The PYP Exhibition

Parent Information Meeting

Presented by Robin BlackerInternational Baccalaureate

Primary Years Program Coordinator

PurposeStudents engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry.Students become more independent with their own learning.Students can look at an area of learning of which they have

personal interest.It gives students the opportunity to take action about a real-life

issue.Provides students with the opportunity to exhibit all attributes of

the Learner ProfileIncorporates all the attributes of the Learner Profile, IB Attitudes

and the Key ConceptsA celebration of the transition of the learner from primary to

middle school

Non negotiable featuresStudents are required to engage in a collaborative, inquiry based

process that involves them in identifying, investigating and offering solutions to real-life issues or problems.

Students must be involved in all stages from the planning to the final presentation.

The Exhibition event will include: examples of written work oral presentations examples of technology performances in any medium – dance, drama, film, video, mixed

media.

How much time do students spend working on the Exhibition?

The students will be placed in groups in January 2010The students will begin working on their inquiries at school

throughout the remainder of the semester.The students will continue to have regular subjects during the

Exhibition process, but a portion of each day will be used working on inquiries.

During Prime Time students will meet with their mentors.The final Exhibition date will be March 22nd. The public will

be invited to attend!

How are we assessing?

Rubrics will be used to assess the inquiry process. Each rubric will assess a different aspect of the Exhibition:

The individual journalThe process of collating data, researching and analysing

researchThe attitudes, attributes of the learner profile and self

management skills (e.g. time management)A self-reflection which is completed by each studentThe final product

What about homework?

The children will have homework during this time. The children should use their time at home to

research and prepare for the work in class. Students will, on occasion, need to complete their

personal interviews outside of school and with the assistance of a parent.

The majority of the work will be done in class so the Mentor can keep track of progress and to ensure that the students are self-learning.

Group of students

Parents

Mentor

Teacher

Roles in the Exhibition

The role of the parent

Have an understanding of the Exhibition requirements.Keep informed about the process by reading newsletters

and attending meetings.Support and encourage your children throughout the

process. Encourage in-depth inquiry and respect the student ownership of the process.

Help to locate resources – people, places, media and information

Provide knowledge or areas of expertise to any of the groups.

Celebrate with the students by attending the final presentations on February 17th!

Your role as a teacher at Lansdowne IB World SchoolTo be aware of the exhibition topic and

approximately where we are on our timeline (fifth grade will send periodic email updates)

Sharing resources- classroom space, materials, COMPUTERS, and any knowledge that you might have of our topic

General support and encouragementMaking K-3 students aware of the fifth grade

exhibition topic and the process and attending the exhibition rehearsal with your class

Who We AreAn inquiry into:•The nature of the self•Beliefs and values•Personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health•Human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures•Rights and responsibilities•What it means to be human

Questions?

Please feel free to ask any questions at any time. Contact any 5th Grade Teacher