ib diploma programme introductory meeting

1. ib diploma programmeintroductory meeting 21st September 2009

2. For answers to questions • IB Diploma Coordinator • Mr Sachdev • Grade Co-ordinators and Form Tutors • Grade 13: Mr I Sachdev: isachdev@ism-ac.it • Mr S Bracewell, Ms O Glussich, Mr G Redaelli, Ms L Soularue • Grade 12: Mr R Partington: rpartington@ism-ac.it • Mr N Fathi, Ms T McConalogue, Mr L Vantaggiato, Ms H Patel • Creativity-Action-Service • Ms Bruni: ebruni@ism-ac.it • Italian Universities • Ms Congedo: mcongedo@ism-ac.it • Italian University Representatives • British or American Universities • Ms Barton: kbarton@ism-ac.it • UK/US University Representatives • www.ism-ac.it

3. Graduating Diplomas • All students are following courses that lead to International Baccalaureate Exams • Either Full IB Diploma • OrIB Certificate exams that lead to the ISM Diploma

4. IB Diploma subjects • Language A1 • Second language: A1 or A2 or B • Individuals & Societies • Experimental Sciences • Mathematics • The Arts or another subject from groups 2, 3 or 4

5. Why choose the ISM Diploma? • Poor results in grade 11 • Poor results during grades 12-13 • Failing resit exams in September grade 13 • No Language A1 • Full IB Diploma not needed for chosen university course

6. The ISM Diploma • Five or Six Subjects (any level) • Successful Completion of CAS programme • No Extended Essay or ToK • Students receive a ‘Certificate’ from the IB indicating results obtained in individual subjects

7. The IB Diploma • SIX Subjects • 3 Higher • 3 Standard • EE • TOK • CAS

8. Passing the IB Diploma • 6 subjects, each marked out of 7 • max 42 points • Extended Essay & ToK • max 3 bonus points • Require extensive reading and research • Completing the CAS programme • Guideline - 150 hours • 10 x plans, reflections and reports submitted on Studywiz • Termly reflective meetings with form tutor • Pass mark is 24 but there are failing criteria…

9. The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is 24, 25, 26 or 27 points, if: • At least a grade D is attained in both EE and ToK • There is no grade 1 in any subject. • There is no grade 2 at higher level. • There is no more than one grade 2 at standard level. • Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below. • At least 12 points have been gained on higher level subjects. • All CAS requirements have been completed. • Not been found guilty of malpractice. • The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate whose total score is 28 points or above, if: • At least a grade D is attained in either EE or ToK • There is no grade 1 in any subject. • There is no more than one grade 2 at higher level. • There are no more than two grades 2 at standard level. • Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or below. • At least 11 points have been gained on higher level subjects. • All CAS requirements have been completed. • Not been found guilty of malpractice.

10. Entrance to Italian Universities • Scientific Option • Higher: Italian A1, Maths, Physics • Standard: Social Science, Language B, Science or Visual Arts • Linguistic/Humanistic Option • Higher: Italian A1, Language B, 3rd Language or Social Science • Standard: Maths, Science, 3rd Language or Social Science

11. Applying to universities elsewhere • United Kingdom • www.ucas.com • Personal statement • United States of America • www.collegeboard.com • SATs

12. Pastoral • Attendance and lateness • Extra or extended holidays • Work experience • Counseling Service • Dr De Cristofaro: soniadecristofaro@yahoo.it • Special Educational Needs

13. Extra-curricula activities • A problem for grade 13 in particular • Model United Nations (MUN) • Global Issues Network (GIN) • Summer expedition • School Plays • Sports Events • …all contribute to the CAS programme

14. Trips linked to subjects • Theatre trip to London (November) • Geography/Environmental Systems & Societies fieldwork residential (Spring)

15. Beginning the IB Diploma • September to December is a key time. • Students should be studying every evening – 2 hours minimum. But the most important sign is independent study done willingly. • During the 2 year course we hope that students develop the characteristics defined in the IB Leaner Profile...

16. The IB Learner Profile

17. Grade 12 • October internal interim is first impressions of teachers • December interim is a good indicator of progress. • End of year exams are a good indicator of problems and allow the student to test study and revision habits. • Poor performance leads to resit exams in September. • Poor performance in resit exams can lead to being taken off the IB Diploma or repeating grade 12

18. Grade 13 • Extended Essay • Internal Assessments • Registration for IB Diploma or Certificates • Mock exams after Christmas Holiday • Study leave • Results are published early July on internet

19. Study advice and deadlines • Apart from preparing for the final written exam, courses have written coursework components, practicals and orals. • Deadlines are put in place to help students plan their time. If students fall behind with assignments, practicals etc then life will get more and more difficult. • IB Diploma Programme Handbook: • offers advice on study skills • identifies deadlines

21. www.ism-ac.it