16. TOK – Theory of Knowledge CAS – Creativity, Action, Service
IB Components
TOK – Theory of Knowledge
CAS – Creativity, Action, Service
reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and on areas of knowledge
consider the role and nature of knowledge in their own culture, in the cultures of others and in the wider world.
The CAS requirement is a fundamental part of the programme and takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies.

17. IB Components - EE – Extended Essay
The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, culminating in a 4,000-word paper. As a required component, it provides:
practical preparation for the kinds of undergraduate research required at University
an opportunity for students to engage in an in-depth study of a topic of interest within a chosen subject.

18. IB Components - EE – Extended Essay
Emphasis is placed on the research process:
formulating an appropriate research question
engaging in a personal exploration of the topic
communicating ideas
developing an argument.

19. IB Components - EE – Extended Essay
Participation in this process develops the capacity to:
analyse
synthesize, and
evaluate knowledge.
Students are supported throughout the process with advice and guidance from a supervisor.

20. Diploma Programme curriculum
HL – Higher level classes
SL – Standard level classes
Higher level study requires a minimum of 240 class hours
Student takes 3 classes over 11th and 12th grade
standard level study requires a minimum of 150 class hours
Student takes 3 classes over 11th and 12th grade
May test one SL class in the 11th Grade

21. Diploma Programme curriculum
In each examination, the student is graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum).
The award of the diploma requires students to meet defined standards and conditions. These include:
a minimum total of 24 points
and the satisfactory completion of three compulsory core components: 1) theory of knowledge (TOK); 2) extended essay; and 3) creativity, action, service (CAS).

22. Diploma Programme curriculum
Group 1: studies in language and literature
Offered at EDHS
students will study literature, including selections of literature in translation, and may choose to combine this with language or performance studies, depending on their choice of course. 
Language A: literature HL
English

23. Diploma Programme curriculum
Group 2: language acquisition
Offered at EDHS
The main emphasis of the modern language courses is on the acquisition and use of language in a range of contexts and for different purposes while, at the same time, promoting an understanding of another culture through the study of its language.
Language B SL/HL
French
Spanish

24. Diploma Programme curriculum
Group 3: Individuals and societies
Offered at EDHS
Each subject is designed to foster in students the capacity to identify, to analyse critically and to evaluate theories, concepts and arguments relating to the nature and activities of individuals and societies.
History of the Americas HL
Psychology SL
Information technology in a global society HL/SL

25. Diploma Programme curriculum
Group 4: Experimental sciences
Offered at EDHS
Students explore the concepts, theories, models and techniques that underpin each subject area and through these develop their understanding of the scientific method.
Biology HL
Physics SL
Chemistry SL

26. Diploma Programme curriculum
Group 5: Mathematics
Offered at EDHS
The aims of these courses are to enable students to:
develop mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles
develop logical, critical and creative thinking
employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalization.
Students are also encouraged to appreciate the international dimensions of mathematics and the multiplicity of its cultural and historical perspectives.
mathematical studies SL
mathematics SL

27. Diploma Programme curriculum
Group 6: The arts
Offered at EDHS
Each subject is designed to foster critical, reflective and informed practice, help students understand the dynamic and changing nature of the arts, explore the diversity of arts across time, place and cultures, and express themselves with confidence and competence. .
Visual Arts HL/SL
Music HL/SL
_____
Theater???
Dance???
Film???

28. Diploma Programme curriculum
HL – Higher level classes
SL – Standard level classes
Higher level study requires a minimum of 240 class hours
Student takes 3 classes over 11th and 12th grade
standard level study requires a minimum of 150 class hours
Student takes 3 classes over 11th and 12th grade
May test one SL class in the 11th Grade

29. IB Assessment External Assessment IA – Internal Assessment essays
oral work in languages
fieldwork in geography
laboratory work in the sciences
investigations in mathematics
artistic performances.
On average an IB DP candidate/student will spend about 20 hours testing over a 2 week period in May.
essays
structured problems
short-response questions
data-response questions
text-response questions
case-study questions
multiple-choice questions (limited use of these).

30. IB EDHS Faculty Head of School IB Coordinator EE Coordinators
Nora Paugh
IB Coordinator
Ayax Serrato
EE Coordinators
Fernando Ruiz
Charles Melin
CAS Coordinators
Jennifer Majchrzak
Kara Baker
TOK

31. IB EDHS Faculty Group 1 Group 2 Lizett Shaw Jennifer Majchrzak
Kara Baker
Cindy Shaw
Group 2
Joel Molina
Myriam Remond
Nora Bueno
Ana Trillo

32. IB EDHS Faculty Group 3 Group 4 Charles Melin Ayax Serrato
David Caldwell
Deborah Hernandez
Paulina Hernandez
Group 4
Amber Berestein
Aaron Luna
Jesus Tapia
Antonio Castruita

33. IB EDHS Faculty Group 5 Group 6 Donald Mudloff Steven Kubala
Javier Diaz
Margaret Gutierrez
Group 6
Candace Printz
Stephanie Schmid

34. We are an IB World School

35. Ayax Serrato IB Coordinator 915-309-8440 aserra01@sisd.net
Q & A
Ayax Serrato IB Coordinator