International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
What is International Baccalaureate? • Non-profit educational foundation • Formed in 1968 in Switzerland • Features 3 programs: – Primary years programme (K-5) – Middle years programme (6-10) – Diploma programme (11-12)
What is the Diploma Programme? • A complete program of studies: – Two years to complete (Juniors and Seniors) – 7 courses, an essay, and CAS hours • 3 Higher Level (all 3 are two year courses) • 3 Standard Level (2 of 3 are one year courses) – Multiple assessments • Internal assessment • External assessment • Oral and Written
What is the IB Hexagon?
What is the International Baccalaureate learner profile? • IB learners strive to be: – Inquirers – Knowledgeable – Thinkers – Communicators – Principled – Open-minded – Caring – Risk-takers – Balanced – Reflective
What are the six proposed courses? • Three at Higher Level; Three at Standard Level – English HL – Second Language (Spanish SL) – Social Studies (History of the America’s HL) – Science (Physics SL; Biology/Chemsitry HL) – Math (Two year SL) – Arts/Elective (Visual Arts SL)
What is the Theory of Knowledge course? • A philosophical course that examines the ways of knowing, the ways of acquiring knowledge • Examines strengths and weaknesses of each way of knowing • Interdisciplinary in nature • A sort of capstone course
What is the Creativity, Action, and Service component? • Unexamined portion of Diploma Programme • Emphasize experiential learning • Ideally a half-day per week on CAS • CAS journal • CAS programme should be a reflective process
What is the Extended Essay? • Academic research essay • Maximum of 4,000 words • Students should spend approximately 40 hours • Must be completed outside of course • Students work with supervisor
How are IB assessments scored? • 6 assessments, 7 points possible • 3 additional points possible (TOK and EE) • Total possible points – 45 • Points necessary to earn the IB diploma – 24!! • Academic grace is built into the system. • Both external and internal assessments • Frequent and on-going assessment • All assessments are criterion referenced.
How is the IB Diploma Programme received by colleges and universities? • Senate Bill 111 guarantees 24 credit hours at state schools for all students who earn the IB diploma • Piece-meal credit given at the discretion of the college/university
How is IB similar to AP? • Rigorous Curriculum • Excellent Prep for College • Opportunity to Place Out of College Courses • On-going professional development
How is IB different from AP? International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement Tighter four-year schedule More flexible scheduling “ Cafeteria ” plan Complete program International Standards National Standards 150 CAS hours N/A 4,000 word extended essay N/A Prepared for IB/AP exams Prepared for AP exams Internal/External assessment External assessment On-going, frequent assessment One-time assessment A school ’ s entire program is authorized An teacher ’ s individual syllabus is authorized
Which local districts offer the IB Diploma Programme? • Allen • Arlington • Coppell • Dallas • Denton • Garland • Hurst-Euless-Bedford • Plano
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