To IB or Not to IB November 14, 2017 Laura Pereira IB DP Coordinator lpereira@wmrhsd.org The DP was established in1968 in to provide students with a balanced education, to facilitate geographic and cultural mobility and to promote international understanding. It was created by teachers at the International School of Geneva, with assistance from several other international schools. Since then, innovative and committed teachers and examiners from around the world have played a significant role in the development of the programme.

Acronyms for tonight IB DP = International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme IB CP = International Baccalaureate Career –related Programme IBO = International Baccalaureate Organization HL = Higher Level; referring to a course of 240 hrs SL = Standard Level; referring to a course of 150 hrs

Why IB? Concurrency of Learning Internationalism Academic Integrity Breadth and Depth of Study Education of the Whole Person What the DP offers students Through the DP, schools are able to develop students who: have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically study at least two languages excel in traditional academic subjects explore the nature of knowledge through the programme’s unique theory of knowledge course.

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.

IB Learner Profile Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-Minded Caring Risk-Takers Balanced Reflective

The IB DP at Mendham HS Given “World School” status in 1998 One of 16 IB DP World Schools in NJ 2-year program: 11th & 12th grade Honors/Advanced courses taken: 9th/10th grade 122 students sat for at least one of 37 different exams in May 2017 First bilingual Diploma awarded 2016 52 IB Diploma candidates Class of 2018 41 IB Diploma candidates Class of 2019 Open door admissions policy

The IB DP Curriculum Six IB areas of study (hexagon) 3 (or no more than 4) Higher Level (HL) courses 3 (or 2) Standard Level (SL) courses Internal Assessment (IA) in each course 6 total exams (up to 2 SL in May of 11th grade) Core Elements Theory of Knowledge (TOK) course Extended Essay (EE) Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) plan IB Diploma Programme students must choose one subject from each of five groups (1 to 5), ensuring breadth of knowledge and understanding in their best language, additional language(s), the social sciences, the experimental sciences and mathematics. Student may choose either an arts subject from group 6, or a second subject from groups 1 to 5. HL=Two years of study SL=One or two years of study, depending on subject

Higher Level (HL) Courses Standard Level (SL) Courses Sample Student #1 Higher Level (HL) Courses Standard Level (SL) Courses English (Group 1)* Spanish (Group 2)* History (Group 3)* Envi. Systems (Group 4)** Psychology (Group 3)* Math (Group 5)* **Student will sit for IB exam in May of 11th grade *Student will sit for IB exam in May of 12th grade

Higher Level (HL) Courses Standard Level (SL) Courses Sample Student #2 Higher Level (HL) Courses Standard Level (SL) Courses English (Group 1)* French (Group 2)* Physics (Group 4)* Economics (Group 3)** Math (Group 5)* Music (Group 6)* **Student will sit for IB exam in May of 11th grade *Student will sit for IB exam in May of 12th grade

What is CAS? One of the Central Elements to the DP 18 months covering 3 categories completed over 2 years Creativity Action Service  Achieve Learning Outcomes CAS Coordinator in place to oversee 2-year process Creativity, action, service (CAS) involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies throughout the Diploma Programme. Creativity encourages students to engage in the arts and creative thinking. Action seeks to develop a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. Service with the community offers a vehicle for a new learning with academic value. The three strands of CAS enhance students’ personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning and enable journeys of self-discovery. Learning Outcomes: Increase awareness of your own strengths and areas for growth  Undertake new challenges  Plan and initiate activities  Work collaboratively with others  Show perseverance and commitment  Engage in issues of global importance  Consider the ethical implications of actions Develop new skills

What is TOK? One of the Central Elements to the DP A course called Theory of Knowledge taken during 11th and 12th grade WHAT we know and HOW we know it Students get pulled out of their physical education class once per 4-day cycle Theory of knowledge develops a coherent approach to learning that unifies the academic disciplines. In this course on critical thinking, students inquire into the nature of knowing and deepen their understanding of knowledge as a human construction.

What is the EE? One of the Central Elements to the DP Extended Essay: in-depth study and college-level research paper (4000 words) of a topic chosen by the student, supervised by a school mentor completed during 11th and 12th grade, reflecting appox. 40 hours of work The extended essay asks students to engage in independent research through an in-depth study of a question relating to one of the DP subjects they are studying.  The world studies extended essay option allows students to focus on a topic of global significance which they examine through the lens of at least two DP subjects.

What can IB do for ME? Challenge the student with an entry-level college experience Prepare the student to think and analyze information at a high level Provide the student with the most challenging and rigorous curriculum at Mendham High School

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 and universities recognize the effort students put into their studies in the Diploma Programme, preparing them well for success in college. 01 January 2012

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. In a 2010 study that examined performance of over 1500 Diploma alumni in the University of California system, IB students were found to be earning higher GPAs and graduate at higher rates than students in a matched comparison group. This was consistent for all income levels and among this sample of DP students. A summary of the University of California study can be found here: http://www.ibo.org/research/policy/programmevalidation/diploma/documents/AcademicPerformanceofIBstudentsEnteringtheUniversityofCalifornia2010.pdf 01 January 2012

IB students acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate University or college IB students acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate IB students vs 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% +4% University of California - Berkeley 58% 26% Harvard University 10% +3% New York University 57% 30% +27% University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 71% 51% +20% University of Miami 72% +42% The IB surveyed all IB world schools in the United States registering students for Diploma exams in May 2011 and all US 12th graders registered for exams about their college application process. According to student self-reports, IB students are admitted to college and universities at higher rates than the general population. This slide shows the Universities most commonly applied to by US Diploma candidates, and demonstrates that IB students have higher acceptance rates than the average acceptance rates for the university. Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011 01 January 2012

IB students acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate University or College IB students acceptance rate Total population acceptance rate IB students vs total population Cornell University 31% 18% +13% Duke University 28% 16% +12% University of Pennsylvania 24% 14% +10% Yale University 7% +11% University of Central Florida 90% 47% +43% Boston University 70% 58% University of California - Los Angeles 48% 23% +25% University of Virginia 64% 32% +32% UNC Chapel Hill 63% +31% Princeton University 8% +8% The IB surveyed all IB world schools in the United States registering students for Diploma exams in May 2011 and all US 12th graders registered for exams about their college application process. According to student self-reports, IB students are admitted to college and universities at higher rates than the general population. This slide shows the Universities most commonly applied to by US Diploma Candidates, and demonstrates that IB students have higher acceptance rates than the average acceptance rates for the university. Source: IBDP Graduate Destinations Survey 2011/12 conducted by i-graduate International Insight Strictly copyright © IGI Services 2011 01 January 2012

A serious IB student MUST be: Is the IB for ME? A serious IB student MUST be: ORGANIZED and MOTIVATED Passion and interest

Cost of the IB DP Program at MHS* One-time Registration Fee: $172 Individual Exam Fee: $119 *fees subject to change as dictated by IB

Who are the IB Boosters? Volunteer parents of WMMHS IB students Have interest in actively learning more and supporting the IB program They are always seeking volunteers Contact: Laura Winters, wihockey@aol.com Angela Warman, angwarman@gmail.com

Upcoming Dates IB Recognition Ceremony -December 21, 2017 IB Showcase-March 19, 2018

Useful Information PSL Page (link through www.wmmhs.org) Click under “Academics” See Program of Studies See IB IBO Site (www.ibo.org) Research and Resources for DP College Recognition information