1. 1 The IB at AISG Information for Grade 10 November 2015

2. 2 Today’s Goals What is IB? What the difference between AISG and IB diplomas and courses? What is the IB Core? Who can/should do the full IBDP? Where can you find information?

3. 3 Part 1: What is IB?

4. 4 So… what is IB? The International Baccalaureate Organization, IBO Curriculum: courses in several areas at different levels (HL and SL) A diploma: IB Diploma Programme, IBDP

5. 5 What is the goal of the IBDP and IB (and AISG) courses? Develop students who: ask challenging questions learn how to learn develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures.

6. 6 How does IB fit with AISG? AISG NURTURING STUDENTS TO ASPIRE AND ACHIEVE Learn with Enthusiasm, Self-Direction and Perseverance Communicate and Collaborate Effectively Think Critically and Creatively to Solve Problems Demonstrate Global Understanding and Citizenship IB aims to … -develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. -develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. -encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

7. 7 What is the Profile of IB Learners? Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

8. 8 Part 2: AISG vs. IB Diplomas and Courses

9. 9 Two courses of study – you choose AISG Diploma only IB Diploma and AISG Diploma One-year non-IB courses First year only of 2-year IB courses Both years of 2-year IB courses with external exams, passing marks earn an IB Certificate Results in AISG HS Diploma and some certificates Six, 2-year IB courses with external exams Also complete three core requirements: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS Earn at least 24 of 45 total points on external exams Results in an AISG Diploma and an IB Diploma

10. 10 Non-IB courses at AISG Full-year Semester Studio Art 2 Symphonic Band Strings Orchestra Concert Band Choir Music Technology Yearbook Journalism French Mandarin Spanish Theater Arts 1 Theater Arts 2 Studio Arts 1 (2D) Studio Arts 1 (3D) Fit4Life Documentary Film Graphic Design

11. 11 IB courses at AISG Group 1 – Language and LiteratureGroup 2 – Language Acquisition English A Literature HL/SL English A Lang & Lit HL/SL Chinese A Lang & Lit HL/SL Ab Initio SL (beginners) French Mandarin Spanish ON-LINE Course only Language B HL/SL (3+ yrs experience) French Mandarin Spanish Self-Taught Lang A Lit SL (only for full DP students)

12. 12 IB courses at AISG cont. Group 3 – Individuals and SocietiesGroup 4 – Experimantal Sciences Economics HL/SL History HL/SL ITGS HL/SL ON-LINE Course only Psychology HL/SL Environmental Systems and Societies SL Biology HL/SL Chemistry HL/SL Physics HL/SL Environmental Systems and Societies SL

13. 13 IB courses at AISG cont. Group 5 – MathematicsGroup 6 – the Arts Mathematics HL Mathematics SL Mathematical Studies SL Visual Arts HL/SL Music HL/SL Another course from group 2, 3 or 4

14. 14 IB Assessment Internal Assessment (IAs) Assignments assessed by teachers here using IB rubrics and then the accuracy of their marking is checked by IB Part (usually) of AISG grade and part of IB grade External Assessment Tests and tasks written and graded by IB examiners Written assignments done in Groups 1 &2 classes and sent to IB Exams for 3 weeks in May of your senior year

15. 15 What are the requirements of the full IBDP? Six courses, one from each of six subject groups Study three subjects at higher level and three subjects at standard level Complete the core requirements of EE, CAS and ToK

16. 16 Part 3: The Core – EE, CAS, ToK

17. 17 Extended Essay (EE) Formal research paper 4000 words Requires about 40 hours of independent work over a 10 month period Offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of individual interest, and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university

18. 18 Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work, thus fostering students’ awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena Must document (online) evidence of planning and reflection on eight learning goals Evenly balanced across the three areas Approximately 150 hours over two years(3-4 hr/wk) IB/CAS Coordinator assesses pass/fail, externally moderated

19. 19 Theory of Knowledge (ToK) A formal class that meets half-time Designed to provide coherence by exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines, encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives Explores how we acquire, evaluate and use knowledge Must complete an internally assessed presentation Must write an externally assessed essay on one of several prescribed topics

20. 20 Part 4: Should you do the full IBDP?

21. 21 Who can do the full IBDP? Average or above average intelligence Strong work ethic Competent time management Solid study skills Globally oriented

22. 22 Who should do the full IBDP? Want to attempt the most rigorous academic program offered at AISG Plan to apply to University in HK or Europe Like a challenge Want the best preparation possible for university

23. 23 Possible IBDP schedules HL Economics HL Biology HL ITGS SL Mathematics SL English Literature SL French B/Chinese B Tok HL English Literature HL Visual Art HL Psychology SL Environmental Sys. & Soc. SL Mathematics SL Spanish ab initio online Tok HL Biology HL Chemistry HL Mathematics SL Spanish ab initio online SL English Language & Literature SL Economics Tok HL Economics HL ITGS online HL English Lang & Literature SL Biology SL Chinese A Language and Literature SL Mathematics Tok

24. 24 Real AISG IB schedules … Full IBDP Student IB2 Eng L&L HL IB2 MandB HL IB2 Psych SL IB2 Bio HL IB2 Chem HL IB2 Math SL CAS strings IB Course Student - Former Full IBDP IB2 Eng L&L HL IB2 Mand Ab SL IB2 Chem HL IB2 Bio SL IB2 Math SL IB1 Art HL IB Course Student IB2 Eng L&L SL IB1 Mand Ab SL IB2 ITGS HL online IB2 Physics SL IB2 Math SL Choir Yearbook

25. 25 Part 5: Where to find information?

26. 26 Where can you get more information? Moodle: IB at AISG Student Page and current IB course pages www.ibo.org Your IB Coordinator in the HS office Your HS Counselor in the HS office Your teachers

27. 27 Thanks for your attention.