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What is Advanced Placement?
What is the International Baccalaureate?
How are they different and alike?
How do the Honors programs fit in?
What do I need to do to be prepared for these
programs?
AP and IB are the intended ‘End Game’ for all our
students
We look at the whole ‘GAME’ and build
backwards as far as we can. We examine
the assessment expectations…
…and we reflect those expectations in the
earlier grades (articulating backwards)
We believe that all our programs have equal
merit in the ability to provide our students
with the best education possible.
Assessments,
Exams,
&
Expectations
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Goal: to demonstrate university–level
understanding through rigorous acquisition of
content.
May Exams
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Multiple choice with an essay on a specific topic.
3 / 5 or better is eligible for university credit
depending on specific university policies
Represents successful completion of a university
level course.
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Classes are fast past and designed to be
successful with the AP exams.
There is a large amount of reading and work to be
done outside the classroom to prepare for the exam.
Students are expected to be prepared for every
class with an initial understanding of the
content and a desire to work hard
The teacher is expected to deepen that
understanding in preparation for the exams.
In one year students will learn and be tested on
their Pre-University content knowledge
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Beginning at the End of 10th grade, students
will be assigned AP summer work that must be
completed
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Builds the initial understanding
(We are considering a Summer Institute for AP & IB)
This work is often graded or necessary for
graded material.
It’s completion, with full effort, is essential for a
successful start to the year.
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All students intent on taking AP courses are
expected to take the AP exam for that course.
Pre-AP Experience:
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In the spring prior to the year you wish to take your
AP course you must take the Pre-AP experience.
Tests designed to give the student a sample of the
type of work expected from an AP course.
Scores count toward placement in the AP course
requested.
Low scores may affect placement in the intended AP
course.
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Prerequisite
Courses
Pre-AP Experience
Exam
Summer Work /
Summer Institute
Single-Year course
May Exams
Possible College
Credit for 3 or better
History:
designed to provide a
consistent, rigorous, and
globally-minded curriculum
for children of international
dignitaries.
 First implemented in
International Schools
Goal: Demonstrate
university-level
understanding through the
rigorous inquiry into
content. Connect inquiry to
a world-view.
Students can achieve an
IB Diploma for successful
completion and
assessment of…
Options: Students can earn certificates
(Similar to AP Test Scores) for successful
completion of course work and
assessments in individual course.
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May exams consist of several components
including essay writing and oral presentations
Students are assessed on their rigorous
application of knowledge to inquiry and crosscurricular connections
During coursework students are given internal
exams
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Scores are evaluated internationally
Heavy emphasis on writing, oral presentations,
and subject-specific inquiry
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Classes are fast past but may spread out over two years
to foster inquiry and research.
There is a large amount of reading and work to be done
outside the classroom to prepare for the exam.
Students are expected to be prepared for every class
with an initial understanding of the content and a
desire to ask questions, make connections, and make
self-to-world connections with the content.
Students are also expected to progress within a
continuum of learning behaviors (IB Learner Profile)
The teacher is expected to deepen student
understanding in preparation for the exams, facilitate
connections, encourage inquiry, and support students
progress within the Learner Profile
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Students will be taught to think with rigor to
critically evaluate the world around them
All curricula connects with other areas.
Students will reflect, write, and present on
numerous topics depending on their courses.
Investigation and research are important
components to each course.
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Beginning at the end of 10th grade, students
wishing to enter the full diploma program must
meet with the IB coordinator & the director of
curriculum.
For all course work, students will be assigned
summer work.
Builds the initial understanding
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(We are considering a Summer Institute for AP & IB)
This work is often graded or necessary for graded
material.
It’s completion, with full effort, is essential for a
successful start to the year.
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All students enrolled in the IB Diploma program
are expected to take all associated assessments.
Students wishing to be enrolled in the IB Diploma
program are interviewed at the end of the 10th
grade school year
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All Junior and Senior Honors English and Social
Studies are IB courses
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We look for the elements on the learner profile.
All students can test for the certificates at the end of each
two-year course.
Successful completion of requisite honors material
is necessary for placement
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The IB philosophy is to accept all motivated and
interested students…but be prepared if they have
to leave the full program.
To support students in the program we have:
Academic Intervention and Monitoring (AIM)
 IB Parent meetings (to be set up for this year)
 IB coordinator
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Students must sign up for the courses. They must
have the prerequisite honors course criteria.
They must be familiar with the IB learner profile
and open to progressing along a continuum for
each part of the profile.
Criteria
AP
IB
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Focus on subject
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Interdisciplinary
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Independent courses
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Holistic program
Curriculum
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College level content
Assessment
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External Assessment
Multiple-choice
One summative exam
Test score
AP scholar
Possible College Level
Credit
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College level content
Experiential learning
Character education
Internal & external
Written & oral
Multiple assessments
IB diploma
Course level Certificates
Possible College Level
Credit
Program Design
Outcomes
Comparison of AP and IB Exams
AP – IB Informational Chart
Side by Side Comparison
All Honors programs are designed to lead
students to initial AP and IB Success
All College Prep Classes are designed to lead
students to initial Honors Success
Building the Successful Student…
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Good Students Are:
Task Completers
 Curriculum Movers
 Agreeable
 Work Hard To Get
Good Grades
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Great Students Are:
Inquisitive
Curious
Open-minded
Collaborative
Reflective
Academic Risk Takers
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All STUDY HABITS CAN BE LEARNED
Attitude and effort make a HUGE difference.
Always ask questions
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“How does this change my view of the world?”
“How does this confirm / connect to what I already
know?
“How can I find out more?”
“How do I know this / How do you know that?”
Challenge what you know and how you know
it on a regular basis
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Lots of work does not equal good grades
LOTS OF LEARNING
DEMONSTRATED THROUGH THOUGHTFUL
WORK
WITH AN INTENTION TO ALWAYS IMPROVE
EQUALS good grades
Because that is the path of learning.
Jon Warner, Director of SPS
jwarner@shoreregional.org
Linda Ensor, Teacher & IB Coordinator
lensor@shoreregional.org
Bruce Preston, Director of C & I
bpreston@shoreregional.org