Overview of Evening
6.30-7.30OverviewandIBDiploma– BrianMcCannIntroductiontoIBCP– EmmaNeuprezIntroductiontoHEO– SusieBlomfield
7.30-8.30DepartmentdisplaysinDiplomaCentre– HoDs,teachersandstudentsavailabletoanswerquestions.HECounselloravailableinHEOoffice.
The IB Diploma
• Twoyearcurriculumforstudentsaged16– 19
• Foundedin1968,firstgraduates1971• Pressurefromdiplomatswhowantedinternationallytransferablequalification
• Recognised leaderinthefieldofinternationaleducation
• Encouragesstudentstobeactivelearners,well-roundedindividualsandengagedworldcitizens
Full IB Diploma
• ThreesubjectsatHigherlevel(240hours)• ThreesubjectsatStandardlevel(150Hours)• TheoryofKnowledge(ToK)• ExtendedEssay(EE)• Creativity,ActionandService(CAS)• BilingualDiplomaiftwoLanguagesAtaken(seenasprestigious,valuedbymanyuniversities)
Theory of Knowledge (ToK)
• Stimulatescriticalreflection• Developsabilitytoanalyseevidence• Makeinterdisciplinaryconnections• Exploresstrengthsandlimitationsofindividualandculturalperspectives
• Assessment:Essay&Presentation
Extended Essay (EE)
• Essayof4,000words• Investigationofatopicofspecialinterestinan“indepth”manner
• Chosenfromoneofthesubjectstaught• Independentresearchandwritingskillsexpectedatuniversity
• FebruaryYear12- NovemberYear13
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS)
• Educatesthewholeperson• Helpsstudentsbecomeresponsible,compassionatecitizens
• Creativity: arts,andotherexperiencesthatinvolvecreativethinking.
• Activity: physicalexertioncontributingtoahealthylifestyle,complementingacademicwork.
• Service: anunpaidandvoluntaryexchangethathasalearningbenefitforthestudent.Therights,dignityandautonomyofallthoseinvolvedarerespected.
IB Diploma - Grading System
• Eachsubjectisassessedonthe1-7scale• ToK/EEincombinationareworth0-3points• (6x7)+3=45points• 24pointsistheminimumpassingtotal• Various“failcodes”apply,e.g.
• lessthan12overallin3HLsubjects• Grade‘E’inToKorEE
Assessment in the IB Diploma
• InternalAssessmentconductedthroughoutthe2yearcourse- externalmoderation
• Art- aportfolioofphotographsofworkandawrittenpersonalstatement
• Music- recordedperformances• Oralexaminationsforlanguages• Science– labreports• Writtenexaminationsformostsubjectsattheendofthetwoyearcourse
Language Choice
MYP
LangA
Phase5
Phase4
Phase3
Phase2
Phase1
DP
LangAHL
LangASL
LangBHL
LangBSL
AbInitio
Language Choice
• StudentstakingLanguageAintheMYPmustcontinuewithLanguageA– notpossibletomovetoLanguageB
• StudentstakingMandarinBwillbeassumedtocontinuewithMandarinBorAbInitio–movementtoSpanishAbInitionotautomatic
Self-taught Language
• Mustbefluentinlanguagetoanacademiclevel(readingandwriting)
• OnlyLiteratureSLavailable• Studywithtutoroutsideschool(paidbyparents)
• School-basedsupervisor(AlanKirk)• Independentstudy• Musthaveinitiativeandbedisciplined
Group 4 Science Options
• Biology,Chemistry,Physics,DesignTechnology(DT)andSports,ExerciseandHealthScience(SEHS)availableatSLandHL
• EnvironmentalSystemsandSocieties(ESS)availableatSLonly
• FoodScienceandTechnology(FST)availableatSLonly
• DT,SEHS,ESSandFST,whileverygoodsubjects,maynotbecountedasatraditionallabsciencebysomeuniversities
Mathematics
• MathematicsHL• MathematicsSL• MathStudiesSL
Old Courses
New Courses• Mathematics:AnalysisandApproaches(HL/SL)• Mathematics:ApplicationsandInterpretations(HL/SL)
Mathematics
MYP
Extended
Standard
DP
Analysis&ApproachesHL
Applications&InterpretationsHL
Analysis&ApproachesSL
Applications&InterpretationsSL
6+CriterionA
5- CriterionA
5- CriterionA
6+CriterionA
Mathematics and Sciences
MYPKnowledgeandUnderstanding(CriterionA)- 25%
InvestigativeSkills(CriteriaB-D)- 75%
DPKnowledgeandUnderstanding(Exam)- 80%
InvestigativeSkills(IA)- 20%
The Arts
• DoingoneArtssubjectaveryviableoption– keepseducationbroad
• PossibletodotwoArtssubjects,butonlyifEnv Sys&Soc istaken– cannotdoatraditionalHumanityorScience
• DoingtwoArtsleadsdownaparticularpath- fineifyouaresure
IB Diploma Courses
• 6subjectsorless• NoHigherlevelrequired• NoToK,EEorCASrequirement• CASisaschoolrequirement• Completionof5subjects,oneyearofToKand
a2,000word“ExtendedProject”qualifiesastudentforgraduationfromDC
• Allowsstudentstofocustimeandenergyonareaswheresuccessismorelikely
NEWEST IB PROGRAMME
•The CP is the newest IB programme.
• It began in 2006.
•As of 1 August 2018, there are 218 schools offering the CP in 23 countries.
•5 ESF schools are offering it.
Page HeadingCP COMPARED TO DPThe IBCP can be characterised as...
The IBDP can be characterised as…
Specialised - studies focus on one or two areas
Broad - studies encompass six different subject groups
Career-related - studies are framed around a career path and the way learning can be applied to this field of employment
Academic - studies draw on knowledge and understanding from across a number of academic disciplines
Differences DP / CP
DP CP
6 DP subjects 4 DP subjects
Career Related Studies at SCAD, APA, BSD or HTI/ICI(twice a week)
CAS SL = Service Learning
EE RP = Reflective Project
TOK PPS = Personal and Professional skills
4CORECOMPONENTS:Personal and professional skills, Service Learning, Language Development, Reflective Project
BTECLevel3DiplomainInformationTechnology
Realworld,transferable,digitalandtechnologyskills
Projectbasedcurriculumwithworkexperience
WORKLOAD- IBCPisasdemanding&challenging
asIBDP
- IBCP will involve more independent study and a higher level of self discipline and organization
- Dependingontheirchoiceofcareer-relatedcourseanddiplomacourses,studentsmighthaveless,moreorsimilarnumberofteachinghoursandclasswork
- Term dates from the partner-providers are different from DC term dates, students have to follow both → might shorten some holidays
- Some classes are likely to be evening classes (5 to 7:30 PM) to avoid clashes with DP classes
ITCOULDBEFORYOUIF
❏Youhaveaclearcareerpathinmind
❏Youarepassionateaboutasubject❏Youwanttohaveamorecareer-
relatededucationinY12&Y13❏Youknowyouworkwell
independently
IFYOUTHINKITCOULDBEFORYOU
COMEANDHAVEACHATWITHMETODAY
COMEANDHAVEACHATWITHMEANYTIME(ROOM2307)
EmmaNeuprez
IBCPCoordinator
The aim of the HEO
•Tofindauniversityorpathwaythatistherightfitforeverystudentacademically,sociallyandculturally
The role of the HEO
•Tomaximisestudents’opportunitiesofgettinguniversityoffers
•Togivestudentsoptionsandkeepdoorsopen•Tomeetwitheverystudentindividuallyfromyears11-13todiscusssubjectselection,careerpathwaysandtoadviseonuniversityoptionsandmajors
Importance of Subject Selection
• Canplayacrucialroleinuniversityadmissions
• Candetermineanofferorarejection
• HigherLevelsubjectsareparticularlyimportant
• SubjectCombinationcanmatter
• Destinationplaysakeyrole
It’s complex...
• Courserequirementscanvarybetweencountry,programme
anduniversity
• Somecoursesdonotrequireparticularcombinations
• Canada– ApplicationsandInterpretationsSLmostlikelynot
recognizedforSTEMmajors,Chemistry(SLorHL)neededfor
EngineeringplusMaths &Physics
• Germany – ApplicationsandInterpretationsSLmostlikelynot
accepted.LabScienceamust.Maths orSciencemustbeHL.
• US - labscienceisa‘must’
NEW IB Math & University EntryUniversityofBath
• DegreesinMathematics(includingCompSci &Maths,Maths &PhysicsandEcon&Maths)ØHLAnalysis&Approachesonly.StudentswhohavebeenforcedtotakeHLApplications&Interpretationsshouldcontactusbeforetheyapplyandwewillonlybeabletoconsiderinexceptionalcircumstances.
• DegreesrequiringAlevelMathematics(Physics,Engineering,Acc &Fin,Economics,CompSci,NatSci*,scienceandsportdegreeswhereMaths ismeetingacoremaths/sciencesubjectrequirement)
ØEitherHLAnalysis&ApproachesorApplications&Interpretations.WheresomeofthesecoursesconsiderSLMathematicsnow,theywillconsiderSLAnalysis&Approachesonly.
• Allotherdegrees(SocialSciences,Languages,Politics,Sport,Psychology,Management,othersciencedegreeswherestudentshavesufficientsciencesubjectstomeetcorerequirementswithmaths)
ØAnyofthefourMathematicssubjects
PLEASE NOTE: As Entry Requirements become available we will let you know. Check university websites regularly.
Possible Prerequisites & Combinations
•Architecture - ArtatHL,mixtureofartandsciences
(MathorPhysicsrecommended)
•ArtorDesign- VisualArtsSLorHLwithadditional
portfolio
•Anthropology - History,Economics,Geography,
LanguagesatHLuseful•Business - noprerequisites,butMaths canbeimportant
•ComputerScience – Maths HL(A&A)&PhysicsatHL
Possible Prerequisites & Combinations
•Economics - Maths atHL(eithercourse)forsome
universities,Economicsisnotessential
•Engineering – Maths &PhysicsatHL (Chemistryfor
Canada)•InternationalRelations/Politics - History,English,Economicsuseful
•LabSciences- 2labsciencesatHL•Law – History,English,GeographyatHLuseful
Possible Prerequisites & Combinations
•Medicine – Chemistry&BiologyHL,Maths
Physiotherapy/Dietician- LabScienceatHL
•Psychology – LabScienceatHL,Psychologyuseful
Importance of Rigour
•Aiminglowtoscorehigh– doesitwork?
•WhichMaths?
•“Notjustamatterofadmission,butoneof
transition”(KingsCollegeLondon)
Facilitating Subjects
“Takingtwofacilitatingsubjectswillkeepawiderangeofdegreecoursesandcareeroptionsopen.Thesearethesubjectsmostcommonlyrequiredbyouruniversities.”
Dr.WendyPiatt,DirectorGeneralofRussellGroup,U.K.Source:https://russellgroup.ac.uk/policy/publications/informed-choices/
Ifindoubt,keepsubjectsbroad.
Facilitating Subjects
• English• Languages(AorB,notabinitio)• Geography• History• Biology• Chemistry• Physics• Mathematics
Student A
Possiblemajors: Geography,Anthropology,Psychology,Communications,GlobalStudies,LiberalArts,InternationalRelations,etc
Remember: Keepingoptionsopen
HigherLevel StandardLevelGeography Film
Biology Mathematics
English MandarinB
Student B
Possiblemajors: Biochemistry,Medicine,VetScience,Mathematics,Economics,etc
Remember: StillafocusedapproachtowardsSciences,butmoredoorsopenifthispathchanges
HigherLevel StandardLevelMathematics Geography
Biology EnglishALang&Lit
Chemistry ChineseALang&Lit
Student C
HigherLevel
StandardLevel
Career-relatedStudies
Music Math HKAPA
English Spanishabinitio
Possiblemajors: PerformingArtsrelatedcourses
Remember: TotallyacceptableforapathinthePerformingArts
Student D
Possiblemajors: TheArtsandSciencespossiblyArchitecture
Remember:Moreflexibilityforanumberofdifferentmajors including creative arts
HigherLevel StandardLevelVisualArts Math
Physics MandarinB
EnglishALang&Lit Psychology
If you are unsure….
• Keepitbroad,ifyoucan,choose2facilitatingsubjectsatHL• Dosubjectsyouenjoyandaregoodat:playtoyourstrengths• Berealistic• SpeaktoyourteachersandyourHECounsellor• Beflexibletokeepyouroptionsopen• Researchadmissionrequirements
What universities say about the IB
“BostonUniversityhighlyvaluestheIBprogram.Therigor ordegreeofchallenge withinone’scurriculumisamongthemostimportantconsiderationsduringtheapplicationprocess,andtheIBprogramundoubtedlyprovidesoneofthehighestlevelsofrigor. TheIBisamongasmallnumberofacademicprogramsaroundtheworldwhichBostonUniversityhasrecognizedaseligibleforadvancedcredit/standingduetothesignificantrigorandchallengewithineachprogram.Infact,baseduponthenumberofcreditsastudentcanachieve,ithashelpedallowanumberofstudentstocompleteabachelor’sdegreeinthreeyears.”
- ScottDyers,SeniorAssociateDirectorofAdmissions,BostonUniversity,USA
“McGillhasenthusiasticallyrecruitedIBstudentsforovertwodecades.Eventoday,whenreviewinganapplicationfromanIBDiplomacandidate...ouradmissionsofficerscanbeassuredofthecandidate’sstrong andbroadbasedacademicpreparation.WehaveseenthatIBstudentsembracetherigorousacademicchallengesofuniversitylifeandperformwellintheirMcGillprogrammes.AsamemberoftheCollegeandUniversityRecognitionTaskforce,Icanattesttotherespectedposition oftheIBdiplomaatprestigiousuniversitiesthroughoutNorthAmerica.”
-KimBartlettDirectorofAdmissionsMcGillUniversity Québec,Canada
“OneoftheadvantagesofanIBcurriculumisitsstructure andquality.Itisacoordinatedprogram,wellestablished,well-knownandwell-respected.WeknowthequalityofIBcourses,andwethinktheIBcurriculumisterrific.”
-ChristophGuttentag DeanofUndergraduateAdmission,DukeUniversity, USA
The Pathways
• FullIBDiploma• IBDiplomaCourses• IBCareer-relatedProgramme• AppliedLearning(BTEC)
Wearelookingforthebestfit foreachstudentwithappropriatechallenge
Applied Learning (BTEC)
• Vocational,career-orientedcourses,e.g.Business,Art,Engineering,Sport
• Differentstyleoflearning• Equivalentto3A-levels• AcceptedbyUKuniversitiesandincreasingly
internationally• OfferedatotherESFschools(notDC)
The Process
• Talktoteachers,Mr.McCann,Ms.Blomfield,Mrs.Jacksonanddoresearchonuniversities
• Indicatechoicesonoptionsform• Teacherssign,withindicationof“ready”or
“notready”• Parent/guardiansigns• SubmitformtoMr.McCannbyFriday15
Februaryat3.30pm• MeetHECounsellorandreviewchoices,
duringMarchtoJune
Making Decisions
• Personalinterestandenjoyment• Ability• Futurestudy/careerplans- berealistic
(Mustdoresearch- consultHECounsellors)• NOT whoyouthinktheteacherwillbe• Whomakesthedecision?
School Parents
Student
More Information
• SeniorSchoolProspectus2019-21(onlineandhardcopy)
• SubjectteachersandHoDs• WebsiteunderCurriculum->DiplomaProgramme:
http://www.discovery.edu.hk/cms/index.php/en/curriculum-information/dp• DPguidesonDing!underCourses->DP->DP
Admin
Top Related