Year 10 Parent and Student Information Presentation Term 2, 2020 Ms Tanya Haggarty, Deputy Principal, Academic Mr Meng Yin Leong, Director of Senior Years Ms Katrina Judge, Guidance Officer
Focus Information on the IB Diploma Programme Academic Integrity Assessment submission protocols SET Planning and Tertiary Pathways
Moving into the DP Ms Tanya Haggarty
IB Diploma Requirements Criteria IB Diploma Score (/45) CAS completed IB awarded score for 6 subjects, TOK & EE Total IB score 24 points or more TOK & EE (A to E) D (minimum) Grade of 1 (HL or SL) 0 Fewer than 3 awarded Grade of 2 (HL or SL) Grade of 3 (HL or SL) Fewer than 4 awarded Sum of 3 x HLs = 12 points or more Sum of 3 x SLs = 9 points or more No evidence of academic misconduct
Starting the IB Diploma In Term 1, Year 11 students will commence the IB Diploma Programme. It is an Academy expectation that students will be continuing with subjects studied in the Diploma Preparation Programme. Students will select the Standard Level and Higher Level subjects they will study in the IB Diploma in Term 3.
Standard Level (SL) vs Higher Level (HL) All students must study 3 subjects at Higher Level and 3 subjects at Standard Level. SL courses are recommended to have at least 150 hours of instructional time, and HL courses are recommended to have at least 240 instructional hours. In most cases both SL and HL courses consist of the same educational aims, core syllabus and curriculum and assessment models. HL courses typically also include a range of additional elements designed to allow students to explore areas of interest within the subject in more depth. In this sense, SL courses are not watered down versions of their HL counterparts, they are assessed at the same rigorous IB standard.
SL vs HL continued Typically when doing course comparisons, external bodies have compared IB SL courses with the alternative curriculum. Comparisons across several countries have found in most instances SL courses are as demanding if not more so than the comparative courses. SL courses meet university pre-requisites for all subjects. (Some exceptions at overseas institutions.)
Subject Recommendations It is an Academy expectation that students will be continuing with subjects studied in the Diploma Preparation Programme. Students will receive an individualised letter with a recommendation of subjects for them to study in the IB Diploma Programme and the subjects they are recommended to study at Higher Level (HL) based on their achievement in the Diploma Preparation Programme. IB Diploma subject selection occurs in Term 3.
Choosing Higher Level (HL) Subjects Start with your recommendations. Choose your HLs from those subjects which you achieve best at, enjoy most and which will support your career aspirations and further your studies the best. Choose levels which will give you a well-balanced program that is both achievable and enjoyable.
University Pre-Requisites SL subjects meet university pre-requisite requirements. (Some exceptions apply with a few overseas universities). All Mathematics courses meet the Mathematical Methods pre-requisite for university except for Mathematics Applications and Interpretations SL. Students should check with the Guidance Officer for specific enquiries.
Language A: School Supported Self Study (SSST) Non-native English speaking students at QASMT have the possibility of studying their mother tongue in the Diploma Programme as one of their six subjects. This is not a language acquisition or learning course but rather a literature course that is studied in mother tongue. Language A: Literature SSST is available for study in 55 languages. Students enrolling in SSST must also study English as a Group 1 subject. If you are interested in this option please contact the HoD Language Acquisition (Group 2).
The Inner Core Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) Extended Essay (EE) Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
What is CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service)? CAS enables students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning. It should be a challenging yet enjoyable journey of self discovery.
Creativity Arts and other experiences that involve creative thinking. It may occur in school or outside school. For example: Creative Writing Theatre Arts Robotics Knitting Club Music Ensembles Book club Debating
Activity Physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle Duke of Edinburgh Inter-INSTEP competitions Soccer Club Sport (netball, football) Ultimate Disc Rock Climbing Tennis Ice Skating Table Tennis GALA Day School Teams Badminton
Service Academy supported and self-supported Service Opportunities Zonta International Knitting for the Needy Environmental Club Leos Club Smith Reading Buddies Duke of Edinburgh Wesley Hospital Blue Dragon Vietnam Amnesty International……..
Projects The IB aims to develop internationally minded people. Projects are often a great opportunity for students to give back to their local and international communities. Some projects students have been involved with include: World Challenge Expeditions Blue Dragon Vietnam Duke of Edinburgh Awards STEM Tour
What is Theory of Knowledge (TOK)? TOK is a course that encourages students to think critically about knowledge. This involves questions like: What counts as knowledge? How does it grow? What are its limits? Who owns knowledge? What is the value of knowledge? What are the implications of having, or not having, knowledge?
Assessment Theory of Knowledge Presentation in Terms 3/4 of Year 11 – worth 30% of grade. Internally assessed and externally moderated. Theory of Knowledge Essay in Year 12 – worth 70% of grade. Externally assessed and moderated.
What is the Extended Essay? An in-depth study of a confined topic within a subject area. Provides students with an opportunity to engage in independent research. A compulsory component of the IB Diploma. The Extended Essay assists students to be Inquirers, Thinkers and Reflective.
What do Students Have To Do? Select a subject area for further study. Select a topic within that subject that they are interested in researching for the Extended Essay. Work with a teacher at QASMT who has expertise in that subject area. Spend at least 40 hours working on their essay. Engage in the kind of independent research and writing skills expected by universities. Write a research paper that is 4000 words in length.
Assessment A student’s Extended Essay is given a predicted grade by their supervisor and then sent to the IBO to be externally assessed. The Extended Essay is combined with TOK to give a maximum of 3 points towards the overall Diploma score. The world average combined score for TOK and EE in May 2018 was 1.22 points. The world average grade in May 2018 for EE was C.
Importance of the Inner Core
Academic Integrity Mr Meng Yin Leong
Academic Integrity Policy Available on school website https://qasmt.eq.edu.au/our-school/policies
Academic Misconduct – IB definition The IB Organisation defines academic misconduct as behaviour (whether deliberate or inadvertent) that results in, or may result in, the candidate or any other candidate gaining an unfair advantage in one or more components of assessment.
Some Forms of Academic Misconduct Plagiarism Collusion Lack of referencing Exchanging information or in any way supporting the passing on of information to another candidate about the content of an examination. Any other behaviour that gains an unfair advantage for a candidate or that affects the results of another candidate.
Steps taken to prevent Academic Misconduct Academic Integrity briefing for students and parents. Teachers provide information on citing and referencing. All drafts and completed work to be submitted to Academic Honesty Checker ‘TURNITIN’.
Assessment Submission Protocols All drafts and completed work to be submitted to Daymap (linked to Turnitin) by the due date at 8.30am Non-submission or late submission without a prior approved extension may result in a zero mark being recorded. If an IB Assessment is awarded a non-submission an F grade for that component may be recorded resulting in an N for the subject. The award of an N grade will prevent a student from gaining a Diploma. Extension request due to circumstances beyond a student’s control to be submitted to the Director of Senior Years only. Circumstances such as acute illness or injury, the death of a close relative, unavoidable attendance at a hospital or court of law. It does not include failure of IT device or technical issues. Submit the ‘correct’ version.
IBO’s Position While the school takes steps to ensure that the work is authentic to the best of our knowledge, ultimately, the candidates are responsible for ensuring that the final version of any work is authentic. Candidates themselves must bear the consequences if they submit any work for assessment that is not their own, regardless of whether the plagiarism was deliberate or due to negligence.
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