The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme

• Rockville High School

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The Mission Statement of the International
Baccalaureate Organization

• The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable
  and caring young people who help to create a
  better and more peaceful world through
  intercultural understanding and respect.
• The IB encourages 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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History of the IB Programme

• created in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland
• established a common curriculum and valid
  university entry credentials for students moving
  from one country to another
• developed to emphasize critical thinking,
  intercultural understanding, and exposure to a
  variety of points of view

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Benefits of IB to Students, School and Community

• Students are engaged in a comprehensive,
  challenging interdisciplinary curriculum
• Students are encouraged to think and act as world
  citizens
• Teachers implement IB philosophy and teaching
  practices in their non-IB classes

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College Recognition of IB

• Many universities grant sophomore status for
  students with IB Diplomas
• Many universities guarantee admission for
  students with IB Diplomas
• All nine campuses of the University of California
  now award 30 hours of credit to any IB student
  who earns an IB diploma with a score of 30 points
  or higher

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College Acceptance Rates

• IB Rates
• University of MD 89
• University of VA -70
• Johns Hopkins 69
• Carlton College 89
• Cornell University 51

• Average Rates
• University of MD 44
• University of VA -38
• Johns Hopkins 35
• Carlton College -34
• Cornell University 29

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IB Students are

• Inquirers
• Thinkers
• Communicators
• Risk takers
• Knowledgeable
• Open-minded
• Reflective
• Principled
• Well balanced

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About the IB Diploma Programme

• The IB Diploma Programme is a two year course of
  study which allows students to fulfill the
  requirements of an internationally recognized
  rigorous course of study.
• The IB Diploma Programme offers a broad and
  balanced curriculum in which students are
  encouraged to apply what they learn in the
  classroom to real world issues and problems.

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IB Subject Groups

• Group 1 Language A literature courses in a
  students first language (English)
• Group 2 Language B courses which promote the
  acquisition of a second language (French/Spanish)
• Group 3 Individuals and Societies the study
  of human experience and social environments and
  institutions (Social Studies)

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IB Subject Groups

• Group 4 Experimental Sciences courses that
  demonstrate knowledge, methods and techniques of
  science (Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
• Group 5 Mathematics and Computer Science
  courses designed to develop logical and creative
  thinking in mathematics (Math Methods/Math
  Studies)
• Group 6 The Arts courses that emphasize the
  making of art and expression in the arts
  (Music/Art)

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Core Requirements

• Theory of Knowledge designed to explore
  questions about different sources of knowledge
  (perception,language, emotion, reason) and
  different kinds of knowledge (scientific,
  artistic, mathematical, historical) (TOK 1 and 2)

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Core Requirements

• Creativity, Action, Service participation in
  artistic activities (creativity), sports,
  expeditions, or local/international projects
  (action), and community or social service
  projects (CAS 150 hours required)

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Core Requirements

• Extended Essay a 4000 word, in-depth,
  independent research assignment on a topic of
  special interest designed to prepare students for
  research at the college level

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IB Assessment

• The IB Diploma Programme is criterion based each
  students performance is measured against well
  defined levels of achievement. Grades reflect
  attainment of knowledge and skills relative to
  set standards that are applied equally to all IB
  schools.
• Diploma candidates select one subject from each
  of the six subject groups. At least three are
  taken at higher level (HL), representing 240
  hours of instruction (2 years). The other
  courses are taken at standard level (SL),
  representing 150 hours of instruction (1 year).

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IB Assessment

• IB is a complete program with exams in all
  disciplines.
• IB assessments include written exams, oral
  examinations, lab notebooks, research papers,
  portfolios of work
• IB exams are 80-100 written essays, not multiple
  choice
• Students may also take AP exams in IB subjects
  when curriculum matches

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How to Prepare for the IB

• RECOMMENDED GRADE 9
• Sequence of Courses
• Pre-IB English 9
• Spanish or French (appropriate level)
• Pre-IB History 9
• Appropriate Mathematics (honors geometry or
  Algebra 2 with analysis)
• Honors Biology
• Technology or Fine Arts
• Physical Education

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How to Prepare for the IB

• RECOMMENDED GRADE 10
• Sequence of Courses
• Pre-IB English 10
• Spanish or French
• AP NSL Government
• Appropriate Mathematics (Algebra 2 with analysis
  or Pre-Cal)
• Honors Chemistry
• Technology or Fine Arts
• Health and Elective

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Grade 11 and 12 Diploma Programme Options

• Within the SIX SUBJECT AREAS, students will
  develop schedules appropriate to their individual
  interests and needs. Including
• 3 HL courses
• IB Language A / English HL - required
• IB History HL - required

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Other HL Options include

• IB Biology (HL)
• IB French (HL)
• IB Spanish (HL)
• IB Visual Arts (HL)

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3 SL courses from the following options

• IB Physics (SL)
• IB French (SL)
• IB Spanish (SL)
• IB Psychology SL)
• IB Information Technology in a Global Society
  (ITGS) (SL)
• Visual Arts (SL)
• Mathematical Studies (SL)
• Mathematics (SL)

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IB core requirements

• Theory of Knowledge 1 and 2 (ToK)
• Extended Essay
• Creativity, Action, Service Hours (CAS)

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Additional Information

• Deborah Wilchek
• IB Coordinator, Rockville High School
• Deborah_Wilchek _at_mcpsmd.org
• 301-517-5595
• Visit the IBO web site
• www.ibo.org