ib diploma programme introductory meeting

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ib diploma programmeintroductory meeting

• 21st September 2009

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For answers to questions

• IB Diploma Coordinator
• Mr Sachdev
• Grade Co-ordinators and Form Tutors
• Grade 13 Mr I Sachdev isachdev_at_ism-ac.it
• Mr S Bracewell, Ms O Glussich, Mr G Redaelli, Ms
  L Soularue
• Grade 12 Mr R Partington rpartington_at_ism-ac.it
• Mr N Fathi, Ms T McConalogue, Mr L Vantaggiato,
  Ms H Patel
• Creativity-Action-Service
• Ms Bruni ebruni_at_ism-ac.it
• Italian Universities
• Ms Congedo mcongedo_at_ism-ac.it
• Italian University Representatives
• British or American Universities
• Ms Barton kbarton_at_ism-ac.it
• UK/US University Representatives
• www.ism-ac.it

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Graduating Diplomas

• All students are following courses that lead to
  International Baccalaureate Exams
• Either Full IB Diploma
• Or IB Certificate exams that lead to the ISM
  Diploma

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IB Diploma subjects

• Language A1
• Second language A1 or A2 or B
• Individuals Societies
• Experimental Sciences
• Mathematics
• The Arts
  or another subject from groups 2, 3
  or 4

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Why choose the ISM Diploma?

• Poor results in grade 11
• Poor results during grades 12-13
• Failing resit exams in September grade 13
• No Language A1
• Full IB Diploma not needed for chosen university
  course

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The ISM Diploma

• Five or Six Subjects (any level)
• Successful Completion of CAS programme
• No Extended Essay or ToK
• Students receive a Certificate from the IB
  indicating results obtained in individual subjects

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The IB Diploma

• SIX Subjects
• 3 Higher
• 3 Standard
• EE
• TOK
• CAS

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Passing the IB Diploma

• 6 subjects, each marked out of 7
• max 42 points
• Extended Essay ToK
• max 3 bonus points
• Require extensive reading and research
• Completing the CAS programme
• Guideline - 150 hours
• 10 x plans, reflections and reports submitted on
  Studywiz
• Termly reflective meetings with form tutor
• Pass mark is 24 but there are failing criteria

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• The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate
  whose total score is 24, 25, 26 or 27 points, if
• At least a grade D is attained in both EE and ToK
• There is no grade 1 in any subject.
• There is no grade 2 at higher level.
• There is no more than one grade 2 at standard
  level.
• Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or
  below.
• At least 12 points have been gained on higher
  level subjects.
• All CAS requirements have been completed.
• Not been found guilty of malpractice.
• The IB diploma will be awarded to a candidate
  whose total score is 28 points or above, if
• At least a grade D is attained in either EE or
  ToK
• There is no grade 1 in any subject.
• There is no more than one grade 2 at higher
  level.
• There are no more than two grades 2 at standard
  level.
• Overall, there are no more than three grades 3 or
  below.
• At least 11 points have been gained on higher
  level subjects.
• All CAS requirements have been completed.
• Not been found guilty of malpractice.

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Entrance to Italian Universities

• Scientific Option
• Higher Italian A1, Maths, Physics
• Standard Social Science, Language B, Science or
  Visual Arts
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• Linguistic/Humanistic Option
• Higher Italian A1, Language B, 3rd Language or
  Social Science
• Standard Maths, Science, 3rd Language or Social
  Science

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Applying to universities elsewhere

• United Kingdom
• www.ucas.com
• Personal statement
• United States of America
• www.collegeboard.com
• SATs

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Pastoral

• Attendance and lateness
• Extra or extended holidays
• Work experience
• Counseling Service
• Dr De Cristofaro soniadecristofaro_at_yahoo.it
• Special Educational Needs

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Extra-curricula activities

• A problem for grade 13 in particular
• Model United Nations (MUN)
• Global Issues Network (GIN)
• Summer expedition
• School Plays
• Sports Events
• all contribute to the CAS programme

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Trips linked to subjects

• Theatre trip to London (November)
• Geography/Environmental Systems Societies
  fieldwork residential (Spring)

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Beginning the IB Diploma

• September to December is a key time.
• Students should be studying every evening 2
  hours minimum. But the most important sign is
  independent study done willingly.
• During the 2 year course we hope that students
  develop the characteristics defined in the IB
  Leaner Profile...

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The IB Learner Profile
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Grade 12

• October internal interim is first impressions of
  teachers
• December interim is a good indicator of progress.
• End of year exams are a good indicator of
  problems and allow the student to test study and
  revision habits.
• Poor performance leads to resit exams in
  September.
• Poor performance in resit exams can lead to being
  taken off the IB Diploma or repeating grade 12

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Grade 13

• Extended Essay
• Internal Assessments
• Registration for IB Diploma or Certificates
• Mock exams after Christmas Holiday
• Study leave
• Results are published early July on internet

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Study advice and deadlines

• Apart from preparing for the final written exam,
  courses have written coursework components,
  practicals and orals.
• Deadlines are put in place to help students plan
  their time. If students fall behind with
  assignments, practicals etc then life will get
  more and more difficult.
• IB Diploma Programme Handbook
• offers advice on study skills
• identifies deadlines

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www.ism-ac.it
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