Arts and MYP

1. Arts and MYP

2. Language B and MYP The primary aim of language B is to encourage students to gain competence in a modern language other than their mother tongue, with the long-term goal of balanced bilingualism. In addition, the study of language B aims to: • encourage in the student a respect for and understanding of other languages and cultures • provide a skills base to facilitate further language learning. • Proficiency in a second language gives students: • access to a broader range of input, experiences and perspectives • the enjoyment of being able to communicate in a language other than their mother tongue. • It is also acknowledged that learning another language greatly contributes to the holistic development of students and is believed to raise achievement in other subject areas.

3. How is the MYP Curriculum different? • Concept focused learning • Common units with common assessments • Summative Assessments determine grade • We evaluate students based on what they learned, what they have achieved, not what they didn’t do, nor how nice they are or how hard they tried.

4. Unit Planning for Subject Areas: what do I include? Areas of Interaction: Approaches to Learning, Community and Service, Human Ingenuity, Environments, Health and Social Education Each unit is taught through an area of interaction. One area of interaction is the focus along with Approaches to Learning which will be used in all units Student Learning Expectations: Each Area of Interaction has specific Student Learning Expectations There are specific questions outlined in each of the different subject guides to assist you. A real life concept Unit Question not specific to the subject related to the summative assessment Common Formative and Summative Assessments

5. How do I do grading in MYP? • MKP Grades: • Based on a summative assessment after students have acquired the MYP concepts and skills (already aligned with NYS learning standards and curriculum) through formative assessments • Based on 2 criteria at a time, with the exception of Technology • Based on what students know, not what they do not know

6. How does MYP change the way we plan our lessons? • All subjects must develop a curriculum which includes 4-6 week uniform units composed of formative assessments that culminate in a summative assessment and are aligned with state requirements.. • Teachers should be involved in the reflecting and revising of units during their planning time. • Teachers must work together and not as independent workers.

7. Arts Prescribed Minimums

8. Criterion A: Knowledge and Understanding Maximum: 8 Students should be able to: • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the art form studied in relation to societal, cultural, • historical and personal contexts • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the elements of the art form studied, including • specialized language, concepts and processes • communicate a critical understanding of the art form studied in the context of their own artwork.

9. Criterion B: Application Maximum: 10 Students should be able to: • develop an idea, a theme or a personal interpretation to a point of realization, expressing and • communicating their artistic intentions • apply skills, techniques and processes to create, perform and/or present art.

10. Criterion C: reflection and Evaluatuion Maximum: 8 Students should be able to: • reflect critically on their own artistic development and processes at different stages of their work • evaluate their work • use feedback to inform their own artistic development and processes.

11. Criterion D: Personal Engagement Maximum: 8 Students should be able to: • show commitment in using their own artistic processes • demonstrate curiosity, self‑motivation, initiative and a willingness to take informed risks • support, encourage and work with their peers in a positive way • be receptive to art practices and artworks from various cultures, including their own.