IB PROGRAMME IN ETELÄ-TAPIOLAN LUKIO

1. IB PROGRAMME IN ETELÄ-TAPIOLAN LUKIO

2. LEARNER PROFILE Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

3. CORE CURRICULUM • Creativity: drama artwork music.. • Activity: sports expeditions dance.. • Service: tutoring Amnesty coaching.. • Theory of Knowledge – holistic reflection on the learning process: “how we know” • Extended Essay – detailed research on any preferred topic within chosen fields of study

4. IB COURSE TRAY • Select six subjects in all: 3 HL 3 SL • HL Maths students select 4 HL and 2 SL • Linguists can study two Group 1 languages • Subjects require at least seven students to run • Some subjects may have to be offered in the same time slot • Weigh your options carefully and make a binding commitment • Deadline: 14.03.2011

5. Group 1 / Language A: Literature (SL/HL) Äidinkieli (suomi) - opiskelijoille, joiden äidinkieli on suomi tai joilla on äidinkielen veroiset suomen kielen taidot

6. Kurssin sisältö • Kurssilla tutustutaan sekä maailmankirjallisuuteen että kotimaiseen kirjallisuuteen ja erilaisiin mediateksteihin. • Kurssilla harjaannutetaan suomen kielen taitoja: niin kirjoitustaitoja kuin myös suullisia viestintätaitoja. • Kurssilla syvennetään lukutaitoa (kriittinen lukeminen, tekstianalyysi). • Kurssilla opetellaan kirjoittamaan erilaisia opiskelu- ja työelämässä tarvittavia tekstejä (esseet, tutkielmat, referaatit, kommentit, mielipidetekstit).

7. Kurssin arvostelu • Kurssi arvostellaan sekä suullisten että kirjallisten kokeiden perusteella. • Kirjallisissa loppukokeissa kirjoitetaan kaksi erilaista tekstiä: laaja, pohdiskeleva essee sekä napakka tekstianalyysi. • Suullisissa loppukokeissa opiskelijat valmistavat esitelmän sekä analyyttisen puheenvuoron. • Kurssin aikana tehdään myös tutkielma, jonka tulos vaikuttaa koko kurssin arvosteluun.

8. Muuta • Kurssilla opiskeltavat tiedot ja taidot tukevat tulevia akateemisia opintoja. • Kurssilla keskitytään erityisesti eri viestintätaitojen kehittämiseen (puhuminen, esitelmätaidot, oman mielipiteen ilmaisu niin kirjallisesti kuin suullisesti, kirjalliset viestintätaidot, lukutaito). • A1-kielen opinnot tukevat oman äidinkielen taitojen säilymistä ja kehittymistä kuin myös kaksikielisyyden kehittymistä => kaksikielinen opiskelija voi valita kaksi A1-kieltä opinto-ohjelmaansa.

9. ENGLISH Language A: language and literature • Higher level or standard level

10. CONTENT • Part 1: Language in cultural context • Part 2: Language and mass communication • For both parts texts are chosen from a variety of sources, genres and media. • Part 3: Literature—texts and contexts • SL: Two works of literature, HL: Three • Part 4: Literature—critical study • SL: Two works of literature, HL: Three

11. ASSESSMENT External assessment • Paper 1: Textual analysis • unseen text(s) • Paper 2: Essay • an essay based on at least two of the literary texts studied in part 3 • Written tasks (SL: 3, HL: 4) • based on material studied in the course, 800-1000 words each

12. ASSESSMENT Internal assessment • Individual oral commentary • comment on an extract from a literary text studied in part 4 of the course • Further oral activity • at least two; one based on part 1 and one based on part 2 of the course • a wide range of oral tasks to choose from (individual / pairwork / groupwork)

13. RATIONALE • Language and literature is a good option if • you are considering further studies in English (lang / lit / philology) and/or other languages • you have a passion for literature and analysing it • In either SL or HL, at least an average grade of 8 in the pre-IB year is required for a successful study

14. Group 1: School supported self-taught option (SL) For students whose mother tongue / first language is something else than English or Finnish

15. Content • Works in translation: 2 works • Detailed study: 2 works • Literary genres: 3 works • Options: 3 works

16. Assessment • Paper 1: Guided literary analysis • Paper 2: Essay • Written assignment • Individual oral commentary • Individual oral presentation • All components are externally assessed by IB.

17. Group 2: Language B suomi (HL, SL) - ns. suomi vieraana kielenä opiskelijoille, joiden äidinkieli on jokin muu kieli kuin suomi tai joiden suomen kielen taidot eivät riitä äidinkieliseen opiskelemiseen Huom! B-kieli ei ole kielen alkeisopetusta.

18. Sisältö • Opiskellaan suomen kieltä vieraana kielenä. • Kartutetaan kielitaitoa: sanastoa, lukemis- ja kirjoitustaitoja sekä kielioppia.

19. Arvostelu • Loppukoe sisältää mm. luetun ymmärtämisen kokeen sekä kaksi erilaista kirjoitustehtävää. • Loppukokeeseen kuuluvat myös suulliset kokeet (mm. esitelmä ja kuullunymmärtäminen).

20. ENGLISH Language B • Higher level or standard level

21. CONTENT • The core is divided into three areas (SL + HL) • Communication and media • Global issues • Social relationships • In addition, teachers select two from the following five options (SL + HL) • Cultural diversity • Customs and traditions • Health • Leisure • Science and technology • HL students also read two works of literature

22. ASSESSMENT External assessment • Paper 1: Receptive skills • Text-handling exercises on five (HL)/ four (SL) written texts, based on the core • Paper 2: Written productive skills • Section A (SL + HL): One task of 250–400 words, based on the options • Section B (HL only): Response of 150–250 words to a stimulus text, based on the core • Written assignment: Receptive and written productive skills • HL: Creative writing of 500–600 words based on one of the literary texts (HL) • SL: Intertextual reading and a written exercise (300-400 words), based on the core

23. ASSESSMENT Internal assessment • Individual oral • Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation time and a 10-minute (maximum) presentation and discussion with the teacher • Interactive oral activity • Based on the core: Three classroom activities assessed by the teacher

24. RATIONALE • English B is a good option unless • you want to study English, and/or other languages, further • you have a passion for analysing literature • English B will provide you with good skills in English but does not require that much of literary analysis

25. French B SL Bonjour! Salut! Merci beaucoup! J’aime le francais!

26. CONTENT Acquisition and practice of the French language Cultural awareness integrated into language acquisition Skills to be developed oral and written production oral and written comprehension

27. ASSESSMENT Reading comprehension and written production 70% Individual oral and interactive oral activity 30%

28. RATIONALE Knowing French and the French speaking world, La Francophonie, gives you an opportunity to study in French and enjoy French culture Developing cultural awareness gives you a wider perspective of the world

29. HISTORY

30. CONTENT

31. ASSESSMENT

32. RATIONALE • Students of history are – or learn to become - critical thinkers, effective communicators, well-organized, and self-disciplined inquirers • History is time travel! See the world!! • Excellent subject for the EE or TOK essay • Highly respected subject for applicants to university • Firm foundation for management and administrative careers, teaching, library work, diplomatic service, law….

33. BUSINESS and MANAGEMENTHigher Level (HL) & Standard Level (SL)

34. CONTENT • Business Organization and Environment • Human Resources • Accounts and Finance • Marketing • Operations Management • Business Strategy

35. ASSESSMENT • External Assessment • Two written papers • Paper 1 based on IBO prescribed case studies • Paper 2 based on stimulus material and will have a quantitative segment • Internal Assessment • Research Project (HL) & Written Commentary (SL) • 25% weighting

36. RATIONALE • A growing, dynamic field of study • Involves both theoretical and practical knowledge • Wide choice of specialization-human resources, finance, marketing, strategy • Future Options: • Further study-business degree or related field • Career prospects-entrepreneurship or work in a firm • Transferable skills-knowledge learnt here is useful no matter which field you choose to specialize in

37. IB DIPLOMA BIOLOGYan experimental science Basic biological concepts: Structure and function Universality versus diversity Equilibrium within systems Evolution

38. IB DIPLOMA BIOLOGY an experimental science • Basic biological concepts: Structure and function Universality versus diversity Equilibrium within systems Evolution

39. CONTENT SL + HLCore:Statisticalanalysis, Cells, The chemistry of life, Genetics, Ecology and Evolution, Human health and physiology HLCore: Nucleicacids and proteins, Cellrespiration and photosynthesis, Genetics, Plant Science, Human health and physiology Optionsoffered for SL and HL:Evolution, Ecology and conservation

40. ASSESSMENT Internalpracticalassessment is worth 24% a varietytasks to illustrate and reinforcetheory and to appreciate the hands-onnature of scientificwork. Externalassessment SL and HL: 3 paperseach 1 – multiple-choicequestions 2 – data-based and extendedresponsequestions 3 – (Options) shortanswers (HL + extendedresponse)

41. WHY STUDY BIOLOGY? to lead to a wide variety of vocational opportunities, to be able to make informed decisions relating to health, lifestyle and the environment, to appreciate the diversity and unity of nature, because it’s absolutely fascinating!

42. PHYSICS

43. CONTENT From mechanics to nuclear physics as in the Finnish National system Theory: HL 180 hours, SL 110 hours Practical work: HL 60 hours, SL 40 hours (including 10 hours for Group 4 project) Divided into Core, AHL, and 2 Options

44. ASSESSMENT Final grade will depend on both the theoretical and practical merits Final exam (consists of 3 papers) will have weight of 76 % (externally assessed) Practical work will have weight of 24 % (internally assessed)

45. WHY PHYSICS? To understand how the world works Needed for careers in Science, Engineering, Medicine etc. Only for those who are talented enough academically!

46. IB Mathematics

47. MATHEMATICS STANDARD LEVEL (SL) • This two year course builds upon existing knowledge and skills and introduces new topics such as polynomial functions, graphing, series and sequences, exponential and logarithmic functions, vectors, trigonometry, and matrices. It is intended to provide a sound mathematical basis for those students planning to pursue further studies in such fields as chemistry, economics and business administration. It is a demanding program since it contains a variety of topics and requires background knowledge. Students will also learn to apply mathematics to other areas of their studies. • External assessment 3 hrs (80%) • Internal assessment 10 hrs (20%)

48. IB MATHEMATICS HIGHER LEVEL (HL) This course is designed for the most successful mathematics students who either have a genuine interest in mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and problems, or need such mathematics for further studies or related subjects such as physics, engineering, and technology at university level. Students will study a wide range of complex topics in depth including vectors, matrices, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, differential and integral calculus, abstract algebra, and review for the IB exam. External assessment 5 hrs (80%) Internal assessment 10hrs (20%)

49. Visual Arts SL

50. Visual Arts - Content • Two integrated components: • Studio work– practical art making • Investigation work– The research, idea development, experiments, reflective writing and relevant preparation that support and improve art work. Investigation of past, present and emerging forms of visual arts is an essential part of the course. • IWB= Investigation Workbook • Option A: • 60% Studio work 40% Investigation • Option B: • 60% Investigation 40% Studio work