IB Pep Talk for Seniors Jan. 28, 2016 Kathleen Busoni, IB Coordinator The Brooklyn Latin School
Purpose Talk realistically about the IB diploma status Explain how one actually earns the diploma Understand how the EE is graded. Our hope is that you leave this meeting feeling confident in the ability to accomplish the EE and with a better understanding of your diploma status.
IB & TBLS Grades TBLS grades are separate from the IB scores. IB does not consider your TBLS grade to determine if you are eligible to take the IB Exam Some TBLS grades are correlated to the submission of IB exam components (Example: if you did not turn in your HI, your TBLS grade will be effected). TBLS grades are indicators as to how you will probably do on the IB exams If you were registered for an exam in the fall you will take the exam The idea of a passing grade on IB Exam does not exist IB Diploma is awarded from a holistic score of all exams Colleges & Universities determine the score needed to be awarded college credit
How to Achieve the IB Diploma Complete the following: q CAS q ToK q EE q All 6 subject exams Earn the following points: q At least 24 points total q At least 9 SL points q At least 12 HL points q At least 0 Bonus points Grade/Score Requirements: q No score of 1 on any subject exam q No more than two scores of 2 or below q No more than three scores of 3 or below
How to Earn Bonus Points
2015 Examples: Discipulus A Assess the following results for Discipulus A. Answer the question: Was this discipulus awarded the IB Diploma? HL Subject Score English HL 5 Latin HL 5 Biology HL 3 SL Subject Score Spanish SL 6 History SL 4 Math SL 3 Component Score ToK C EE B CAS Complete
2015 Examples: Discipulus A Assess the following results for Discipulus A. Answer the question: Was this discipulus awarded the IB Diploma? HL Subject English HL 5 Latin HL 5 Biology HL 3 Score SL Subject Spanish SL 6 History SL 4 Math SL 3 Score HL Points: 13 SL Points: 13 Subject Exams Points: 26 Bonus Points: 2 Component Score ToK C EE B CAS Complete Diploma Awarded!
2015 Examples: Discipulus B Assess the following results for Discipulus B. Answer the question: Was this discipulus awarded the IB Diploma? HL Subject Score English HL 5 History HL 4 Biology HL 3 SL Subject Score Latin SL 4 Math SL 3 World Religion SL 5 Component Score ToK C EE D CAS Complete
2015 Examples: Discipulus B Assess the following results for Discipulus B. Answer the question: Was this discipulus awarded the IB Diploma? HL Subject English HL 5 History HL 4 Biology HL 3 Score SL Subject Latin SL 4 Math SL 3 World Religion SL 5 Score HL Points: 12 SL Points: 12 Subject Exams Points: 24 Bonus Points: 0 Component Score ToK C EE D CAS Complete Diploma Awarded!
Interesting Facts to Keep in Mind Percentage of Diploma Candidates that Earn IB Diploma 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 32.3% 52% 58.6% 49.3% 69% In May 2015 Only one discipulus earned a score of 1 for ONE subject exam The lowest grade on ToK was D (no score of E was awarded) 10 discipuli (out of 109) earned a grade of E on Extended Essay
How is the EE graded? Marked on a scale of 0-36, which is then converted to a grade of A, B, C, D, or E. How to earn the 36 points 36 potential points are earned over the following criteria: Research question (2) Introduction (2) Investigation (4) Knowledge and understanding(4) Reasoned argument (4) Analysis and evaluation (4) Use of subject language (4) Conclusion (2) Formal presentation (4) Abstract (2) Holistic judgment (4)
EE Specific to Each Subject Each EE criteria is slightly different for each subject area. Example Mathematics: Criterion E: reasoned argument Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject Converting 36 point scale to letter score is subject specific and changes yearly. Example: Mathematics May 2015 Grade: E D C B A Mark range: 0-7 8-15 16-22 23-28 29-36
What Can I Do to Salvage My EE? Get a copy of the EE Guide for the Subject (Ms. Busoni has some copies here) Contact your advisor TODAY It s important to know that an advisor cannot sign the EE document to certify that the work is yours if he/she has never had a conversation with you about it Work this weekend to complete a first draft