IB Diploma Programme:An Introduction

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The Basics

• 2 year programme• August, Year 1 (DP Retreat) through May, Year 2(Final Examinations)

• Holistic• Cross curricular links, International Minded, Approaches to Learning

• Comprehensive• Many subjects, differing levels of difficulty

• Rigorous• HL courses, time-management

• Internationally recognized and Preparation for . . . .

. . . . . Life

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The Basics

• 6 Subjects:• 3 Higher Level (HL)

• 3 Standard Level (SL)

• The Core:• EE, ToK, CAS

• At the centre – THE STUDENT

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As IB learners, we strive to be:

• Inquirers

• Knowledgeable

• Thinkers

• Communicators

• Principled

• Open-Minded

• Caring

• Risk-Takers

• Balanced

• Reflective

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The Extended Essay (EE)

• 4000 word essay

• Research driven

• Inquiry based, open-ended

• Supported by EE Coordinator, Librarian and a subject-specific advisor

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Theory of Knowledge (ToK)

• A course central to the IB DP philosophy

• ToK challenges students to answer “How do we know”

• Presentation (33%) & Essay (67%)

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Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

• The heart of the DP

• A 2 year program of experiences

• Students are expected to develop all facets of the Learner Profile

• Includes a CAS Project: • a minimum of one month

• must show collaboration, initiative and perseverance

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Group 1 – Studies in Language and Literature

• English A: Language and Literature (HL and SL)

• Indonesian A Language and Literature: (HL and SL)

• School Supported Self Taught Options (SL only –Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Malay, French)

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Group 2 – Language Acquisition:

• English B (HL and SL)

• Indonesian B (HL and SL)

• French Ab initio (SL only)

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Group 3 – Individuals and Societies:

• Business Management (HL or SL)

• Information technology in a Global Society (ITGS – HL or SL)

• Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only – Group 3 or 4)

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Group 4 – The Sciences:

• Biology (HL or SL)

• Chemistry (HL or SL)

• Physics (HL or SL)

• Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences (SL or HL)

• Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only – Group 3 or 4)

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Group 5 – Mathematics:

Currently:

• Mathematics (HL or SL)

• Mathematical Studies (SL only)

As of August 2018:

• Mathematics: Analysis and approaches (HL or SL)

• Mathematics: Applications and interpretation (HL or SL)

. . . . more to come

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Group 6 – Arts:

• Visual Arts (HL or SL)

• Music (HL or SL)

Group 6 can be replaced with a course in Groups 1 to 4.

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All courses include a combination of internally-assessed work and an externally-moderated

exam.

Courses are graded on a 1 to 7 criterion referenced scale.

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Mr GrahamExtended Essay Coordinator

Theory of Knowledge Coordinator

Year 13 Advisor

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EE and ToK are graded on a letter scale, A through E, and N (No Grade).

The DP Points Matrix combines the two results to give up 3 more points –

bringing the maximum possible DP score to 45

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The DP Points Matrix

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Mr McPhee

CAS Coordinator

Year 12 Advisor

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CAS at ACGACG Soccer Team (Activity)

Bass guitar lessons (Creativity)

Volunteering at orphanage (Service)

Japanesese lessons (Creativity)

ACG Student Council (Service)

Taekwondo (Activity)

Artwork Display for ACG(Creativity)

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CAS is graded as Complete/Incomplete.

Failure to complete CAS results in no Diploma being awarded.

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How to get an IB Diploma

1. CAS requirements have been met.

2. You have attained 24 points or more.

3. You have achieved a grade above ‘N’ for theory of knowledge, extended essay and contributing subjects.

4. A grade higher than ‘E’ has been earned for both Theory of Knowledge and the Extended Essay.

5. All subject grades are higher than 1.

6. A grade of 3 or more has been awarded at least 4 times.

7. A grade of 4 or more has been awarded at least 3 times.

8. For HL subjects, you have attained 12 points or more.

9. For SL subjects, you have attained 9 points or more.

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Mr Hutchinson

ACG School Jakarta Principal

(and parent of a soon-to-be IB DP student)

For more information:

http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/

dave.brundage@acgedu.com

shawn.hutchinson@acgedu.com

mark.graham@acgedu.com

ryan.mcphee@acgedu.com

The Extended EssayParent Information Session

19th October 2018

The Extended Essay is a requirement of the diploma program.

A piece of independent research Independent

Students have control and are responsible for getting it done

Self-directed

Students decide what they want to write about, and how they’re going to conduct and organize your research

4000 words in length

Places strong emphasis on the research process

IB Curriculum

Diploma Point MatrixTheory of Knowledge

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say

ExcellentA

GoodB

SatisfactoryC

MediocreD

ElementaryE

Not Submitte

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ExcellentA 3 3 2 2 1 + Failing

Condition*N

GoodB 3 2 1 1 Failing

Condition*N

SatisfactoryC 2 1 1 0 Failing

Condition*(2)N

MediocreD 2 1 0 0 Failing

Condition*N

ElementaryE 1 + Failing

Condition*Failing

Condition*Failing

Condition*Failing

Condition*Failing

Condition*N

Not submitted N N N N N N(3)

IB Requirements

Participation in this process develops the capacity to:

analyze

synthesize, and

evaluate knowledge.

Students are supported throughout the process with advice and guidance from a supervisor (a teacher at ACG).

Emphasis is placed on the Research Process

Choose a topic

Formulate the research question

Plan the investigation and writing process

Plan a research structure (outline)

Undertake some preparatory reading

Carry out the investigation

The Research and Writing Process

The iceberg analogy illustrates clearly the importance of the analysis/research/experimentation that underpins the completed essay.

Try to find an interesting topic:Interest can stem from a wide range of experiences:

A book, newspaper article, magazine piece that interested you

An author, historical figure, performer who inspires you

A website that looks intriguing

A film, musical performance or play that captivated you

An experiment that captured your imagination

A natural phenomenon that you’d like to know more about

An idea that you heard in class that you’d like to explore further

A TOK topic that fascinated you

An issue or problem in the local community that irks you

A significant event in your own life or in the life of your ancestors

Choosing a Supervisor/Mentor

Must be a teacher at ACG

Should be a teacher with whom you can work effectively

Remember, teachers are not required to supervise an extended essay

Teachers normally only supervise 3 students, so don’t procrastinate

Supervisor/Mentor

The extended essay supervisor has a few principal responsibilities:

Provides advice and guidance in the skills of undertaking research

Encourages and supports the student throughout the writing of the EE

Helps you decide on and refine your research question

Approves the final research question

Knows the regulations governing the EE and the assessment criteria

Reads and comments on first draft only – does not edit the draft

Monitors the progress

Submits a predicted grade

Completes the supervisor's report

Student Responsibilities It is strongly recommended that students:

Start early

Think carefully about the research questions

Plan how, when and where you will find the research material

Plan a schedule for researching and writing the essay

Record all sources accurately

Have a clear structure for the essay before beginning to write

Check and proofread the final version carefully

Treat your supervisor appropriately according to IBO guidelines

Consult the wonderful ACG EE Guide

Time Management

Recommended: 40 hours in total

Work done outside of regular class time

Consultation Sessions with supervisor are a MAXIMUM of 5 hours

Internal Deadlines established by supervisor

Introduction to Theory of KnowledgeParent Information

Session 19th October

2018

What is TOK?

• The central question of your TOK course is: How

do you know?

• The TOK course examines how we know what

we claim to know by asking you to analyse

knowledge claims and explore knowledge

questions

• A distinction between shared knowledge and

personal knowledge is made

Areas of Knowledge and Ways of Knowing

Areas of Knowledge

1. Mathematics

2. Natural Sciences

3. Human Sciences

4. History

5. The Arts

6. Ethics

7. Religious Knowledge Systems

8. Indigenous Knowledge Systems.

The task of TOK is to examine different areas of knowledge

and find out what makes them different and what they

have in common.

Knowledge Questions

KQ’s Knowledge Questions

■ an open ended question, that can be supported by arguments, opposed by counterclaims, and have the opinion of the student attached to it

■ explicitly about knowledge (in other words, a question about knowledge, rather than a subject specific issue)

■ Uses TOK terminology

Knowledge Questions• Does some knowledge go beyond language?

• How does imagination contribute to knowledge?

• Do the Arts give us knowledge?

• How are our beliefs shaped by our culture?

• Can human behavior be predicted?

• How reliable are our feelings and emotions?

• How certain is Scientific knowledge?

• How does mathematics relate to the world?

TOK Assessment

Internal Assessment: TOK Presentation

(10 marks)

• Completed in Grade 12

• Marked by Teachers

• The presentation can be done individually or in a group, with a maximum group size of three.

• Approximately 10 minutes per presenter should be allowed, up to a max of 30 minutes per group.

• Must hand in a Presentation Planning Document (PPD) before actually doing the presentation.

External Assessment: TOK Essay (20

marks)

• Completed in Grade 13

• Marked by the IB

• Must be chosen from list of six prescribed titles issued by the IB

• The maximum word limit for the essay is 1,600 words.

• Must hand in a Progress Planning Form (PPF)

This Year’s TOK Essay Questions

1. “The quality of knowledge is best measured by how many people accept it.” Discuss this claim with

reference to two areas of knowledge.

2. “The production of knowledge is always a collaborative task and never solely a product of the individual.”

Discuss this statement with reference to two areas of knowledge.

3. Do good explanations have to be true?

4. “Disinterestedness is essential in the pursuit of knowledge.” Discuss this claim with reference to two

areas of knowledge.

5. “The production of knowledge requires accepting conclusions that go beyond the evidence for them.”

Discuss this claim.

6. “One way to assure the health of a discipline is to nurture contrasting perspectives.” Discuss this claim.

Entry Requirement

For all University courses the University will

“consider the number of places available, the number of applicants and the quality of the applicant pool.”

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