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IB Diploma Programme
Presentation to Year 5 Parents/Guardians
19 Feb 2021
Information has been extracted from www.ibo.org
• VP(SENIOR DIVISION) - TAN SIEW HOON
• IB COORDINATOR - CAROL LING
• DIVISIONAL COORDINATOR - ALKA HINGLE
• EE COORDINATOR - RHEVATEE GOBIN
KEY • TOK COORDINATOR - CHRIS BOSSAN
STAFF • CAS COORDINATOR - JAMUNA MADHAV
• SERVICE COORDINATOR - JASMINE LEE
• HIGHER EDUCATION/CAREER HEAD - RITA KAUR
• HEADS OF FACULTY
ACS (International) IBDP since 2007 The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is an academically challenging and balanced two-year curriculum, primarily aimed at students aged 16 to 19. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognised by leading universities across the globe.
IBO 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.
The IB Learner Profile…
… is the IB mission statement
translated into a set of learning
outcomes for the 21st century -
• inquirers
• knowledgeable
• thinkers
• communicators
• principled
• open-minded
• caring
• risk-takers
• balanced
• reflective
Source: http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/digital-tookit/presentations/1506-presentation-whatyouneedtoknow-en.pdf
APPROACHES TO LEARNING (ATL)- TOOLS https://oxfordstudycourses.com/blog/atl-skills-and-technology
ACTIVITY https://dcsg.fireflycloud.asia/ibdp-overview-for-new-students/the-ib-diploma-at-dcsg-1
Subject Choices in addition to the Core • Students choose 6 subjects – one from each group. • 3 are studied at Higher Level. • 3 are studied at Standard Level.
Differences between Higher & Standard Levels
• Number of hours allocated to teaching
• Depth of knowledge/skills expected
• Assessment:
e.g. History – HL: 3 papers (5 hrs) for written examinations
SL : 2 papers (2.5 hrs)COURSE WORK (Internal and External) - an important element in all Groups: • Independent research-based report • Oral Assessment - (Gp 1 and 2), TOK • Science Experiments/Reports • Group Project –Science • Portfolio –Group 6 (The Arts) • Exhibition and Recitals (The Arts)
Assessments • Internal assessments undertaken by teachers to IB criteria and then externally moderated by the IB • Final examinations in late October-November (Year 6) • Anticipated Papers: (Group 1, 2) – in May (Year 6) – Gp 1 Vietnamese Literature + Gp 2 Hindi B SL • November (Year 5)- Chinese B SL, Malay B SL, Tamil B SL
https://eduadvisor.my/international-baccalaureate-diploma-programme-ibdp/
Academic Integrity The IB expects Diploma Programme candidates to exercise academic integrity in all of their work, which includes acknowledging any sources used within an assignment. The IB General Regulations: Diploma Programme defines malpractice as behaviour that results in, or may result in, the candidate or any other candidate gaining an unfair advantage in one or more assessment components. Consequences of malpractice: NO grade in the subject concerned or NO DIPLOMA awarded
IBDP Results 2020
IBDP Results 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Pass Rate % 92 92 96 98 96 99.4 97 99.4
Score 40 &
14% 12% 10% 18% 22% 21% 19% 21%
above
Top Score (45) 44 44 45 45 44 45 45 45
ACS Average 34 34 34.8 35.4 36 36.1 36 36
World Average 30 30 31 29.2 29.8 29.7 29.7 29.81
% Above
72 77 83 83 85 90 91 92.3
World Av
Bilingual Dip. 26% 29% 33% 27% 28% 28%Results Summary for
Nov 2020
>/=
170 Diploma Candidates 40pts 35/170 ss 20.58%
>/=
36pts 87/170 ss 51.17%
N20 Average Scores (Based on 170
candidates) 36
Bilingual Diploma 47/170 27.65%
Number of diploma awarded 169/170 99.41%
No diploma 1/170 0.59%University Admissions Officers (2015) A scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is ‘does not develop the quality well’ at all and 5 is ‘develops it extremely well.’ Source: http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/acs-ibsca-uni-admissions-officer-report.pdf
Higher Education/ Careers Dept - IBDP: Year 5 students • Briefing once a term – whole cohort • Emails on Upcoming Events • Job Shadowing and Mentoring Programme • BridgeU – online research and application software • Careers talk – on-going in school • Visit Universities (pre-COVID) • Preparation class on SAT/ACT (pre-COVID) • Resume/CV writing workshop • Higher Education Fair (annual – pre-COVID) • On-going University Webinars (online)
Job Shadowing Programme
v Job shadowing Scheme was introduced to students
in 2009.
v This program is offered to Year 6 and Year 5 IB
Diploma Programme (IBDP) students
v An opportunity to work alongside working
professionals, to gain experience and insight into a
particular profession/industry and allowing students
to make informed decision for their future career(s).
• Period of Job Shadowing : March and June 2021 holidays
• Duration : 3 to 5 days
• Format : In person or virtuallyMentoring Programme
v Started the Mentoring Scheme in 2020
v This program is offered to Year 5 and Year 6 IB
Diploma Programme (IBDP) students
v An opportunity to gain experience from the mentor
of the related field, to understand what is required
for that career and get guidance on charting their
academic path to embark on their future careers.
Period of Mentoring : Term 1 and Term 2 of 2021
Duration : 4 to 6 Sessions
Format : Virtual MeetingTOP UNIVERSITIES (UK) STUDENTS MATRICULATED
University of Oxford 2
ACS (International) Alumni University of Cambridge 3
Imperial College London 9
at Top Universities University College London 33
The London School of Economics 10
(Classes of 2015 – 2019)
The University of Edinburgh 9
King’s College London 18
TOP UNIVERSITIES (USA) STUDENTS MATRICULATED
The University of Manchester 8
University of Bristol 5
The University of Chicago 1
University of Pennsylvania 1 TOP UNIVERSITIES (AUSTRALIA) STUDENTS MATRICULATED
University of California (all campuses) 13
University of Washington 2 31
The University of Melbourne
New York University 6 6
The Australian National University
Boston University 7
The University of Sydney 9
University of Southern California 1
The University of Queensland 3
Emory University 1
The University of New South Wales 12
Purdue University 1
Monash University 20
STUDENTS MATRICULATED
STUDENTS MATRICULATED
TOP UNIVERSITIES (CANADA)
TOP UNIVERSITIES (SINGAPORE)
8
University of Toronto
77
20 National University of Singapore
University of British Columbia
TOP UNIVERSITIES (HONG KONG) STUDENTS MATRICULATED 39
2 Nanyang Technological University
McGill University
40
Singapore Management University
5
The Hong Kong University
3
The Chinese University of Hong KongWHAT IS CAS?
An experience/ project:
• Creativity – experiences that involve creative thinking,
such as art or planning activities or problem solving.
• Activity – physical exertion contributing to a healthy
lifestyle
• Service – collaborative and reciprocal engagement with
the community in response to an authentic need
http://www.ibo.org/contentassets/5895a05412144fe890312bad52b17044/cas-2016-english-1st-final-web.pdfLEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Identify own strengths and develop areas of growth 2. Undertake challenges and develop new skills 3. Plan and initiate a CAS experience 4. Show commitment and perseverance 5. Recognize the benefits of working collaboratively 6. Engagement with issues of global significance 7. Consider ethics of choices and actions
CAS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• 1 CAS Project
• 8 CAS experiences
• 18 months actively involved in CAS
• Meeting the 7 learning outcomes
• Reflections
Ø 2 - 3 reflections per experience within a month
Ø + Final Reflection (for project)CAS PROJECT OUTLINE
• Collaboration
• Clear purpose/ goals
• Timeline – a minimum of one month is recommended:
from planning to execution and completion.
• Reflections – ongoing process for each CAS stage
ØInvestigation
Øpreparation
Øaction
Øreflection
ØdemonstrationCAS @ ACS
(INTERNATIONAL)
• CAS Advisor – House Tutor
• CAS Supervisor – An adult who supervises the CAS
experience/ project.
• CAS Coordinator
• IB CoordinatorHOW WILL CAS BE EVALUATED? • Student reflections • Supervisor’s evaluations • Interviews with the CAS advisor/coordinator.
Y5 EOY CAS PROGRESS REPORT GRADE
DESCRIPTORS:
Grade Descriptor
Highly commendable CAS project is completed. The student is
up-to-date on all experiences with
evidence and reflection. Most learning
outcomes are covered, and the student
has experiences for all 3 strands.
On Track The CAS project is well underway or nearly
completed. The student is up-to-date on
most experiences with evidence and
reflection. Most learning outcomes are
covered, and the student has
experiences for all 3 strands.
Concern Little or no evidence or reflection for
experiences or CAS project. Student is not
up-to-date on many experiences.BENCHMARK CAS
COMPLETION
Excellent progress
• The learning outcomes have varied experiences and projects supporting
them. Most outcomes have diverse and meaningful reflections/evidences
to support them.
Highly commendable progress
• The learning outcomes have more than sufficient experiences and project
supporting them. Most outcomes have necessary reflections/evidences to
support they are being met.
Commendable progress
• The learning outcomes have sufficient experiences and project supporting
them. Some outcomes have necessary reflections/evidences to support
they are being met.REPORTING Y5 CAS progress reports will be uploaded to the managebac account by: • End of term 2 • End of the Year
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