2IB Meeting

Introductions Michael Watters - IB DP Coordinator Brittina Berg – IB Counsellor Contact teachers 2IB Jonas Bolmstedt Lars Nersveen

School Counsellor’s tasks To provide assistance with personal and psychological issues Career planning and guidance Counselling and information about Education at home and abroad Funding

Blindern upper secondary school 1 Year old- Merger of two schools with long traditions: Berg vgs and Fagerborg vgs Students coming academic year= 820 Academic staff: What we offer? Programme for Specialisation in General Studies \ Studiespesialisering IB Diploma Programme Will apply for candidate status to become an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) school

The IB Diploma is offered in the final two years of upper secondary school: A rigorous two year pre- university course that leads to examinations, for motivated secondary school students. Available in English, French, Spanish. Well recognised by the world’s leading universities First recognised IB school in Norway, 1978 IB cohort currently 103 students

The Learner Profile Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

Higher LevelStandard Level Group 1 Language A Studies in Language and Literature  Norwegian Lang. and Lit.  English Lang. and Lit  Norwegian Lang. and Lit.  English Lang. and Lit.  Self-taught languages 1) Group 2 Language B Language Acquisition  Norwegian  English  French  Norwegian  English  French Group 3 Individuals and Societies  History  Social and Cultural Anthropology  Global Politics  History  Economics  Social and Cultural Anthropology  Global Politics Group 4 Experimental sciences  Chemistry  Physics  Biology  Chemistry  Physics  Biology Group 5 Mathematics  Mathematics  Mathematical studies Group 6 The arts  Visual arts

What are the core requirements? Theory of Knowledge Extended essay Creativity, Action, Service

Core requirements TOK CAS Extended essay Essay words Oral presentation Log Book Self evaluation essay Essay words

How are students assessed? At the end of the two-year programme, students are assessed both internally and externally in ways that measure individual performance against stated objectives for each subject.

Assessment 70% External examinations May 2017 internally written externally assessed Registration in October % Internal assessment

From the May 2015 examination session From the May 2015 session the following failing conditions and associated codes will replace those in current use. 1. CAS requirements have not been met. 2. Candidate’s total points are fewer than An N has been given for theory of knowledge, extended essay or for a contributing subject. 4. A grade E has been awarded for one or both of theory of knowledge and the extended essay. 5. There is a grade 1 awarded in a subject/level. 6. Grade 2 has been awarded three or more times (HL or SL). 7. Grade 3 or below has been awarded four or more times (HL or SL). 8. Candidate has gained fewer than 12 points on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count). 9. Candidate has gained fewer than 9 points on SL subjects (candidates who register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).

Norwegian Requirements Generell Studiekompetanse: Further Study in Norway Money from Lånekasse Diploma/20 points Qualification in Norwegian: Norwegian in the Diploma (either A or B Language) Bergenstest

University / Career Guidence University Choices: Support, Encourage but do not Stress! Ask for help Be informed, info meetings/ presentations at school.

Plagiarism Representing the work of another person as one’s own Collusion Duplication of work Behaviour that gains an unfair advantage for a candidate

Tips for success Attend class regularly Don’t be on the last minute Organise yourself (internal deadline calendar) Don’t miss tests Importance of handing in work on time!

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