1 / 35

IB Components

IB Components. TOK – Theory of Knowledge. CAS – Creativity, Action, Service. The CAS requirement is a fundamental part of the programme and takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies.

shadow
Download Presentation

IB Components

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. IB Components TOK – Theory of Knowledge CAS – Creativity, Action, Service The CAS requirement is a fundamental part of the programme and takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies. • reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and on areas of knowledge • consider the role and nature of knowledge in their own culture, in the cultures of others and in the wider world.

  2. IB Components - EE – Extended Essay • The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, culminating in a 4,000-word paper. As a required component, it provides: • practical preparation for the kinds of undergraduate research required at University • an opportunity for students to engage in an in-depth study of a topic of interest within a chosen subject.

  3. IB Components - EE – Extended Essay Emphasis is placed on the research process: • formulating an appropriate research question • engaging in a personal exploration of the topic • communicating ideas • developing an argument.

  4. IB Components - EE – Extended Essay Participation in this process develops the capacity to: • analyse • synthesize, and • evaluate knowledge. • Students are supported throughout the process with advice and guidance from a supervisor.

  5. Diploma Programme curriculum HL – Higher level classes SL – Standard level classes standard level study requires a minimum of 150 class hours Student takes 3 classes over 11th and 12th grade May test one SL class in the 11th Grade • Higher level study requires a minimum of 240 class hours • Student takes 3 classes over 11th and 12th grade

  6. Diploma Programme curriculum • In each examination, the student is graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). • The award of the diploma requires students to meet defined standards and conditions. These include: • a minimum total of 24 points • and the satisfactory completion of three compulsory core components: 1) theory of knowledge (TOK); 2) extended essay; and 3) creativity, action, service (CAS).

  7. Diploma Programme curriculum Group 1: studies in language and literature Offered at EDHS Language A: literature HL English • students will study literature, including selections of literature in translation, and may choose to combine this with language or performance studies, depending on their choice of course. 

  8. Diploma Programme curriculum Group 2: language acquisition Offered at EDHS Language B SL/HL French Spanish • The main emphasis of the modern language courses is on the acquisition and use of language in a range of contexts and for different purposes while, at the same time, promoting an understanding of another culture through the study of its language.

  9. Diploma Programme curriculum Group 3: Individuals and societies Offered at EDHS History of the Americas HL Psychology SL Information technology in a global society HL/SL • Each subject is designed to foster in students the capacity to identify, to analyse critically and to evaluate theories, concepts and arguments relating to the nature and activities of individuals and societies.

  10. Diploma Programme curriculum Group 4: Experimental sciences Offered at EDHS Biology HL Physics SL Chemistry SL • Students explore the concepts, theories, models and techniques that underpin each subject area and through these develop their understanding of the scientific method.

  11. Diploma Programme curriculum Group 5: Mathematics Offered at EDHS mathematical studies SL mathematics SL The aims of these courses are to enable students to: • develop mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles • develop logical, critical and creative thinking • employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalization. • Students are also encouraged to appreciate the international dimensions of mathematics and the multiplicity of its cultural and historical perspectives.

  12. Diploma Programme curriculum Group 6: The arts Offered at EDHS Visual Arts HL/SL Music HL/SL _____ Theater??? Dance??? Film??? Each subject is designed to foster critical, reflective and informed practice, help students understand the dynamic and changing nature of the arts, explore the diversity of arts across time, place and cultures, and express themselves with confidence and competence. .

  13. Diploma Programme curriculum HL – Higher level classes SL – Standard level classes standard level study requires a minimum of 150 class hours Student takes 3 classes over 11th and 12th grade May test one SL class in the 11th Grade • Higher level study requires a minimum of 240 class hours • Student takes 3 classes over 11th and 12th grade

  14. IB Assessment IA – Internal Assessment External Assessment essays structured problems short-response questions data-response questions text-response questions case-study questions multiple-choice questions (limited use of these). • On average an IB DP candidate/student will spend about 20 hours testing over a 2 week period in May. • oral work in languages • fieldwork in geography • laboratory work in the sciences • investigations in mathematics • artistic performances.

  15. IB EDHS Faculty • Head of School • Nora Paugh • IB Coordinator • Ayax Serrato • EE Coordinators • Fernando Ruiz • Charles Melin • CAS Coordinators • Jennifer Majchrzak • Kara Baker • TOK • Kara Baker

  16. IB EDHS Faculty • Group 1 • Lizett Shaw • Jennifer Majchrzak • Kara Baker • Cindy Shaw • Group 2 • Joel Molina • Myriam Remond • Nora Bueno • Ana Trillo

  17. IB EDHS Faculty • Group 3 • Charles Melin • Ayax Serrato • David Caldwell • Deborah Hernandez • Paulina Hernandez • Group 4 • Amber Berestein • Aaron Luna • Jesus Tapia • Antonio Castruita

  18. IB EDHS Faculty • Group 5 • Donald Mudloff • Steven Kubala • Javier Diaz • Margaret Gutierrez • Group 6 • Candace Printz • Stephanie Schmid

  19. We are an IB World School

  20. Q & A Ayax Serrato IB Coordinator 915-309-8440 aserra01@sisd.net

More Related