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Diploma Programme Oxford University Materials Science Dept March 2008

Diploma Programme Oxford University Materials Science Dept March 2008 IB Overview Diploma Programme (DP) 1968 16-18 years Middle years programme (MYP) 1994 11-16 years Primary years programme (PYP) 1997 3-12 years Online College – life long learning (pilot) IBHQ IBAP IBLA IBNA

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Diploma Programme Oxford University Materials Science Dept March 2008

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  1. Diploma ProgrammeOxford University Materials Science Dept March 2008

  2. IB Overview • Diploma Programme (DP) 1968 16-18 years • Middle years programme (MYP) 1994 11-16 years • Primary years programme (PYP) 1997 3-12 years • Online College – life long learning (pilot)

  3. IBHQ IBAP IBLA IBNA IBCA IBAEM International Baccalaureate

  4. Approx. 582,000 IB students at 2,168 schools in 125 countries • Strategic planning dept is working on prediction of 2.5 million students in 10,000 schools by 2020 Growth

  5. The Diploma Programme Hexagon Students study concurrently over 2 years :- • three subjects at higher level (240 hours each). • three subjects at standard level(150 hours each). • all three parts of the core.

  6. Compulsory core • Extended Essay (EE) - 4000 word piece of independent research - 40 hours • Theory of Knowledge (TOK)- essay and oral presentation - 100 hours • Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) - 150 hours

  7. Grading for the Diploma • Each of the six subjects graded 1–7 • TOK + EE worth max of 3 bonus points • Minimum requirement is 24 points • Maximum possible is 45 points

  8. UCAS Tariff

  9. IB Diploma subjects • Demanding and challenging • Intellectual integrity preserved • Criterion referenced grade boundaries ensure no grade inflation

  10. University Recognition • Diploma holders admitted to universities worldwide (Oxford, Yale, Sorbonne) • agreements between IBO & many institutions • some institutions offer course credits or financial incentives • university recognition guides exist for each region

  11. Reputation in UK Colin Jenkins’ report • Low drop out rate (high retention rate) • Extended Essay • TOK critical thinking • Independent learning • IB grade boundaries are criterion referenced (no grade inflation over the years)

  12. Websites • Online Curriculum Centre OCC (for teachers) • IBNET(for IB school coordinators) • EXAMNET (for IB examiners) • www.ibo.org (public website)

  13. www.ibo.org • www.ibo.org is the public website) click Information for … and select Universities • A guide to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme for universities and colleges (online or downloadable) • Perceptions of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme A report of an inquiry carried out at UK universities and institutions of higher education (online and downloadable)

  14. www.ibo.org • We also provide a password-protected online sitefor university officials and admissions officers, where the following information can be found: • the course syllabus for each subject, which includes assessment information • recent examination questions • markschemes • student results (transcripts).

  15. Online site for universities

  16. Group 4 courses (science) • Physics SL/HL • Chemistry SL/HL • Biology SL/HL • Design Technology SL/HL • Environmental Systems and Societies (G3/4) • Sport, Exercise and Health Science (pilot)

  17. Paper Syllabus Content % Obj Weighting 1+2 3 Time /h Format and Details 1 Core & AHL 20 20 1 40 MCQs (15 common to SL) 2 Core & AHL 36 18 18 2¼ Data-based Q & short answer Qs 2 extended response from 4 3 Options 20 10 10 1¼ Short answer or structured Qs & 1 extended response Q in each of the 2 Options studied Assessment Model - HL

  18. Group 5 courses (mathematics) • Mathematical Studies SL • Mathematics SL • Mathematics HL • Further Mathematics SL(HL)

  19. Existing resources BOOKS TO SUPPORT NEW COURSES Teacher resources on online curriculum centre (OCC - website for all IB teachers) External resources linked to OCC

  20. External Resources Topic 8 Energy, power and climate change Option E Astrophysics Option J Particle Physics

  21. Topic 8 Energy, power and climate change • The climateprediction.net project (from Oxford University Department of Atmospheric Physics)

  22. Option E Astrophysics http://sci.esa.int European Space Agency website

  23. Possible new Materials resources PHYSICS T2 Mechanics T3/10 Thermal Physics T8 Solar Cells T13/Opt B Quantum Physics Opt C Digital technology

  24. Possible new materials resources CHEMISTRY T2/T12 Atomic Structure T3/13 Periodicity T4/14 Bonding OPT C Chemical Industries and Technology (fuel cells, nanotechnology)

  25. Possible new materials resources DESIGN TECHNOLOGY • T4 mechanics • T9 structures • T10 mechanical design • T11 advanced manufacturing techniques • Options: CAD/CAM, Electronic Products, Textiles

  26. “The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.”

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