The IB Diploma at Bandung International School
Handbook for Students and Parents
Class of2011
O verview and Introduction
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Vision and M ission (p1) - Learner Profile (p2) - Pathw ays to U niversity (p3) - DP in a nutshell (p5) - Passing Conditions (p6)
The D iplom a Program m e Core
CAS (p7)
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Extended Essay (p9)
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Theory ofKnow ledge (p10)
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O utreach (p11)
Subject Choices & Entry Requirem ents
Course O fferings (p12)
H L vs SL (p13)
G roup 1 (p15)
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Bilingual IB Diploma (p12)
Flexibility ofM ovement (p14)
G roup 2 (p17)
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G roup 3 (p19)
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IB Certificates (p12)
Assessment (p14)
G roup 4 (p26)
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Special Assessment N eeds (p14)
G roup 5 (p30)
Expectations,rules and requirem ents
Roles ofstudents,faculty & parents (p36)
Regulations and Academic H onesty (p38)
Com m unication and Resources
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Entry Requirements (p13)
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G roup 6 (p34)
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tips for success (p37) - IT requirements (p37)
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Causes for Concern & Discipline (p39)
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The IB D iplom a at Bandung InternationalSchool
Vision and Mission
The IB Diploma is a challenging and rewarding pre-university qualification which fits closely the
vision and mission of Bandung International School.
Bandung InternationalSchoolVision:
At Bandung InternationalSchool,it is our vision to be a
preem inent schoolproviding w orld class secular education in
the English language to the children ofexpatriates and others
w hile m aintaining strong links w ith the Indonesian
com m unity.
Bandung InternationalSchoolMission:
Through relevant,challenging and engaging program m es,w e
inspire students to becom e skillfuland courageous,
em pow ering them to participate responsibly,successfully
and w ith integrity in the globalcom m unity.
G rade 9 and 10 Students at the M U N in Brunei,M arch 2009
BIS Vision and M ission adopted M arch 2008.
The InternationalBaccalaureate O rganisation Mission:
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring,knowledgeable and caring young people who
help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools,governments and international organizations to develop
challenging programmes ofinternational education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong
learners who understand that other people,with their differences,can also be right.
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The IB D iplom a at Bandung InternationalSchool
The Learner Profile from the IBO.
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The Learner Profile ŝƐĂƚƚŚĞĐĞŶƚƌĞŽĨĂůůƚŚĞ/K͛Ɛ
program m es,and is valued highly here at BIS.To be truly
successfulin the D iplom a Program m e,students and
com m unity m em bers m ust be aw are ofand strive
tow ards the qualities that m ake up these profiles.
Throughout the D iplom a Program m e,students have
opportunities to develop their Learner Profile and
achievem ent in this area is recognized and rew arded.
G rade 9 and 10 Students at Telunas,M arch 2009
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The IB D iplom a at Bandung InternationalSchool
Pathways to Higher Education via BIS
G rade 9
Begin thinking about careers and future university choices
Learning the language ofhigher education
W ork experience
Begin university,course and country search
Step One could be completed in this year
Students might w ork on PSAT tests
Sem ester 1:
U niversity entry requirem ents search continues and students prepare high SchoolCV.
Careers interview s begin w ith M rs Russell
Step O ne is recom m ended in G rade 10
Students m ight take PSAT or SAT tests
G rade 10
Sem ester 2:
Continue course and entry requirem ents search
Shortlist favourite courses and be clear on entry requirem ents
Interview s continue
G rade 11 subject choices m ade based on:
-Achievem ent in G rade 10*
-interest
-Entry requirem ents
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Sem ester 1:
Students begin IB D iplom a and BIS H igh SchoolD iplom a Courses
Students m ust continue to m ake contact w ith universities and begin application preparation
/ŶƚĞƌǀŝĞǁƐǁŝƚŚDƌƐZƵƐƐĞůůĐŽŶƚŝŶƵĞ͕ďĂƐĞĚŽŶƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ͛ƉƌŝŽƌƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚŝŶƚŽƵŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJĐŽƵƌƐĞƐ
Step O ne could be com pleted for those w ho stillneed guidance in career choices
Students m ight take SAT or ACT tests
G rade 11
IB D iplom a Pathw ay
6 academ ic subjects at IB level(m in 3H L)
Extended Essay,Theory ofKnow ledge
Creativity,Action and Service
Achievem ent m ust rem ain high to com plete this
program m e satisfactorily.
IB D iplom a is dem anding yet allow s entry to and
possible course credit in m any top universities
BIS H igh SchoolD iplom a Pathw ay
5 or 6 academ ic subjects
Extended Essay,Theory ofKnow ledge
Creativity,Action and Service
Som e or alltaken at IB certificate leve,or BIS
H igh SchoolD iplom a internalexam inations
Flexibility to supplem ent courses w ith
preparation for specific entry requirem ents,
such as Korean universities,IELTS etc.
Sem ester 2:
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N o m ore m ovem ent into subjects is allow ed after sem ester 1.
M ovem ent into BIS H S D iplom a pathw ay is possible from IB D iplom a,but not the other w ay.
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G rade 12 and Beyond
Sem ester 1:
Students continue on their academ ic pathw ay.
Som e opportunity exists for students to m ove from IB D iplom a into BIS H S D iplom a.
Students have further consultations w ith M rs Russellregarding university placem ent and
applications.Scholarships m ay be considered at this stage.
Students m ake applications to university courses beginning the follow ing autum n.
G rade 12
Step One is possible at this stage, for those in real need of further guidance.
Students m ay take SAT or ACT tests
Sem ester 2:
Students continue on their academ ic pathw ay.
Finalpreparation for IB/BIS exam s and graduation.
Students have finalconsultations w ith M rs Russellregarding university placem ent and
applications.Scholarships m ay be considered at this stage.
Som e students m ay need to w ait for exam results before m aking applications.
Students m ay take SAT or ACT tests
G raduation!
IB results released in early July
W here to N ow ?
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D irect entry to university courses
The traditionalentry route ʹ offers ofplaces based on H igh Schoolgraduation and perform ance.
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subjects taken to a sufficiently high leveland achievem ent grade.This needs to be negotiated w ith the
university.IB D iplom a and Certificates score highly in this process,as long as conditionaloffers are m et.
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Foundation Year
Ifstudents do not have the requirem ents for direct entry,they m ay take a foundation year to build on the
subject areas or skills they are lacking.Successfulcom pletion allow s entry into the first year ofthe course.
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Com m unity Colleges (U SA)
Com m unity Colleges offer vocational2-year undergraduate courses.Students m ay then com plete their
degree at a university.This is often the m ost affordable route to studying in the U SA.
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Indirect Entry into a career (Postgraduate Specialisation)
A student com pletes a first degre and then specializes through a M asters or postgraduate qualification.
This is the case w ith entry to m edicine in som e countries,such as Australia.
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G ap Year
Students m ay w ish to take a break for an extended period oftim e to travel,w ork,gain experience,repeat
exam s or otherw ise focus on their future.
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The IB D iplom a at Bandung InternationalSchool
The Diploma Programme in a Nutshell
For successfulcom pletion ofthe IB D iplom a Program m e,students m ust pass courses in allofthe six
subject areas,as w ellas com pleting the core:Creativity, Action and Service (CAS),Theory of Knowledge
(ToK)and Extended Essay (EE).As you can see from the diagram below ,the IBD P is a balanced
program m e w hich provides students w ith the skills they need to becom e successfulglobalcitizens.
The D iplom a Program m e
© IBO
Passing conditions of the IB Diploma:
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M inimum score of 24 points (maximum 45)w ith successful completion of CAS,ToK and EE.
M inim um 3 subjects taken at H igher Level(H L).Students should score above 3 in allsubjects.*
Each academ ic subject in the IB D iplom a is w orth a maximum of 7 points (total42).
Extended Essay and Theory of Know ledge are w orth a maximum of 3 bonus points together ʹ the
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Sustained, balanced and com m itted CAS participation is expected and evaluated through the use of
journals and reflective activities.
*m ore specific passing conditions on the follow ing page
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The IB D iplom a at Bandung InternationalSchool
Specific Passing Conditions for the IB D iplom a
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The IB D iplom a at Bandung InternationalSchool
The Diploma Programme Core
The Core (CAS, EE and ToK) are the true heart of the IB D iplom a. Through these
com ponents, students are challenged to becom e m ore than the sum of their
parts. dŚĞŽƌĞĐŽŵƉŽŶĞŶƚƐĂƌĞƚŚĞ͚ǀĂůƵĞĂĚĚĞĚ͛ƚŚĂƚƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶƐƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ͛
university applications and sets the IB D iplom a apart from other pre-university
program m es. It helps students develop their ow n Learner Profile and gives them
an unforgettable high schoolexperience.
O f course, dedication to and successfulcom pletion of the Core com ponents are also passing
conditions ofthe IB D iplom a.Students w illbe provided w ith a m ore detailed CAS H andbook.
Creativity,Action and Service
This provides a great balance to the academ ic load ofthe IB D iplom a.Students are expected to spend an
average of 4-5 hours per w eek on CAS for at least the first three sem esters of the IB D iplom a
Program m e. There are som e great opportunities for students to com plete CAS requirem ents on
residentialand localprojects and students are expected to take a leadership role in allactivities.
Students must maintain a balanced and committed
approach to the three aspects ofCAS:
Creativity ʹ Creative endeavours such as the arts,
m usic, photography or the design of Service
projects.
A ction ʹ Activities requiring action and initiative,
such as sports, physical learning experiences and
ĞdžƉĞĚŝƚŝŽŶƐ͘/ƚ͛ƐĂŐƌĞĂt chance to keep fit and active
throughout allthe studying!
Service ʹ Students perform
CAS students after a m uddy footballgam e in Aceh!
valuable service
projects in the localand internationalcom m unities.
Throughout the D iplom a Program m e, it is required that students com plete som e CAS projects w hich
encom pass tw o or m ore ofthese aspects.
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Residential CAS Opportunities
M any of the best CAS projects take place over a longer period of tim e or aw ay from hom e, w here
students becom e absorbed in the com m unity around them .Som e recent highlights have included trips
to Aceh and Tasikm alaya and the G rade 11 O utreach to Pangandaran.
O f course, students can design their ow n CAS projects during school holidays, as long as they are
approved by the CAS Coordinator and address the Learning Outcom es ofCAS:
CAS Learning Outcom es
All CAS projects m ust m eet one or m ore of these
Learning Outcom es:
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Increase your aw areness ofyour ow n
strengths and areas for grow th.
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U ndertake new challenges.
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Plan and initiate activities.
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W ork collaboratively w ith others.
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Show perseverance and com m itm ent in your
CAS students after a food drive for people affected by flooding
activities.
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Engage w ith issues ofglobalim portance.
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Consider the ethicalim plications ofyour actions.
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D evelop new skills.
Assessment of CAS
Although no bonus points are aw arded for CAS, students are evaluated based on their com m itm ent,
level of personal challenge and developm ent and reflective w orks. Som e student journals m ay be
random ly selected by the IBO for m oderation and failure to com plete CAS satisfactorily w illresult in a
student not being aw arded the IB D iplom a.
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Theory of Knowledge
This course is unique to the D iplom a
Program m e and helps develop students͛
higher-order thinking skills, as w ell as being
an excellent stim ulus for reflection and
ĞǀĂůƵƚŝŽŶŽĨŽŶĞ͛ƐŽǁŶďĞůŝĞĨƐĂŶĚǀĂůƵĞƐ͘
It is m andatory and is taught tw ice a w eek.
There are also opportunities during the
course to explore ToK beyond the classroom ,
such as on G rade 11 O utreach or at the
annual ToK conference for students of IB
D iplom a Program m e schools in Indonesia.
dŚĞďĂƐŝĐƋƵĞƐƚŝŽŶ͞ŚŽǁĚŽĞƐŽŶĞŬŶŽǁ͍͟ŝƐ
the central idea that runs through the
curriculum and students find w ays to
approach this question through all of their
areas ofstudy.
Students explore the W ays of Knowing: em otion, reason, perception and language. They also look at
different Areas of Knowledge:the arts,naturaland hum an sciences,history,m athem atics and ethics.
Through stim ulating activities they reflect on them es and concepts related to allaspects oftheir courses
as w ellas the w orld in general,discussing in particular the nature,purpose,strengths and lim itations of
various know ledge system s.Students also develop a fuller appreciation for their ow n and other cultures
and really get fam iůŝĂƌǁŝƚŚƚŚĞ/K͛ƐŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ͞ that other people, with their differences, can
also be right͘͟
A ssessm ent of ToK
Students are expected to w rite an essay of 1,200 ʹ 1,600 w ords w hich addresses one of ten stim ulus
questions provided in advance by the IBO .These essays are assessed externally.
Students m ust also successfully com plete a solo or group presentation w hich is internally assessed and
w hich addresses how they can relate their experiences and know ledge of ToK to real-life issues. These
presentations are video recorded as som e m ay be requested by the IBO for m oderation purposes.
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The IB D iplom a at Bandung InternationalSchool
The Extended Essay
dŚŝƐŝƐƚŚĞƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͛ƐĐŚĂŶĐĞƚŽŐŽďĞLJŽŶĚƚŚĞĐƵƌƌŝĐƵůƵŵĂŶĚƌĞĂůůLJĚĞǀĞůŽƉƚŚĞŝƌŬĞĞŶĞƐƚĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐ
interest. The Extended Essay (EE) is a 3,000 ʹ 4,000 w ord piece of externally assessed research w riting
on a topic ofspecialpersonalinterest,related to oŶĞŽĨƚŚĞƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͛ƐŽǁŶĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐĐŽƵƌƐĞƐ͘
Students begin the process of the EE on their O utreach trip in G rade 11 and are expected to com plete
the bulk of their w ork during the sum m er holiday. Students choose a supervisor based on their topic
choice,w ho w illm eet and guide them periodically through the process.H ow ever,supervisors are not to
have a heavy influence on the w ork and the onus really is on the student to get their EE com pleted.
Students are expected to spend a m inim um of 40 hours on their EE, including research, w riting and
editing tim e.For students w ho are have selected a topic in w hich they are engaged and excited,this w ill
be no great hardship.
U niversities see the EE as an excellent preparatory tool, as it develops students͛ independent research
and academ ic w riting skills and has a strong focus on academ ic honesty.
N ote: com pletion of a first draft of the EE is m andatory on the first day of G rade 12 is m andatory for a
student to be allow ed to enter in G rade 12.Failure to com plete this draft on tim e w illresult in a student
returning to G rade 11.
The EE and ToK as a passing requirem ent of the IB D iplom a
ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵŐƌĂĚĞŽĨ͚͛ŝŶ
both ToK and the EE is
required to be eligible for the
IB D iplom a.
U p to 3 bonus points in the IB
D iplom a can be aw arded for
successfulcom pletion of
both com ponents.
*other passing/failing
conditions apply.
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The IB D iplom a at Bandung InternationalSchool
Outreach
D uring the D iplom a Program m e, there are a num ber of
valuable opportunities for learning beyond the classroom .
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discretion.M ost have an added cost.
Com pulsory Outreach activities:
IB D P Retreat,early in G rade 11 & 12
This short event provides an opportunity to get away from
Bandung to focus on one or more aspects of the IBD P, as
wellas being a good chance to bond as a class and faculty.
O utreach W eek,M arch ofG rade 11
D uring this week, students have a great time covering
some essential ToK topics, as well as kick-starting their
Extended Essay and taking part in challenging CAS activities.
G rade 11 boys race for the beach flags in Pangandaran
ToK Conference,late M arch-early Aprilin G rade 11
This one-day event usually takes place in Jakarta and provides an exciting and thought-provoking
supplement to the in-schoolToK programme.
BioCam p,early in G rade 12
This is an essentialcomponent of the IB Biology course.Students willcover the majority of the Ecology
and Conservation unit on this trip,as wellas completing some major assignments.
Class field trips
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valuable part of the course and attendance on them is compulsory.
N on-com pulsory O utreach activities
Through the CAS programme in particular, there are many opportunities to get out and about in
Indonesia,taking part in service projects and having hands-on learning experiences.Keep your ear to the
ground for newƐŽĨƚŚĞƐĞƚƌŝƉƐ͕ƐƵĐŚĂƐWĂŬĂŶŝ͛ƐĐĞŚĂŶĚdĂƐŝŬŵ alaya projects.They are a wonderful
opportunity to complete CAS requirements and students undoubtedly have a fantastic time.
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Subject Choices and Entry Requirements
Students begin the process of researching areas of career interest in G rade 9. In G rade 10, they are
given guidance interview s and opportunities to find out m ore about university pathw ays and course
entry requirem ents,so that they can m ake inform ed and sensible choices for the IB D iplom a subjects.
Students are inform ed of possible course offerings and entry requirem ents for IB classes early in the
year so that w e can plan staffing and they can prepare them selves adequately for success in the
challenges ofthe IB D iplom a.
Course O fferings
As w e are a sm all-scale school, w e need to be prudent in our range of course offerings. Each year w e
take an early interest survey in G rade 10 and use these data to plan the courses to be offered for that
cohort.Student num bers and course suitability are key factors in deciding w hich courses w e can offer.
These are the courses w e plan to offer for the graduating class of 2011. Students planning to take the
fullIB D iplom a m ust choose one from each group.
G roup 1:Language A1
English A1
Indonesian A1
G roup 2:Second Language*
English B
G roup 3:Individuals & Societies
H istory
Econom ics
G roup 4:ExperimentalSciences
Biology
Chem istry
G roup 5:M athematics
M athem atics H L
M athem atics SL
G roup 6:The Arts
VisualArts
Or
Indonesian B
Korean A1ST (SL)
French B
Chinese B
ITG S
M athem aticalStudies SL
one m ore group 3 or 4 subject
*for students w ith tw o m other-tongue languages,tw o A1 choices are possible.
BilingualD iploma
At BIS,to be eligible for a bilingualIB D iplom a,a student m ust have tw o languages A1 or be studying A1
Indonesian or self-taught other language.It is not w orth any extra points on the IB D iplom a.
IB Certificates
Allstudents in G rade 11 and 12 graduate w ith the BIS H igh SchoolD iplom a,accredited by CIS-N EASC (as
long as they pass their classes!).If for w hatever reason a student does not w ish to also com plete the full
IB D iplom a,they can elect to supplem ent their H igh SchoolD iplom a w ith som e IB certificates.These are
w orth a sm allbonus on the G PA and high achievem ent in these certificates m ay be eligible for university
credit in som e countries.
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Entry Requirements and Standards
At BIS, w e are not selective in term s of entry to the D iplom a Program m e. H ow ever, w e do aim to
im prove standards year-on-year and to this end, w e do set som e entry requirem ents for individual
subjects.This w illhelp students achieve their potentialand reduce the harm ofpoor subject selection.
Entry requirements for H igher Levelsubjects
Students m ust be achieving a ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵůĞǀĞů͚ϲ͛ŝŶ'ƌĂĚĞϭϬƐĞŵĞƐƚĞƌƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ͘
Entry Requirements for Standard Levelsubjects
Students m ust be achieving a ŵŝŶŝŵƵŵůĞǀĞů͚ϰ͛ in G rade 10 sem ester reports.
Entry requirements for Self-taught languages A1
Students m ust be fluent in their w ritten and oral m other tongue and be exceptionally self-directed in
their studies.They m ust find som eone w ho can assist them in their m other tongue.
These entry requirem ents are in place to faciůŝƚĂƚĞƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ͛ƉƌŽŐƌĞƐƐĂŶĚĂĐŚŝĞǀĞŵĞŶƚŝŶĂĐŚĂůůĞŶŐŝŶŐ
program m e. Students have been m ade aw are of these entry requirem ents and have been given am ple
opportunity to research the requirem ents oftheir desired university courses.
If a student is not achieving the m inim um grade for entry into an IB course or level w hich is a
prerequisite of their preferred university or career,then he or she m ust put in the added effort to raise
his/her grades before the end of G rade 10. Teachers are on hand to offer support here. Students and
their fam ilies should also research alternative university courses or pathw ays into the desired career.
H igher Levelvs Standard Level
H igher Level (H L) courses are taught over 240 hours and usually contain significant extra content over
Standard Level(SL) courses,w hich are taught over 150 hours.H L and SL students are taught together in
allclasses,though there are tim es w hen a teacher m ay ask SL students to w ork independently w hile the
H L students cover their ow n content.
H L and SL students sit different exam s, and Internal Assessm ent com ponents m ay be assessed using
different criteria and/or tasks.
In som e cases, high achievem ent in a H L subject can be w orth course credit at university. This is to be
negotiated w ith the individualuniversity,by the student and his/her fam ily.
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Flexibility of Movement
If a student feels like they have m ade an im proper choice of subject within one month of the start of
G rade 11,it m ay be possible to re-select one subject.These cases are decided on an individualbasis.To
avoid this,w e expect students and their fam ilies to research fully their desired university pathw ay and
to discuss the dem ands ofthe IB courses w ith individualteachers.
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Coordinator and must have the signatures of the student, parent, teacher and a written reason
explaining their choice.
There is absolutely no movement of courses after the first semester of G rade 11, including from
M athem atics H L/SL to M athem aticalStudies.At this point,so m uch w ork has been com pleted in these
discrete subjects that it is deem ed im possible to m ake up the deficit in a new class.
Students m ay not m ove from SL to H L in any subject after sem ester 1 of G rade 11.M ovem ent from H L
to SL m ay be possible after this tim e,but w illbe taken on a case-by-case basis.
At any point up to N ovem ber ofG rade 12,a student m ay elect to discontinue their studies tow ards an IB
D iplom a or Certificate subject and w ork on a school-assessed course. The student is no longer eligible
for the IB D iplom a,but m ay stillachieve the BIS H igh SchoolD iplom a and their G PA.
Assessment in the IB D iploma
M ost subjects have a substantial (20-30% ) com ponent of w ork w hich is classified as Internal
Assessm ent.This w ork is com pleted at various stages through the course and the schoolis expected to
send exam ples (random ly selected by IBO ) for m oderation by other professionals. Exam s m ake up the
bulk ofassessm ent in m ost subjects,beginning in m id-Aprilw ith a visit from a VisualArts exam iner.
Individualassessm ent com ponents w illbe m ade clear on the appropriate pages.
Candidates with SpecialA ssessment N eeds
The IBO allow s for generous provisions to be m ade for students w ho have special assessm ent needs.
These m ust be dealt w ith on a case-by-case basis, through the IB Coordinator. Students w ill need
substantial w ritten evidence of their special needs, w hich are to be subm itted to the IBO one year
before their exam s.Please m ake an appointm ent to see the IB Coordinator ifthis concerns you.
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Group 1: Language A1
Subject choices available: English A1 (SL/H L),Indonesian A1 (SL/H L),Korean A1 ST (SL)
Aim s
International Baccalaureate English A1 aim s to develop the students' pow ers of expression and
appreciation of literature through the criticalanalysis of selected literary w orks. Frequent practice w ill
be provided in w riting, discussion, and oral presentations. The literary selections are chosen in
accordance w ith the guidelines ofthe InternationalBaccalaureate Program requirem ents.
The Program consists of the follow ing parts:
Part 1: W orld Literature (H L: 3 w orks/ SL: 3 w orks)
x Allw orks originally w ritten in a language other than the A1 language
x Each w ork w ritten by a different author
x Allw orks linked by one ofm ore aspects such as culture,genre,period,style,type ofliterary
study,m ethodology
Part 2: D etailed Study (H L: 4 w orks/ SL: 2 w orks)
x Each w ork w ritten by a different author
x Each w ork chosen from a different genre
Part 3: Group of W orks
x W orks w ritten in the target language and a W orld Literature w ork studied as a group
x Allw orks chosen from the sam e genre category
x Each w ork w ritten by a different author
Part 4: ^ĐŚŽŽů͛Ɛ&ƌĞĞŚŽŝĐĞ
x M other-tongue w orks and a W orld Literature w ork studied as a group
x ůůǁŽƌŬƐĐŚŽƐĞŶ͞ĨƌĞĞůLJ͟
x W orld Literature w ork linked to m other-tongue w ork by one or m ore aspects (e.g.culture,
genre,them e,period,etc)
x Each w ork w ritten by a different author
H igher Levelvs Standard Level
H L students are expected to cover 15 w orks com pared to 11 for SL students.
Assessm ent tasks are sim ilar for both H L and SL,though the assessm ent criteria do differ.
Externalassessm ents carry the sam e w eighting in both levels,though the exam inations are longer for H L
students.
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A ssessm ent
ExternalAssessm ent
70%
Tw o w ritten exam s,externally set and externally assessed
Paper 1:
Literary Com m entary 25%
(H L 2 hours,SL 90 m inutes)
Paper 2:
Literary Essay
(H L 2 hours,SL 90 m inutes)
25%
O ne Essay internally set but externally assessed
W orld Literature Assignm ents
InternalAssessm ent
20%
30%
O ralactivities,internally set and assessed by the teacher. Sam ples w illbe sent to exam iners and
externally m oderated by the InternationalBaccalaureate O rganization.
School-Assisted,Self-Taught A1 candidates
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available. At BIS, w e offer this only to students w hose m other tongue fluency is very strong and w ho
have dem onstrated true self-direction in their preparation for the IB D iplom a Program m e.
Self-taught students w ill follow a very sim ilar course to their peers, though they w ill need extra
com m itm ent to getting their tasks com pleted and texts finished on tim e. They w ill follow the sam e
overall course as their peers, though w ill need to study w orks in their ow n m other tongue from the
Prescribed Book list for parts 2-4.
Self-taught candidates w illbe given support by an A1 teacher and w illbe expected to join som e classes
w ith their peers. H ow ever, it is strongly recom m ended that self-taught candidates also find som eone
w ho is fluent in their ow n language to support them .
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Group 2: Second Language
Subject choices available:English B (SL/H L),Indonesian B (SL/H L),French B (SL/H L),Chinese B (SL/H L)
O r:students m ay elect to take a second A1 language (English and Indonesian)
Aim s
The Language B program m e in the IB course is designed for study at both H igher & Standard Levels by
students w ith previous experience oflearning the language (3 to 5 years).*
x
x
x
x
x
To develop the ability to com m unicate accurately and effectively in speech and in w riting w ithin
a range ofcontexts;
To develop the ability to understand and respond to the language dem ands oftransactionaland
socialcontacts;
To provide students w ith a sound linguistic base for further study,w ork and leisure;
To offer insights into the culture ofthe country (Indonesia)w here the language is spoken;
To provide the opportunity for enjoym ent,creativity and intellectualstim ulation.
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The Program
The learner is required to use the language in a range ofsituations and contexts for a variety of
purposes.Equalem phasis is given to the four skills ofspeaking,reading,w riting and listening.
There is no list ofprescribed texts,but you w illstudy a series oftopics,w hich m ay include:
x
x
x
x
x
x
Socialgroupings (e.g.fam ilies,m inorities)
Politicalinstitutions
Internationalissues (e.g.the environm ent,globalization)
The m edia
The arts
Leisure activities
The topics w illbe studied through texts taken from a w ide range ofsources - course books,literature,
the press,film ,television,radio etc.
Lessons are taught in the target language as m uch as possible and students have the opportunity to use
target language resources in lessons or at lunch tim es.
H igher Levelvs Standard Level
The form at ofthe H igher & Standard exam inations is the sam e,but at H igher Levelone stim ulus text w ill
be literary in nature.
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Assessment
Externalexamination
70%
Tw o w ritten exam s externally set and externally assessed:
Paper 1 Text H andling
40%
Reading com prehension based on a num ber ofw ritten texts
W ritten response - short w riting exercise in response to a w ritten text
Paper 2 W ritten
30%
O ne com position such as an essay,report,letter,article.
InternalExamination
IndividualO ral
Based on stim ulus chosen by student
30%
15%
Interactive O ralActivity
15%
M ay be an activity such as a class discussion or role-play
A sam ple ofinternalassessm ent w ork is sent to the IBO for m oderation.
*This guideline really em phasizes that Language B is the second language and that the student is not of
the fluency required for language A1.In som e cases,students m ay have lived here for m ore than 5 years
but lack the foundation in Indonesian required for A1 study.The sam e can be said for the other
languages B.
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Group 3: Individuals and Society
Available options: Econom ics (SL/H L),H istory (H L/SL),ITG S (to be decided)*
A student m ay elect to study a second choice from this group ifthey do not w ish to
take VisualArts.
The aim s of allGroup 3: Individuals and Societies courses are to:
x
encourage the system atic and criticalstudy of:hum an experience and behaviour;physical,
political,econom ic and socialenvironm ents;the history and developm ent ofsocialand cultural
institutions
x
develop in the student the capacity to identify,to analyse critically and to evaluate theories,
concepts and argum ents about the nature and activities ofthe individualand society
x
enable the student to collect,describe,analyse and interpret com plex data and source
m aterialand to test hypotheses
x
develop an aw areness in the student that hum an attitudes and beliefs are w idely diverse and
that the study ofsociety requires an appreciation ofsuch diversity
x
enable the student to recognize that the know ledge and m ethodologies ofthe subjects in group
3 are contestable and that their study requires the acceptance ofuncertainty.
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W ithin the G roup 3:Individuals and Societies subjects,there is a diversity ofw ays in w hich these aim s
are achieved.Each subject w illbe addressed individually.
*The current G rade 11 ITG S class is a tw o-year,online course hosted by the VirtualH igh School,w ith
support from M r M urphy.Ifstudent num bers are sufficient in the com ing cohort,w e w illopen ITG S as a
norm alclass (w ith H L and SL options),fully taught by M r M urphy.Ifnum bers are low ,students w illbe
enrolled online.This online course is available as H igher Levelonly.
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Economics
The study of economics is essentially about the concept of scarcity and the problem of allocation of resources.
W hilst economics involves the formulation of theories,these theories are applied to real-w orld examples. It
also incorporates elements of history,geography,sociology and other areas of study. Economics also has a
focus on global issues and therefore has an important role to play in promoting international cooperation and
understanding. Students w ill be encouraged to consider economic theories from a variety of view points in
connection to different nations and cultures in the global economy.
A ims:
x
provide students w ith a core know ledge ofeconom ics
x
encourage students to think critically about econom ics
x
prom ote an aw areness and understanding ofinternationalism in econom ics
x
encourage students'developm ent as independent learners
x
enable students to distinguish betw een positive and norm ative econom ics
x
enable students to recognize their ow n tendencies for bias.
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The Program consists of the follow ing parts:
Section 1:Introduction to Econom ics
Section 2:M icroeconom ics
Section 3:M acroeconom ics
Section 4:InternationalEconom ics
Section 5:D evelopm entalEconom ics
H igher Levelvs Standard Level
Interspersed w ithin allofthe sections are H L extension subtopics.H L students only w illfollow the unit
on the Theory ofthe Firm .There are significant differences betw een H L and SL in term s ofassessm ent,
w hich w illbe outlined below .For this reason,m ovem ent betw een levels w illnot be possible after
sem ester 1 in G rade 11.
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Assessment
Externalexamination
HL
3 W ritten papers
80%
Extended-response question paper and a short-answ er question paper.
A data response paper is the third paper.
SL
2 W ritten Papers
75%
Extended-response questions and a data-response question paper.
InternalH istoricalInvestigation
The InternalAssessm ent task is also an integralpart ofthe course and students are expected to
produce a portfolio offour com m entaries.These are based on a new s m edia extract,linking
econom ic theory to a real-w orld situation.
HL
Com m entaries
20%
SL
Com m entaries
25%
A sam ple ofcom m entaries w illbe selected by the IBO for m oderation.
Through studying a w ide range of different aspects ofthe globaleconom y,it is hoped the course w ill
inspire a lifelong interest in the prom otion ofinternationalunderstanding.
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History
Aim s
The IB H istory course studies w orld history and offers a variety oftopics on the 20th century.The aim of
the course is to:
x
explain trends and developm ents,continuity and change through tim e and through individualevents
x
foster respect and understanding ofpeople and events in different cultures through an international
perspective
x
prom ote the acquisition ofhistoricalknow ledge and to develop an appreciation ofhistory as a
discipline.
x
The ability to use and com m unicate historicalknow ledge and understanding is integralto the subject.
x
The course also aim s to stim ulate a life-long love ofhistory.
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The study ofhistory from an internationalperspective is profoundly im portant today as different
cultures and societies are increasingly in contact and interdependent.An understanding ofthe past is
essentialto understanding the com plex w orld w e live in.
The Program
Both levels w illstudy the Prescribed Subject w hich aim s to develop the student's ability to com prehend,
analyze and evaluate and use source m aterialcritically as historicalevidence.This core topic focuses on
Peacemaking, peacekeeping and international relations 1918 - 1936.
Both SL and H L students w illalso study tw o 20th century W orld H istory Topics.Political,social,econom ic,
culturaland gender issues are integrated into the study ofeach topic.The tw o topics include:
Topic 1:
"Causes,Practices and Effects ofW ar".Students w illstudy the origin and causes ofw ars;the
nature ofw ars and the effects and results ofw ars.
Topic 2:
"The Rise and Rule ofSingle Party States".Students w illexam ine the origins,ideology,
organization,nature and im pact ofsingle party states that em erged during the 20th century.
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Higher Level vs Standard Level
H L students w illalso cover a RegionalEuropean O ption.W ithin this option students w illstudy the
political,social,econom ic and culturalevents that affected Europe 1895-1995.
Assessm ent
External exam ination
HL
3 W ritten papers
80%
SL
2 W ritten Papers
75%
Internal Historical Investigation
The InternalAssessm ent task is also an integralpart ofthe course and is an in-depth study of
any historicalsubject that interests the student.It is a problem solving activity w hich enables
the student to dem onstrate the application oftheir skills and know ledge in history.
HL
H istoricalInvestigation 20%
SL
H istoricalInvestigation 25%
A sam ple ofthe historicalinvestigations w illbe selected by the IBO to be sent for m oderation.
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Information Technology in a Global Society (ITGS)
A ims:
1. Develop an understanding ofthe advantages and disadvantages ofnew technologies as
m ethods
ofexpanding our know ledge ofthe w orld at the localand globallevel
2. Prom ote an understanding ofthe socialsignificance ofinform ation technology for individuals,
com m unities and organizations
3. Analyse and evaluate the ethicalconsiderations arising from the w idespread use ofinform ation
technology at the localand globallevel
4. Recognize that people can hold diverse opinions about the im pact ofinform ation technology on
individuals and societies.
Aims
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The Program:
Section 1: Social and ethical issues
Section 2: IT system s in a social context
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Reliability
Integrity
Security
Privacyand anonym ity
Authenticity
Intellectual property
Equalityofaccess
Control
Globalization and cultural diversity
Policies and standards
People and m achines
Basics:hardware and networks
Applications
Comm unication system s
Integrated system s
The sequence of teaching may differ
depending on w hether the course is offered inschoolor online.This decision depends on
student numbers.*
Section 3: Areas ofim pact
Students at HL are required to study all six areas ofim pact.Students at SL are required to study Part A
and a m inim um oftwo other areas ofim pact chosen from Part B.
Part A
3.1
Business and em ploym ent
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3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Education
Health
Arts,entertainm ent and leisure
Science and the environm ent
Politics and governm ent
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Higher Level vs Standard Level
H L and SL courses are significantly different in term s ofboth content and assessm ent.Ifthe online route
is chosen,students m ay only study ITG S at H L.Ifthe course is taught in-school,students m ay choose
level.H ow ever,m ovem ent betw een levels is restricted.
A ssessm ent
Higher Level
External examination 80%
Paper 1 - 1 hour 20%
Paper 2 - 2 hours 35%
Paper 3 - 1 hour 25%
Internal assessment 20%
Portfol
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o and extensi
on 20%
Students m ustproduce:
‡ three pi
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ethi
cali
ssues based on three di
fferent
areas ofi
m pact,each 800±1,000 words
‡ an extensi
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pi
eces,800±1,000 words.
Standard Level
External Assessm ent 70%
Paper 1 - 1 hour 25%
Paper 2 - 2 hours 45%
Internal assessment 30%
Proj
ect30%
An IT sol
uti
on to a probl
em seti
n a soci
alcontext.
Students m ustproduce:
‡ a productdevel
oped through the
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ntegrati
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l
s
‡ a wri
tten report(2,000±2,500 words)
‡ al
og book.
A sam ple ofthe internalassessm ent w ork w illbe selected by the IBO to be sent for m oderation.
*Ifthe course runs online,students are scheduled to be w orking individually for one block offive
ƉĞƌŝŽĚƐĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞǁĞĞŬ͘dŚŝƐŝƐŶŽƚ͚ĨƌĞĞƚŝŵĞ͛ʹ it m ust be used effectively in order to keep up w ith the
significant load ofassignm ents and online discussion tasks.Learning online requires a great am ount of
personaldiscipline and is not recom m ended for students w ho have difficulties w ith tim e m anagem ent.
The class w illhave one period per w eek w ith the on-site coordinator.
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Group 4: The Experimental Sciences
Available options: Biology (SL/H L),Chem istry (SL/H L)
A student m ay elect to study a second choice from this group ifthey do not w ish to
take VisualArts.
The aims of all Group 4: Experimental Sciences courses are to:
1. provide opportunities for scientific study and creativity w ithin a globalcontext that w ill
stim ulate and challenge students
2. provide a body ofknow ledge,m ethods and techniques that characterize science and technology
3. enable students to apply and use a body ofknow ledge,m ethods and techniques that
characterize science and technology
5. develop an ability to analyse,evaluate and synthesize scientific inform ation
4. engender an aw areness ofthe need for,and the value of,effective collaboration and
com m unication during scientific activities
6. develop experim entaland investigative scientific skills
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ofScience
8. 8.raise aw areness ofthe m oral,ethical,social,econom ic and environm entalim plications of
using science and technology
9. develop an appreciation ofthe possibilities and lim itations associated w ith science and scientists
10. encourage an understanding ofthe relationships betw een scientific disciplines and the
overarching nature ofthe scientific m ethod.
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Practical W ork
Practicalw ork and investigations are centralto the experim entalsciences,and form the core ofthe
courses here at BIS.Internalassessm ent ofpracticalw ork consists ofw rite-ups based on investigations
designed and carried out by students.As m uch as possible,practicalw ork is used in the teaching ofkey
concepts in the experim entalsciences.
In allgroup 4 sciences and at both levels,internally assessed practicalw ork contributed 24% to the final
grade,w here externally assessed exam s contribute 76% .Students are expected to create a portfolio of
w rite-ups for their practicalw ork,from w hich the best tw o exam ples from each criterion are put
forw ard for inclusion in their finalgrade.
Students are given am ple opportunity to practice and develop these w rite-up skills,in preparation for
assessed,student-designed investigations later on in the course.
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A ssessm ent
In both Biology and Chem istry,the breakdow n ofassessm ent is as follow s:
InternalA ssessm ent 24%
Exam ples ofw ork representing the best tw o grades for each criterion are put forw ard.
A sam ple ofinternalassessm ents w illbe selected for m oderation by the IBO .
Externally A ssessed Exam s 76%
Paper 1:M ultiple Choice
O n Core and AH L content
Paper 2:O n core and AH L content
Paper 3:O ptions
The G roup 4 Project
In the second year ofthe D iplom a Program m e,allstudents take part in a collaborative,transdisciplinary
science project.Students w ork together in groups ofm ixed discipline and aim to use science and
technology to address a real-w orld scenario or problem .This is an essentialpart ofthe practicalw ork for
internalassessm ent and is enjoyable and rew arding.
U se of calculators
Students are expected to have use ofa G D C calculator for group 4 subjects.
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Biology
Biology is the science oflife:from m olecules and cellstructures to organism s and ecosystem s,w e cover
a broad spectrum ofbiologicalknow ledge.W e look at Biology through four key concepts:structure and
function,universality vs.diversity,equilibrium w ithin system s and evolution.W e aim to m ake good use
oftechnology in our investigations ofBiology and keep up w ith the latest developm ents in the biological
sciences in the m edia.
Biology form s an introduction to m any disciplines offurther study,including m edicine,veterinary
m edicine,dentistry,agriculture,forestry,fisheries,nursing,and pharm acy,and students are encouraged
to explore the rich opportunities available in careers in the biosciences.
The Program
Students follow the core topics outlined below and at least tw o ofthe options suited to their level.
Core Topics
O ptions
H igher Level& Standard Level
Standard LevelO nly
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
StatisticalAnalysis
Cells
The Chem istry ofLife
G enetics
Ecology and Evolution
H um an H ealth and Physiology
AdditionalH igher Level(AHL)
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
N ucleic Acids and Proteins
CellRespiration and Photosynthesis
Plant Science
G enetics
H um an H ealth and Physiology
A.
B.
C.
H um an N utrition and H ealth
Physiology ofExercise
Cells and Energy*
H igher Level& Standard Level
D.
E.
F.
G.
Evolution
#
N eurobiology and Behaviour
M icrobes and biotechnology
Ecology and Conservation*
H igher LevelO nly
H.
#
Further H um an Physiology
*These options are pre-selected by M r Taylor.The course involves a com pulsory residentialfield-trip to
satisfy the requirem ents for the Ecology units.
# These options m ay be chosen depending on class interest/ com position/ ability.
H igher Levelvs Standard Level
For m uch ofthe first year,there is little discernible difference betw een H L and SL,as w e learn topics
that overlap.This allow s students m ore flexibility in their choice oflevel.O verall,how ever,there is
significantly m ore content in the H L syllabus and it is recom m ended for students w ho are m otivated to
study Biology at university and above.Both H L and SL internalassessm ent w orks are graded in the sam e
w ay.
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Chemistry
D ue to student dem and,Chem istry w illbe offered for the first tim e this year in place ofPhysics.W e plan
to renovate one ofthe science labs to suit this purpose and to add a new stock ofequipm ent and
chem icals to the science inventory especially for the Chem istry class.
Chem istry is an experim entalscience that com bines academ ic study w ith the acquisition ofpracticaland
investigationalskills.It is called the centralscience,as chem icalprinciples underpin both the physical
environm ent in w hich w e live and allbiologicalsystem s.Apart from being a subject w orthy ofstudy in
its ow n right,chem istry is a prerequisite for m any other courses in higher education,such as m edicine,
biologicalscience and environm entalscience,and serves as usefulpreparation for em ploym ent.
© International Baccalaureate Organization
The Program
Students follow the core topics outlined below and at least tw o ofthe options suited to their level.
Core Topics
O ptions
H igher Level& Standard Level
SL & H L
1.
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Q uantitative Chem istry
Atom ic Structure*
Periodicity*
Bonding*
Energetics*
Kinetics*
Equilibrium *
Acids and Bases*
O xidation and Reduction*
O rganic Chem istry*
M easurem ent and D ata Processing
M odern AnalyticalChem istry
H um an Biochem istry
Chem istry in Industry & Technology
M edicines & D rugs
Environm entalChem istry
Food Chem istry
Further O rganic Chem istry
Extension ofalltopics is included for H L students.
*extension ofthese topics is included in the H L course.
H igher Levelvs Standard Level
H L and SL students are assessed using the sam e internalassessm ent criteria.The core ofthe course is
shared betw een H L and SL students,w ith H L extension subtopics for m ost topics ofstudy.
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Group 5: Mathematics and Computer Sciences
Available O ptions: M athem atics H L,M athem atics SL,M athem aticalStudies SL
M athem atics H L & SL are taught together in one class.M athem aticalStudies is taught in a separate
class.This reflects the substantialdifference betw een the tw o courses and it should not be perceived
ƚŚĂƚDĂƚŚĞŵĂƚŝĐĂů^ƚƵĚŝĞƐŝƐƐŝŵƉůLJĂŶĚ͚ĞĂƐŝĞƌ͛ǀĞƌƐŝon ofM athem atics.W here the tw o courses share
som e core content,there is a significant difference in content and assessm ent,particularly after
sem ester 1 ofG rade 11.A student m oving from one subject to another w ould have a huge load of
m issed w ork to m ake up.For this reason,after sem ester 1 ofG rade 11,no movement between subjects
willbe permitted.
Q uick note on choice ofsubject:
Please m ake sure that you choose the course and levelthat satisfies university prerequisites.
M athem atics SL/H L is often a prerequisite ofdegrees in the sciences,technology,industry and
econom ics.For degrees w ith a lesser m athem aticaldem and,M aths Studies is usually acceptable.It is
the responsibility ofthe student and his/her fam ily to research this.
To enter H igher LevelM athem atics,a student m ust be working at Level6 or better in the G rade 10
sem ester 2 report card.
Aims of the Mathematics courses
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appreciate the m ulticulturaland historicalperspectives ofallgroup 5 courses
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enjoy the courses and develop an appreciation ofthe elegance,pow er and usefulness ofthe
subjects
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develop logical,criticaland creative thinking
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develop an understanding ofthe principles and nature ofthe subject
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em ploy and refine their pow ers ofabstraction and generalization
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develop patience and persistence in problem solving
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appreciate the consequences arising from technologicaldevelopm ents
‡
transfer skills to alternative situations and to future developm ents
‡
com m unicate clearly and confidently in a variety ofcontexts.
U se of Calculators
Allstudents are expected to ow n and be confident in the use ofa G raphic D isplay Calculator.For the
class of2011,students are using the Casio range.Please see the M aths teachers for m ore inform ation.
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Mathematics H L/SL
The M athem atics courses are rigorous and dem anding and require a strong background in M aths in
G rades 9 & 10.The course requires students to study a range ofm athem aticalconcepts through a
num ber ofdifferent m ethods and to varying degrees ofdepth.
The Program
Allstudents cover a core ofseven topics:
‡
Algebra
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Functions and equations
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Circular functions and trigonom etry
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M atrices
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Vectors
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Statistics and probability
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Calculus
H igher LevelStudents also study one ofthe follow ing options:
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Statistics and probability
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Sets,relations and groups
‡
Series and differentialequations
‡
D iscrete m athem atics
H igher Levelvs Standard Level
There is a significant difference between Mathem atics at HL and SL.HL students cover extension
m aterial in all ofthe core topics,as well as an extra option.There are differences also in assessm ent,
which are outlined below.
Studyat higher level is recomm ended onlyfor students with an aptitude for m athsand who are m otivated
to work hard to achieve entryrequirem ents for universitycourses such as m athematics,physics,
technologyand engineering.
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Assessment
Standard Level (SL)
External Assessm ent ʹ Exam s
(80% )
Paper 1
Com pulsory short-response and extended-response
questions based on the w hole syllabus.
40% ,
Paper 2
Com pulsory short-response and extended-response
questions based on the w hole syllabus.
40% ,
Internal assessm ent ʹ Portfolio*
(no calculators)
20%
A portfolio oftw o assignm ents,based on different areas ofthe syllabus,representing each ofthe
follow ing activities:
‡ m athem aticalinvestigation
‡ m athem aticalm odelling
H igh Level (H L)
External Assessm ent ʹ Exam s
(80% )
Paper 1
Com pulsory short-response and extended-response
questions based on the w hole syllabus.
30% ,
Paper 2
Com pulsory short-response and extended-response
questions based on the w hole syllabus.
30% ,
Paper 3
Extended-response questions based m ainly
on the chosen syllabus option
20%
Internal assessm ent ʹ Portfolio*
(no calculators)
20%
A portfolio oftw o assignm ents,based on different areas ofthe syllabus,representing each ofthe
follow ing activities:
‡ m athem aticalinvestigation
‡ m athem aticalm odelling
*
The portfolio is internally assessed by the teacher and externally m oderated by the IBO .
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Mathematical Studies (SL only)
This course is available at standard Level(SL)only. It caters for students w ith varied backgrounds and
abilities. M ore specifically,it is designed to build confidence and encourage an appreciation of
m athem atics in students w ho do not anticipate a need for m athem atics in their future studies.
The Program
The course consists ofthe study ofeight topics.Alltopics are com pulsory. Students m ust study allthe
sub-topics in each ofthe topics in the syllabus as listed below . Students are also required to be fam iliar
w ith the topics listed as presum ed know ledge (PK).
Topic 1 ʹ Introduction to the graphic display calculator
Topic 2 ʹ N um ber and algebra
Topic 3 ʹ Sets,logic and probability
Topic 4 ʹ Functions
Topic 5 ʹ G eom etry and Trigonom etry
Topic 6 ʹ Statistics
Topic 7 ʹ Introductory differentialcalculus
Topic 8 ʹ Financialm athem atics
A ssessment
External assessment
W ritten Papers:
Paper 1
Fifteen com pulsory short response questions.
based on the w hole syllabus
Paper 2
Five com pulsory extended response questions
Based on the w hole syllabus
Internal assessment
(80%)
40%
40%
(20%)
The Project is an individualpiece ofw ork involving the collection ofinform ation or the
generation ofm easurem ents,and the analysis and evaluation ofthe inform ation or
m easurem ents.
A sam ple ofthe projects w illbe selected by the IBO for m oderation.
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Group 6:The A rts
Available options:VisualArts (H L/SL)
Students m ay instead elect to study one m ore subject from G roup 3 or G roup 4
The im pulse to m ake art is com m on to allpeople.From earliest tim es,hum an beings have displayed a
fundam entalneed to create and com m unicate personaland culturalm eaning through art.The process
involved in the study and production ofvisualarts is centralto developing capable,inquiring and
know ledgeable young people,and encourages students to locate their ideas w ithin international
contexts.The study ofvisualarts and the journey w ithin it encourages respect for culturaland aesthetic
differences and prom otes creative thinking and problem solving.
W e encourage students to take on the VisualArts option in their D iplom a Program m e choices ʹ
especially those w ho are yet to decide w here their future career m ay lead them or those w hose
university choices do not stipulate a second G roup 3 or G roup 4 subject.It is an enriching and
enlightening experience!
The Program
In the first few m onths ofthe course students are (re)introduced to the basic elem ents and principles of
art and design through a series ofprojects that also introduce them to art,craft and design from a
variety oftim e periods and cultures.This investigation is done in w orkbooks and is com plim ented by the
students ow n stand-alone Studio W orks.
D uring the second sem ester ofthe first year the students are encouraged to find and follow their ow n
them es w hich they continue to explore through their w orkbooks and Studio pieces untilthe exhibition
oftheir w ork in M arch or Aprilofthe follow ing year.
H igher Levelvs Standard Level
Although the course outline is generally the sam e for both H L and SL,there are differences in the
assessm ent criteria and how they are applied.For greatest success,it is recom m ended that students
w ith an aptitude for visualarts choose H L,w hereas those seeking to pursue art as an enrichm ent choose
SL.
A note about added costs
As m uch as possible,w e try to provide m aterials and resources for VisualArts.H ow ever,w hen students
are creating their ow n portfolio ofw orks and are producing their ow n installations for the exam inations,
it is likely that they w illneed extra resources beyond those w e have.Students w illbe expected to find
and bear the cost ofthese extra m aterials.
Field trips and gallery visits are frequent com pulsory parts ofthe course.O ccasionally,a m inim al
additionalpaym ent w illbe requested for entry or transportation.
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Learning outcomes
H aving follow ed the visualarts course at H L or SL,students w illbe expected to:
1.
respond to and analyse critically and contextually the function,m eaning and artistic qualities of
past,present and em erging art,using the specialist vocabulary ofvisualarts
2.
develop and present independent ideas and practice,and explain the connections betw een
these and the w ork ofothers
3.
explore and develop ideas and techniques for studio w ork through integrated contextualstudy
and first-hand observations
4.
develop and m aintain a close relationship betw een investigation and a purposeful,creative
process in studio w ork
5.
produce personally relevant w orks ofart that revealevidence ofexploration ofideas that reflect
culturaland historicalaw areness
6.
develop and dem onstrate technicalcom petence and artistic qualities that challenge and extend
personalboundaries
A ssessment
The art exam ination consists oftw o parts:
1.
2.
Investigative W orkbooks are internally assessed by the teacher.
Students are interview ed by an externalexam iner in front oftheir exhibition ofw ork
H igher Level(H L)
O ption A (H LA)
‡ Studio w ork
60%
‡ Investigation w orkbooks
40%
Standard Level(SL)
O ption A (SLA)
x Studio w ork
60%
x Investigation w orkbooks
40%
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A sam ple ofthe investigative w orkbooks w illbe selected for m oderation by the IBO .
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of the IBD P calendar ʹ all are encouraged to come along and see w hat they have produced!
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Expectations,Rules and Requirem ents
The IB D iplom a is a dem anding and challenging high-schoolqualification.As such,it can put trem endous
pressure on students and success in the program m e depends on collaboration betw een students,
faculty and parents.
The role of the student
The student is responsible for his/her ow n success.The student m ust be organized,balanced,m otivated
and m ust m ake every effort to m eet the dem ands ofthe courses in w hich he/she has enrolled.Students
m ust keep accurate records ofdue dates,assignm ents and their ow n progress and are to act as
com m unication betw een hom e and school.Students m ust m ake effective use oftheir tim e and seek
assistance w here required.
The role of the faculty
Faculty m em bers are to be seen as guides or facilitators oflearning in the IB D iplom a.They are to
provide a clear course outline and ensure that students have covered allofthe content and assessm ent
requirem ents oftheir course.They are to collect data on student progress and provide regular feedback
to students and the IB D P coordinator.Faculty are to assist students in their preparation for their final
exam s and to provide opportunities for im provem ent in internalassessm ent com ponents.The school
faculty should be seen as role m odels for the IB Learner Profile.
In addition,the IBD P Coordinator is responsible for m onitoring overallstudent progress,keeping the
schoolcom m unity inform ed ofdevelopm ents in the IBD P,providing feedback and guidance to students
and parents and dealing w ith adm inistrative duties as set by the IBO .
Also,the Secondary Principaland H ead ofSchoolare to be present w here any significant disciplinary
action or decisions about the future ofa student in the IB D iplom a are m ade.
The role of the parents/ guardians
(referred to as parents from here on)
WĂƌĞŶƚƐĂƌĞĞdžƉĞĐƚĞĚƚŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƚŚĞŝƌĐŚŝůĚ͛ƐĂĐĂĚĞŵŝĐĂŶĚƐŽĐŝĂůĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͕ĂŶĚƚŚĞƐĐŚŽŽů͕
throughout the IB D iplom a Program m e.This is through seeking and responding to inform ation regarding
ƚŚĞŝƌĐŚŝůĚ͛ƐĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚĚƵƌŝŶŐƚŚĞŝƉůŽŵĂWƌogram m e and providing stable and supportive hom e
circum stances under w hich their child can m ake the m ost oftheir academ ic potential.Parents should be
ŽŶŚĂŶĚƚŽĚŝƐĐƵƐƐƚŚĞŝƌĐŚŝůĚ͛ƐƉƌŽŐƌĞƐƐĂƚƉĂƌĞŶƚ-teacher and student-led conferences and should take
ƉĂƌƚŝŶƚŚĞƵŶŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJĐŽƵŶƐĞůŝŶŐƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ͘^ŚŽƵůĚƉĂƌĞŶƚƐŚĂǀĞĂŶLJĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐƌĞŐĂƌĚŝŶŐƚŚĞŝƌĐŚŝůĚ͛Ɛ
progress,they should em ailor m ake an appointm ent to see the IB D P Coordinator
(ibdp@ bisdragons.com ).
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How can Ihelp m y child succeed in the IB D iplom a?
This inform ation is intended as a series oftips to help parents support and prepare their child in the IB
D iplom a.It is intended to give support,not to cause offense.
1. Start early
Take part in the search for university courses and entry requirem ents as early as possible,so
that w e can allhelp students m ake inform ed choices on their IB subjects and pathw ays.
2. Keep in touch
Ask your child w hat they need to be doing and w hat they are struggling w ith.M ake sure that the
schoolhas a working em ailand phone num ber for parents just in case w e need to get in
contact.Please m ake contact w ith the IB D P coordinator w henever you feelit is necessary.
3. Keep your child in school
Although occasionalm issed days are unavoidable,it is strongly recom m ended that students are
not taken out ofschoolduring the schoolyear.For each day m issed,students can fallfurther
behind,m aking it difficult to achieve their potential.Please do not take extended holidays or
allow students to skip schoolor arrive late,m issing classes.
4. Support your child at hom e
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projects.Ifnecessary,help them to schedule their study tim e and m onitor their progress
through their reports and feedback from teachers.
IT and calculator requirem ents
Students are expected to have access to a laptop and/or hom e com puter w ith internet access for their
studies in the IB D iplom a Program m e. There is a great deal of w ritten w ork to com plete, as w ell as
com puter-based assignm ents and projects for allsubjects.Com puters do not need to be very expensive
to be adequate for the purpose of the m ajority of assignm ents.In m ost cases,use of O ffice applications
and internet brow sers are sufficient. Please ask individualteachers for further advice on specifications
that m ay be required for their subject.
Students are expected to have fully functioning anti-virus softw are and protection for any laptops and
com puters they use on the school grounds. Com puters and antivirus softw are should be updated at
least tw ice a w eek.Flash disks m ust be scanned before being opened on the schoolnetw ork.
For all m athem atics subjects, students are expected to use a G raphical D isplay Calculator (G D C). For
m ore advice on m ake,m odeland price ofthese G D Cs,please see the m athem atics departm ent.
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Regulations and Academic Honesty
To m aintain fairness and progress,w e need to enforce rules specific to the IB D iplom a Program m e.
1. School starts at 08.00am.
Students are expected to be in hom e-room by this tim e.Exceptions are m ade only for those
w ho do not have a class during period 1.These students m ust not arrive late for class.
2. School ends at 2.45pm
Except tw ice a w eek w hen student have an additionalToK class,ending at 3.45pm .This is not
optional.Ifstudents have a study period in period 6-7 and no ToK is scheduled,they m ay go
hom e early.They m ust sign out w ith Ibu N oni.
3. U se study periods effectively
This is especially im portant for students on self-taught language A1 and online ITG S courses.
4. The common room is a privilege.
It m ust be kept clean and orderly.
5. Submit w ork on time.
Late subm issions are accepted only at the discretion ofthe teacher.M issed assignm ents m ay
cost essentialm arks in your course,so stay on top ofyour schedule.
6. M ake good use of your free time outside school
Prioritise and stay balanced.Ifyour w ork is suffering,m ake sacrifices.
7. M ake and keep appointments w ith the U niversity Placement Counselor
These are essentialin finding a place for university post-BIS.
And, perhaps the biggest rule of all:
8. Pay attention to academic honesty
Every piece ofw ork you subm it m ust be referenced fully and appropriately,using a com plete
bibliography and in-text citations.You have practiced this and know how to do it for each
subject area.Failure to adhere to this rule puts you at risk offailing a course and the IB D iplom a
due to m alpractice.
Academ ic honesty also includes avoiding collusion,cheating and deception in your assignm ents
and other assessed pieces ofw ork.Penalties for offenses related to academ ic honesty are
heavy,and w illgo ona ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͛Ɛperm anent academ ic record.
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Causes for Concern
The Cause for Concern system is in place to prevent students from falling behind or under-perform ing in
their IB subjects.W henever a student m isses a deadline or fails to produce w ork ofacceptable quality,
faculty are expected to em aildetails ofthe offense to the IB D P coordinator.
These Causes for Concern are recorded on file and ifa trend in unacceptable progress in noted,parents
w illbe inform ed.Ifthis trend continues,the future ofa student in the IB D iplom a Program m e w illbe
brought into question.
The follow ing is a possible scenario,though the sequence ofevents and sanctions taken m ay vary
depending on the frequency and/or severity ofthe offense.
1. First offense
D ealt w ith by teacher.In-class sanctions applied.Com m unication to IBD PCo.
2. Second offense.
As above.Sanctions m ay be m ore severe.W ork m ay not be aw arded credit.
3. Third offense.
Student-IBDPCo conference.Parents contacted by em ailregarding the offense.Sanctions m ay
include detentions and failure to gain credit for w ork.Student m ay be asked to com plete a
progress m onitor sheet,to be signed by allteachers and parents.
4. Further offenses.
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inform ed and present.Progress m onitor sheets used,w ith possible in-schoolsuspension.
Student w illbe expected to set w ritten targets for im provem ent,w ith deadline and evidence of
outcom es.
Enforced w ithdraw alfrom the IB D iplom a Program m e:
Ifa student continues to failto m eet academ ic standards,despite support and sanctions,
parents w illonce again be called into school.The H ead ofSchool,Secondary Principaland
IBD PCo w illbe present.The student w illbe asked to w ithdraw from the D iplom a Program m e
and to select w hich,ifany,subjects he/she w ould like to continue at Certificate level.
W e sincerely hope that this sequence ofevents does not occur in the academ ic career ofyour child here
at BIS.To ensure this,w e allneed to w ork together to support and nurture their progress.
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Communication and Resources
Communication
The primary method of communication in the IB D P is email.
Please ensure that student services have a recent and functioning em ailaddress for parents.Through
ƚŚŝƐŵĞĚŝƵŵ͕ƚŚĞ/WŽĂŶĚƚĞĂĐŚĞƌƐĐĂŶƐĞŶĚŶĞǁƐĂŶĚĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƌLJĞǀŝĚĞŶĐĞŽĨLJŽƵƌĐŚŝůĚ͛Ɛ
progress.
The em ailaddress ofthe IB D P coordinator is ibdp@ bisdragons.com
WůĞĂƐĞĞŵĂŝůŵĞĂƚĂŶLJƚŝŵĞǁŝƚŚƋƵĞƌŝĞƐŽƌĐŽŶĐĞƌŶƐĂŶĚ/͛ůůĚŽŵLJďĞƐƚƚŽŐĞƚďĂĐŬƚŽLJŽƵŝŶĂƚŝŵĞůLJ
m anner.Alternatively,set an appointm ent to see m e via Ibu N oniat Student Services.
Inform ation on courses,regulation and hom ew ork assignm ents are posted online at:
http://bisdragons-ibdp.w ikispaces.com
It is expected that students and parents check this resource regularly.
Assignm ents and notices are also posted on the notice boards outside the IB office & auditorium .
Resources:
IBD P @ BIS w ebsite:http://bisdragons-ibdp.w ikispaces.com
Schoolw ebsite:w w w .bisdragons.com
IBO w ebsite:http://ibo.org/diplom a/index.cfm
Study skills resources:https://bisdragons-ibdp.w ikispaces.com /Study+Skills
Exam rules and regulations:https://bisdragons-ibdp.w ikispaces.com /Exam +Rules+and+Regulations
Q uick links for university searches:
Top U niversities database:http://w w w .topuniversities.com /
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