IB PROGRAMME IN ETELÄ-TAPIOLAN
LUKIO
LEARNER PROFILE
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective
CORE CURRICULUM
• Creativity: drama artwork music..
• Activity: sports expeditions dance..
• Service: tutoring Amnesty coaching..
• Theory of Knowledge – holistic reflection on
the learning process: “how we know”
• Extended Essay – detailed research on any
preferred topic within chosen fields of study
IB COURSE TRAY
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Select six subjects in all: 3 HL 3 SL
HL Maths students select 4 HL and 2 SL
Linguists can study two Group 1 languages
Subjects require at least seven students to run
Some subjects may have to be offered in the
same time slot
Weigh your options carefully and make a binding
commitment
Deadline: 14.03.2011
Group 1 / Language A:
Literature (SL/HL)
Äidinkieli (suomi)
- opiskelijoille, joiden äidinkieli on
suomi tai joilla on äidinkielen veroiset
suomen kielen taidot
Kurssin sisältö
• Kurssilla tutustutaan sekä maailmankirjallisuuteen että
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kotimaiseen kirjallisuuteen ja erilaisiin mediateksteihin.
Kurssilla harjaannutetaan suomen kielen taitoja: niin
kirjoitustaitoja kuin myös suullisia viestintätaitoja.
Kurssilla syvennetään lukutaitoa (kriittinen lukeminen,
tekstianalyysi).
Kurssilla opetellaan kirjoittamaan erilaisia opiskelu- ja
työelämässä tarvittavia tekstejä (esseet, tutkielmat,
referaatit, kommentit, mielipidetekstit).
Kurssin arvostelu
• Kurssi arvostellaan sekä suullisten että
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kirjallisten kokeiden perusteella.
Kirjallisissa loppukokeissa kirjoitetaan kaksi
erilaista tekstiä: laaja, pohdiskeleva essee sekä
napakka tekstianalyysi.
Suullisissa loppukokeissa opiskelijat valmistavat
esitelmän sekä analyyttisen puheenvuoron.
Kurssin aikana tehdään myös tutkielma, jonka
tulos vaikuttaa koko kurssin arvosteluun.
Muuta
• Kurssilla opiskeltavat tiedot ja taidot tukevat tulevia
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akateemisia opintoja.
Kurssilla keskitytään erityisesti eri viestintätaitojen
kehittämiseen (puhuminen, esitelmätaidot, oman
mielipiteen ilmaisu niin kirjallisesti kuin suullisesti,
kirjalliset viestintätaidot, lukutaito).
A1-kielen opinnot tukevat oman äidinkielen taitojen
säilymistä ja kehittymistä kuin myös kaksikielisyyden
kehittymistä => kaksikielinen opiskelija voi valita kaksi
A1-kieltä opinto-ohjelmaansa.
ENGLISH
Language A: language and literature
• Higher level or standard level
CONTENT
• Part 1: Language in cultural context
• Part 2: Language and mass
communication
– For both parts texts are chosen from a variety
of sources, genres and media.
• Part 3: Literature—texts and contexts
– SL: Two works of literature, HL: Three
• Part 4: Literature—critical study
– SL: Two works of literature, HL: Three
ASSESSMENT
External assessment
• Paper 1: Textual analysis
– unseen text(s)
• Paper 2: Essay
– an essay based on at least two of the literary texts
studied in part 3
• Written tasks (SL: 3, HL: 4)
– based on material studied in the course, 800-1000
words each
ASSESSMENT
Internal assessment
• Individual oral commentary
– comment on an extract from a literary text studied in
part 4 of the course
• Further oral activity
– at least two; one based on part 1 and one based on
part 2 of the course
– a wide range of oral tasks to choose from (individual /
pairwork / groupwork)
RATIONALE
• Language and literature is a good option if
– you are considering further studies in English
(lang / lit / philology) and/or other languages
– you have a passion for literature and
analysing it
• In either SL or HL, at least an average
grade of 8 in the pre-IB year is required
for a successful study
Group 1: School supported
self-taught option (SL)
For students whose mother tongue /
first language is something else than
English or Finnish
Content
• Works in translation: 2 works
• Detailed study: 2 works
• Literary genres: 3 works
• Options: 3 works
Assessment
• Paper 1: Guided literary analysis
• Paper 2: Essay
• Written assignment
• Individual oral commentary
• Individual oral presentation
• All components are externally assessed by
IB.
Group 2: Language B suomi
(HL, SL)
- ns. suomi vieraana kielenä
-opiskelijoille, joiden äidinkieli on jokin muu
kieli kuin suomi tai joiden suomen kielen
taidot eivät riitä äidinkieliseen opiskelemiseen
- Huom! B-kieli ei ole kielen alkeisopetusta.
Sisältö
• Opiskellaan suomen kieltä vieraana
kielenä.
• Kartutetaan kielitaitoa: sanastoa, lukemisja kirjoitustaitoja sekä kielioppia.
Arvostelu
• Loppukoe sisältää mm. luetun
ymmärtämisen kokeen sekä kaksi erilaista
kirjoitustehtävää.
• Loppukokeeseen kuuluvat myös suulliset
kokeet (mm. esitelmä ja
kuullunymmärtäminen).
ENGLISH
Language B
• Higher level or standard level
CONTENT
• The core is divided into three areas (SL + HL)
– Communication and media
– Global issues
– Social relationships
• In addition, teachers select two from the following five
options (SL + HL)
– Cultural diversity
– Customs and traditions
– Health
– Leisure
– Science and technology
• HL students also read two works of literature
ASSESSMENT
External assessment
• Paper 1: Receptive skills
– Text-handling exercises on five (HL)/ four (SL) written texts,
based on the core
• Paper 2: Written productive skills
– Section A (SL + HL): One task of 250–400 words, based on the
options
– Section B (HL only): Response of 150–250 words to a stimulus
text, based on the core
• Written assignment: Receptive and written
productive skills
– HL: Creative writing of 500–600 words based on one of the
literary texts (HL)
– SL: Intertextual reading and a written exercise (300-400 words),
based on the core
ASSESSMENT
Internal assessment
• Individual oral
– Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation
time and a 10-minute (maximum)
presentation and discussion with the teacher
• Interactive oral activity
– Based on the core: Three classroom activities
assessed by the teacher
RATIONALE
• English B is a good option unless
– you want to study English, and/or other
languages, further
– you have a passion for analysing literature
• English B will provide you with good skills
in English but does not require that much
of literary analysis
French B SL
Bonjour! Salut!
Merci beaucoup!
J’aime le francais!
CONTENT
Acquisition and practice of the French
language
Cultural awareness integrated into language
acquisition
Skills to be developed
- oral and written production
- oral and written comprehension
ASSESSMENT
Reading comprehension and written
production 70%
Individual oral and interactive oral activity
30%
RATIONALE
• Knowing French and the French speaking
world, La Francophonie, gives you an
opportunity to study in French and enjoy
French culture
• Developing cultural awareness gives you a
wider perspective of the world
HISTORY
CONTENT
YI
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SL
Twentieth century conflict
Peacemaking and peace-keeping
HL
Nationalism and nation-building
Imperial and Soviet Russia 1853-1924
Single party states
Y2 SL
HL
European diplomacy 1870 - 1914
ASSESSMENT
PAPER 1
Source-based studies
PAPER 2
Essay work
PAPER 3 (HL only)
Essay work – carries
most weight of all
Historical Investigation
1500 – 2000 word
assignment on any topic
of interest
RATIONALE
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critical thinkers, effective communicators, wellorganized, and self-disciplined inquirers
History is time travel! See the world!!
Excellent subject for the EE or TOK essay
Highly respected subject for applicants to
university
Firm foundation for management and
administrative careers, teaching, library work,
diplomatic service, law….
BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT
Higher Level (HL) & Standard Level (SL)
CONTENT
• Business Organization and Environment
• Human Resources
• Accounts and Finance
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Business Strategy
ASSESSMENT
• External Assessment
– Two written papers
– Paper 1 based on IBO prescribed case studies
– Paper 2 based on stimulus material and will have a
quantitative segment
• Internal Assessment
– Research Project (HL) & Written Commentary (SL)
– 25% weighting
RATIONALE
• A growing, dynamic field of study
• Involves both theoretical and practical
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knowledge
Wide choice of specialization-human resources,
finance, marketing, strategy
Future Options:
– Further study-business degree or related field
– Career prospects-entrepreneurship or work in a firm
– Transferable skills-knowledge learnt here is useful no
matter which field you choose to specialize in
IB DIPLOMA BIOLOGY
an experimental science
• Basic biological concepts:
Structure and function
Universality versus diversity
Equilibrium within systems
Evolution
IB DIPLOMA BIOLOGY
an experimental science
• Basic biological concepts:
Structure and function
Universality versus diversity
Equilibrium within systems
Evolution
CONTENT
• SL + HL Core: Statistical analysis, Cells, The
chemistry of life, Genetics, Ecology and
Evolution, Human health and physiology
• HL Core: Nucleic acids and proteins, Cell
respiration and photosynthesis, Genetics,
Plant Science, Human health and
physiology
• Options offered for SL and HL: Evolution, Ecology
and conservation
ASSESSMENT
• Internal practical assessment is worth 24%
a variety tasks to illustrate and reinforce
theory and to appreciate the hands-on nature of
scientific work.
• External assessment
SL and HL: 3 papers each
1 – multiple-choice questions
2 – data-based and extended response
questions
3 – (Options) short answers (HL + extended
response)
WHY STUDY BIOLOGY?
• to lead to a wide variety of vocational
opportunities,
• to be able to make informed decisions
relating to health, lifestyle and the
environment,
• to appreciate the diversity and unity of
nature,
• because it’s absolutely fascinating!
PHYSICS
CONTENT
• From mechanics to nuclear physics as in
the Finnish National system
• Theory: HL 180 hours, SL 110 hours
• Practical work: HL 60 hours, SL 40 hours
(including 10 hours for Group 4 project)
• Divided into Core, AHL, and 2 Options
ASSESSMENT
• Final grade will depend on both the
theoretical and practical merits
• Final exam (consists of 3 papers) will have
weight of 76 % (externally assessed)
• Practical work will have weight of 24 %
(internally assessed)
WHY PHYSICS?
• To understand how the world works
• Needed for careers in Science,
Engineering, Medicine etc.
• Only for those who are talented enough
academically!
IB Mathematics
• MATHEMATICS STANDARD LEVEL (SL)
• This two year course builds upon existing knowledge and skills and
introduces new topics such as polynomial functions, graphing, series and
sequences, exponential and logarithmic functions, vectors, trigonometry,
and matrices. It is intended to provide a sound mathematical basis for
those students planning to pursue further studies in such fields as
chemistry, economics and business administration. It is a demanding
program since it contains a variety of topics and requires background
knowledge. Students will also learn to apply mathematics to other areas of
their studies.
• External assessment 3 hrs (80%)
• Internal assessment 10 hrs (20%)
• IB MATHEMATICS HIGHER LEVEL (HL)
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• This course is designed for the most successful mathematics students
who either have a genuine interest in mathematics and enjoy meeting
its challenges and problems, or need such mathematics for further
studies or related subjects such as physics, engineering, and
technology at university level. Students will study a wide range of
complex topics in depth including vectors, matrices, coordinate
geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, differential and integral
calculus, abstract algebra, and review for the IB exam.
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• External assessment 5 hrs (80%)
• Internal assessment 10hrs (20%)
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Visual Arts SL
Visual Arts - Content
Two integrated components:
Studio work – practical art making
Investigation work – The research, idea development,
experiments, reflective writing and relevant preparation
that support and improve art work. Investigation of past,
present and emerging forms of visual arts is an essential
part of the course.
IWB = Investigation Workbook
Option A:
60% Studio work 40% Investigation
Option B:
60% Investigation 40% Studio work
Visual Arts - Assessment
At the end of the course students will set up an
exhibition with a selection of all that they have
completed over the two-year program. A visiting
examiner will interview each student in English about
the Studio Work and the Investigation Workbook.
The key concepts in Visual Arts:
• investigation of personally and culturally relevant
issues through art
• ability to show evidence of critical thinking
Each student has his/her own focus of study according
to the personal interests.