IB 101
a short course explaining
the elements of the IB DP to
parents of current IB MYP Scholars
Preliminaries: IB Vocabulary
• IB = International Baccalaureate
• DP = Diploma Programme, rigorous,
culminates with exams, grades 11-12
• MYP = Middle Years Programme, encompasses
all 9th and 10th at Inderkum, a way of learning
and approaching the world, emphasizes
development along the Learner Profile
• Scholars = Those 9th and 10th graders who are
taking on advanced/accelerated classes with
the goal of taking DP courses
Current Events
• The Personal Project is an individual, selfdirected project completed in grade 10.
• It is not a part of a particular class but is
required for full completion of the MYP.
• Students work with advisors to design their
projects around an area of interest: Pursue
your passions!
• Progress is tracked through ManageBac,
culminating in late May.
Current Events
• MYP Scholars also complete a service learning
component.
• We’re asking for 30 hours over two years (9th
and 10th), approximately 10 hours each school
year and 10 over the summer.
• Students may use a broad range of activities
to complete their service, similar to the
expectations of CAS (to be explained below).
Where does it lead?
• Students who successfully complete the
full course of Scholars studies, their
Personal Projects and their Service
Learning will be recognized for their
accomplishments.
• There may be awards for particularly
outstanding efforts.
• Now on to next year…
REQUIRED IB DP COURSES
 Students must take 3 HL & 3 SL, 1 from
each category *some may take 4HL & 2SL
 Group 1: English
 Group 2: 2nd Language
 Group 3: History
 Group 4: Science
 Group 5: Mathematics
 Group 6: Arts or Elective
All Scholars and IB courses are a-g approved
THE IB HEXAGON
IB English HL
IB Spanish SL
IB French SL
IB Mandarin SL
IB History of
the Americas
HL
IB Math Studies SL
IB Mathematics SL
IB Mathematics HL
IB Chemistry
SL
IB Art SL or HL
IB Biology HL
IB ITGS SL or HL
MATH TRACKS
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9th Grade
Scholars Geometry Advanced
Scholars Algebra 2 Advanced
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10th Grade
Scholars Algebra 2 Advanced
Scholars Analysis/Trig Advanced
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11th Grade
IB Math Studies SL (“Studies”)
IB Mathematics SL (“Math SL”)
IB Mathematics HL (“Math HL,” titled AP Calculus)
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12th Grade
IB Math Studies SL Yr 2
IB Mathematics SL Yr 2 (titled AP Calculus)
IB Mathematics HL Yr 2
Which math class is right for my
IB DP student?
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Math Studies – designed for students who
will be taking college algebra and
statistics.
Includes Algebra, Statistics, Trigonometry
and beginning Calculus
General Guidelines
Students who are not pursuing
Math/Science degrees
Scholars Algebra 2 B- and lower
Which math is right for my IB
student?
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Math SL - designed for college majors
that may require a year of Calculus such
as most science majors/pre-med
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General Guidelines
Scholars Algebra 2 85%+
Scholars Analysis/Trig B- and lower
Which math is right for my IB
student?
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Math HL - designed for math intensive
majors with multiple calculus and
above courses expected
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General Guidelines
Scholars Analysis/Trig 85% +
SIXTH SUBJECT
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IB Visual Art SL or HL
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IB Biology HL
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Informational Technology in a
Global Society - ITGS
CORE of the HEXAGON
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
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Semester 2 of Junior Year &
Semester 1 of Senior Year
Interdisciplinary
Explores nature of knowledge
Encourages appreciation of
cultural perspectives
Assessed via oral presentation
and paper responding to choice from
a set of questions
EXTENDED ESSAY
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Independent Research project,
topic of choice
4000 words
Written between Junior
and Senior year
With guidance from
faculty member
CAS
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Creativity
Action
Service
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More later on CAS
EARNING THE IB DIPLOMA
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Earn high school diploma in May;
notified of IB results in July
6 subjects worth 1-7 points each
3 higher level (HL) & 3 Standard Level OR
4 higher level (HL) & 2 Standard Level
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EE + TOK = 0 to 3 bonus points
Diploma = min. 24 points
DETAILS FOR DIPLOMA
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No Exam Score of 1
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No Higher Level Score of 2
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CAS Requirements are met
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EE and TOK done and neither
score is E (failing)
Exams – IB/AP
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Students have the option of taking AP tests in
addition to IB tests to ensure whatever university
they attend will give the higher amount of awardable
units.
 AP Calculus
 AP English Language
 AP Biology
 AP Spanish/French
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Universities prefer and are more likely to
recognize the rigor of IB than community college
transfer credit when it comes to calculating
university acceptance.
Grade Point Average GPA
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Unweighted = average determined when
A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1
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Weighted = additional 1 point for every
semester grade earned in IB and AP classes
A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 1
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IN HOUSE vs. College Admission GPA
Colleges re-figure GPA; most give extra
weight for AP and IB classes
COORDINATOR’S ROLE
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IB administrator
Quasi-guidance counselor for IB students
Fulfill IBO procedural requirements
Conduct IB staff meetings
Coordinate IB events
Monitor academic progress
Recruit incoming students
Register 11th and 12th for IB exams
Schedule/Coordinate/Administer IB exams
Collaborate and coordinate with IB Counselors
Manage IB budget
Address issues of malpractice of IB policies
Meet and counsel with IB students and parents
COORDINATOR TIPS
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Acknowledge stresses of adolescence +
high school + rigorous program
Supportive but not intrusive while
maintaining reasonable expectations
Tutoring: Monday – Thursday
IHS IB Policies – cheating and lack of
effort
Academic Probation if GPA below 2.75
COORDINATOR PEP TALK
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The IB Diploma Programme has a long
history of success measured in preparation
for college and for life.
Admission is evidence of potential and
capability.
IB is hard work, but what is achieved easily
often is of less worth.
The full Diploma Programme is not for
everyone. Certificates are a valid option.
A student should take on the maximum
appropriate challenge.
Why be a Certificate
Candidate?
o Take 1-5 DP Courses instead of all 6
o Not required to do Core (TOK, EE, CAS) but will do Senior Project
o Students have flexibility to schedule according to their strengths,
activities, obligations, and interests
o Benefit from the increased rigor and writing demands of IB DP
o May earn college units, particularly from HL courses
Your best measure is to look at your
performance and level of comfort this year.
DP will be like Scholars and more. Are you
ready to build on this year’s schedule?
THE IB LEARNER PROFILE
IB learners strive to be:
o Inquirers
o Knowledgeable
o Thinkers
o Communicators
o Principled
o Open-minded
o Caring
o Risk-takers
o Balanced
o Reflective
CAS:
Creativity,
Action, Service
Toward an Informed Heart
Purpose of CAS
To develop students who are:
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Reflective thinkers – they understand their own
strengths and limitations, identify goals and devise
strategies for personal growth
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Willing to accept new challenges and new roles
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Aware of themselves as members of communities
with responsibilities towards each other and the
environment
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Active participants in sustained, collaborative projects
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Balanced – they enjoy and find significance in a range
of activities involving intellectual, artistic, physical,
creative and emotional experiences
Creativity
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Arts and other
experiences that
involve thinking
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Designing and
carrying out
service projects
Reflection
Action
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Physical exertion contributing to healthy
lifestyle
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Can be merged with creativity in designing
service projects (coaching young children,
engaging senior citizens in activity, etc)
Reflection
Service
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Unpaid & voluntary exchange that is a
learning experience
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Increase community effectiveness in
meeting needs
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Show respect for the dignity of others
Reflection
CAS MANTRA
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Plan
Do
Reflect
Many IB students find that participation
in CAS sets them on their life path
Not CAS
o Any project or activity that is part of a course
o Any activity for which student receives a
grade, a reward, a payment
o An activity in which a profit-seeking entity
makes money from student activity
* Example: working for free for a dance
studio that charges students a fee, even
though “teacher” in unpaid
Not CAS
o Simple repetitive work over a long period of time
* OK to stamp mail for announcing the service you are
rendering, but not OK to just put stamps on
envelopes for hours at a time for a nonprofit.
Learning should be taking place.
o Passive pursuits
* Attending a play, for example, unless it clearly
inspires work in a related activity where student is
engaged as in seeing a famous actress perform the
role the student will play in community theatre.
Not CAS
o Family duty
o Experience that only benefits the
student
o Fund-raising activity without a
responsible adult in charge
o Any activity without a responsible adult
in charge
o Anything that divides the community
Deadlines
o Begins with start of Junior year.
o Continue logging and reflecting upon balanced
experiences that demonstrate substantial
commitment (formerly 150 hours), including one
sustained, collaborative activity.
o Evidence of 8 learning outcomes due in February
before graduation.
o Records are maintained using ManageBac
account (same place sophomores track their
personal projects).
CAS Learning Outcomes
As a result of their CAS experience, there should be evidence that
students have:
o Increased their awareness of their own strengths and areas for growth
o Undertaken new challenges
o Planned and initiated activities
o Worked collaboratively with others
o Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities
o Engaged with issues of global importance
o Considered the ethical implications of their actions
o Developed new skills
CAS DOCUMENTATION
o Web-based record keeping via ManageBac
* inderkum.managebac.com/login
* Also used for Extended Essay & Theory of
Knowledge, plus exam registrations
* Yearly fee paid by district
o CAS hours and reflections are documented by
students and reviewed by coordinators
APPLYING FOR COLLEGE
COLLEGE TIMETABLE
It’s never too early to begin college planning.
Holidays and summer breaks are great
opportunities to visit colleges.
o Sophomores
* If you are in Algebra 2, consider taking the SAT
as that is the highest math on that exam
* Consider taking SAT Subject Tests in subjects in
which you are particularly strong.
Junior Timetable
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Fall
• Attend college fairs
• Create list of colleges and universities that interest the student
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Spring
• Register and take SAT and/or ACT (January – June).
• Begin Service Academy and ROTC application process – Spring.
Students will need to a congressional nomination for Academies
• Register and take two-three SAT Subject tests in areas of strength
related to prospective majors
• Consider taking relevant AP exams
• Visit prospective colleges
Senior Timetable
o Summer
* Visit prospective colleges
* Attend Summer Seminar at Service Academies
* SAT and/or ACT preparation
* Create list of college and universities with admission deadlines
* Begin completing college applications and writing application essays
o Fall
* Register and take SAT an/-or ACT if necessary
* Meet with IB Counselor to discuss college choices
* Request teacher letters of recommendations
* Complete and submit all college applications (Thanksgiving)
* Register for IB Exams
TIME MANAGEMENT
IB is not easy, but not impossible!
IB 101
Q&A
Have a good night
&
Thank you for coming!
With thanks, modified from a presentation by Pensacola High School IB Staff
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