IB League of Parents Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
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IB – The Diploma Model
Grounded in the liberal arts
tradition, the IB Diploma Program
features concurrent study in 6 (or
5) subject areas in a rich curriculum
that combines breadth and depth.
Designed to instill a global
perspective and to promote crosscultural understanding and respect,
the Diploma Program emphasizes
inquiry-based learning and
discovery. Along with a sense of
social responsibility, students
develop independent and criticalthinking skills vital to university
studies. The Diploma Program
rounds out students' experiences
through creative expression,
community involvement and
physical activity.
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Timeline for 2015/2016
Important Dates:
• Semester 2 – IB Days for both grade 9 and 10s – dates TBA
• Option Sheets for Grade 10 Enriched Grade 11 IB classes are due Feb.
27th
• Time tables for grade 11 classes will not be determined until May 2015.
Changes to IB Options may be needed depending on the demand of
courses offered.
IB League of Parents – Staff Presentation Schedule
April – Group 2: French B SL, CAS (Creativity, Action, Service)
May – Meeting will be focused on welcoming in the new grade 8 parents
for next year.
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WHY IB?
Group 5
Mathematics
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Reasons to take IB Mathematics
 Caters to students with varied backgrounds and abilities.
More specifically, it is designed to build confidence and
encourage an appreciation of mathematics.
 Concept of internationalism in mathematics will arise
throughout the courses through the uses of differences
in notation, cultural discoveries, and how mathematics is
a universal means of communication.
 Integration of Theory of Knowledge will be incorporated
throughout the course. With this inclusion it will give the
student a better realization of the IB Learner Profile.
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Reasons to take IB Mathematics II
 Interconnectedness
 Students explore the connections between the
concepts and experience a logical progression
through the topics.
 Some concepts outside of Ontario Curriculum
 Ie. In Standard Level Mathematics:
 Integration and Differentiation
 Ie. In Mathematical Studies:
 Logic and Truth Tables
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Levels of IB Mathematics
 There are 2 different courses to take in Group 5
 Mathematical Studies SL
• Two Semesters (MCF3M / MDM4U)
 Mathematics SL
• Two Semesters (MHF4U / MCV4U)
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Overview - Mathematical Studies SL
 Emphasis on applications of mathematics, with large focus
on statistical techniques
 Designed for students with varied mathematical
backgrounds and abilities
 Prepares students to solve problems in a variety of
settings, develop more sophisticated mathematical
reasoning and to enhance their critical thinking
Students taking this course are well prepared for a career
in social sciences, humanities, languages or arts
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Overview - Mathematical Studies SL
Assessments
Internal Assessment (20% of total mark)
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The Project - an individual piece of work involving the collection of
information or the generation of measurements, and the analysis and
evaluation of the information or measurements.
External Assessments (40% + 40% of total mark)
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Paper 1 (90 Minutes) – 15 short response questions
Paper 2 (90 Minutes) – 6 extended response questions
Both papers allow the use of the GDC
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Overview – Mathematics SL
Caters to students who:
 already possess knowledge of basic mathematical
concepts
 who are equipped with the skills needed to apply
simple mathematical techniques correctly.
The majority of these students will expect to need a sound
mathematical background as they prepare for future
studies in subjects such as chemistry, economics,
psychology and business administration.
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Overview – Mathematics SL
Assessments
Internal Assessment (20% of total mark)
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The Exploration - this is a piece of written work that involves
investigating an area of mathematics
External Assessments (40% + 40% of total mark)
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Paper 1 (90 Minutes) – Short and extended response questions with no
calculator allowed
Paper 2 (90 Minutes) – Short and extended response questions with
the use of the GDC required
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Typical IB Math Student Resources
 IB Student textbook
 Frequent exposure to past IB External
Assessment Questions
 TI-84+ graphing calculators (GDC)
 Geogebra
 SmartBoards
 Smart Response System
 Managebac
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ANY QUESTIONS???
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Planning for the Future
IB CHOICES for high school and beyond!
Mr. T. Baker
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Grade 10 Options –Preparing for IB
What is the same?
• Each student still selects 8 credits of courses
• Each student will have a balanced timetable
• Students will still take an English, Math, History,
and Science class.
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What is different for grade 10 options
Students may opt OUT of Careers and Civics in grade 10
• Students will receive a “substitution” in their final semester of IB
• Students who do not complete the IB diploma must take these
compulsory options
 Courses will be “set” into semesters
• MPM2D1 sem 1
• CHC2D1 sem 1
• SNC2D1 sem 1
• ENG2D1 sem 2
• MCR3U1 sem 2
• FSF2D1 sem 2 – if they want to take French as their
second language IB
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What do we do with electives?
 Students can choose 2 elective courses total (one
each semester)
 Students can select careers and civics if they wish
 Students can select courses they enjoy, or something
they would not be able to take in IB
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Ex. Students can take a grade 11 science option
Students may select 2 of the 3 sciences in IB
Combinations: chemistry & biology OR chemistry & physics
If you want to take 2 science courses in IB, then choose
either biology or physics as the elective courses
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Checklist for completing your grade 10 Option sheet for 2015/2016
Things to consider when choosing your courses in grade 10 for the IBDP in
grade 11:
a. Students are highly recommended to take Enriched Programming in English
and Math.
b. Students MUST take the MCR 3U1 course in semester 2 of grade 10 to have
enough math background to begin Mathematics at the Standard Level in the
grade 11/12 IBDP.
c. All other required courses need to be taken at the ACADEMIC level. Those
include SNC 2D1, FSF 2D1 and CHC 2D1. All three courses at the academic
level are required to move forward into Science, History and French in the
IBDP in grade 11/12.
d. Students who are considering taking Spanish as their second language
component in IB are still strongly recommended to take Grade 10 French. If
this is a concern please make an appointment to see Mr. Baker in Guidance
for planning purposes.
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Checklist for completing your grade 10 Option sheet for 2015/2016
Things to consider when choosing your courses in grade 10 for the IBDP in
grade 11:
CONTINUED…
e. Students committed to taking the IBDP in grade 11 and 12 may opt to NOT
take the Grade 10 Civics/Careers mandatory course. Our principal has agreed to
do a credit substitution for this credit to free up course choices for grade 10. If a
student decides to demit from the IBDP in grade 11/12 the expectation will be to
complete the Civics/Careers course.
f. Students who are considering an Engineering or Health Sciences and would
like to pursue getting all three sciences before graduation, please make an
appointment to see Mr. Baker in Guidance. It is suggested you fast track in either
Biology or Physics in grade 10 and in summer school to do this.
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Timelines for the “IB Decision”
 At Option Sheet Time in grade 10, students will decide
if they want to continue with IB, or take regular OSSD
courses for grade 11.
 Students intending to take IB will register for specific
HL or SL courses.
 Students not intending to pursue IB will select regular
OSSD courses from the option sheet.
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Preparing for university
 What will we need for university?
• Ontario Universities require 6 grade 12 U or M level courses
that they will use for an admissions average
• Universities will also have total IB scores required for
admission
 What marks/scores will I need?
• Each university will be different
• Each program will also be different
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University admission
 What courses will I need for university admission?
• Each program will have its own requirements
• Each university can determine the requirements for its own
programs
 General areas of university study – what they require.
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Business – English and 2 Math courses
Science –English, Math, 2 Science courses
Engineering – English, Math, Chemistry, Physics
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences - English
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How will universities recognize IB for admission?
 Ontario universities will use OSSD grades first.
• Waterloo will only use OSSD grades.
• All other universities will use what is in the student’s best
advantage
 Universities outside of Ontario will have their own policies.
• McGill University can use IB grades for admission and advanced
standing into second year.
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Ontario universities’ Application Cycle
Here is how the admission cycle works
• January – look at courses completed in grade 11 only
• They can generate a conditional offer of admission
• March – look at a combination of grade 11 and 12
courses
• They can generate a conditional offer of admission
• May – look at grade 12 courses only (finals and midterms)
– at this time, universities can also use IB predicted grades
• They can generate a conditional offer of admission
• July – All offers of admission are confirmed
• Final grades and final IB scores are sent to universities
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Benefit of IB in the admissions process
 Many “competitive” programs require supplementary
application information
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- all programs require this
• University of Toronto – Rotman Commerce, Engineering
• Waterloo University – programs have specific information
requests for the AIF
 An admissions average/score can be calculated in
different ways
• IB total score can be helpful
• OSSD average based on 6 marks, including required courses
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IB and University Admission
 Scholarships require excellence in academics,
involvement, and leadership.
 What sets you apart from all the other 90%+
students?
 Will IB be too hard and make it impossible to get into
a university?
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Preparing for university and taking IB
 Developing:
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Study skills
Test taking skills
Decision making skills
Interest in learning new things
Taking a broad set of courses beyond your field
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