IB programme ISE

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!