R EASONS : W HY IBDP? & W HY C HEMISTRY ? 1

O UTLINE … Why students seeking admissions abroad? How IB is helpful for relocation seat? IBDP-A Balanced Program CAS and Admissions More confident with Extended essay Critical thinkers through TOK Why Chemistry? What makes the CHEMISTRY special? Careers chosen by CHEMISTRY students In chemistry, you learn: SL & HL CHEMISTRY curriculum model Higher level- A perfect CHEMISTRY course 2

W HY STUDENTS SEEKING ADMISSIONS ABROAD ? Indian colleges reporting admissions cut-offs at almost 100%. There are 370 million school aged citizens in India. 125 new universities and 6250 new colleges per year is needed. So some of the millions of deserving Indian students are relocated abroad. 3

H OW IB IS HELPFUL FOR RELOCATION SEAT ? Students, need to be competitive and prepared for an international education. IBDP inculcates the skills needed to excel in an international world. Indian students from IB schools are well prepared for college level work. University admissions generally look for: deep extracurricular interests leadership skills. 4

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6 CA S Good interpersonal skills (teaching someone ) Good organizational skills (organizing a charity event – international day), Good communication skills (being in charge of a sports team), Motivation/self-starter (doing a relevant (course in your own time – fashion or art for example). Demonstrate enthusiasm, Good aptitude in business (Student council treasurer, president or vice president) Practical skills Scholastic aptitude in a certain academic field CAS and Admissions

7 Extended Essay Creates independent learners Independen t research Excellent organizational skills. Writing and communication skills Critical thinking Analytical skills Presentation Skills Reasoning skills More confident with Extended essay

8 TOK Make connections between subjects skills to become critical thinkers More effective learners Look beyond the facts Analyze sources and link one subject to another Question the facts Critical thinkers through TOK

S UBJECT COMBINATIONS FOR DIFFERENT COURSES University CourseHigher Level (HL) IB subjects to choose Engineering: (Electronic, Electrical, Microelectronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Avionics) Mathematics HL, Physics HL, Chemistry HL Engineering: (Chemical) Mathematics HL, Physics HL Or Biology HL, Chemistry HL Medicine, Bioscience, Pharmacy, Genetics, Biochemistry Mathematics HL, Physics HL Or Biology HL, Chemistry HL Computer science, Software engineering, Mechotronics Mathematics HL, Physics HL, Chemistry HL 9

W HY C HEMISTRY ? Chemistry is the science of matter. The Chemistry component of the IB is designed to fulfil the requirements of universities both here and internationally. It is the central science which links Biology, Physics and Maths into a logically complete science and impacts on all aspects of our lives. 10

W HAT MAKES THE CHEMISTRY SPECIAL ? People with Chemistry transform the everyday materials around us into amazing things: Some work on medicines for cancer Others monitor the ozone protecting us from the sun. Still others discover new materials to make our homes warmer in the winter. Or what new textiles to be used in the latest fashions? The knowledge gained through the study of chemistry opens many career pathways. 11

C AREERS CHOSEN BY CHEMISTRY STUDENTS 12 agricultural chemist, toxicologist, biochemist, analytical chemist, catalytic chemist, chemical engineer, chemical information specialists, chemical sales, cosmetics, chemical technicians, clinical chemist, computational chemists, colloid and surface chemist, environmental chemist, food chemist, forensic chemist, geochemist, hazardous waste chemist, medical chemist, lab manager, material chemist, medical information officer, mining chemist, mining engineer, organic chemist, textile chemist, oil and petroleum chemist, paper chemist, polymer chemist, spectroscopist, synthetic organic chemist,

E VEN IF YOU DON ’ T WANT A JOB IN CHEMISTRY, YOU LEARN : The experimental skills of planning, measurement, analysis and evaluation. Decision making and the skills of listening and constructive criticism. The skills of research and data processing. Presentational and communication skills. Application and reasoning skills. Students of chemistry are able to solve any problem in life. Their approach will be always analytical and critical. These skills are useful for any career and life. 13

SL & HL GROUP 4 CURRICULUM MODEL 14 SL Teaching hours 15 0 HL Teaching hours 240 Theory 11 0 Theory180 Core80Core80 Options30 Additional higher level (AHL) 55 Options45 Practical work 40 Practical work 60 Investigations30Investigations50 Group 4 project 10Group 4 Project 10

H IGHER L EVEL C HEMISTRY It is an in depth study of modern chemistry and provides a sound foundation for college and university courses in Chemistry, Medicine, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Environmental Studies, Chemical Engineering, etc. This chemistry course requires some basic knowledge as certain areas of the subject are studied in considerable detail. The comprehensive syllabus contains core material and two option topics. 15

S TANDARD L EVEL C HEMISTRY 16 Core Quantitative Chemistry Atomic Structure Periodicity Bonding Energetics Kinetics Equilibrium Acid and Bases Oxidation and Reduction Organic Chemistry Measurements and Data Processing Options (2 of the following) Modern Analytical Chemistry Human Biochemistry Chemistry in Industry and Technology Medicines and Drugs Environmental Chemistry Food Chemistry Further Organic Chemistry Modern Analytical Chemistry

SL & HL ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATIONS 17 SLComponent Overall weightage of objectives(%) Durati on (hours) Format and syllabus coverage Paper 120¾30 multiple-choice questions on the core Paper 2321¼ Section A: one data-based question and several short-answer questions on the core (all compulsory) Section B: one extended-response question on the core (from a choice of three) Paper 3241 Several short-answer questions in each of the two options studied (all compulsory) HL Paper multiple-choice questions (±15 common to SL plus about five more on the core and about 20 more on the AHL Paper 2362¼ Section A: one data-based question and several short-answer questions on the core and the AHL (all compulsory) Section B: two extended-response questions on the core and the AHL Paper 3201¼Several short-answer questions and one extended-response question in each of the two options studied (all compulsory)

I NTERNAL A SSESSMENT (IA)( WORTH 24%) The IA component consists of an interdisciplinary Group 4 Project, as well as a mixture of short-term & long-term practical work. Students work is internally assessed by the teacher & externally moderated by the IBO. The performance in the IA is marked against five assessment criteria that include :  Design (D),  Data Collection & Processing (DCP),  Conclusion & Evaluation (CE),  Manipulative Skills (MS), &  Personal Skills (PS). 18

19 IBDP Balanced Program CAS Extended Essay Interactive and holistic method Measure of academic excellence International mindedness IB learners strive to be: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective 10 Unique Learner Profiles TOK IBDP-A Balanced Program CHEMISTRY