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Information Night

for Grade 9 and 10 PreBaccalaureate

students and parents

Nov 3, 2011

The IB Diploma Programme

� A challenging 2-year curriculum (gr11 and gr12) based on international standards

� Well-rounded education that opens doors for specialization in all post-secondary education pathways

� IB Subjects are taught by IB-trained Parkdale teachers

� Students will earn two diplomas at the same time – IB Diploma

– Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

� Highly-regarded and recognized around Canada and the world

� Excellent preparation for university and for society

The IB Learner Profile

� The overall guiding characteristics of IB students

PreBaccalaureate ProgrammeGrade 9 (8 credits)

English ENG1D3

French FSF1D3

Cdn Geography and History CGC1D3 and CHC2D3

Science SNC1D3

Math MPM1D3

Art, Drama, or Music AVI1D1, ADA1D1, or AMU1D1

Healthy Active Living PPL1OM/F

PreBaccalaureate ProgrammeGrade 10 (9 credits)

English ENG2D3 and ENG 3U3

French or Spanish FSF2D3 or LWSBD3

Ancient History CHW3U3

Science SNC2D3

Math MPM2D3

Media Arts AWS3M3

Healthy Active Living PPL2O3

Civics and Careers CHV2O3 and GLC2O3

The IB Diploma Programme

Higher Level and Standard Level

� All IB Diploma students must take:– Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE),

Creativity, Action and Service (CAS)

– 3 Standard Level (SL) courses

– 3 Higher Level (HL) courses

� SL courses are similar to Ontario 3U and 4U courses (IB ~150 hours : PCI ~220 hours)

� HL courses are similar to Ontario 3U and 4U courses with additional content from University level courses (IB ~240 hours : PCI ~330 hours)

IB Diploma Programme at Parkdale Collegiate Institute

Student 1

� Theory of Knowledge� Extended Essay� Creativity, Action, Service

� English Literature – HL� Language B: French – SL� History – HL� Biology – SL� Mathematics – SL� Film Studies – HL

� 1 subject in each Group, including Arts

Student 2

� Theory of Knowledge� Extended Essay� Creativity, Action, Service

� English Literature – HL� Language Ab Initio: Spanish – SL� Psychology – HL� Chemistry – HL� Mathematics – SL � Physics – SL

� 1 subject in each Group, but 2 Sciences, 0 Arts

Two Diplomas: IB & OSSD

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGEEXTENDED ESSAYCREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE

Group 1: ENGLISH: LITERATURE HL

Group 2: LANGUAGE B: FRENCH SL or LANGUAGE ab initio: SPANISH SL

Group 3: HISTORY HL or PSYCHOLOGY HL

Group 4: CHEMISTRY HL and/orBIOLOGY SL orPHYSICS SL

Group 5: MATH SL

Group 6: FILM STUDIES HL orTHEATRE ARTS HL

IDC4U

ENG3U, ETS4U, ENG4U

FSF3U, FSF4U orLWSCU, LWSDU

CHA3U, CHY4U, CPW4U orHSP3M, HSB4M, HHS4M

SCH3U, SCH4U, SNC4MSBI3U, SBI4U orSPH3U, SPH4U

MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U

AWR3M, AWR4M, ADV4M orADA3M, ADA4M, ADF4M

IB Year 1 (gr11)

English 1 ETS-4U7 / Theory of Knowledge IDC-4U7E

Chemistry 1 SCH-3U7

Psychology 1 HSP-3M7Chemistry 1 SCH-3U7

Film 1 AWR-3M7Psychology 1 HSP-3M7

Theatre 1 ADA-3M7History 1 CHA-3U7D

French 1 FSF-3U7Biology 1 SBI-3U7

Physics 1 SPH-3U7 / Spanish LWS-CU7

Biology 1 SBI-3U7 / French FSF-3U7

C

Math 1 MCR-3U7 / Math 2 MHF-4U7B

Semester 2Semester 1

IB Year 2 (gr12)

Psychology 2 HHS-4M7 / Psychology 3 HSB-4M7

History 2 CHY-4U7 / History 3 CPW-4U7E

English 2 ENG-4U7 / Math 3 MCV-4U7D

Physics 2 SPH-4U7 / Spanish 2 LWS-DU7

Biology 2 SBI-4U7 / French 2 FSF-4U7

C

Chemistry 2 SCH-4U7 / Chemistry 3 SCH-4U7

Film 2 AWR-4M7 / Film 3 ADV-4M7

Theatre 2 ADA-4M7 / Theatre 3 ADF-4M7B

Semester 2Semester 1

Assessment

� IB Course ( /7) x 6 = 42 + 3 pts for TOK + EE = 45 max

� Every Subject has components of Internal Assessment (IA) and External Assessment (EA)

� Internal Assessments are evaluated by Parkdale teachers, eg.– Math portfolios

– Science labs

– English oral commentaries, French oral interview/activity

– Psychology experiment

– Historical investigation

� External Assessments are evaluated by trained and experienced IB Teachers and Examiners around the world

– Exams

– English written assignment

– Film independent study, Theatre performance proposal

IBSO Table of Equivalent Grades

� Gr. Boundaries IB level OSSD Equivalent Gr.(subject specific) (all subjects)

� 79-100 7 96-100%

� 68-78 6 90-95%

� 58-67 5 80-89%

� 47-57 4 70-79%

� 34-46 3 60-69%

� 19-33 2 50-59%

� 0-18 1 0-50%

IB Assessment Timeline

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OSSD

Mark

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Course

Code

IB GradeIB

Course

Work/AssessmentsMonth

Extended EssayCore

• compulsory requirement for all Diploma Programme students

• externally assessed; in combination with the grade for Theory of Knowledge

• a piece of independent research / investigation on a topic chosen by the student

• a formal piece of scholarship, with a prescribed format, requiring approximately 40 hours of work by the student

• each essay is to have an upper limit of 4000 words

• process will begin in Year 1 (Feb) and be completed in Year 2 (Oct)

• an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from a list of approved Diploma Programme subjects

Theory of KnowledgeCore

Linked with Interdisciplinary Studies credit IDC4U in Year 1

Focus of the course is to establish a basis for making knowledge claims in any subject area. This requires students becoming aware of their personal biases, as well as understanding knowledge claims made by others. Students are required to develop strong analytical writing skills

The assessments include:

A. Individual Presentation (internally assessed, 20%)

B. Essay on Prescribed Titles: 1200- 1600 words (externally and internally assessed, 30%)

C. Coursework, essays, presentations, tests, and exams (internally assessed, 50%)

Examples of Prescribed Titles:

1) To what extent is truth different in mathematics, the arts, and ethics?

2) Examine the ways empirical evidence should be used to make progress in different areas of knowledge.

Creativity, Action, and ServiceCore

� Focus on 8 Learning Outcomes and Reflection on oneself

� Total 150 hours: 50 hours in each of Creativity, Action, and Service

� Begins September, IB Year 1

� Service hours can also be counted towards 40 hours OSSD requirement

� Emphasis on long-term commitment to a cause– MetoWe over 2 years

– Student Council work over 1 year– Stage Crew/Announcement Club, Power Club work over 8 months– Volunteer duties outside of school

� Devote 2 – 3 hours/week

� Activities should include meaningful interaction with others

Language A: English Literature HLGroup 1: Studies in Language and Literature

� Year 1

– Individual Oral Presentation (15%)

– Written Assignment (25%)

� Year 2

– Individual Oral Commentary (15%)

– Exam Paper 1: Literary Commentary (20%)

– Exam Paper 2: Essay (25%)

Language B: French SLGroup 2: Language Acquisition

� Designed for students with some previous experience in French

� Language acquisition and development of primary skills, cultivated through theme of actual issues

� Explore and enhance knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of cultures around the world and global issues, and understand the international importance of French

� Encourage students to appreciate different perspectives of people through textual studies and social interaction

� Enable students to understand and use French appropriately, in arange of contexts and purposes

� Develop students’ awareness of role of language in relation to other areas of knowledge, and cultures

� Provide students with basis for further study, work, and leisure in French

Language Ab Initio: Spanish SLGroup 2: Language Acquisition

� Ab Initio is for beginners

� Language in everyday contexts

� EA – reading comprehension and

written production

� IA – individual and group oral activities

History HL: Europe, Middle EastGroup 3 - Individuals and Societies

Route 2 : 20th Century World History

PAPER 1 (PRESCRIBED SUBJECT)

� Prescribed subject 1: Peacemaking, peacekeeping—international relations 1918-36

Paper 1 (20%) 1 hour examination

PAPER 2 (TOPICS)

� Topic 1: Causes, practices and effects of wars

� Topic 3: Origins and development of authoritarian and single-party states

Paper 2 (25%) 1 . 5 hour examination

PAPER 3 (REGIONAL OPTION)

� HL option 5: Aspects of the history of Europe and the Middle East from 1789 – 1950 Paper 3 (35%) 2. 5 hour examination

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (20%)

• Historical investigation is a compulsory component of the HL requirements.

• The investigation should be on a topic taken from any area of the syllabus.

• Between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length.

• Six prescribed sections will be required.

• It will be based on approximately 20 hours of work.

Internal Assessment (20%)

Psychology HL Group 3 - Individuals and Societies

Evaluation Weight & Exam

Paper 1 – Levels of Analysis1. Biological

2. Cognitive3. Sociocultural

35% - 2 hour exam

Paper 2 – Options1. Abnormal Psychology2. Psychology of Human Relationships

25% - 2 hour exam

Paper 3 – Qualitative Research 20% - 1 hour exam

Internal AssessmentSimple Experiment

20%

Biology SLGroup 4 – Experimental Sciences

Internal Assessment

� Design, carry out and interpret the results of scientific investigations

� Use relevant and current lab equipment and technologies

� Work collaboratively with classmates

External Assessment

� Three papers over two days

� Evaluate knowledge of the curriculum material

� Cells, biochemistry, genetics, ecology, evolution, human health and physiology

Physics SLGroup 4 – Experimental Sciences

Course Content

� Mechanics, Thermal Energy, Waves, Forces, Nuclear power, Energy plus two options

Internal Assessment

� Design, carry out and interpret the results of scientific investigations using up to date technology and collaborative group skills

External Assessment

� Three papers over two days

Chemistry HLGroup 4 – Experimental Sciences

� Minimum 60 hours of lab work

� Focus on designing experiments, recording and processing data, interpreting and reporting results

� Covers 3U and 4U Ontario curriculum topics, plus more Organic Chem, and 2 choices of Option topics, such as Human Biochemistry, Medicines and Drugs, Environmental Chemistry, Food Chemistry, etc.

Mathematics SLGroup 5 – Mathematics and Computer Science

Internal Assessment – 20%

• an opportunity to investigate and model

2 given tasks without the time pressure of

a test, marked by their PCI teacher.

External Assessment – 80%

•2 IB written standardized tests each 1.5

hours long,

•Paper 1 – no calculator,

•Paper 2 – calculator expected – TI-84+

graphing calculator must be purchased.

Film Studies HLGroup 6 – The Arts

External Assessment

• Presentation: Study one extract from a

prescribed film and offer a detailed

textual analysis through an oral

presentation

• Independent Study: Film Theory/

History: Write an original script and

rationale for a documentary production

of 12-15 pages

Internal Assessment

• Production: Create an original film

project of 6-7 minutes along with a

rationale and trailer

Theatre Arts HLGroup 6 – The Arts

� External Assessment

– Research Investigation – 25%

– Practical Performance Proposal - 25%

� Internal Assessment

– Theatre Performance and Production Presentation - 25%

– Independent Project Portfolio – 25%

The Benefits of IB

� Academic Strength of Curriculum

� Research, Writing, Critical Thinking, Organization, Time-Management Skills, Maturity, Responsibility

� Accepts and Faces Challenges, International experience

� Extracurricular Involvement

� Better performance in university

� Marks aren’t everything – the goal of education is learning

� Better preparation for the working world

� Would you put in 2 years of hard work into the IB Programme, to gain a lifetime of rewards as an adult with a good education and a good job?

The Benefits of IB

� Nobody can know at age 20 which field will produce

jobs when he’s 40, so it’s better to just try to become a good person.

The Benefits of IB

� Dr. JoAnn Deak (www.deakgroup.com) – specialist

in psychology and brain research

� People are born with different strengths and

weaknesses, but they can all be stretched

� Must develop the brain’s weaker neural connections

while children are still young

� Don’t focus only on strengths

� A well-rounded education will prepare your brain for

the challenges of life

University Recognition of IB

� The IB Diploma is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities

� Most universities grant transfer credits for HL courses where students score 5 or above

� OUAC asks if students are IB Diploma Candidates

� Start thinking about universities NOW, www.electronicinfo.ca

� IB Diploma students learn the skills, work habits, and time-management, and balance necessary to success in university

OSSD Credits Earned

� IB students will earn a total of 33 OSSD credits

� 11 will be at the 4M/4U level

� Average of 6 best 4M/4U credits (taking English and

prerequisites into account) will be used for university

application

IB Student #1: Business Management

� ENG 4U – 80%

� ETS 4U – 85%

� FSF 4U – 75%

� HHS 4M – 85%

� HSB 4M – 85%

� SBI 4U – 50%

� MHF 4U – 50%

� MCV 4U – 60%

� ADA 4M – 90%

� ADF 4M – 90%

� IDC 4U – 80% This IB student’s Average: 81.7%

Requirements for Ryerson University, Business

Management:

ENG4U; one of MCV4U, MHF4U, MDM4U; four

other 4M/U courses

Last year’s admission grades: high 70’s – low 80’s

ACCEPTED!

English 5 TOK B, EE B

French 4 Bonus points 2

Psychology 5

Biology 2 TOTAL 27/45

Math 3Theatre Arts 6 IB Diploma Earned!

IB Student #2: Engineering

� ENG 4U – 80%

� ETS 4U – 75%

� LWS DU – 55%

� CHY 4U – 60%

� CPW 4U – 60%

� SPH 4U – 95%

� SCH 4U – 90%

� SNC 4M – 90%

� MHF 4U – 95%

� MCV 4U – 95%

� IDC 4U – 75%

Requirements for University of Toronto,

Engineering Science:

ENG4U; MCV4U; SCH4U; SPH4U; one of MHF4U,

MDM4U, SBI4U, SES4U; one other 4M/U course

Last year’s admission grades: high 80’s – low 90’s

This IB student’s Average: 90.8%

ACCEPTED!

English 5 TOK C, EE C

Spanish 2 Bonus points 1

History 3

Chemistry 6 TOTAL 29/45

Physics 6Math 6 IB Diploma Earned!

IB Student #3: Arts

� ENG 4U – 85%

� ETS 4U – 90%

� FSF 4U – 80%

� CHY 4U – 65%

� CPW 4U – 65%

� SBI 4U – 60%

� MHF 4U – 50%

� MCV 4U – 50%

� AWR 4M – 90%

� ADV 4M – 90%

� IDC 4U – 75%

Requirements for Queen’s University, Arts:

ENG4U; two 4U courses; three other 4M/U

courses

Last year’s admission grades: low 80’s

This IB student’s Average: 85.0%

ACCEPTED!

English 5 TOK C, EE B

French 5 Bonus points 1

History 3

Biology 3 TOTAL 25/45

Math 2Film Studies 6 IB Diploma Earned!

From the IB Parent

� Monique, parent of:

– Colin, IB student, Class of 2012

– Miles, PreBac student, Class of 2014

From the IB Graduate

� Brandon, IB Graduate, Class of 2011