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MILES MACDONELL COLLEGIATE
International Baccalaureate Information Meeting
What is the IB Diploma Program?
• Pre-University Diploma• Utilizes international standards• Based on an integrated curriculum• Infused with “globalism”
How do the students benefit?
• Considered to be the best University Preparatory program available
• Opportunity to earn University Credits while in High School
• Specific and general scholarship opportunities
• Challenging classes with a wide range of fellow students
Diploma or Certificate?
• Diploma – The full program challenging the whole student
• Certificate – Partial IB taking courses in areas of strength
Paths to Obtain the Diploma• Group 1: English (Higher Level)• Group 2: 2nd Language
» French (Standard Level)» Français (immersion students)(Higher Level)» Spanish Ab Initio (beginner language)(Standard Level)» Japanese Ab Initio (beginner language)(Standard Level)
• Group 3: History (Higher Level)• Group 4: Sciences
» Chemistry (Standard Level)» Physics (Higher Level)» Biology (Higher Level)
• Group 5: Mathematics (Standard Level)• Group 6: Electives
» Music Production (Higher Level)» Theatre Arts (Standard Level)» 2nd Science Elective (Higher Level)» 3rd Language Elective (Standard Level)
• All IB courses are enhanced and advanced courses
• Standard courses are at least 150 hours in length
• Higher level courses are at least 240 hours in length
• Diploma students need to take 3 HL and 3 SL courses, and 1 course from each group
Things to Consider
IB Points
• 3 HL and 3 SL courses• IB Grades from 1-7 = maximum 42 points• ToK and Extended Essay = 3 points• Total point available = 45 points
• IB DIPLOMA = 24 points (12 higher level)
Scholarships – U of ManitobaAcademic Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Manitoba
95-100% - $200092.5-95% - $170090-92% - $140087-89% - $110085-86% - $800
IB ScholarshipsUniversity of Manitoba
43 points - $280040 points - $250037 points - $220034 points - $190031 points - $160028 points - $130025 points - $1100
Top Up Awards - $250 for a seven on a higher level course
$200 for a six on higher level, or seven on standard level
$150 for a five on a higher level
Scholarships – U of Winnipeg
Academic Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Winnipeg
95-100% - $225090-94% - $175086-89% - $110080-86% - $800
IB ScholarshipsUniversity of Winnipeg
30 points or more - $2250
University Credits
In addition to scholarships, students may earn University credits by scoring:
• a 4 or better on most courses (U of M)• a 5 or better on any HL courses (U of W)
Preparing for UniversityAny diploma combination will fill the requirements for
general admission at university. General admission is all that is required for the following university disciplines:
Arts: anthropology sociologylanguages artnative studies economicsreligion/theology historyfilm studies political studiesclassics criminologygeography drama/theatrephilosophy psychologylinguistics women’s studies
Preparing for UniversityAny diploma combination will fill the requirements for
general admission at university. General admission is all that is required for the following university disciplines:
Business: accounting actuarial mathentrepreneurship financehuman resources international businessmarketing commerce
Etc: Education MusicNursing Physical Ed. & RecreationSocial Work
Programs Which Require Specific Courses
Agricultural & Food Sciences: ChemistryPhysics (pre-vet studies)
Dental Hygiene: ChemistryBiology
Dentistry: ChemistryPhysics
Engineering: Chemistry Physics
Human Ecology: Chemistry & BiologyMedicine: Chemistry & Biology
Physics Recommended
Programs Which Require Specific Courses
Pharmacy: Chemistry & BiologyBiological Sciences: Biology
Chemistry & Physics recommendedPhysical Sciences: Chemistry
PhysicsEnvironmental Sciences: Chemistry
PhysicsBiology recommended
For faculties which require or recommend all three sciences, students should take two of them at the IB level and one as a regular High School course.
IB Science Course General Information
• Higher Level (240 hours)• Biology, Physics• completed over 2 years• grade 11 all year, every other day
+ grade 12 every day until IB exam period (May)• for registration – sign up for only 32S
IB Science Course General Information
• Standard Level (150 hours)• Chemistry • completed over 1 year• every day until IB exam period (May) • grade 11 & 12 semester 1 and 2 respectively • for registration – sign up for both 32S and 42S
Chemistry
IB Science Course General Information
• Choosing the science courses should be based on:– Faculty or course of study at the post-
secondary level – course pre-requisites at post-secondary level– your interest in the subject area
IB Science Course General Information
• Each course is different and thus provides different challenges
• Strong student work ethic is the foundation to success in any course
• There is no science course “easier” than the other
IB Science Course General Information
• Common Characteristics:– same type of IB assessments– Internal Assessment 24 % (Practical, Lab
Work)– External Assessment 76 % (Final Exams) – Each 42S/A course is accepted as a
University pre-requisite
IB Science Course General Information
• many topics learned in each of the courses are university level topics
• each course relies on consistent and steady work and study habits
• each course may earn the student a university credit
IB Science Course General Information
Unique Characteristics Chemistry
• 40 hours of lab work, labs done weekly• Some math base needed as well as reading
and comprehension skills• Course requirements are lab reports, content
tests and assignments
IB Science Course General Information
Unique Characteristics Biology
• covers high school Biology content and University level content
• requires frequent reading and review plus comprehension skills
• 60 hours of lab work required
IB Science Course General Information
Unique Characteristics Physics• requires students to have strong algebraic
skills and mathematical comprehension• content requires understanding of concepts• 60 hours of lab work required
IB Language Choices
• French or French Immersion:• French IB 42S (French B Standard Level - Grade 11)
– Oral Exam and Written Exam
• French Immersion (Français) IB 42S (Grade 11)
• French Immersion (Français) IB 42A (French B Higher Level - Grade 12)
– Oral Exam, Written Exam, Literature
• Spanish or Japanese (Ab Initio)• Self-taught Language (“Mother Tongue”)
Theory of Knowledge
• Critical Thinking• Questioning
• Basis of Knowledge
Extended Essay
• 4000 words• Research Paper• Choice of Topic• Staff Mentor
Creative – Action - Service
• “CAS”• 150 Hours• Balance
Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
40-80 minutes per class
25 hrs/week1000 hrs/year
(40 weeks)
UNIVERSITY
1-3 hrs per class
15 hrs/week390 hrs/year
(26 weeks) CLASS TIM
E
Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
1-2 hrs / day5-10 hrs / week
UNIVERSITY
3-4 hrs / day 3-4 hrs study / class
35-50 hrs / week
HO
URS O
F STUDY
Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Testing (after each unit or chapter)
Based on combination of class discussion,
homework assignments and handouts
UNIVERSITY
1-3 tests or exams / termBased on student’s class
notes and textbook reading
Essay, multiple choice or problem solving exams
TESTING
Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
Small classes (22-30 students)Attendance taken
Less formal, more discussionNotebooks / Homework
MonitoredCredit for in-class assignmentsParents contacted if there is a
problem
UNIVERSITY
Large classes (up to 400)No attendance taken
Lecture formatWork habits not monitored
Only assignments handed in are graded
Parents not notifiedIN
STRUCTIO
N
Differences Between High School And University
HIGH SCHOOL
Most time is structured
Limits are set and monitored
UNIVERSITY
Only class time is structured; the rest is up to the student
Limits are lifted FREED
OM
& TIM
E