IB Diploma Programme

1. IB Diploma Programme • Information about the Diploma • Zhuhai International School

2. Our agenda this evening: • Diploma basics • Course structure in general • The ‘Core’ – Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (ToK) and Creativity Action Service (CAS) • Standard and High Level subjects • How the DP is scored • Course structure at ZIS • Pathways in our DP • Assessments types • Rules for gaining the Diploma • Succeeding in the Diploma • Subject selection • Please ask any and all questions as we go....

3. 1. DP basics • A 2 year course (the last 2 years) • Recognised everywhere, transferrable • More holistic (limited specialisation) • More ‘rigorous’ and challenging

4. 2. DP Course structure

5. 2. Course structure • 6 subjects, plus the ‘Core’ • Must do 2 Languages, a Science, a Math, a Humanities • Can do Arts, another Science or Humanities or Language

6. 3. The ‘Core’ • Extended Essay (EE) • Theory of Knowledge (ToK) • Creativity Action Service (CAS)

7. 3. The ‘Core’ Extended Essay (EE) • 4000 word academic paper • You develop the Research Question, based on an area of interest within one of your subjects • An 18 month process • You have a supervisor • Unique to the DP, benefits to further study

8. 3. The ‘Core’ Theory of Knowledge (ToK) • ToK classes are in the timetable • An analysis framework to understand knowledge sources, creation and bias • Used critically in all DP subjects • Unique to the DP, benefits to further study

9. 3. The ‘Core’ Creativity Action Service (CAS) • Around 150 hours of activities. • Doing new things Creatively or Physically • Activities can combine elements • You keep a CAS journal in ManageBac

10. 4. Standard & Higher Level subjects • Of the 6 subjects, there needs to be 3Higher Level and 3 Standard Level subjects • A HL subject is more difficult and involved than a SL subject, and requires more contact hours

11. 5. How the DP is scored • Each of 6 subjects has a maximum of 7 • The EE and ToK Essay combine for a maximum of 3 • 6 x 7 + 3 = maximum score of 45

12. What does 1 - 7 indicate? Grade 1 = very poor Grade 2 = poor Grade 3 = mediocre Grade 4 = satisfactory Grade 5 = good Grade 6 = very good Grade 7 = excellent

13. 6. The DP at ZIS

14. 7. Our DP and your academic pathway

15. 7. Our DP and your academic pathway

16. 8. Assessment types • Formative assessments, used at the start and during a topic or unit. which do not count towards Diploma scores but provide guiding feedback and preparation. • Summative Assessments, used during or at the end of a unit or topic, which do not count towards Diploma scores but provide guiding feedback and preparation. These are marked by our teachers • Internal Assessments (IA) which do count toward the final Diploma grade. These are marked by our teachers, and moderated by an IB Moderator

17. Internal Assessments (IA) • Some subjects have specific IA tasks, others have a range of tasks that form a portfolio. Some subjects have one large IA task, others have many smaller ones. • oral ‘commentary' in languages • case study in business • laboratory work in the sciences • investigations in mathematics • exhibitions • If there is a difference between the teacher and the Moderator of 2 grades then the work is marked by a second IB Moderator.

18. 9. Rules for gaining the Diploma • An even effort across all subjects is needed to gain a Diploma • To look at the rules for gaining a Diploma it is easier to look at the reasons why one will not be awarded. • When a Diploma is not awarded candidates will receive one requirement code.

19. Reminder – how the DP is scored • Each of 6 subjects has a maximum of 7 • The EE and ToK Essay combine for a maximum of 3 • 6 x 7 + 3 = maximum score of 45

20. There are 19 ‘requirement codes’ These codes apply to all diploma (and retake) candidates. • Candidate’s total points are less than 24. • A grade N has been awarded for one or more subjects, theory of knowledge or the extended essay. • A grade E has been awarded for both theory of knowledge and the extended essay. • There is a grade 1 awarded in any subject and level. • CAS requirements have not been completed. • Candidate is guilty of malpractice. • Grade 3 has been awarded four or more times.

21. These codes apply to diploma (and retake) candidates with 24 to 27 points inclusive. • There is one or more grade 2 awarded at higher level. • Grade 2 at standard level awarded two or more times. • Candidate has registered for three higher level subjects, and gained fewer than 12 points on these. • Candidate has registered for three standard level subjects, and gained fewer than 9 points on these. • Candidate has registered for four higher level subjects, and gained fewer than 16 points on these. • Candidate has registered for two standard level subjects, and gained fewer than 6 points on these.

22. These codes apply to diploma (and retake) candidates with 28 points or more. • Grade 2 at higher level awarded two or more times. • Grade 2 at standard level has been awarded three times. • Candidate has registered for three higher level subjects, and gained fewer than 11 points on these. • Candidate has registered for three standard level subjects, and gained fewer than 8 points on these. • Candidate has registered for four higher level subjects, and gained fewer than 14 points on these. • Candidate has registered for two standard level subjects, and gained fewer than 5 points on these.

23. 10. How to ensure you gain your Diploma In school: • Know what’s coming - subject term and yearly planners • Know your key dates • Attend after-schoolsessions • Makestudy groups • See teachers out of class time • Readwidely (not just the minimum) • VisitIB student forums & Diploma help sites • Useyour Study Spares as the precious minutes they are

24. 10. How to ensure you gain your Diploma Out of school: • Create a workable and effective Study Schedule: • ‘Chunks’ of time, rather than endless time • Real breaks, that are timed • Build in Reading Time, including Reading for Understanding • Designated work area, distraction-free • Write it up, get it reviewed and keep it public

25. The role of the EE and ToK Essay in gaining the Diploma

26. A word about academic honesty & plagiarism • Our policy is on the DP site. Details our approach, rationale, processes and consequences. These will be in next year’s Secondary Handbook • Student sign-off process • Dishonesty or malpractice can cost you your Diploma • Ignorance is not a defense

27. 11. The subject selection process • The subject selection process… • Let’s hear from the subject teachers….

28. Group 1 Teachers • Mrs Van Hesteren (English) • Mrs Li (Mandarin)

29. Group 2 Teachers • Mrs Li (Mandarin B) • Mrs Liang (English B)

30. Group 3 Teachers: • Mr Woods – Business & Managemnet • Mr Verniere – Environmental Systems & Society • Economics – Pamoja Education

31. Group 4 • The plan… • Let’s hear from the subject teachers….

32. Group 5 Teachers: • To be advised (Mr Woods)

33. Group 6 Teachers: • Mrs Sue Castle – Visual Arts

34. I don’t know what I want to do at University/College! Do some thinking and get some advice…Family, Teachers….? Friends ? Online career quizzes: • Australian Government Job Outlook: http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/careerquiz.aspx • What course is right for you: http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/ohiojoshua/what-major-is-right-for-you/index.php# • Career planner quiz: http://www.careerpath.com/career-tests/career-quiz/ • Career – abilities quiz: http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/quizzes/abilities_quiz.html • Careers test: http://www.educations.com/career-test • Jobs guide (Canada): http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/labourmarket/ojf/findoccupation.asp

35. I (sort of) know what I want to do at University/College • Go to Open Days • Visit websites • Find out course requirements, application process, closing dates, extra requirements, such as language tests

36. University recognition and Diploma score requirements A good place to start – the IBO’s University recognition portal: • http://www.ibo.org/recognition/university/index.cfm International Parents students group Netherlands: • http://ipssg.nl/ibo/ib-diploma-recognition/ Harvard University application process • http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/forms/index.html

37. http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/

38. The true benefit of earning the IB Diploma is intrinsic in nature.  The change that occurs within a student academically and personally while pursuing the Diploma produces far greater personal growth and satisfaction than the Diploma itself.