2024- 2025 MYP2-4 Parent Orientation Presentation.pdf

Myp

1. The MYP Journey
Scan for MYP
resources!
Celebrating Growth, Purpose,
and Future Readiness

4. IB LEARNER PROFILE

5. MYP MAIN FEATURES
Conceptual Learning Inquiry-based Approach Global Perspective
Interdisciplinary
Learning
Approaches to Learning
(ATLs)
Criterion-based
Assessment

6. Conceptual Learning
We teach through
big ideas.
Concepts allow
students to
connect knowledge
across subjects
and understand
the ‘why’ behind
the learning."

7. Conceptual Learning

8. Conceptual Learning

9. Inquiry-based Approach
Fosters curiosity by
encouraging
students to ask
meaningful
questions, explore
solutions, and take
ownership of their
learning.

10. Global Perspective
Connects learning to
real-world issues to
develop students'
understanding of diverse
cultures and their role as
global citizens.
What is the nature and purpose of
creative expression?
What is the meaning of
“where and “when”?
How do we understand
the world in which we
live?
Who am I? Who are we?
How is everything
connected?
What are the
consequences of our
common humanity?

11. Interdisciplinary Learning
Bridges subjects to create
deeper understanding
and help students see
connections between
knowledge and its
application in the real
world.

12. Interdisciplinary Learning
Nutrition in Athletic
Performance

13. Approaches to Learning (ATLs)
Develops essential skills to prepare students
for lifelong success.

14. How would you describe your overall experience in
the MYP programme?

15. MYP Content
-Communit
y Project
(Year 4)
-Personal
Project
(Year 5)

16. Community Project

17. Personal Project

18. Assessment in MYP
Formative Summative
During the unit At the end
It takes place during the
learning process. It is
ongoing and frequent,
allowing for immediate
feedback and adjustments.
(Quiz, Classwork, Homework,
Class discussions)
It evaluates the overall
student performance. It is
more focused on determining
the extent to which learning
objectives have been
achieved.
(Exams, Projects)

19. Subject Groups Criterion A Criterion B Criterion C Criterion D
G1- Language &
Literature (English &
Arabic)
Analysing Organizing Producing text Using language
G2- Language Acquisition
(French & German)
Listening Speaking Reading Writing
G3- Individuals &
Societies
(EngSS & ArabicSS)
Knowing and
understanding
Investigating Communicating Thinking critically
G4- Sciences
Knowing and
understanding
Inquiring and designing
Processing and
evaluating
Reflecting on the
impacts of science
G5- Mathematics
Knowing and
understanding
Investigating patterns Communicating
Applying mathematics in
real world contexts

G6- The Arts
(Visual Arts & Music)
Investigating Developing Creating/ Performing Evaluating
G7- Physical & Health
Education
Knowing and
understanding
Planning for
performance
Applying and
performing
Reflecting and improving
performance
G8- Design Inquiring and analysingDeveloping ideas Creating the solution Evaluating
Assessment Criteria
Each MYP subject has four criteria that students
are assessed on.

20. Level 1-2
Level 3-4
Level 5-6
Level 7-8
Level 0
BAND
BAND
BAND
BAND
4
3
2
1
Mastering
Proficient
Developing
Starting
MYP Levels of
Achievement
Levels
of
Achievement

21. Criterion D: Using Language

use appropriate and varied
vocabulary, sentence
structures and forms of
expression
use correct grammar, syntax and
punctuation
spell (alphabetic languages), write
(character languages) and pronounce
with accuracy
Assessment Rubric
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1-2
uses a limited range of
appropriate vocabulary and
forms of expression
uses grammar, syntax and
punctuation with limited
accuracy; errors often hinder
communication
spells/writes and pronounces with
limited accuracy; errors often
hinder communication
3-4
uses an adequate range of
appropriate vocabulary,
sentence structures and
forms of expression
uses grammar, syntax and
punctuation with some degree
of accuracy; errors sometimes
hinder communication
spells/writes and pronounces with
some degree of accuracy; errors
sometimes hinder communication
5-6 uses a varied range of
appropriate vocabulary,
sentence structures and
forms of expression
competently
uses grammar, syntax and
punctuation with a
considerable degree of
accuracy; errors do not hinder
effective communication
spells/writes and pronounces with a
considerable degree of accuracy;
errors do not hinder effective
communication
7-8
effectively uses a varied
range of appropriate
vocabulary, sentence
structures and forms of
expression
uses grammar, syntax and
punctuation with a high degree
of accuracy; errors are minor
and communication is effective
spells/writes and pronounces with a
high degree of accuracy; errors
are minor and communication is
effective
Level
Descriptors
These descriptors
indicate what the
teacher will be looking
for in a task that assess
student performance on
criterion D.
It also gives students
clear expectations, so
they know what they
are expected to do.
Levels Descriptors

22. Student
Reflection

23. Determining a final mark for each criterion

Students are assessed for each criterion at least twice per year. After checking their levels
of achievement in each criterion, a final grade will be assigned for each criterion.

Important: THIS IS NOT THE TOTAL SUM OF ALL OF THE MARKS FOR THIS
CRITERION, but an evaluation of the student’s level and development over the year.
Final Final Final Final
Assess-
ment

24. Boundary
Guidelines
MYP Final
Grade
1-5 1
6-9 2
10-14 3
15-18 4
19-23 5
24-27 6
28-32 7
Final Final Final Final
Assess-
ment
TOTAL GRADE of CRITERIONS
29
FINAL SCORE of the SUBJECT
7

27. How would you describe your overall experience in
the MYP programme?

28. How would you describe your overall experience in
the MYP programme?

29. How would you describe your overall experience in
the MYP programme?