IB info session by Ayesha Khan https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s For Parents en-us 2017-07-18 18:54:01 UTC 2017-07-19 19:21:30 UTC hello@padlet.com ahkhan78 https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981309 The International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme is a comprehensive and rigorous two year curriculum . A deliberate compromise between the specialization required in some national systems and the breadth preferred in others. The Diploma Programme is highly regarded for entry to university education throughout the world. IB students routinely gain admission to some of the best known universities in the world. Most of these institutions have established recognition policies for the IB diploma. The IBO maintains updated information about university recognition which can be accessed at http://www.ibo.org/country.]]> 2017-07-18 18:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981309 ahkhan78 https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981382 The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non-profit educational foundation founded in 1968 .It is being done in 3915 schools, 147 countries and has 1, 229, 000 students currently enrolled.]]> 2017-07-18 19:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981382 ahkhan78 https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981443 Who should take the IB Diploma? There are two groups of students who should undertake the IB Diploma: those who need it for entrance to the universities of their choice and those who are academically able and motivated, want to undertake a challenging course of study.]]> 2017-07-18 19:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981443 ahkhan78 https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981478 What Do We Look For in IB Diploma Students? 
 Desire 
 Self-discipline.
Ability to ask questions, time management .
Thinks critically.
 Competence and fluency in expressing oneself in English .
An independent and cooperative learner]]> 2017-07-18 19:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981478 ahkhan78 https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981529 Requirements of the Diploma Programme 
 Study of SIX subjects covering major fields of learning. 3 subjects studied at Higher Level (HL) to allow for specialization in certain areas. 3 subjects studied at Standard Level (SL) to ensure a broad education. 
 Participation in an interdisciplinary course entitled Theory of Knowledge (TOK). 
 Submission of an Extended Essay (EE), of no more than 4000 words, on a topic of the student’s choice. Participation in a programme of Creativity, Action and Service (CAS).]]> 2017-07-18 19:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981529 ahkhan78 https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981575 Core Requirements of the IB Programme Diploma Core: CAS, EE and TOK In addition to the six subjects all students: 
 Follow a course in the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) composed of questions!  the most central of these is “How do we know?”  An assessment is via a 1400 to 1600 philosophical essay and an oral presentation 
Engage in a substantial piece of research resulting in an Extended Essay (EE) undertake a substantial piece of original research and write an extended essay of about 4,000 words. Participate in an extra-curricular programme entitled Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)]]> 2017-07-18 19:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981575 ahkhan78 https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981695
  • The IB Grading System The grading scheme in use for IB examinations is: 1. very poor 2. poor 3. mediocre 4. satisfactory 5. good 6. very good 7. excellent
  • . Assessment : External Assessments – 50% to 80%, 2 or 3 papers 
  • Internal Assessments (IAs) – 20% to 50%, moderated by IBO 
  •  6 subjects (1 to 7 points each) Maximum = 6 x 7points = 42 points 
  • TOK and EE (Up to 3 bonus points available) Maximum Total Points = 42 + 3 = 45 points 
  •  Completion of CAS is mandatory! 
  •  Must get 24 points and meet other criteria to achieve Diploma

    • ]]>     2017-07-18 19:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981695     ahkhan78 https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981787 Current Grade Ten When deciding which subjects to take there are a number of factors which should be considered:
    Which subjects do you enjoy? Which subjects are you good at? What does the course involve? What type of career(s) are you interested in? What are the requirements of the universities at which you intend to apply?]]>     2017-07-18 19:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981787     ahkhan78 https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981851 Our expectations:
     Educationally, the next 2 years are the most important of a student’s life.
     Workload will get progressively higher and students must work hard and submit work punctually and to the highest standard they are capable of.
     Parents must support and monitor their children]]>     2017-07-18 19:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ahkhan78/jctv0xzcrt3s/wish/178981851