2IB Meeting
07.09.15
Introductions
• Michael Watters - IB DP Coordinator
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95159631
michael.watters@ude.oslo.kommune.no
• Brittina Berg – IB Counsellor
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48054575
brittina.berg@ude.oslo.kommune.no
• Contact teachers 2IB
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Jonas Bolmstedt - 46810974
Lars Nersveen - 91510809
School Counsellor’s tasks
• To provide assistance with personal and psychological issues
• Career planning and guidance
• Counselling and information about
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Education at home and abroad
Funding
Blindern upper secondary school
• 1 Year old- Merger of two
schools with long traditions:
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Berg vgs and Fagerborg vgs
Students coming academic year=
820
Academic staff: 90-100
• What we offer?
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Programme for Specialisation in
General Studies \
Studiespesialisering
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IB Diploma Programme
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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 preuniversity 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 Level
Standard 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
 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
• Essay 1200-1600 words
• Oral presentation
• Log Book
• CAS
• Self evaluation essay
• Extended essay
• Essay 3500-4000 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 2016
30% Internal assessment
From the May 2015 examination session
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From the May 2015 session the following failing conditions and associated codes will replace those in current use.
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1. CAS requirements have not been met.
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2. Candidate’s total points are fewer than 24.
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3. An N has been given for theory of knowledge, extended essay or for a contributing subject.
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4. A grade E has been awarded for one or both of theory of knowledge and the extended essay.
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5. There is a grade 1 awarded in a subject/level.
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6. Grade 2 has been awarded three or more times (HL or SL).
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7. Grade 3 or below has been awarded four or more times (HL or SL).
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8. Candidate has gained fewer than 12 points on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three
highest grades count).
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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:
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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!
Nordmarkskapellet 2IB Trip 23-24 September
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