Diploma Programme
Oxford University
Materials Science Dept
March 2008
IB Overview
 Diploma Programme (DP) 1968 16-18 years
 Middle years programme (MYP) 1994 11-16 years
 Primary years programme (PYP) 1997 3-12 years
 Online College – life long learning (pilot)
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International Baccalaureate
IBHQ
IBAP
IBAEM
IBLA
IBNA
IBCA
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Growth
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Approx. 582,000 IB students at 2,168
schools in 125 countries
Strategic planning dept is working on
prediction of 2.5 million students in
10,000 schools by 2020
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The Diploma Programme Hexagon
Students study
concurrently over 2
years :-
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three subjects at
higher level
(240 hours each).
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three subjects at standard
level
(150 hours each).
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all three parts of the core.
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Compulsory core
Extended Essay (EE) - 4000 word piece of
independent research - 40 hours
 Theory of Knowledge (TOK)- essay and oral
presentation - 100 hours
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Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) - 150 hours
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Grading for the Diploma
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Each of the six subjects graded 1–7
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TOK + EE worth max of 3 bonus points
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Minimum requirement is 24 points
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Maximum possible is 45 points
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UCAS Tariff
UCAS
GCE
Govt
league
tables
45 (max)
768
6.4 A’s
5 A’s
30 (aver)
419
3.8 A’s
3.5 A’s
24 (pass)
280
2.3 A’s
2.8 A’s
IB
diploma
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IB Diploma subjects
 Demanding and challenging
 Intellectual integrity preserved
 Criterion referenced grade boundaries ensure no
grade inflation
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University Recognition
Diploma holders admitted to universities worldwide
(Oxford, Yale, Sorbonne)
 agreements between IBO & many institutions
 some institutions offer course credits or financial
incentives
 university recognition guides exist for each region
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Reputation in UK
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Colin Jenkins’ report
Low drop out rate (high retention rate)
Extended Essay
TOK critical thinking
Independent learning
IB grade boundaries are criterion referenced
(no grade inflation over the years)
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Websites
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Online Curriculum Centre OCC (for teachers)
IBNET(for IB school coordinators)
EXAMNET (for IB examiners)
www.ibo.org (public website)
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www.ibo.org
 www.ibo.org is the public website)
click Information for … and select Universities
 A guide to the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Diploma Programme for universities and colleges
(online or downloadable)
 Perceptions of the International Baccalaureate
Diploma Programme
A report of an inquiry carried out at UK universities
and institutions of higher education (online and
downloadable)
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www.ibo.org
 We also provide a password-protected online site for
university officials and admissions officers, where the
following information can be found:
 the course syllabus for each subject, which includes
assessment information
 recent examination questions
 markschemes
 student results (transcripts).
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Online site for universities
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Group 4 courses (science)
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Physics SL/HL
Chemistry SL/HL
Biology SL/HL
Design Technology SL/HL
Environmental Systems and Societies (G3/4)
Sport, Exercise and Health Science (pilot)
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Assessment Model - HL
Paper
1
2
Syllabus
Content
Core & AHL
Core & AHL
% Obj Weighting Time
/h
1+2 3
20
36
20
18
18
Format and Details
1
40 MCQs (15 common to SL)
2¼
Data-based Q & short answer
Qs
2 extended response from 4
3
IA
Options
All
20
24
10
10
Obj 4 and 5
1¼
Short answer or structured Qs
& 1 extended response Q in
each of the 2 Options studied
Investigations marked using
assessment criteria
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Group 5 courses (mathematics)
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Mathematical Studies SL
Mathematics SL
Mathematics HL
Further Mathematics SL(HL)
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Existing resources
BOOKS TO SUPPORT NEW COURSES
Teacher resources on online curriculum
centre (OCC - website for all IB teachers)
External resources linked to OCC
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External Resources
Topic 8
Energy, power and climate change
Option E
Astrophysics
Option J
Particle Physics
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Topic 8
Energy, power and climate change
 The climateprediction.net project
(from Oxford University Department of Atmospheric
Physics)
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Option E Astrophysics
http://sci.esa.int
European Space Agency website
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Possible new Materials resources
PHYSICS
T2
T3/10
T8
T13/Opt B
Opt C
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Mechanics
Thermal Physics
Solar Cells
Quantum Physics
Digital technology
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Possible new materials resources
CHEMISTRY
T2/T12
T3/13
T4/14
OPT C
Atomic Structure
Periodicity
Bonding
Chemical Industries and Technology
(fuel cells, nanotechnology)
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Possible new materials resources
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
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T4 mechanics
T9 structures
T10 mechanical design
T11 advanced manufacturing techniques
Options: CAD/CAM, Electronic Products,
Textiles
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 “The aim of all IB programmes is to develop
internationally minded people who,
recognizing their common humanity and
shared guardianship of the planet, help to
create a better and more peaceful world.”
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