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Program Requirements. Hexagon. It is. Pragmatic —the need to provide a school leaving diploma that is widely recognized in different countries and universities around the world as providing an excellent foundation for further study, professional and personal life. It is.
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It is . . . • Pragmatic —the need to provide a school leaving diploma that is widely recognized in different countries and universities around the world as providing an excellent foundation for further study, professional and personal life
It is . . . • Idealistic —creating a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect • Pedagogical —the promotion of a broad-based education that develops critical and creative thinking skills and focuses on learning how to learn.
Diploma Requirements • 1 course form each of 6 Groups • 3 HL • 3 SL • Theory of Knowledge (TOK) • Extended Essay • 150 hours Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)
HL vs. SL • Higher Level • 240 hours of instruction • Usually 3 components for external assessment • Standard Level • 150 hours of instruction • Usually 2 components for external assessment
Group 1 - Language A1 • Primary Language • Literature Study • IA - Oral Component • External Assessment - 2 Exam papers and a World Lit Paper
Group 2 - Second Language • enable students to understand and use the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for a variety of purposes • encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation of the different perspectives of people from other cultures • Variety of levels depending on the students prior proficiency with the language
Language Options • Language A2: for students with an already high level of competence in the target language • Language B (HL & SL): for students with some previous experience of learning the target language • Ab Initio: for students who have no previous experience of learning the target language (Technically an SL course, but must be examined in the second year)
Group 3 - Individuals & Societies • History • Geography • Economics • Psychology • Business Management • Social & Cultural Anthropology • World Religions • Philosophy • World Arts and Cultures (SL) • Ecosystems & Societies (SL)
Group 4 - Experimental Sciences • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Design Technology • Environmental Systems
Group 5 - Mathematics & Computer Science • Computer Science • Mathematical Studies (SL) • Mathematics • Further Mathematics (SL)
Group 6 - The Arts • Theatre • Film • Visual Arts • Music • Dance • World Arts and Cultures (SL) • Text and performance (SL)
Theory of Knowledge • Interdisciplinary course designed to stimulate reflection on the experience of learning both in and out of the classroom • Explores the basis of knowledge in and between all disciplines • Trains students to develop rational arguments on a variety of topics • Internal Assessment - Presentation • External Assessment - Essay on prescribed question
Extended Essay • Independent research paper of 4,000 words • School mentor • Topics outside of classroom material • Designed to encourage independent learning • Available in all subjects as well as Human Rights and peace and Conflict Studies • Externally Assessed
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) • 50 hours of each • Educate the whole person • Appoint a CAS Coordinator
Exams • Up to 2 SL subjects can be tested at the end of the first year (except ab initio language) • The remaining subjects are tested at the end of the second year.
Factors to Consider • Local curriculum requirements • Staffing • Longevity • Variety
IB Diploma • Minimum 24 points (restrictions on p. 220) • No of F in EITHER EE to ToK • Completion of CAS
Choosing Courses • Accessibility • Scheduling • Difficulty • Languages • variety of levels • Native speakers? • Staffing
Choosing courses • New Online courses • School based syllabi • Pilot Courses