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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

February 12, 2020

Contents:

1. The IB and the Diploma Programme - Overview 2. Course Offerings at ICSV 3. Earning the Diploma 4. Admission Policy 5. Planning for IB and College / Career 6. Questions and Answers 7. Staff

The IB and the Diploma Programme

What is the IB Diploma Programme?

★ Two-year pre-university program for students ages 16-19 ★ Academically comprehensive and rigorous ★ Unique with inclusion of Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) program, the Extended Essay and the Theory of Knowledge course. ★ Recognized by universities around the world

What is the IBDP: https://vimeo.com/267608336

IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

IB Learner Profile

The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century. As IB learners we strive to be:

• 1. Inquirers
• 2. Knowledgeable
• 3. Thinkers
• 4. Communicators
• 5. Principled
• 6. Open-minded
• 7. Caring
• 8. Risk-takers
• 9. Balanced
• 10. Reflective

DP Learners are global citizens: https://vimeo.com/150160162 IB Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mRI6Mcp5hM&t=374s

Course Offerings at ICSV

Group 1: German A Lang and Lit HL - SL English A Lang and Lit HL - SL Group 2: German B HL - SL German ab initio* SL Spanish ab initio SL Group 3: Business Management HL - SL History HL - SL Group 4: Biology HL - SL Chemistry HL* Group 5: Math App and Int HL - SL Group 6: Visual Arts HL - SL

IB Teachers

Group 1: German A Lang and Lit

• Frau. Berghaus

English A Lang and Lit

• Ms. Porterfield

Group 2: German B Frau Berghaus German ab initio* Frau Berghaus Spanish ab initio

• Mr. Andrade

Group 3: Business Management

• Mrs. DeVries

History

• Mrs. DeVries

Group 4: Biology

• Mr. Adebesin

Chemistry

• Mr. Tuckey

Group 5: Math App and Int

• Mr. Sattler

Group 6: Visual Arts

• Mrs. Rubin-Jakober

What are the options?

You must choose one subject from each of groups 1-5, plus a sixth subject from group 6 or any other group. It is possible to choose a seventh subject, but will add a considerable workload! ★ Full IB student: At least one subject from each of groups 1 to 5 ○ 3 Subjects at Higher Level (HL) - 240 Hours ○ 3 Subjects at Standard Level (SL) - 150 Hours ★ IB course student: choose IB subjects of choice at HL or SL

Pamoja Education - Online courses

★ Founded in 2009 ★ Only IB recognized online course provider – work closely together ★ Currently 2,000 students from more than 300 schools in more than 70 countries ★ Well respected: In the May 2014 IB exam session, 81% of students achieved a grade four or above. ★ Gives students practice in new learning environment ★ Demonstrates their independence in learning – universities are looking for this! ★ Families are responsible for additional cost - 1100 US Dollars / yr ★ Open to Diploma Programme students only

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khlqv-LOtnM

What are the options?

Group Offered at ICSV Pamoja Online course Group 1 English A Lang and Lit HL & SL Group 2 German A Lang and Lit HL & SL German B HL & SL Spanish ab initio SL Spanish B SL French ab initio SL Mandarin ab initio SL Group 3 History HL & SL Business Management HL & SL Economics HL & SL IT in a global society HL & SL Psychology HL & SL Philosophy SL

What are the options?

Group Offered at ICSV Pamoja Online course Group 4 Biology HL & SL Chemistry HL Group 5 Mathematics Application and Interpretation HL & SL Group 6 Visual Arts HL & SL Film SL

Good and bad reasons for choosing a subject

Good reasons You are eligible to take the subject. You like it and find it interesting. You are good at it. You need it and is useful for your future career. You think you’ll do well in it. Good choices are balanced choices Bad reasons Your friends are doing it. You think it will be easy. You really like the teacher you have now. You like to challenge yourself Your parents think it is a good idea…even if you don’t. It sounds good even if you know nothing about it. Poor choices are unbalanced and not well thought out.

Courses Students

Students not interested in taking full IB Diploma Program are encouraged to take one or more IB courses as an IB courses student. Any course is a possibility but options may be limited due to our schedule. Optional (CAS & EE) will not participate in TOK Why? Challenge University recognition

Courses Students - WARNINGS

★ Because we are a small school SCHEDULING is an issue. ★ We cannot guarantee that a courses student’s schedule will allow them to take the IB course(s) they desire. ★ Selection of one course, i.e. IB English, may require a student to also select another IB course, such as IB History. ★ Each student’s situation will need to be individually evaluated.

Earning the Diploma

Assessment in IB DP

EXTERNAL assessment: ★ Examinations at the end of two years (IB examiners) ★ Makes up 70-80% of each IB score INTERNAL assessment / moderated by IB ★ Within each course for ICSV ★ Makes up 20-30% of each IB score

Assessment in IB DP

INTERNAL assessment / moderated by IB ★ Work in class guided by IB teachers ★ Different forms of the internal assessment (IA) of DP subjects ★ Sent to the IB by February of Grade 12

Grades can be moderated up or down

Assessment in IB DP

EXTERNAL assessment / IB examiners (first /senior examiners) ★ Paper 1 2 hrs HL 1.5 hrs SL ★ Paper 2 2 hrs HL 1.5 hrs SL ★ Paper 3 mostly for HL students 2.5hrs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

• V. poor

Poor Mediocre Satisfactory Good

• V. good

Excellent

Conditions for Diploma

★ Each course is assessed from 1-7 ★ Total of 45 points (7 *6 = 42 + 3) ★ Along with core scoring, the total points must equal at least 24 points ★ No grades of 1 ★ No E grades in the Core ★ No more than two grades of 2 ★ No more than three grades of 3 ★ Fewer than 12 points HL (4pts in each) ★ Fewer than 9 points SL (3pts in each)

Core Grading

★ CAS is Pass/Fail ★ TOK/EE points matrix ★ Can get up to 3 points

Core - Theory of Knowledge - TOK

★ No content course ★ About different Ways of Knowing (WOKs) namely: reason, emotion, language, sense perception, faith, intuition, memory, imagination etc. ★ About different Areas of Knowledge (AOKs) namely: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Human Sciences, History, Arts, Ethics, Religion etc. ★ Stimulates critical reflection on Knowledge and experience, builds on MYP ATLs ○ Q: “How do I know what I know, until I see what I say?”

Core - Extended Essay - EE

★ Opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest ★ Individual research project on student’s subject of choice ★ 4,000 words max. ★ About 40 hours’ work outside school ★ A faculty supervisor serves as research mentor

Core - Extended Essay - EE samples

★ To What Extent Does the Choice of an Art Medium Affect the Perception and Experience of an Artwork? (Visual Arts) ★ To What extent did the West demonize Serbia in the 1990s? (History) ★ To What Extent Do Men and Women Differ in Their Use of Verbal Communication? (Psychology)

CAS: Creativity, Activity, Service

★ Experiential learning outside the classroom followed by student reflection ★ Real, purposeful activities with significant outcomes & personal challenge ★ Individual & group projects ★

• Approx. 3 hours per week for 18 months

★ 8 Learning Outcomes

Creativity, Action, Service - CAS

How long?

• 18 month duration
• Start September of Junior Year through March of Senior Year
• Over the summer between Year 1 and 2
• Ongoing
• Weekly basis (2-3 hours)
• One experience can count for 1 or more strands
• Balance your strands!

Please see the ICSV IB website for more details (see CAS Handbook)

Admission Policy

IB DP Admission Policy

Students fill out an application to get into the programme. An interview is conducted and you need to meet the following requirements: ➔ PSAT / MAP scores ➔ ICSV Grades (C and above) ➔ Positive teacher recommendations ➔ Attendance ➔ Individual subject prerequisite (see ICSV IB Handbook)

Admission Policy

★ Items reviewed: ★ Grades 9 & 10 Grades ★ Grades 9 & 10 Coursework ★ Attendance records for Grade 9 & 10 ★ Student’s application and statement of motivation ★ Teacher recommendation (non ICSV students) ★ Answers during interview

Admission Policy

Application: Take a copy with you tonight. Applications are available online. Submit by emailing Mrs. Rohleder (lrohleder@icsv.at) or bringing to the High School Office Deadline: March 6, 2020 Application includes:

• 2 short answer questions
• 2 essay questions
• Course selection: discuss with your parents

Admission Policy

Interview: Sign-ups for interviews will be sent out to all students who have submitted an application. 10-15 Minute interview

• Your motivation and affinity for qualities of the IB Learner Profile.
• Personal qualities you bring to the classroom and your extra-curricular

activities. Dress - Professional

Additional Cost?

ICSV: Approx 600 Euros for full IBDP Rate changes per subjects for courses students Pamoja Course: Approx 1100 USD per course

University and Careers

US HS Diploma

SAT ACT AP US HS Diploma + IB Courses IB Exams SAT ACT AP US High School Diploma + IB Diploma Program(DP) IB Exams Other tests as needed

Preparing to Apply

★ Try new things: sports, drama, working with different age groups ★ Grades count! ★ Teacher recommendations will be needed! ★ BridgeU - tasks have been assigned, one-on-one meetings begin after break ★ Upcoming Events:

○ University Fair March 4th, 15h-18h @ VIS - Austria, Germany, Switzerland ○ UK University Fair April 29th, 8:30-11:00h @ VIS

Important Dates

★ UCAS Application Deadline: January 15th

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Applications for Oxford, Cambridge, and most medical programs: October 15th - UCAT and/or BMAT

★ Dutch Universities Application Deadlines:

○ Numerus Fixus(programs with limited placements): January 15th ○ All other programs: April 1st

★ US/Canada Applications: Begin October 1st ★ Final university choices need to be submitted to IB for exam results release by June 1st

Questions and Answers

Thank You

For more information please go to: www.ibo.org https://www.icsv.at/secondary/international-baccalaureate/ Or contact:

• Mr. Adebesin: sadebesin@icsv.at
• Mrs. Crane: scrane@icsv.at
• Mr. Hummel: bhummel@icsv.at
• Mrs. Rohleder: lrohleder@icsv.at

For more information please go to: www.ibo.org https://www.icsv.at/secondary/international- baccalaureate/

IB Subject Teacher Email English A

• Ms. Sarah Porterfield

sporterfield@icsv.at German A & B Ab initio

• Mrs. Miriam Berghaus-Renz

mberghausrenz@icsv.at Spanish ab initio

• Mr. Edson Andrade

eandrade@icsv.at History Business Management

• Mrs. Amy DeVries

adevries@icsv.at Chemistry

• Mr. Phil Tuckey

ptuckey@icsv.at Biology / IB Coordinator

• Mr. Sola Adebesin

sadebesin@icsv.at Mathematics

• Mr. Sean Sattler

ssattler@icsv.at Visual Arts

• Mrs. Rubin-Jakober

lrubinjakober@icsv.at