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Objective:. To develop a general understanding of the IB diploma requirements, what an IB candidate looks like, what courses will be offered at Campus and to address any questions about the program. What is the International Baccalaureate Program?. The History of IB.
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Objective: • To develop a general understanding of the IB diploma requirements, what an IB candidate looks like, what courses will be offered at Campus and to address any questions about the program.
The History of IB • Started in 1965 to ensure children of parents in highly mobile professions received common education recognized across geographic boundaries. • Evolved to providing rigorous curriculum to students interested in a global perspective on education. • Provides students from varying cultural, economic, and societal backgrounds with knowledge, critical thinking skills and an international awareness within the context of personalized studies.
The Mission The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The program encourages students across the world to become active compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people with their differences can also be right.
OVERVIEW OF THE CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM The IB classes at CHS will be offered during the junior and senior years. There are selected prep classes that we recommend 9th and 10th graders take in preparation for entering the program as juniors. We plan to have open access for students interested in our IB program. The only requirements will be based on curriculum. For example, it is recommended that students be in Spanish 3 by junior year to participate in IB and students must have completed at least Pre-Calculus in math by junior year to participate in Math SL. -Generally, our recommendation is to take as many honors classes as feasible as 9th and 10th graders -Students should attempt to earn as many graduation requirements as possible before junior year.
Diploma Requirements • Students must take a minimum of three higher level (HL) and three standard level (SL) courses – all HL classes are two year courses, some SL classes will be taught over two years. • Students must enroll in one course from groups 1-5, and a 6th subject from either group 6 or any other group
Areas of instruction • Group 1- World Literature • English (HL only) • Lisa Wehkamp and Ryan Painter
Lisa Wehkamp Ryan Painter IB Language AHigher Level
IB Literature A • Book List • All four genres must be represented • Drama, Prose, Non-Fiction, Poetry • Selections must come from 3 different periods (centuries) • Male and Female authors must be represented • Three places must be represented
IB Literature A • Typical arrangement of the 4-semester class: • Part 4: Free Choice • Part 1: Works in Translation • Part 2: Detailed Study • Part 3: Literary Genres • Part 2 and 3 include the most taxing assignments and are therefore pushed to the senior year.
IB Literature A • Part 1: Works in Translation (3) • Selections must come from the Prescribed Literature in Translation list • Interactive Oral Presentation • Students lead a 30-minute class discussion over a poem, chapter, historical/cultural context, etc. • Every student then writes a 300-400 word reflection based upon what they learned in the IOP • One of these reflections then becomes the basis of a 1200-1500 word essay • Written Assignment with reflection • Completed Internally • Graded Externally
IB Literature A • Part 2: Detailed Study (3) • Works chosen from the Prescribed List of Authors • One work must be Poetry • 15-20 poems from the same author • Individual Oral commentary • 20 minute oral exam • 10 minutes for poetry • 10 minutes for one of the other two texts read in class
IB Literature A • Part 3: Literary Genres (4) • 4 works from the same genre (from PLA) • Drama, Prose, Non-Fiction, Poetry • Paper 2 Exam: Comparative Essay 2 Hours • 1250-1750 words long (comparing literary techniques between two texts i.e. voice, themes, symbols, etc) • Cannot use notes or text in writing the in-class paper
IB Literature A • Part 4: Free Choice (3) • Works of Literary merit are chosen • Individual Oral Presentation • Students choose text and style of presentation • Students are encouraged to be creative
Areas of instruction cont. • Group 2: World Languages • Spanish (SL only) • Tina Foster
IB Spanish • Designed for second language learners • Prepares students to use the language appropriately in a range of situations and contexts and for a variety of purposes • Allows students to develop an awareness and appreciation of the culture(s) of the countries in which the target language is spoken.
Difference between regular Spanish classes and IB Spanish • IB Spanish is a much more intensive study of the language • IB classes generally require preparation of papers, oral presentations, and written exams in the target language
Spanish I.B. program offers a wealth of benefits to the students • It enhances the lingual fluency of the student by training him/her and preparing him/her for comprehensive study and analysis of the contemporary world utilizing history and literature as the basis of the task. • Bilingualism is a notable, professional asset in national and international markets.
I.B. Spanish students historically test out of many hours of foreign language requirements saving hundreds of dollars in collegiate expenses and reducing graduation requirements. Equally important is the cultural awareness and appreciation of other countries and people so crucial to global understanding and harmony.
Areas of instruction cont. • Group 3: Individuals and societies • History of the Americas (HL only) • Jim Stenholm and Casey Meier • Business and Management (SL and HL) • Zach Kliewer
20th Century World History • Causes, Practices, & Effects of War • The Cold War • Communism in Crisis: 1976-1989
History of the Americas • Emergence of the Americas in global affairs (1880-1929) • The 2nd World War & the Americas • The Cold War & the Americas
Assessments • Document based questions • Essay • Internal assessment : 1500-2000 word analytical research paper
ZacKliewer IB- Business and Management
Overview • The curriculum model for Diploma Programme business and management is a core curriculum for higher level (HL) and standard level (SL) consisting of five topics with common content and learning outcomes. In addition to the core, HL students are expected to complete extension areas of study, in all five topics. HL students also study one extension topic listed below as topic 6, business strategy.
HL and SL core • Topic 1: Business organization and environment • Topic 2: Human resources • Topic 3: Accounts and finance • Topic 4: Marketing • Topic 5: Operations management
HL only • Topic 6: Business strategy • The business strategy topic is intended to provide a framework and overview for the students to think in an integrated way about the future strategy of a business or businesses. The purpose of the business strategy topic is not to add extra content to the business and management course, but to collect together business ideas, concepts and techniques, which will develop the skills that allow an informed decision to be made about the future direction of an organization. The type of thinking encouraged by this approach will provide a bridge between the Diploma Programme business and management course and higher education or employment.
Areas of instruction cont. • Group 4 : Experimental Science • Chemistry (SL and HL) • Kelly Owens • Biology (SL and HL) • Katie Smithhisler
Group IV: Science • College science courses are emphasizing process skills during laboratory and testing situations • The IB curriculum and exams prepare high school students for college science courses • There is a higher possibility of earning credits for college science courses through the IB Program as opposed to AP courses
Group IV: Science • Students want increased rigor in sciences • We have added Chemistry II, AP Chemistry, and three more Anatomy and Physiology classes within the past four years • All science courses at CHS have already begun using IB labs allowing a greater number of students to be exposed to a higher level of labs • Students live up to the teachers’ expectations
Group IV: Science • IB Science includes a Group IV Project • All students enrolled in IB Science courses work together to do a project on a relevant topic in the community (ex: water quality in Haysville) • Real-life science • Students are involved with the community
Areas of instruction cont. • Group 5 : Mathematical and Computer Science • Math Studies SL • Regina Miller • Math (SL) • Bill Roudybush
Mathematics SL 1) Algebra a) Sequences and Series b) Exponents and Logarithms c) Binomial Theorem 2) Functions a) Function, Composite, Inverse b) Graphs and Solutions c) Transformations d) Reciprocal e) Quadratics Graphs f) Quadratics Algebraic Solve g) Logarithms Solve and Inverse h) Natural Logarithms
Mathematics SL 3) Precalculus a) Unit Circle b) Trig Functions and Identities c) Formulas d) Circular and Composite Functions e) Equations and Graphs f) Rules and Area 4) Vectors a) Framework, Sum and Differences, Unit b) Scalars, Parallel, Perpendicular Angle between c) r = a + tb d) Coincident, Intersect
Mathematics SL 5) Statistics a) Data b) Graphs and Spread c) Centers and Spread d) Graphs and Percentiles e) Basic Probability f) Combined Events g) Conditional and Independent h) Diagrams i) Probability Distributions and Expected Values j) Binomial Distributions k) Normal Distribution
Mathematics SL 6) Calculus a) Limits, Convergence, Derivatives b) Differentiation; Chain, Product, and Quotient rules c) Maximums, Minimums, and Optimization d) Integration e) Definite Integrals, Areas under curves and Volumes f) Kinematic problems g) Graphs, Significance of Second Derivative and Points of Inflection
Mathematics SL 7) Matrices Being replaced in 2012 Regression and Integration with Substitution
Math Department Request to Support Higher Level Classes Algebra Honors Geometry Honors Algebra II Honors
Mathematical Studies SL 1) Introduction to the Graphic Calculator a) Arithmetic Calculations b) Use of Graphic Calculator to graph a variety of functions 2) Number and Algebra a) Number Sets b) Approximation and Percent Error c) Expressing numbers & Operations d) SI units of measure e) Sequences with applications f) Use of formulae g) Systems of Equations with Solutions h) Quadratic Equations with Solutions
Mathematical Studies SL 3) Sets, Logic and Probability a) Set Theory basics b) Venn Diagrams with applications c) Sample space d) Symbolic Logic basics e) Compound Statements f) Truth Tables g) Implication and Logic equivalence h) Probability i) Venn Diagrams in Probability j) Laws of Probability
Mathematical Studies SL 4) Functions a) Function Mapping defining Domain and Range b) Linear Functions with Graphing c) Quadratic Functions with Graphing d) Exponential Expression & Functions e) Graphs and Properties of Sine and Cosine Functions f) Accurate graph drawing g) Use of Graphing Calculator to sketch & analyze unfamiliar functions h) Use of Graphing Calculator to solve combinations of functions
Mathematical Studies SL 5) Geometry and Trigonometry a) Coordinates, midpoints& distances b) Equations of Lines and Slopes c) Ratios of Sine, Cosine & Tangent d) Rules of Sine and Cosine e) Construction and area of polygons f) Parts, Surface Area and Volume of three-dimensional shapes
Mathematical Studies SL Statistics a)Classification of data b) Discrete data with frequency charts c) Grouped data with values in histograms & stem and leaf diagrams d) Box and whisker plots with percentiles and quartiles e) Measures of central tendency f) Measures of dispersion g) Scatter plots with line of best fit and correlations h) Regression line and prediction i) Formulas for independence and formulation of hypotheses
Mathematical Studies SL 7) Introductory Differential Calculus a) Gradient of a line through two points and tangent to a curve b) Derivative of integer functions c) Equation of the tangent at a point d) Increasing and decreasing functions e) Local maximum and minimum points
Mathematical Studies SL 8) Financial Mathematics a) Currency conversions b) Simple interest c) Compound interest d) Construction and use of tables for modeling loan repayments, investments, savings, and inflation
Areas of instruction cont. • Group 6: The Arts • Visual Arts (SL and HL) • Christi Robert and Martha Brohammer
Fine Arts (Group 6): Putting Research into Practice. International Baccalaureate
Because … • The Arts are practiced and valued in our complex and diverse society as important outlets for the communication of ideas, feelings and beliefs and as a major source of intellectual, physical, spiritual, and emotional development, understanding and enjoyment.
Through an arts program students: • Develop their intellectual, imaginative and expressive potential. • Develop skills, techniques and a knowledge of processes as a basis for personal expression • Create, perform or present arts works • Develop critical skills and an understanding of aesthetics • Develop an understanding of how the arts evolve within particular social, cultural and historical contexts • Enjoy participating in the processes of creating, presenting and responding to the arts.