International School of Paris IB Diploma Programme

IB Diploma Handbook Class of 2018

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Handbook Class of 2018

Contents

The International Baccalaureate Learner Profile ..................................................................................................................... 3

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme ............................................................................................................ 4

The IB Diploma Programme of Study .................................................................................................................................... 5

Entry Requirements .................................................................................................................................................... 5

Course Selection......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Grading ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Graduating with the ISP High School Diploma ............................................................................................................... 6

IB Certificates ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

IB Diploma ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

The Award of the IB Diploma ...................................................................................................................................... 6

The Award of the ISP High School Diploma ................................................................................................................... 7

University Entrance ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

The Core IB Curriculum ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Theory of Knowledge (ToK) ............................................................................................................................................. 9

The Extended Essay ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

The Diploma Points Matrix ............................................................................................................................................. 10

The CAS Programme ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

The International Baccalaureate at ISP, Grades 6-12 ............................................................................................................ 12

Diploma pathways ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Group 1: Languages A ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

Language A: Literature (English, French, Japanese, Korean, Spanish) ............................................................................... 15

Language A: Language and Literature (English, French)................................................................................................... 15

Group 2: Languages B ....................................................................................................................................................... 16

English, French, Spanish, Chinese .................................................................................................................................. 16

Group 3: Individuals and Societies ...................................................................................................................................... 17

History ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Economics ................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Geography ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Group 4: Experimental Sciences ......................................................................................................................................... 20

Nature of Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Systems and Societies ................................................... 20

Nature of Science ......................................................................................................................................................... 21

Biology ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Chemistry .................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Physics ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24

Environmental Systems and Societies (SL only) ............................................................................................................... 25

Group 5: Mathematics ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

Mathematics HL ........................................................................................................................................................... 26

Mathematics SL ............................................................................................................................................................ 27

Mathematical Studies SL ............................................................................................................................................... 28

Group 6: The Arts ............................................................................................................................................................. 29

Film ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29

Music .......................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Theatre ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Visual Arts ................................................................................................................................................................... 32

IB Coursework Deadlines, Class of 2018 ............................................................................................................................. 33

Homework ....................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Academic Honesty Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 36

Assessment: FAQ .............................................................................................................................................................. 37

Information Directory ........................................................................................................................................................ 38

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Handbook Class of 2018

The International Baccalaureate Learner Profile The IB learner profile represents ten attributes valued by IB World Schools. We believe these attributes, and

others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global

communities. (IB, 2013)

Disposition Description

Inquirers

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how

to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our

love of learning throughout life.

Knowledgeable

We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range

of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global

significance.

Thinkers We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyze and take responsible action on

complex problems. We exercise initiative i