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Evening Overview IB Program Philosophy How to Earn the IB Diploma HL and SL exams, Points, CAS, TOK, EE Interlake Diploma Data Other Survival Tips Calendaring Assessment Registration
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.
Philosophy of Education BEFORE Educated = knowledge of canons Learning = memorization, lecture notes, correct test answers Students are blank slates that will be filled with knowledge provided by experts and authorities NOW Educated = constructed, interdisciplinary, and not absolute Learning = understanding from inquiry and research Students must be active participants and engage in independent and collaborative learning
Other Benefits Increased acceptance rates to universities College credit Priority housing/registration First year academic adjustments are easy Improving graduation rates across income levels Reading/Writing/Analysis skills that benefit you for a lifetime Global awareness and dealing with multiple points of view
Higher Level and Standard Level Higher Level (HL) Students must take a 2-year sequence of courses. Assessments are generally a bit longer and cover some additional content than those for SL. Standard Level (SL) Students may 1) complete a 1-year course specifically designed to meet SL syllabus requirements, or 2) complete a 2-year sequence of courses. * Students can select to take SL assessments even if in a course with an HL label.
Earning the Diploma: HLs AND SLs Play to strengths where possible. Must have 3 or 4 HLs, and the remaining are SLs. Need to score an average of a 4 out of 7 on all HLs. Need to score an average of 4 out of 7 on all SLs.
Earning the Diploma: POINTS Earn 24 points out of a possible 45 points Complete Extended Essay, ToK, CAS Score of 4 out of 7 on six subject tests (24 points) 3 bonus points are possible for outstanding work on Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge (45 points)
Earning the Diploma: CAS CREATIVITY, ACTION, and SERVICE About 50 hours per category over 2 years Long-term, collaborative group project on issue of global importance (3+ months) Need a mentor/supervisor for project Reporting as required through BrightSpace
TIPS for CAS: Don t avoid a difficult category plan ahead. Are you registered for the IB 2018 Diploma class on BrightSpace? If not, see Mrs. Roper. Make a habit of checking school email. Should be talking about and planning group project by Winter Break.
CAS is easier than you realize! Everyday tasks can count for CAS hours Marching band, P.E. classes, art classes, and service clubs such as Green Team and Key Club Remember, IB classes and anything you are paid for does not count! Keep in mind that you are already doing 40 hours of service for graduation If you are having difficulty with service, contact interlakecasclub@gmail.com or visit the career center. There are many service opportunities in Bellevue itself!
Example CAS Projects 1. Renewable Powering Systems developing a handheld electrical generator for renewable energy 2. Social Harmony Working to establish a sister school in Liberia and raising funds for school transportation 3. Green Team pitching the use of reducing waste through composting to Bellevue School District
Earning the Diploma: TOK THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE Includes an essay and a presentation Looking at HOW we know what we know Looking at WAYS we know in each discipline
TIPS for TOK: ToK can be uncomfortable because it does not tell you what you need to know. It is empowering because you are accountable for the analysis rather than the memorization. It s about analyzing certainty, truth, methodology, universality and the sources of your knowledge. Please come prepared to share your questions, your learnings, your thoughts, and yourself.
Earning the Diploma: EE 4,000 word independently researched EXTENDED ESSAY on a topic of your choice Requirements depend on the subject area Introduction to the EE is done in TOK most work will be done over the summer Will have an assigned advisor based on subject
TIPS for EE: Choose subject area wisely! Science essays, for example, require a lot of precise and early planning for labs. Research process is CRITICAL. Unintentional plagiarism from sloppy research is a problem. For inspiration, come to EE Presentation Night on Thursday, December 1 st.
Two distinct but interwoven IB programs at Interlake Traditional IB Diploma Grades 11-12 Gifted IB Diploma Grades 10-11
Traditional Diploma Points, 2009-2016 2009 Average Score = 28 Median Score = 27 2010 Average Score = 29 Median Score = 28 2011 Average Score = 29 Median Score = 29 2012 Average Score = 31 Median Score = 30 2013 Average Score = 29 Median Score = 29 2014 Average Score = 29 Median Score = 29 2015 Average Score = 30 Median Score = 30 2016 Average Score = 29 Median Score = 30 Overall Results 2009: 22 of 27 students earned the IB Diploma 2010: 34 of 39 students earned the IB Diploma 2011: 43 of 49 students earned the IB Diploma (1 retake included) 2012: 44 of 47 students earned the IB Diploma 2013: 43 of 50 students earned the IB Diploma 2014: 52 of 59 students earned the IB Diploma 2015: 50 of 53 students earned the IB Diploma 2016: 36 of 44 students earned the IB Diploma
Gifted Diploma Points, 2009-2016 2009 Average Score = 32 Median Score = 33 2010 Average Score = 34 Median Score = 34 2011 Average Score = 35 Median Score = 35 2012 Average Score = 35 Median Score = 35 2013 Average Score = 37 Median Score = 37 2014 Average Score = 35 Median Score = 35 2015 Average Score = 36 Median Score = 36 2016 Average Score = 35 Median Score = 36 Overall Results 2009: 36 of 37 students earned the IB Diploma (1 retake included) 2010: 40 of 40 students earned the Diploma 2011: 45 of 45 students earned the IB Diploma (2 retakes included) 2012: 50 of 51 students earned the IB Diploma 2013: 53 of 53 students earned the IB Diploma 2014: 80 of 81 students earned the IB Diploma 2015: 67 of 67 students earned the IB Diploma (4 incompletes included) 2016: 73 of 76 students earned the IB Diploma (3 incompletes in process)
TIPS for Surviving IB: Reflect on your study habits, how you prioritize work, whether you procrastinate and how. Try to keep up your passion for the subjects and focus on the learning, not the minutia. Accept that you will be challenged, even if school has been easy for you up until now. Consider how many AP tests are appropriate on top of the work you will do for IB.
TIPS for Surviving IB: Communicate with your teachers. We have an imperfect system. Sometimes projects overlap. Sometimes teachers mis-predict how long homework will take. 01 January 2012
Professional Development at Interlake with Dr. Richard Cash, who expanded upon the work of Dr. Carol Dweck s psychological study on mindset. Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset Intelligence and talent are set, and success is dependent on them Taking risks and putting in effort is frightening Desired traits can be learned and developed, and success is more about effort Curiosity and reflection are valued
Additional Resources Parent Toolkit (also viewable in Spanish) http://www.parenttoolkit.com/ Greater Good Science Center: UC Berkeley http://ggia.berkeley.edu/
Resource: CALENDAR IHS IB Assessment Calendar should help you see the big picture of the year, and anticipate when the crunch times will be. COMING SOON.
Your student s plan Plans have already been developed for each 2 nd year student. 1 st year students will be pulled out of class to discuss plans and registration starting Thursday. Registration packet is due to accountant Monday, October 31.
Registration - Fees Candidate Category Registration Fee Cost Per Exam Diploma $0 or $168 $116 Anticipated $168 $116 Course $168 $116
Payment Options 1) Pay in full by registration due date a) By check to the Interlake Accountant b) By credit card, on-line 2) Partial Payment ($100) at registration due date, last payment by 14 January 3) Financial Assistance for Free/Reduced lunch and special circumstances
Questions? 1 Alison Essinger (Pendlebury) Interlake IB Diploma Program Coordinator pendleburya@bsd405.org 2 Michael O Byrne Gifted High School Program Coordinator obyrnem@bsd405.org 3 Karen Roper Creativity, Action, Service Coordinator roperk@bsd405.org 4 Interlake IB webpage http://www.bsd405.org/interlake/about/ib/