ib programme ise
DESCRIPTION
details of the IB programme run at the ISETRANSCRIPT
Welcome to the International School Eerde and the IB diploma
program
school year 2007/2008 !
LANGUAGES in the IB
GROUP 1 – first language Language A1HL/SL English / German / Dutch /
GROUP 2 – second modern language course Language A2 HL English Language B HL/SL English / German / Dutch / Spanish / French Language Ab initio SL German / French
Group 3 Individuals and society
History Geography
Business and management
Information technology in a global society
SL only
Group 4 Experimental Sciences
Biology HL/SL Chemistry SL Physics HL/SL
Environmental systems and societies
Sl only from September 2008 on
Group 5 Mathematics and computer science
Mathematics Higher level Mathematics Standard level Mathematical Studies Sl only
Computer science SL - elective
Group 6 The arts
Visual Arts HL/ SL
TOK How do we know?
The extended essay
Independent, self-directed piece of research
In-depth study of topic of interest within a chosen subject
4000 words Important value for universitiesEmphasis Research process Formulation of research question Personal engagement Communication of ideas
DIPLOMA POINTS MATRIX
Cas Creativity Action Service
CAS is a framework for learning through experience.
It is designed to involve students in new roles.
The emphasis is on learning by doing real tasks that have real consequences and then reflecting on these experiences over time.
Cas Creativity Action Service
There must be a balance between the three. Minimum 150 hours
Examples of Appropriate activities : physical assistance to the elderly establishing and coaching a sports team for
disadvantaged children establishing and leading a music ensemble for
visually impaired people involvement in a theatrical production to which
refugee children are invited teaching the use of computers environmental restoration and protection
Assessment and the award of the qualification
INTERNALLY ASSESSED WORK assessed by teacher- checked by IB moderator % of mark varies in between 20 and 35%
Oral exercises in languages Projects Student portfolios Class presentations Practical laboratory work in sciences Mathematical investigations Artistic performances
Assessment and the award of the qualification
EXTERNALLY ASSESSED conducted and overseen by teachers but marked by
IB examiners
World literature assignments for language A1 Written assignments for language A2 Essays for Theory of Knowledge Extended essays
Assessment and the award of the qualification
EXAMINATION Taken by diploma candidates at the end of the 2-year course
Strict examination conditions prescribed by IB
Biggest part of the mark
IB exam calendar MAY and NOVEMBER sessions – results : early July or early January
Identical examination papers across the world for each subject – different papers – different examination questions:
Multiple choice / short answer / structured questions / extended response questions / essay questions /
data analysis / case study questions
Marking by the IB examiners Grade award meetings for each subject
Each examiner submits a sample of work to a senior examiner: check for accuracy and consistency
If necessary senior examiner remarks
Marking is criterion related – describe the level of achievement expected for the award of each grade.
Grades from 1 point (lowest) to 7 (highest)
When is the diploma awarded?
Examination in 6 subjects (3 Hl and 3 SL or 4 HL and
2 SL) across groups 1 to 5 of hexagon – 2 A languages needed for German universities
Maximum of 3 points for combined performance TOK and EE
Maximum score is 45 points
Minimum score is 24 points if certain conditions are met
Conditions for Diploma award
candidate whose total score is 24, 25,26 or 27 points
no grade 1 in any subject.
no grade 2 at higher level.
no more than one grade 2 at standard level.
no more than three grades 3 or below.
At least 12 points have been gained on higher level subjects (candidates who register for four higher level subjects must gain at least 16 points at higher level).
At least 9 points have been gained on standard level subjects (candidates who register for two standard level subjects must gain at
least 6 points at standard level).
Conditions for Diploma award
candidate whose total score is 28 points no grade 1 in any subject.
no more than one grade 2 at higher level.
no more than two grades 2 at standard level.
no more than three grades 3 or below.
At least 11 points have been gained on higher level subjects (candidates who register for four higher level subjects must gain at least 14 points at
higher level).
At least 8 points have been gained on standard level subjects (candidates who register for two standard level subjects must gain at least 5 points at
standard level).
Examination details A maximum of three examination sessions is
allowed for diploma
Anticipated examinations possible at end of first year for 1 or 2 SL subjects (except Language Ab initio - does not count as 1 session)
Certificate For extra subjects – results not mentioned on Diploma
Special needs extra time/ reader / scribe/ rest periods – medical certificate as soon as possible to the
coordinator!