Interlake High School IB Information for 9 th and 10 th graders.
Evening Overview Why Are We Here? 1. The IB Diploma 2. College preparation and credit 3. Intrinsic value of IB Diploma Requirements Interlake Diploma Data Paths to the Diploma Diploma Readiness Common IB Myths Differences in Programs
What is the IB Diploma Program? The IB Diploma Program (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced program of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The program has gained recognition and respect from the world s leading universities.
IB STUDENTS ARE MORE PREPARED FOR COLLEGE 2012 study of Chicago public schools interviewed Diploma Programme alumni. Students reported that they felt prepared by the program to succeed in college. They reported that they: felt prepared to succeed and excel in their coursework had strong academic skills, especially related to analytical writing learned academic behaviours like work ethic, motivation, time management, and helpseeking that were sources of strength in the transition to college-level work identified preparation in the IB programme as the source of their success as college students.
The DP curriculum prepares students for college A 2009 study looked at the standards for seven Diploma Programme courses and compared them to a set of standards for college-readiness. Researchers found: a high degree of alignment with college readiness standards in all subject areas many individual IB standards were more advanced than those required for success in entry-level college courses IB standards address key cognitive strategies (critical thinking, intellectual inquisitiveness and interpretation skills) that have been identified by college instructors as necessary for college success.
IB prepares students for college success IB is well known to us as excellent preparation. Success in an IB programme correlates well with success at Harvard. We are pleased to see the credential of the IB Diploma Programme on the transcript. Marlyn McGrath Lewis, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Harvard University, USA The IB is a first-rate programme, one we are familiar with, and it prepares students well for a university like ours. Fred Hargadon, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Princeton University
Colleges recognize the value of an IB education We know the quality of IB courses, and we think the IB curriculum is terrific. Christoph Guttentag, Director of Admissions, Duke University The rigour of IB Diploma requirements meets our recommendation for the strongest high school preparation possible.... In sum, the IB diploma candidate who has met the challenge successfully receives strong consideration from the William & Mary admission committee. Allison Jesse, former Associate Dean of Admissions, William and Mary College
The average acceptance rate of IB students into university/college is 22% higher than the average acceptance rate of the total population. The acceptance rate of IB students into Ivy League institutions (Princeton, Yale, Brown, Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania) is between 3% and 13% higher compared to the total population acceptance rate. Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011
IB students Total population IB students vs University or college acceptance rate acceptance rate total population University of Florida 82% 42% +40% Florida State University 92% 60% +32% Brown University 18% 9% +9% Stanford University 15% 7% +8% Columbia University 13% 9% +4% University of California - Berkeley 58% 26% +32% Harvard University 10% 7% +3% New York University 57% 30% +27% University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 71% 51% +20% University of Miami 72% 30% +42% Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011
IB students Total population IB students vs University or College acceptance rate acceptance rate total population Cornell University 31% 18% +13% Duke University 28% 16% +12% University of Pennsylvania 24% 14% +10% Yale University 18% 7% +11% University of Central Florida 90% 47% +43% Boston University 70% 58% +12% University of California - Los Angeles 48% 23% +25% University of Virginia 64% 32% +32% UNC Chapel Hill 63% 32% +31% Princeton University 16% 8% +8% Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright IGI Services 2011
IB students more likely to attend selective colleges A 2011 study of almost 25,000 IB Diploma and certificate students found: IB students were more likely than the national average to attend college full-time, with nearly 70% attending selective or more selected colleges.
IB students more likely to succeed in college A 2010 study that looked at performance on IB exams and college GPA of over 1500 IB students enrolled in the University of California system found: IB students earned higher GPAs and graduated at higher rates than a matched comparison group. This held across all family income levels. performance in the Diploma Programme was the strongest predictor of college GPA.
IB students graduate from college at higher rates The 2011 study of IB students experiences after high school found that IB students graduated from college at higher rates, with 81% of IB students graduating within 6 years of enrolling full-time at a 4-year institution, compared to the national average of 57%.
College Benefits Colleges recruit IB students because they are wellrounded, intellectually curious, community-minded, and they know the type of work that IB students have done and can do. Some colleges: Offer automatic admission to IB Diploma holders Offer incoming IB students Sophomore standing Offer additional perks to IB students, like housing priority, early registration for classes, early access to majors, etc.
College Credit The IB Diploma earns credit in different ways at different universities.
College Credit Harry Johnson, class of 2008, graduate of UCLA Exam Credits Type IB Diploma 22 General IB History HL 8 General AP Physics 8 General AP World History 8 General AP Government 4 General AP English Lit or Lang 8 or 8 (same credit) Writing I AP US History 8 American History TOTAL 66
Intrinsic value of IB:
Levels of Involvement IB Diploma: 1. Complete six IB courses and comprehensive assessments during first and second years. 3. Write the Extended Essay. 4. Complete the IB Theory of Knowledge course. 5. Meet the 8 learning outcomes in CAS. IB Certificate Complete one or more IB courses and exams.
Requirements for the subjects one subject from each of the six groups at least three but not more than four taken at higher level (HL) others at standard level (SL)
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 HLs. Need to score an average of 4 out of 7 on SLs.
Earning the Diploma: POINTS Earn 24 points out of a possible 45 points 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) Complete Extended Essay, ToK, CAS
Earning the Diploma: CAS CREATIVITY, ACTION, and SERVICE About 50 hours per category over 2 years Long-term group project on issue of global importance (3+ months) Reporting as required through BrightSpace
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
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
Two distinct but interwoven IB programs at Interlake Traditional IB Diploma Grades 11-12 Gifted IB Diploma Grades 10-11
Traditional Diploma Points, 2009-2015 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 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
Gifted Diploma Points, 2009-2015 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 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
A typical 7-period day during the Diploma group 11 th grade 12th grade 1 IB/AP English Lit HL 1 IB/AP English Lit HL 2 2 Spanish 3 IB Spanish 4 SL 3 IB/AP US History HL 1 IB/AP Government HL2 4 IB Physics SL 1 IB Physics HL 5 IB Mathematics SL1/Precalc. IB Mathematics SL 2/Calc. HL SL HL HL SL SL 6 IB Business and Mgt. SL elective elective/ib ToK IB ToK/elective
A very different 7-period day during the IB Diploma group 11 th grade 12th grade 1 IB/AP Lang-Lit HL 1 IB/AP English Lang-Lit HL2 2 IB French 4 SL IB French 5 HL 3 US History Government and Cont. World HL HL 4 IB/AP Physics SL 1 IB/AP Physics HL 5 Math Models IB Math Studies SL HL SL SL 6 IB Visual Arts SL IB Environmental Systems AVID/ToK AVID/ToK SL
Another 7-period day during the Diploma group 11 th grade 12th grade 1 IB/AP English Lit HL 1 IB/AP English Lit HL 2 2 IB Chinese 4 SL IB Chinese 5 HL 3 IB/AP US History HL 1 IB/AP Government HL2 4 IB/AP Physics SL 1 IB/AP Physics SL 2 5 IB Mathematics SL1/Precalc. IB Mathematics SL 2/Calc. HL HL HL SL SL SL 6 IB Psychology SL elective elective/ib ToK IB ToK/elective
A science-math 7-period day during the Diploma group 11 th grade 12th grade 1 IB/AP English Lit HL 1 IB/AP English Lit HL 2 2 IB French ab initio SL 1 IB French ab initio SL 2 3 IB/AP US History HL 1 IB/AP Government HL2 4 IB/AP Physics SL 1 IB/AP Physics HL 5 IB Mathematics SL 2/Calc. IB Mathematics HL 6 IB Music HL 1 IB Music HL 2 HL SL HL HL HL SL elective/ib ToK IB ToK/elective
A Biology HL path group 11 th grade 12th grade 1 IB/AP English Lit HL 1 IB/AP English Lit HL 2 2 IB French ab initio SL 1 IB French ab initio SL 2 3 IB/AP US History HL 1 IB/AP Government HL2 HL SL HL 4 IB Biology SL IB Biology HL/AP Biology 5 IB Mathematics SL1/Precalc. IB Mathematics SL 2/Calc. HL SL 6 IB Physics SL 1* (or physics in 10 th grade) choice IB 1-year SL SL elective/ib ToK IB ToK/elective
Readiness for IB There are no pre-requisites. It is an open program. However, AP HUG and AP World are good practice. Normal coursework in 9 th and 10 th grades prepares you for the DP. The best things you can do to prepare: 1. Work on time management skills 2. Work on study habits 3. Focus on the learning, not just the grade 4. Consider whether it s a good fit for you
Are you ready for an IB Diploma? How are your grades? Confidence in the content? What kinds of commitments or interests do you have outside of the normal school day? Are you ready for a challenge in all your core subject areas? How motivated are you? Homework load and habits? Consult parents/guardians, teachers, counselors?
Common Myths about IB 1. You must be a Diploma candidate to take an IB class. 2. You need to be strong in all areas to do the Diploma. 3. You need a 4.0 to consider the Diploma. 4. Commitment to the Diploma means there is no time for anything else. 5. The Diploma is the only way to show you are well-rounded, and a strong college applicant.
Basic Differences Between IB, AP, Running Start, and WANIC End goal of each program Choosing level of rigor Style, timing, and scoring of assessments Level of support
Questions? 1 Alison Pendlebury Interlake IB Diploma Program Coordinator pendleburya@bsd405.org 2 Michael O Byrne Gifted High School Program Coordinator obyrnem@bsd405.org 3 The Interlake IB web page 4 Email Mr. O Byrne with your student s name, your name, and IB Diploma year to be put on the IB email list.
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