Internal Assessment

Parkdale Collegiate Institute
International Baccalaureate
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
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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 Programme
Grade 9 (8 credits)
English
French
Cdn Geography and History
Science
Math
Art, Drama, or Music
Healthy Active Living
ENG1D3
FSF1D3
CGC1D3 and CHC2D3
SNC1D3
MPM1D3
AVI1D1, ADA1D1, or AMU1D1
PPL1OM/F
PreBaccalaureate Programme
Grade 10 (9 credits)
English
French or Spanish
Ancient History
Science
Math
Media Arts
Healthy Active Living
Civics and Careers
ENG2D3 and ENG 3U3
FSF2D3 or LWSBD3
CHW3U3
SNC2D3
MPM2D3
AWS3M3
PPL2O3
CHV2O3 and GLC2O3
The IB Diploma Programme
Higher Level and Standard Level
All IB Diploma students must take:
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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 2
Student 1
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
Creativity, Action, Service
Theory of Knowledge
Extended Essay
Creativity, Action, Service
English Literature – HL
Language B: French – SL
History – HL
Biology – SL
Mathematics – SL
Film Studies – HL
English Literature – HL
Language Ab Initio: Spanish – SL
Psychology – HL
Chemistry – HL
Mathematics – SL
Physics – SL
1 subject in each Group, including
Arts
1 subject in each Group, but 2
Sciences, 0 Arts
Two Diplomas: IB & OSSD
THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
EXTENDED ESSAY
CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE
IDC4U
Group 1: ENGLISH: LITERATURE HL
ENG3U, ETS4U, ENG4U
Group 2: LANGUAGE B: FRENCH SL or
LANGUAGE ab initio: SPANISH SL
FSF3U, FSF4U or
LWSCU, LWSDU
Group 3: HISTORY HL or
PSYCHOLOGY HL
CHA3U, CHY4U, CPW4U or
HSP3M, HSB4M, HHS4M
Group 4: CHEMISTRY HL and/or
BIOLOGY SL or
PHYSICS SL
SCH3U, SCH4U, SNC4M
SBI3U, SBI4U or
SPH3U, SPH4U
Group 5: MATH SL
MCR3U, MHF4U, MCV4U
Group 6: FILM STUDIES HL or
THEATRE ARTS HL
AWR3M, AWR4M, ADV4M or
ADA3M, ADA4M, ADF4M
IB Year 1 (gr11)
B
C
D
E
Semester 1
Semester 2
Math 1 MCR-3U7 / Math 2 MHF-4U7
Physics 1 SPH-3U7 / Spanish LWS-CU7
Biology 1 SBI-3U7 / French FSF-3U7
Biology 1 SBI-3U7
French 1 FSF-3U7
History 1 CHA-3U7
Theatre 1 ADA-3M7
Psychology 1 HSP-3M7
Film 1 AWR-3M7
Chemistry 1 SCH-3U7
Psychology 1 HSP-3M7
Chemistry 1 SCH-3U7
English 1 ETS-4U7 / Theory of Knowledge IDC-4U7
IB Year 2 (gr12)
Semester 1
B
Semester 2
Theatre 2 ADA-4M7 / Theatre 3 ADF-4M7
Film 2 AWR-4M7 / Film 3 ADV-4M7
Chemistry 2 SCH-4U7 / Chemistry 3 SCH-4U7
C
Physics 2 SPH-4U7 / Spanish 2 LWS-DU7
Biology 2 SBI-4U7 / French 2 FSF-4U7
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English 2 ENG-4U7 / Math 3 MCV-4U7
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History 2 CHY-4U7 / History 3 CPW-4U7
Psychology 2 HHS-4M7 / Psychology 3 HSB-4M7
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.
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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
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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
Month
Work/Assessments
IB
Course
IB Grade
OSSD
Course
Code
OSSD
Mark
Year 1
(Gr11)
Jun
IB-style assessments, IB
assessments, Year 1 exam
French
B SL
5
(predicted)
FSF3U7
86%
Year 2
(Gr12)
Feb
IB-style assessments, IB
assessments,
French
B SL
4
(predicted and
sent)
FSF4U7
78%
Apr
IB-style assessments, IB
assessments, IB mock exam
French
B SL
5
(predicted and
sent)
FSF4U7
85%
Jun
IB-style assessments, IB
assessments, IB mock exam
French
B SL
5
(predicted)
FSF4U7
83%
Jul
IB assessments
French
B SL
4
(final and sent)
FSF4U7
79%
Extended Essay
Core
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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 Knowledge
Core
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 Service
Core
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
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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 HL
Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature
Year 1
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Individual Oral Presentation (15%)
Written Assignment (25%)
Year 2
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Individual Oral Commentary (15%)
Exam Paper 1: Literary Commentary (20%)
Exam Paper 2: Essay (25%)
Language B: French SL
Group 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 a
range 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 SL
Group 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 East
Group 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%)
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Historical investigation is a compulsory component of the HL requirements.
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The investigation should be on a topic taken from any area of the syllabus.
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Between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length.
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Six prescribed sections will be required.
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It will be based on approximately 20 hours of work.
Internal Assessment (20%)
Psychology HL
Group 3 - Individuals and Societies
Evaluation
Paper 1 – Levels of Analysis
Weight & Exam
35% - 2 hour exam
1. Biological
2. Cognitive
3. Sociocultural
Paper 2 – Options
25% - 2 hour exam
1. Abnormal Psychology
2. Psychology of Human Relationships
Paper 3 – Qualitative Research
20% - 1 hour exam
Internal Assessment
20%
Simple Experiment
Biology SL
Group 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 SL
Group 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 HL
Group 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 SL
Group 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 HL
Group 6 – The Arts
External Assessment
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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
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Production: Create an original film
project of 6-7 minutes along with a
rationale and trailer
Theatre Arts HL
Group 6 – The Arts
External Assessment
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Research Investigation – 25%
Practical Performance Proposal - 25%
Internal Assessment
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Theatre Performance and Production
Presentation - 25%
Independent Project Portfolio – 25%
The Benefits of IB
Academic Strength of Curriculum
Research, Writing, Critical Thinking, Organization, TimeManagement 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
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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%
English 5
French 4
Psychology 5
Biology 2
Math 3
Theatre Arts 6
TOK B, EE B
Bonus points 2
TOTAL 27/45
IB Diploma Earned!
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
This IB student’s Average: 81.7%
ACCEPTED!
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%
English 5
Spanish 2
History 3
Chemistry 6
Physics 6
Math 6
TOK C, EE C
Bonus points 1
TOTAL 29/45
IB Diploma Earned!
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!
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%
English 5
French 5
History 3
Biology 3
Math 2
Film Studies 6
TOK C, EE B
Bonus points 1
TOTAL 25/45
IB Diploma Earned!
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!
From the IB Parent
Monique, parent of:
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Colin, IB student, Class of 2012
Miles, PreBac student, Class of 2014
From the IB Graduate
Brandon, IB Graduate, Class of 2011