are balanced Good choices are balanced choices.choices.

Bad reasonsBad reasons Your friends are doing itYour friends are doing it You think it will be easyYou think it will be easy You really like the teacher you You really like the teacher you

have nowhave now Your parents think it is a good Your parents think it is a good

idea…even if you don’tidea…even if you don’t It sounds good even if you know It sounds good even if you know

nothing about it.nothing about it.

Poor choices are unbalanced and Poor choices are unbalanced and not well thought out.not well thought out.

IB Diploma Class Selection SheetIB Diploma Class Selection Sheet

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Conditions for taking

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Courses

Signatures

Level Teacher Permission

Timeline to the DPTimeline to the DP

Diploma course selection sheet Diploma course selection sheet

(this week, due Nov. 10, 2014, (this week, due Nov. 10, 2014, non-bindingnon-binding))

Mid-term exam grades (Dec. 2014) Mid-term exam grades (Dec. 2014)

Semester 1 grades (Jan. 2015)Semester 1 grades (Jan. 2015)

Quarter 3 levels of achievements (March 2015)Quarter 3 levels of achievements (March 2015)

Careers Fair (TBD)Careers Fair (TBD)

March 2015 Assembly – Intro. to DP coursesMarch 2015 Assembly – Intro. to DP courses

Diploma course selection sheet (Diploma course selection sheet (bindingbinding-April 1, -April 1, 2015)2015)

ISB makes student schedule for DP (June 2015)ISB makes student schedule for DP (June 2015)

For more information, please go to:For more information, please go to:

www.ibo.org

Or contact your ISB

IB DP Coordinator/SBC (Pamoja)

- Mrs. Branka Srecković-Minić

(bsreckovic@isb.rs)