Lincoln Community School

1. Lincoln Community School Understanding the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Mr. Gary Craggs: IB DP Coordinator

2. LCS High SchoolDiploma Programs LCS High School Diploma Some IB Certificate courses accredited in the USA, gains access to 1000s of US colleges International Baccalaureate Diploma Recognised at 2500+ universities worldwide

3. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Aims to develop in students: • Critical thinking and sound judgement • Responsibility for their own learning • A shared academic experience • An understanding & respect for other cultures • Education of the whole person

4. What qualities make for a good IB Diploma candidate? • Intelligent and interested • Academically able • Highly motivated and resilient • Hard working < smart working • Embody the IB Learner Profile IB is about creating balanced adults prepared to contribute to a better world.

5. What are theadvantagesof taking the IB Diploma courses for LCS students? • Academically rigorous study • Broad-based and balanced curriculum • Internationally recognised qualification • Excellent preparation for College / University • US Universities often accept IB scores of 4 at HL as credit for a first year course. • European Universities often require the IB Diploma, and may offer conditional places based on Diploma scores.

6. The IB Curriculum Hexagon 6 options Most assessed by Examination and course work 3 core components 3 subjects at Higher level 3 subjects at Standard level

7. Languages groups 1 & 2 Essential: • English Literature • Language & literature Plus one more language • French B language • Self Taught A • Spanish AbInicio 2 x Language A = Bilingual Diploma

8. Individuals and Societies group 3 • History • Economics • Global Politics • Information Technology in a Global Society • Environmental Systems and Society • Online course: psychology

9. Experimental Sciences group 4 • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Environmental Systems and Society

10. Mathematics group 5 • Higher • Standard • Studies

11. Arts and Electives • Visual Arts • Theatre Arts Or • 2nd Science Or • 2nd Individuals and Societies

12. SL or HL • Standard Level is 150 hours of teaching and usually 2 exams • Higher Level is 240 hours & 3 exams • Some subjects are Standard Level only (online Psych, Spanish, Env Systems) • Each class has some HL elements • H-block three-week rotating schedule • Sample every available subject at Higher Level in first semester • Make informed decision in December

13. Core components Theory of Knowledge • How do we know what we know? • Extended Essay • An 4000 word in-depth study on an academic topic that engages students in independent research Creativity, Action and Service • 100-150 hours across 3 areas

14. How are these assessed? Internal Assessment activities (20-40%) • Marked by LCS teachers • Externally moderated by the IB Examinations (60-80%) • Externally set and marked by IB • Three weeks in May (Mocks in January) • Up to 3 examinations per subject

15. Formative assessment • Regular assessment as part of class learning • Three phase preparation for final exams: • Class based, exam week, Mocks • Feedback from IB informs future teaching • IA reports • Exam scripts returned Students and teacher know where they are, know where they are going and know how they get there

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20. LCS High SchoolDiploma Programs LCS High School Diploma Some IB Certificate courses accredited in the USA, gains access to 1000s of US colleges International Baccalaureate Diploma Recognised at 2500+ universities worldwide

21. IB Diploma courses and US High School Diploma • Normally between 4 and 6 IB courses • HL or SL • No ToK or EE • common IB certificate awarded • Other LCS High School courses. Gains access to more selective US universities, HL courses can earn Year 1 credits Increasingly recognised in UK, gaining access to foundation (Year 0) courses

22. Full IB Diploma Programme requirements • 6 courses with 7 points for each subject • 3 Higher Level (240 hours each) • and 3 Standard Level (150 hours each) • ToK + EE = 3 points (100 + 40 hours) • CAS (no points but compulsory) • Total 45 points available • Minimum 24 points for Diploma. • With disqualifications e.g. • 2 points in one HL, or 2 SLs, fewer than 12 in all HLs • An E in ToK or EE raises the bar to 28 points, etc

23. University recognition of the IB Diploma.   • widely recognized by over 2500 of the world’s leading universities and colleges • IB provides university admissions officers with direct, online access to syllabuses and recent examinations • UK universities make conditional offers based on number points; Europe on a pass • Gives students a competitive edge at leading US and and world colleges Academic rigor and independent learning skills make IB graduates into better college and university students. They are better prepared, and more able.

24. What can parents do to help? • Support your child with resources, space and encouragement • Encourage a structured amount of home-based studying: 2-3 hours a night, 5/6 hours a weekend • Encourage good study habits, including planning and preparation, revision and organisation. • Understand the demanding workload of the IB Diploma, and the demanding level of difficulty of each component course. • Remind them about the importance of Academic Honesty. • Engage in discussion about what your child is learning. Having them explain it to you, while you ask questions, is the surest way to embed their learning. • Support your child with positive reinforcement and encouragement. The IB DP is demanding and difficult. It requires family commitment