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September - University Applications Begin

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September - University Applications Begin

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While continuing with their IB courses, it's time to start university applications! Their predicted grades will be important for this process. Students need to make sure their CAS portfolio is up to date, as universities often want to see their extracurricular involvement.

Nice when teachers can help peer review students Personal Statements working with them, not for them

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Welcome to the IB DP Program! This is where our exciting journey begins. Students will select their six subjects (3-4 HL and 2-3 SL courses), get introduced to Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and start planning for CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). They should remember to carefully choose subjects that align with their strengths and university aspirations.

Also note for English B* specifics Group 2 in the image above (*download where you see fit) - Magnus

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Share the IB DP Language B guide as a resource and Syllabus.

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This Higher Learner Course Design is meant to guide, and will evolve with added activities, develop all conceptual understandings of how language works, develop receptive, productive and interactive skills, incorporate explicit links to TOK, promote the development of all Learner Profile Attributes, include a variety of activities that cater for all the IB assessment components required, and focus on the target culture in its full global presence (not just one particular continent or country).

Students need to know what literature (HL) they will cover, as well as links to the full texts (found in the DP2 section here on this Padlet - in this case 7 short stories for DP1's and 2). Four short stories to be covered in the first year and three in the second year.

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Here are a variety of activities that are relevant and in line with the variety of themes IB DP program covers. For example: CAS, EE's, and TOK integrations.

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October - Extended Essay Topic Selection

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October - Extended Essay Topic Selection

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Time to start getting students thinking about their Extended Essay! Meet with potential supervisors and begin exploring topics that interest them. This 4,000-word research paper is a crucial component of the IB core. Students should choose a subject and topic that genuinely interests them- they will be working on this for many months!

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December - First Internal Assessments Begin

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December - First Internal Assessments Begin

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The first Internal Assessments (IAs) will start rolling in. These are school-based assignments that count towards students final IB grade. Each subject has different IA requirements - students need to stay organized and pay attention to deadlines. This is also when they will begin their first TOK assessments.

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No Surprises for DP1 (SL & HL) students going into DP2 next year. Offer opportunities to look at themed images and literary extracts from readings and prepare them for their IO, as it relates to Themes covered so far in line with best practices for their IO Presentations, Feedback, General Discussions. Practice readings outside their assigned reading, looking at extracts presented in the text book for instance. Check the Padlet links under DP2.

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By now, students should be deep into their Extended Essay research. Their research question should be finalized, and they should be gathering sources and evidence. Regular meetings with their supervisor are crucial during this phase.

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Time for students first set of mock exams! These are crucial practice runs for their final IB exams next year. They need to use these to identify areas where they need to improve and adjust their study strategies accordingly. Remember, HL subjects will have additional paper components compared to SL.

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A space for DP2 SL students to practice for their Individual Oral exam

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Major IA deadlines approach! Most of their internal assessments should be completed or near completion. This includes lab reports for sciences, historical investigations, math explorations, and language written tasks. Quality over quantity is key!

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Internal assessment criteria—HL

Productive and interactive skills: Individual oral assessment

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Internal assessment criteria—SL

Productive and interactive skills: Individual oral assessment

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Student's Theory of Knowledge essay is due! This 1600-word essay explores how we know what we know and is a crucial part of the core points. Make sure they have chosen their prescribed title carefully and have incorporated various ways of knowing and areas of knowledge.

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As you will practice these English B IO's in the weeks leading up to the Mock, and before the Real IA IO Exam in January. This gives them some time to get comfortable with the space, practicing different excerpts, as they relate. Remember this is for English B, the image above can be useful, however, relates to English A IO* This gets students thinking critically.

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January - Extended Essay Final Submission

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January - Extended Essay Final Submission

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The Extended Essay final deadline! Students 4,000-word research paper should be polished and properly formatted. This represents months of independent research and academic writing. They should not forget their reflection sessions - they are part of their final mark!

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The real IO in a quiet space, recorder and timer, to keep track.

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reminders and discussions on finishing and submitting CAS portfolio! Ensure all students experiences and projects are well-documented with reflections. CAS is a core requirement for the diploma - they need to show ongoing commitment across all three strands: Creativity, Activity, and Service.

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The moment students have been preparing for - Final IB Exams! These external assessments are the culmination of students two-year journey. Reminders to students to pace themselves, stay healthy, and use their revision time wisely. Good luck, all IB warriors!