Introduction to IB, basic overwiewwww ppt

This file contains basic concepts and ideas about IB

1. What is IB?

2. What is IB?
The International Baccalaureate is an organization
dedicated to high quality education throughout the world.
It is comprised of three programs – the Primary Years
Program (PYP), the Middle Years Program (MYP), and the
Diploma Program (DP).
IB mission statement
MYP DPPYP MYP DP
Programme standards and practices
IB learner profile
Lakeland Elementary
Ross Sterling MS
and Humble HS
Humble High School

3. Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,
knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a
better and more peaceful world through intercultural
understanding and respect.

To this end, the IB works with schools, governments and
international organizations to develop challenging
programmes of international education and rigorous
assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to
become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who
understand that other people, with their differences, can also
be right.

4. Learner Profile
The attributes and
descriptors of the learner
profile define the type of
learner the IB hopes to
develop through its
programmes. It originated in
the PYP where it was called
the “PYP student profile”, but
practitioners from all three
programmes identified it as a
set of qualities that could also
enhance learning in the MYP
and the Diploma Programme
—learning that should not
come to a stop at the age of
11, but should carry through
to the completion of the
Diploma Programme. It is
now called the “IB learner
profile” to make it applicable
to all students and adults
involved in the
implementation of IB
programmes, that is, to the IB
community of learners.

5. Program Models
The IB Diploma
Programme (DP) is an
academically challenging
and balanced programme
of education with final
examinations that
prepares students, aged 16
to 19, for success at
university and life beyond.
It has been designed to
address the intellectual,
social, emotional and
physical well-being of
students. The programme,
has gained recognition and
respect from the world’s
leading universities.

6. What is IBDP?
IBDP is an internationally focused college-level
program comprised of six mandatory fields of
study:
Equivalent
programs of study:
•A full course load of
AP classes
•About 5 British A-
levels

7. What is IBDP?
The outer part of the circle
represents the required
classes (top to bottom):
1 – Language & Literature
2 – Language Acquisition
3 – Individuals & Societies
4 – Sciences
5 – Mathematics
6 – The Arts

8. What is IBDP?
The next part of the
circle represents the
three core components:
1 – Theory of
Knowledge
2 – Extended Essay
3 – Creativity, Action,
Service

9. The Center of the Circle
The very center represents the Learner.
IB pushes a holistic view of education – that
education isn’t just about the attainment of
knowledge, but at producing successful
individuals and lifelong learners.
The IB students are:

10. The Inner Circle
1 – Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is a required
class in the branch of philosophy called
epistemology – How do we know what we know?
2 – The Extended Essay (EE) is a required
undergraduate level thesis paper written on any
topic of the author’s choosing.
3 – Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) is analogous
to NHS points: to become a well rounded person,
you must partake in a variety of activities.

11. The Outer Circle
1 – IB English incorporates the elements of a World
Literature class without forgetting the classics.
2 – Foreign Language is required. We offer French
and Spanish. By learning another language, you gain
insight into your own, and after all, the limits of your
language are the limits of your world.
3 – History of the Americas covers not only U.S.
History, but also South America, Canada, and the
Caribbean, Government, and Economics over two
years.

12. The Outer Circle (cont…)
4 – Science must also be taken at IB level. Throughout
the 2 years you will be required to design and
implement your own labs.
5 – Mathematics covers pieces from every domain:
algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and
geometry without sacrificing depth of study.
6 – The Fine Arts are also required. Even if you don’t
play an instrument or are not good at art, you can
still excel at these classes. You can also, if necessary,
substitute another class from groups 2, 3 or 4.

13. IB Classes – HL and SL
HL and SL classes mean Higher Level and Standard
Level.
Both levels of classes are generally two year courses.
 Every student must take 3 HL classes (and
sometimes 4 can be taken.)
The HL/SL difference is essentially the same as an
on-level who takes honors classes he/she is strong in
or an Honors student who takes AP classes he/she is
strong in. However, SL courses are still college-level.

14. Why all this work?
IB requires classes in every subject for one reason – to
allow a student to excel in subjects he/she is good at
and to strengthen classes the student may be weak in.
You cannot just take one or two classes for the
Diploma for this reason.
On the other hand, achieving the IB Diploma not only
means the student has excelled in school but also that
he/she has excelled in ALL areas of study.

15. What’s in it for me?
IB classes are considered equivalent to AP on your GPA.
Therefore, both classes are weighted.
As a college level program, students with the IB Diploma
can be awarded college credit – varying from college to
college, of course.
The amount of credit depends on the obtainment of the
Diploma and the individual exam scores. On a class-to-
class basis, colleges generally accept a 4 (out of 7) and up
for college credit.
In addition to gaining college credit (up to two years) your
credit will also transfer across national boundaries – and
not just to Canada.

16. Getting the Diploma
Just as in AP, taking the course does not mean you
get the credit. And getting a good score does not
guarantee the Diploma.
In order to get the Diploma, a student must reach a
total of 24/45 points on his/her exams to even
qualify.
Each exam is graded on a 1-7 scale. With an
additional 3 points coming from the inside of the
hexagon. This comes to a total of 42 + 3 for a perfect
score of 45.

17. Getting the Diploma - Exams
IB exams are not just a test at the end of the year.
Many examinations are done within the school year.
However, you still take end-of year IB exams.
Anywhere from 2-4 exams at the completion of each
class.
On these exams, a 3 out of 7 is considered passing.
Note, however, that six 3’s will not grant you the
diploma. Students who are awarded the Diploma do
not do so by barely scraping by in their classes.

18. Is IB right for me?
IB is not right for everyone. Some students do better
in AP than in IB. IB, unfortunately, is only offered at
HHS. Transportation may be an issue, but buses are
provided.
IB does attract certain types of students, however:
Those willing to explore different ideas and cultures
Those that are highly motivated and self-driven
Those that prefer a holistic education
And those that like to be challenged – even in courses
they’re not “good” at.

19. Further Information
If you are interested in the IB Diploma Program, or think
that it is the program for you, you can find information
on the IB website at www.ibo.org or you can check out
the Humble HS IBDP website at
www.humbleisd.net/hhs/ib.
Those who desire a more in-depth discussion on what the
classes and school life are like, are encouraged to set up a
meeting with the IB Diploma Coordinator. You can even
shadow an IB Diploma student for a day!
Any questions can be emailed to
[email protected] (IBDP Coordinator)