Parent Information Session Year 12 QTAC Information Preparation for Mocks and November Exams (including Camp information) Robyn Simpson (Deputy Principal Studies) Ms Kellie McDonald (Year 12 Coordinator) Meng-Yin Leong(IB Coordinator) Juanita Oberle(Guidance Officer)

Year 12 Retreat Ms Kellie McDonald

Year 12 Retreat July 19, 20, 21 Helidon Aim: is to challenge students in ways they have not been challenged previous Key Message: Perseverance and teamwork Outcomes: Increased self-belief and ability to self reflect

Year 12 Important Dates Ms Robyn Simpson Deputy Principal

IB – Important Dates Extended Essay: Final draft last Friday Hand in final copies (27July) Final interviews with supervisors – Viva Voce (7 August) Submitted to IB mid September ToK Written draft due end of week 6, (29th May) Final submission due end of week 10, Friday 26th June. Submitted to IB mid September CAS Must be kept up to date – journaling, projects Due by end of September and completion notified by November Mock Exams August 17 – August 28 Final Exams Tuesday 3 November – Tuesday, 24 November

Graduation 24 November in the afternoon Celebrate Students completing year 12 and IB Cap/Gown, QASMT Certificate Drinks and nibbles followed by a formal event Professional Photos Last official day of year 12

IB Learnings Monitoring grade point average is an effective way to predict final performance. Mock Exams are a very good indication of November performance Strategic study conversations are extremely important Results linked closely to effort not intelligence. Staying engaged with teachers and students is crucial Students need to remember the difference between Anticipated and Finals Students underestimate the importance of IB internal assessments.

Measures of Success 1.International Baccalaureate Diploma 2.Queensland Certificate of Education 3.QTAC Rank

Attaining Your IB Diploma Mr Meng-Yin Leong IB Coordinator

Two Types of Assessment EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT (usually exams in November) INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (either marked internally and moderated externally, or marked externally

IB Diploma Requirements 11 CriteriaIB Diploma Score ( /45) CAS requirements are met Total points>=24 TOK and EE minimum gradeD Subject minimum grade2 No. 2 grades in subjectsMax 2 subjects No 3 grades in subjectsMax 3 subjects Higher Level (HL) points>=12 Standard Level (SL) points>=9

Theory of Knowledge ABCDE Extended Essay A3322 Failing condition B3221 C2210 D2100 E Specific Focus – HUB (Inner Core)

The importance of the Mock exams Students will sit Mock Exams under the same exam conditions as the real November Exams. Teachers will set an IB standard exam and mark it using IB standard marking criteria. Feedback is paramount to the revision To be conducted during term three exam block (August) Model of the November exam experience (full IB exam conditions) Arrival time Materials allowed Processes and scrutiny

QTAC Information Mrs Juanita Oberle Guidance Officer

Tertiary Entrance Each year QTAC publishes a schedule translating the IB Diploma score to a Selection Rank ( ib--studies/international-baccalaureate-ib-studies). ib--studies/international-baccalaureate-ib-studies QTAC publish the previous year’s schedule as a guide.

QTAC Selection Rank from the IB Diploma Score Selection rank is calculated from the national measure - combined rank QTAC uses the combined rank to calculate a selection rank Criteria used to assess the value of IB varies between some states

Sample IB Score Translation IB score (completed Diploma) 2014 Selection rank

Additional University Bonus Ranks Maths HL = 2 Bonus Ranks Second Language = 2 bonus ranks Successful completion of a University short-course = 1 bonus rank Typical QASMT scenario: between 3 & 5 bonuses used at UQ, QUT or GU. * Bonus rank schemes can vary across Courses, Universities and States – you should check with all institutions to confirm bonus ranks as they change from time to time.

Value of Bonus Ranks & Tertiary Entrance IB score (completed Diploma) 201 Selection rank = OP (+1 Bonus Rank = 99 = OP1) 3997 (+2 Bonus Rank = 99 = OP1) 3896 (+3 Bonus Rank = 99 = OP1) 3795 (+4 Bonus Rank = 99 = OP1) 3694 (+5 Bonus Rank = 99 = OP1)

Scenario 1Scenario 2 Achieve 5s for all 6 subjectsAchieve 6s for all 6 subjects 6 x 5s = 30 DP points = Rank 83 or OP equiv. 9 6 x 6s = 36 DP points = Rank 94 or OP equiv. 4 Adding 3 HUB points = 33 points = Rank 90 or OP equiv. 6 Add 3 HUB points = 39 = Rank 97 or OP equiv. 2 Add 2 Bonus Ranks = 92 or OP equiv. 5 Add 2 Bonus Ranks = 99 or OP equiv. 1 Value of the HUB Points

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Criteria for achieving Queensland Certificate of Education Must achieve a “4” or better in five subjects to gain sufficient credits towards QCE. Literacy/ numeracy requirement is met by a “4” or better in an IB mathematics and IB English subject at course completion. QCE does not influence tertiary entrance.

Revision Program Mock Exams Ms Simpson Deputy Principal Studies

Mock Tips & Tricks Choices regarding what you do. –Sometimes you will be given several choices for a question. If you know this beforehand, prepare responses in advance. Memorising difficult information e.g. formulae and dates. –Make a list. Then ten minutes later write it out. Look at what you missed. This is the material that you have trouble remembering (for whatever reason). This is the material on which you should concentrate. Memory aids. –Make up rhymes, acronyms etc. Condense the information, e.g. Careful Study Improves Results Outstandingly = CSIRO. Revise in an organised schedule –Gradually intensify your study over the term to make sure all your information stays in long-term memory. Take note of what you find hard to remember. Study that more often. Make up a schedule.

Mock Tips & Tricks Perusal time –Too often people quickly read the paper once and then settle back nervously. Perusal time often is sufficient to read the instructions several times. Read the instructions quickly first and then slowly a second time. Look carefully for any clues that might help you solve other questions and consider test strategies. Time –Be aware of time allocation and do not spend too long on questions of which you are unsure. Come back to them later. Prioritise the questions –The order in which you answer questions can be important. Do the ones you know how to do first. Of these, do them in order of those worth the highest percentage of marks.

Mock Tips & Tricks Stay calm!!! –High stress situations, including exams can cause downshifting. Downshifting is when a students ability to think is hindered by their stress. Negative thoughts and anxiety are contagious so steer clear of others when they are in this mode. Traffic Lights - Red Light – No idea Amber Light – Some idea Green Light – High Understanding Stop and have a short break if you are unfocussed

Revision Preparation: Post Mock Exam Subject Feedback Teachers will help students modify their revision plans based on the review of their academic performance Past IB papers IB exam techniques (understanding command terms, time management, selection of optional questions)

In Summary Mocks start Week 6 of Term 3 Most subjects will be complete end T2 Revision Plan required Value of holiday period Tutorial support available NAG!

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