How to Write a Syllabus for MYP
The easy stuff
• IB Course Title
• Level (IB year and traditional grade level)
• General course of study (if different from the
IB course title) ie: Spanish instead of
Language B, Algebra instead of math.
More easy stuff
• School Name: Flint Southwestern Classical
Academy
• School Program: IB MYP
• Your name (or the names of everyone
teaching this course)
• Your contact information
– Email
– Classroom phone number if possible
I. Course Description
•Copy the course description from the FSCA
course catalog located in the FSCA IB
Publications folder. There is a description for
each of the 8 MYP core courses at each grade
level.
•Elective courses may use the district course
description or your own description. Try to
include MYP
I. Example of Description
• I. DESCRIPTION
• The 8th grade IB Earth science course challenges students to study
science in depth, participate in scientific research and use critical
thinking skills. The class will prepare students for stewardship in a
changing world through inquiry into Earth and the set of systems that
work together to create the world that we know.
• An integrated study of the exosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere,
atmosphere and the biosphere will drive student learning in this course.
Additionally, we will explore, discuss and learn about astronomy, energy
and its resources, weather and climate. We will integrate technology and
design, life science, chemistry, environmental science, space science and
physics. This course will better prepare the middle school student for
higher intellectual engagement by developing science skills needed for
the challenges of the IB classes at the high school level.
II. MYP Aims and objectives addressed
by this course
• What should the students know or be able to
do when they have left your class?
• Find this in your Subject area guides
• You can copy and paste from the guide or
summarize based on your knowledge and
expertise teaching your subject.
II Continued
• You can put your class expectations here too!
– Late work policy
– Academic honesty
– Student behavior expectations
– Attendance policy
– Etc.
III. Course Units / Global Context
Provide an outline of your MYP Units of Study here… If this is your first
year teaching MYP or a particular subject, work with your grade level
cohorts to sketch this out.
Unit Title
Statement of Inquiry
Global Context
Themes of Geography/ Review of
World Geography
Humans have a great impact on the
environment and must learn to
adapt to the world they live in.
Absolute and relative locations
have consequences for humans,
resources, and the environment.
Humans form bonds, traditions, and
religions in an effort to live and
thrive in varying environments
Nations form alliances to protect
their military, cultural, and
economic interests.
Orientation in Space and Time
Africa
Asia
Europe/Russia
Fairness and Development
Personal and Cultural Expression
Identities and Relationships
IV. Major Instructional Materials/
Resources
• List your textbook and any supplemental
materials / digital resources that you will use
frequently or rely upon heavily.
• This can be a summary~
V. Key instructional Strategies/
Approaches to Learning/ Type
• Go to your unit plans and list the Approaches to
Learning you cited.
• Here are some examples:
– The methodologies used in the class include inquirybased language learning, proficiency oriented
language activities, interactive technology experiences
and demonstrations, vocabulary building, cultural
experiences and discussions, individual reflection on
concepts learned, cooperative group work, grade level
readings related to subject matter, assignments and
assessments connecting concepts to everyday life.
VI. Formative and Summative
assessments used including MYP
assessment
• Again, peek at your unit plans and list what you
have for assessments.
• Here is an example:
– Students will complete a variety of formative
assessments including quizzes, tests, projects,
homework, daily work, presentations and work
characteristics (behavior, respect, cooperation,
following directions, participation, and the ability to
work independently). Students will be provided
rubrics that were modified from the IB MYP
assessment criteria.
VI. Formative and Summative
assessments used including MYP
assessment
• Include your grading scale here too!
VII: MYP Criteria
• Include the MYP Criterion here with a brief
description of what they are and how they are
to be assessed.
• This information comes directly from your
subject area guide.