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International Baccalaureate Program

International Baccalaureate Program. Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Building an IB Family. How are AP and IB Different?. Similarities of IB and AP. Both are rigorous programs Both attract highly motivated students Both grant weighted grades

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International Baccalaureate Program

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  1. International Baccalaureate Program Murrieta Valley Unified School District

  2. Building an IB Family

  3. How are AP and IB Different?

  4. Similarities of IB and AP • Both are rigorous programs • Both attract highly motivated students • Both grant weighted grades • Both involve highly dedicated and creative teachers • Both use external assessments • Both are recognized by most US universities for consideration for college credit or advanced standing

  5. Benefits of the IB Diploma Program • Apply critical thinking skills • Educate the whole person • Develop international mindedness • Understand individual responsibility to the local and global community • Belong to a family learning community • Outperform peers on state assessments • Have higher acceptance rates to universities • Perform better in post-secondary education

  6. MVHS Statistics • IB students accepted to over 82 universities, such as: UC Berkeley, UCSD, NYU, BYU, SDSU, Cal Poly SLO, UCLA, USC • Every Diploma student has been accepted to a 4 year university. • 75% of 2013 cohort earned their IB diploma. • 30 was the average passing score.

  7. IB World University Acceptance Rates

  8. EXAMPLES OF IB RECOGNITION • University policies for IB/AP credit differ. Generally, all HL courses with a score of 5 or above are accepted. In most cases HL courses are granted 8 credits. • Many private and out of state universities award credit for SL exams. • UC: Full IB Diploma candidates with a score of 30 or above will receive 30 quarter units (or 20 semester units) toward their degree.

  9. Program Description • 2 year program taken in 11th and 12th grades that can result in an internationally recognized diploma in addition to the high school diploma. • Focuses on educating well-rounded students who want to make a difference in the world and are willing to challenge themselves to prepare for college.

  10. 6 courses total 3 HL & 3 SL

  11. Sample of 2 year program 11th Grade • IB English HL1 • IB Language B SL/HL1 • IB History HL1 • IB Science SL/HL1 • IB Math SL • IB Music, Art SL/HL, Psych SL/HL • Elective 12th Grade • IB English HL2 • IB Language B SL/HL2 • IB History HL2 • IB Science SL/HL2 • IB Math SL/HL2 • Elective • Elective TOK is now offered as an evening class in Spring of Junior year and Fall of Senior year.

  12. Core Requirements for the Diploma(Satisfies senior exit interview requirement) • Theory of Knowledge Course – Asks the big questions. How do we know what we know? Discussion based course. • Extended Essay – Research a topic that interests you. Write a well argued 12-14 page research paper with guidance from a teacher, written over 2 years. • Creativity / Action / Service (CAS)– Get involved in meaningful activities. 150 hours completed in 11th and 12th grade only. (Hours count for graduation requirements)

  13. Assessing Student Work • External exams taken in May • Internal assessments completed throughout the course. • Score of 1 to 7 to determine college credit and awarding of diploma. • All IB courses except TOK and Math Studies receive weighted grades.

  14. IB Scoring for Diploma • Maximum 45 points possible (7 pts x 6 classes + 3pts from TOK/EE) • Minimum for diploma is 24 points with no failing conditions • Failing conditions = • 1 on any course or 2 on any HL • Not averaging 4 points on SL exams • Not averaging 4 points on HL exams

  15. Costs for IB Exams • Fees are paid in September of each testing year and students are required to take the exams • Registration Fee (subject to change) • Diploma Student: one time fee of $158 • Certificate Student: fee of $158 each testing year • Per subject fee (subject to change) • $108 per subject test • No fee is charged for Theory of Knowledge or Extended Essay • Total Cost for DP: 6 tests at $108 + $158= $806 • 30 credits at a university can average over $15,000

  16. Next steps to join the IB Diploma Family • Complete an application form with 2 teacher recommendations. • Applications are requested by February 18th. • Student and parents will be notified when completed application is received. • Additional paperwork will be sent home for signatures. • When all signed paperwork is returned, student will then be officially enrolled in IB.

  17. Q & A Panel Discussion

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