The IB at AISG Information for Grade 10

What’s here? What is IB? What the difference between AISG and IB diplomas and courses? What is the IB Core? Who can/should do the full IBDP? Where can you find information?

Part 1: What is IB?

So… what is IB? The International Baccalaureate Organization, IBO Curriculum: courses in several areas at different levels (HL and SL) A diploma: IB Diploma Programme, IBDP

What is the goal of the IBDP and IB (and AISG) courses? Develop students who: ask challenging questions learn how to learn develop a strong sense of their own identity and culture develop the ability to communicate with and understand people from other countries and cultures.

How does IB fit with AISG? IB aims to … NURTURING STUDENTS TO ASPIRE AND ACHIEVE -develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Learn with Enthusiasm, Self-Direction and Perseverance -develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. Communicate and Collaborate Effectively Think Critically and Creatively to Solve Problems -encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Demonstrate Global Understanding and Citizenship

What is the Profile of IB Learners? Inquirers Open-minded Knowledgeable Caring Thinkers Risk-takers Communicators Balanced Principled Reflective

Part 2: AISG vs. IB Diplomas and Courses

Two courses of study – you choose AISG Diploma only IB Diploma and AISG Diploma One-year non-IB courses First year only of 2-year IB courses Both years of 2-year IB courses with external exams, passing marks earn an IB Certificate Results in AISG HS Diploma and some certificates Six, 2-year IB courses with external exams Also complete three core requirements: Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS Earn at least 24 of 45 total points on external exams Results in an AISG Diploma and an IB Diploma

Non-IB courses at AISG Studio Art 2 Symphonic Band Strings Orchestra Full-year Semester Studio Art 2 Symphonic Band Strings Orchestra Concert Band Choir Music Technology Yearbook Journalism French Mandarin Spanish Theater Arts 1 Theater Arts 2 Studio Arts 1 (2D) Studio Arts 1 (3D) Fit4Life Documentary Film Graphic Design

IB courses at AISG Ab Initio SL (beginners) English A Literature HL/SL Group 1 – Language and Literature Group 2 – Language Acquisition Ab Initio SL (beginners) French Mandarin Spanish ON-LINE Course only Language B HL/SL (3+ yrs experience) Spanish Self-Taught Lang A Lit SL (only for full DP students) English A Literature HL/SL English A Lang & Lit HL/SL Chinese A Lang & Lit HL/SL

IB courses at AISG cont. Economics HL/SL History HL/SL Group 3 – Individuals and Societies Group 4 – Experimantal Sciences Economics HL/SL History HL/SL ITGS HL/SL ON-LINE Course only Psychology HL/SL Environmental Systems and Societies SL Biology HL/SL Chemistry HL/SL Physics HL/SL Environmental Systems and Societies SL

IB courses at AISG cont. Visual Arts HL/SL Mathematics HL Music HL/SL Group 5 – Mathematics Group 6 – the Arts Mathematics HL Mathematics SL Mathematical Studies SL Visual Arts HL/SL Music HL/SL Another course from group 2, 3 or 4

IB Assessment Internal Assessment (IAs) External Assessment Assignments assessed by teachers here using IB rubrics and then the accuracy of their marking is checked by IB Part (usually) of AISG grade and part of IB grade External Assessment Tests and tasks written and graded by IB examiners Written assignments done in Groups 1 &2 classes and sent to IB Exams for 3 weeks in May of your senior year

What are the requirements of the full IBDP? Six courses, one from each of six subject groups Study three subjects at higher level and three subjects at standard level Complete the core requirements of EE, CAS and ToK

Part 3: The Core – EE, CAS, ToK

Extended Essay (EE) Formal research paper 4000 words Requires about 40 hours of independent work over a 10 month period Offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of individual interest, and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Encourages students to be involved in artistic pursuits, sports and community service work, thus fostering students’ awareness and appreciation of life outside the academic arena Must document (online) evidence of planning and reflection on eight learning goals Evenly balanced across the three areas Approximately 150 hours over two years(3-4 hr/wk) IB/CAS Coordinator assesses pass/fail, externally moderated

Theory of Knowledge (ToK) A formal class that meets half-time Designed to provide coherence by exploring the nature of knowledge across disciplines, encouraging an appreciation of other cultural perspectives Explores how we acquire, evaluate and use knowledge Must complete an internally assessed presentation Must write an externally assessed essay on one of several prescribed topics

Part 4: Should you do the full IBDP?

Who can do the full IBDP? Average or above average intelligence Strong work ethic Competent time management Solid study skills Globally oriented

Who should do the full IBDP? Want to attempt the most rigorous academic program offered at AISG Plan to apply to University in HK or Europe Like a challenge Want the best preparation possible for university

Possible IBDP schedules HL Economics HL Biology HL ITGS SL Mathematics SL English Literature SL French B/Chinese B Tok HL English Literature HL Visual Art HL Psychology SL Environmental Sys. & Soc. SL Spanish ab initio online HL Chemistry HL Mathematics SL English Language & Literature SL Economics HL Economics HL ITGS online HL English Lang & Literature SL Biology SL Chinese A Language and Literature SL Mathematics

Real AISG IB schedules … IB Course Student IB2 Eng L&L SL IB1 Mand Ab SL IB2 ITGS HL online IB2 Physics SL IB2 Math SL Choir Yearbook Full IBDP Student IB2 Eng L&L HL IB2 MandB HL IB2 Psych SL IB2 Bio HL IB2 Chem HL IB2 Math SL CAS strings IB Course Student - Former Full IBDP IB2 Eng L&L HL IB2 Mand Ab SL IB2 Chem HL IB2 Bio SL IB2 Math SL IB1 Art HL

Part 5: Where to find information?

Where can you get more information? Moodle: IB at AISG Student Page and current IB course pages www.ibo.org Your IB Coordinator in the HS office Your HS Counselor in the HS office Your teachers

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