an overview this presentation can be found on the ib, ap, & avid link on mr. rivas’ website...
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An Overview
This presentation can be found on the IB, AP, & AVID link on Mr. Rivas’ website
rivasenglishclass.edublogs.org
Similarities between AP and IB Both are rigorous programs devoted to educational
experience with high performance expectations for students and faculty
Both attract highly motivated students who wish to excel academically
Both receive additional weight in calculating GPA Both use external assessments and evaluators to
score assessments Both are recognized by most US universities for
consideration for college credit or advanced standing Both rely on objectivity and fairness in scoring
assessments, removing personality and personal influence from the assessment system. Scores are based on the quality of wok evaluated against a set criteria or standard.
Differences between AP and IB
National standard of excellence
AP allows students to choose individual classes based on interests and strength
College level courses that can earn the student college credit for scoring 4-5 (on a 5-point scale) on exam*
AP scores are based solely on the AP exam
AP exams are multiple choice and short-answer or essay exams
Exams are based on in-depth mastery of specific concepts within a given subject
Any student may take AP exams; IB students may take AP exams
AP recognizes high achievement on AP exams through the AP scholars program
International standard of excellence
IB is a 2 yr well-rounded education program with 6 areas of study, an extended essay, TOK and CAS
Comprehensive curriculum of college level work that can earn the student college credit for scoring 5-7 (on a 7-point scale) on exams
IB scores based on classroom work and IB exams
IB exams are all short answer or essay exams
Exams are based on broad general understanding of concepts and fundamental themes
Only IB students enrolled in IB courses may take IB exams and receive IB credit
Successful IB candidates receive an IB diploma for
the full program or IB certificate for individual courses taken
Meritorious Valedictorian has traditionally been an IB Diploma student
ExpensesAP
$89 per exam
IB
$104 per exam
Both AP and IB:If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, cost of each exams is $5.
AP Courses Offered at HHSAP English 11AP US History*AP BiologyAP StatisticsAP PsychAP Studio Art: 2D
Design* or Drawing*
AP English 12AP European History*AP GovernmentAP SpanishAP ChemistryAP PhysicsAP Calculus AB
and/or BC
IB Vocab
Standard Level (SL) – courses requiring 150 hrs of class time; typically taught over the course of 1 year
Higher Level (HL) – courses requiring 240 hrs of class time; taught over the courses of 2 years
IB Coursework for
Junior YearEnglish IB HL 1Spanish 3 Honors or Latin 3 HonorsBiology IB HL 1History of the Americas IB HL 1Math IB SL or Math Studies IB SLIB Elective SL/HL
Senior YearEnglish IB HL 2Spanish IB SL or Latin IB SLBiology IB HL 2History of the Americas IB HL 2AP Calculus, AP Stats or math at an appropriate levelIB Elective SL/HL
Additional IB Requirements
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – 2nd semester junior year and 1st semester senior year[7th/8th period/1 day per week]
Extended Essay
CAS (Creativity, Action, Service)
CLUBS AP Club Thursdays after
school in room 524 unless there is a
CSF meeting, then AP Club is canceled for the CSF meeting.
IB Club Every other Monday
after school in room 105
Beginning October 8
Clubs California Scholarship Federation
(CSF) meets every other Thurs. in room 214 beginning in November. Honor society based on grades from 10th
-12th grade must apply each semester 10 pts required: A = 3, B = 1, C = 0
(no D/F) 4 of 6 semesters of membership earns the
Gold Robe for graduation
Useful Websites
IB www.ibo.org AP www.collegeboard.org
information on AP, SAT, College Planning College Search: choose specific
parameters and it provides names of colleges and universities that you might want to look into
More useful websites http://www.fullerton.edu/admissions/resources/for
ms/articulation_exams_fall_2011.pdf Cal State Fullerton’s AP/IB exam course credit
articulation http://www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/articulation/
apexamcredit.html USC’s AP exam course credit articulation http://www.usc.edu/dept/ARR/private/forms/
articulation_documents/IB_Info_Sheet_July_2009.pdf
USC’s IB exam credit articulation
UCSB’s AP and IB credit info http://my.sa.ucsb.edu/catalog/Current/
UndergraduateEducation/InternationalBaccalaureateCreditChart.aspx
IB http://my.sa.ucsb.edu/catalog/Current/
UndergraduateEducation/APCreditandChart.aspx
AP
AVID
The AVID elective course is designed to provide support for students in all their classes through various activities including regular, collaborative peer tutoring.
The mission of AVID is to ensure that all students capable of completing a college path will:succeed in rigorous curriculum,enter mainstream activities of the school,increase their enrollment in four-year
colleges, andbecome educated and responsible
participants and leaders in a democratic society.
Think college.
AVID is a college prep program.
AVID students are college-bound.
AVID believes that you . . . will be a
success. improve your
grades. go to college. gain confidence
in yourself as a student.
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