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IB Diploma Examination Candidate Information

Candidate

See Inserted Pink Sheet ( DON’T LOSE THIS SHEET) for all your codes. Session #: To be used on all assessments

Personal Code: To be used to retrieve IB marks from IBO.

External Assessments: May 2018

Note: disclaimer in your signed registration form “If I do not write the examination(s) in which I am registered or if I do not complete the Internal Assessment requirements, I will be responsible for reimbursing Archbishop MacDonald High School for the value of the fees it has paid on my behalf.”

Morning Exams Afternoon Exams

Date Time IB Exam Time IB Exam

W. May 2

12:36-2:21 Mathematics SL Paper 1

R. May 3 9:00-10:45 Mathematics SL Paper 2

F. May 4

M. May 7

12:36- 2:51 English A: Literature HL Paper 1

T. May 8 9:00- 11:15 English A: Literature HL Paper 2 12:02-3:07 History HL Papers 1 & 2

W. May 9 9:00-11:45 History HL Paper 3

R. May 10

12:01-3:51 Physics HL Papers 1 & 2

F. May 11 9:00-10:30 Physics HL Paper 3

M. May 14

12:01- 3:51 Biology HL Paper 1 & 2

T. May 15 9:00 -10:30 Biology HL Paper 3 12:02- 1:57 Spanish ab initio SL Paper 1

W. May 16 9:00-10:15 Spanish ab initio SL Paper 2 12:36- 3:11 Chemistry SL Paper 1 & 2

R. May 17 9:00-10:15 Chemistry SL Paper 3 12:30- 2:15 French B HL/ SL Paper 1

F. May 18 9:00-10:45 French B HL/ SL Paper 2

T. May 22 All 5 Credit IBDP Courses Resume

All Exams will be written in room 205

Students are expected to arrive 10 minutes before the start of the exam.

Exams cannot be rescheduled under any circumstances.

*Please note: bold * exams listed above are written outside of regular school hours.

Students writing > 4 IB DP subjects exams will be exempt for the exam period between the start of their first

exam to the end of their last exam.

Students writing < 4 IB DP subjects will only be exempt from classes during their exam writing times.

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Examination Paper Information

Types of Examination Papers

Multiple Choice Examination Paper: Information/ questions are given and students must record their answers on a

personalized multiple choice answer sheet.

Unstructured Examination Papers: Information/questions are given in an examination paper (question booklet)

however there is no space to answer questions in the examination paper; as a result, candidates are required to write

answers on accompanying answer booklets.

Structured Examination Papers: The examination paper is structured to include spaces where the candidate answers

the question in the examination paper.

Semi-Structured Examination Paper: Part of the examination paper is structured to provide spaces for the candidate to

answer the question(s) (usually Section A). The remainder of the examination paper is unstructured and does not

provide any space for the candidate to write their responses; thus the candidate must record responses on

accompanying answer booklets.

Script: The examination package bundled with a string tag that is submitted to IBO. This will include:

The answer cover sheet (contains candidate name and examination information).

The structured or semi-structured examination paper.

Any accompanying answer booklets (for unstructured and semi-structured examination papers)

Any graph paper used.

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Instructions on Answer Booklet Use

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Subject Specific Examination Information

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Subject Paper #

Format / Description Examination Time

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Engl

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(HL)

1 Unstructured Examination Paper –Literary Commentary 2h 20%

The paper consists of 2 passages; one prose & one poetry. Candidates choose one and write a literary commentary. *No translating dictionaries allowed

2 Unstructured Examination Paper – Essay 2h 25% Focus: Part 3 Literary Genres – 4 works studied from PLA The paper consists of 3 questions for each literary genre. In response to one question students write an essay based on at least 2 works studied in part 3. *No translating dictionaries allowed

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French B

(SL/HL)

1 Structured Examination Paper & Text Booklet – Receptive Skills

1.5 h 25%

Focus: Core Curriculum Receptive Skills- Text handling exercises on 4 written texts. *No translating dictionaries allowed

2 Unstructured Examination Paper – Written Productive Skills

1.5 h 25%

Focus: Option(s) studied SL – (250-400 words) based on options HL- Section A (250-400 words) based on options Section B (150-250 words) based on core *No translating dictionaries allowed

Spanish ab initio

( SL) &

Italian ab initio

(SL)

1 Structured Examination Paper & Text Booklet – Receptive Skills

1.5 h 30%

Text handling exercises on 4 written texts. *No translating dictionaries allowed

2 Structured Examination Paper- Productive Skills 1h 25% 2 compulsory writing exercises. Section A: One question to be answered from a choice of 2 Section B: One question to be answered from a choice of 3 *No translating dictionaries allowed

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His

tory

(H

L)

1 Unstructured Examination Paper + Source Booklet 1h 20% Focus: Prescribed Subjects Peacemaking/Peace keeping/ International Relations Understanding/Analysis/Discussion & Evaluation

2 Unstructured Examination Paper- Extended Response Written

1.5h 25%

Focus 12 World History Topics Select 2 Questions each from a different topic.

3 Unstructured Examination Paper- Extended Response Written

2.5h 35%

Focus: Option 5- History of Europe Select 3 Questions based on studied topics.

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Subject Specific Examination Information con’t

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Format / Description Examination Time

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Biology (HL)

&

Physics (HL)

1 Multiple Choice Paper – Personalized MCQ Answer Sheets 1h 20% Focus: Core + AHL parts of the Curriculum (Biology: Topics 1-11 in curriculum guide) (Physics: Topics 1-12 in curriculum guide)

40 MC questions. * No calculators allowed. * Data Booklet is provided for Physics ONLY

2 Structured Examination Paper - Written 2.25h 36% Focus: Core + AHL parts of curriculum BIOLOGY: (Topics 1-11 in curriculum guide)

One data based question

Several short answer questions

2 Extended response questions from a choice of 3 *Calculator Required PHYSICS: (Topics 1-12 in curriculum guide)

Short answer and extended response questions *Calculator Required *Data Booklet is provided for Physics ONLY

3 Structured Examination Paper - Written 1.25h 24% Focus: Core + AHL parts of curriculum + 1 Option Studied BIOLOGY: (Topics 1-11 in curriculum guide + 1 Option)

Section A: 2-3 short answer questions based on unfamiliar data covering core + AHL content. Focus on skills, techniques, analysis and evaluation.

Section B: short answer + extended response based on one option studied.

*Calculator required PHYSICS: (Topics 1-12 in curriculum guide + 1 Option)

Section A: One data based question + several short answer questions on experimental work.

Section B: Short answer + extended response questions from one option

*Calculator Required *Data Booklet is provided for Physics ONLY

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emis

try

(SL)

1 Multiple Choice Paper – Personalized MCQ Answer Sheets 0.75h 20% Focus: Core part of curriculum- 30 MC Questions Chemistry- Topics 111 *No calculators allowed *Periodic Table will be provided

2 Structured Examination Paper - Written 1.25h 40% Focus: Core curriculum ( Topics 1 11 ) Short answer & extended response questions on core content. * Calculators required *Data booklet provided

3 Structured Examination Paper - Written 1h 20% Focus: Core curriculum (Topics 1 11) + 1 SL Option Studied Section A: One data based question + several short answer questions on experimental work. Section B: Short answer + extended response questions from one option. * Calculators required *Data booklet provided

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Mat

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1 Semi-Structured Examination Paper - Written 1.5h 40% Focus: Whole Mathematics (SL) Curriculum Section A: Compulsory short response questions Section B: Compulsory extended response questions *No calculators allowed *Mathematics SL formula booklet provided

2 Semi-Structured Examination Paper - Written 1.5h 40% Focus: Whole Mathematics (SL) Curriculum Section A: Compulsory short response Section B: Compulsory extended response *Graphing calculator required. *Mathematics SL formula booklet provided

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Examination Equipment Equipment supplied by student

Writing Utensils

Pen – Black or Blue

Pencil – with soft lead (for dark lines)

Hi-liter – for assisting with reading text only.

General stationary:

Eraser

Ruler

Protractor

A colorless transparent zip bag to store your stationary supplies

A translating dictionary – for group 3-5 examinations only.

Spare set of batteries for calculator Student ID

Your session / candidate number You may bring in colorless transparent 500mL bottled water with the label removed.

A calculator (Group 4- Sciences) / Graphing Calculator ( Group 5- Mathematics)

Calculator for Group 4 - Sciences Calculator for Group 5 - Mathematics

Used on paper 2 & paper 3 only. Must have the following minimum functions:

Decimal logarithms

Values of xy and x1/y

Value of π (pi)

Trigonometric functions

Inverse trigonometric functions

Natural logarithms

Values of ex

Scientific Notation

For paper 2 only. Must have the following minimum functions:

Draw graphs with any viewing window

Solve equations numerically

Find a numerical derivative at a point

Find a numerical definite integral

Financial package

Find statistical values including: o Normal distribution o Binomial distribution o Poisson distribution o t-distribution

o Binomial coefficient o 1 and 2 var stats o Chi squared values

( including p values)

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Equipment Supplied by Invigilator Personalized Cover Sheets

Examination Papers

Answer booklets or Personalized MC Answer cards

String tags ( to assemble all parts of your exam into a script to send to IBO)

Data Booklets for Chemistry (SL), Physics (HL) and Mathematics (SL)

Equipment not allowed in examination room Calculators are not allowed except for:

o Biology (HL), Chemistry (SL), Physics (HL) – Papers 2 & 3, Mathematics (SL) – Paper 2

Calculators with the following functions / capabilities are not allowed: o Computer Algebra Systems Enabled (CASE) o Wireless / Infrared communication

Only the manufacturer’s operating system may be used.

Examination questions must not be stored in or recorded into the memory of a calculator

Calculators must not be shared or exchanged during exams

Calculator manuals & calculator covers must not be taken into the examination room.

Translating dictionaries are not allowed for Group 1 or 2 Exams. o Dictionaries may be used for Group 3,4 & 5 Papers

Notebooks, guides or reference materials of any kind are not allowed

Digital devices & associated items are not allowed o Examples: cell phones, pagers, calculator-watches, personal computers, tablets, lap

tops, PDA’s (personal data assistants), smart watches, smart glasses, keyboards, cables o You may have a wristwatch that does not perform calculator functions. o You may NOT have a personal clock to place on your desk.

White – Out / Liquid Paper / Corrector is not allowed o Instead simply draw one straight line through items that you want eliminated.

Scrap paper is not allowed

Food, drink, snacks or candy of any kind is NOT allowed.

No additional equipment that has not been authorized can be brought into the exam room. Eg: No pencil cases, lucky charms etc.

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Start of Exam Procedures 1. Arrive 10 minutes early with only authorized equipment / supplies.

2. Ensure that you will be able to remain in the exam room for the full duration of the exam ( use washroom before entering the room)

3. For exams requiring calculators, there will be calculator clearing before entry.

4. Sit in your assigned seat silently (no talking inside the exam room).

Look for your personalized cover sheet or personalized MCQ Answer sheet on the desk

5. Organize your equipment and place your ID card on your desk for review by invigilator.

End of Exam Procedures

1. You will not be allowed to continue writing past the end of exam time; therefore, it is your responsibility to complete all details regarding the completion of the exam within the examination writing time. ( no additional time will be provided to bubble in or complete final details of exam)

2. Early Departures:

Are allowed if after I hour of the exam start and before 15 minutes of the exam end.

Are not allowed for any exam that is 60 minutes or less.

You may not leave the exam in the last 15 minutes.

3. Finishing Procedures:

Ensure the following: o Any items in your answer booklet that you do not wish to be marked are crossed

out with a single line. o The cover sheet accurately reflects:

Your candidate number and name The questions you have answered within the script.

o All Answer booklets / Structured or Semi-Structured Examination papers: Have your name and candidate session number. Identify the numbers of the questions that you are answering.

Organize your exam script (bundle with a string tag) as follows: o The cover sheet (contains candidate name and examination information). o The structured or semi-structured examination paper. o Any accompanying answer booklets in the order of questions answered

( for unstructured and semi-structured examination papers) o Any graph paper used. o * DO NOT bundle an unstructured examination paper into your script

4. Call the invigilator (supervisor) over to inspect your script and verify that everything is complete & to clear your calculator ( where applicable) prior to your dismissal.

5. Ensure that you take all of your personal items with you as you exit, as you will not be allowed back into the examination room to retrieve them. Do NOT take any IBO stationary or examination items.

6. Candidates are not allowed to discuss the content of the examination with anyone for 24 hours after the examination.

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Misconduct during the Examination Any of the following events are actions of misconduct. They will be reported to the IB assessment center and constitutes a breach of regulations that will result in no grade being awarded in the subject to the candidate(s) involved.

1. Stealing examination papers

2. Failing to obey the instructions of the IBDC or Invigilator regarding examination procedures.

3. Communicating with another candidate during the exam or within the first 24 hours after the exam.

4. Helping or receiving help during the exam from another candidate or invigilator.

5. Impersonating another candidate

6. Possession of unauthorized material in the examination room.

7. Consulting material outside of the examination room during a temporary absence from the examination.

8. Behaving in a way that may disrupt the examination or distract other candidates.

9. Submitting work for assessment that is not authentically your own work.

10. Removing or attempting to remove from the examination room, examination material; such as answer booklets or examination papers.

11. Leaving the room without permission.

12. Continuing to answer an examination paper when told to stop by the invigilator or IBDC.

13. Disclosing or discussing the content of any examination paper with any person outside the immediate school community within 24 hours after the examination.

Transcript Requests

If you would like a transcript (electronic or paper) sent to a post secondary institution, you must sign up on my master list before T. May 1. The list will be on the front counter of the general office for you to come in and identify your requests. The following shows what the request signup sheet will look like:

Candidate Session Number

Candidate Name

Form of Transcript Canadian Post-Secondary Institution Request

USA Post Secondary Institution

Request

Institution Outside of

Canada & USA Request

Electronic

Paper

000281-00080 Sewell,

Jacqueline

You will receive the following free transcript options up to a maximum of 6 worldwide in total:

Maximum of 3 institutions from Canada & USA.

Any additional transcripts (3 more) can be ordered for institutions outside of Canada & USA.

Transcript requests will be inputted into the system on May 1. Any requests made after the deadline are subject to additional fees and must be self arranged. You can find more information regarding requesting IB transcripts using the link below: http://www.ibo.org/en/programmes/diploma-programme/assessment-and-exams/requesting-transcripts/

If you require additional transcripts you must complete the online request form (link below) and pay $17.00 USD (presently $21.23 CAD) / additional transcript. https://rrs.ibo.org/replacement_orders/index.cfm

OR

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Predicted Grade Requests

If your post secondary institution asks for a copy of your predicted grades, you may email me to request this document. Jacqueline.Sewell@ecsd.net

I will not send the predicted grade document to a post secondary institution for you, you must do this once I email you the PDF document.

Predicted grades will not be available until after April 10.

IB Results

You may retrieve your IBDP marks any time after July 5.

To find your marks go to the IBO website:

ibo.org > Programmes > Diploma Programme > Assessment and Exams > Getting Results

Or

Here is the quick link:

https://candidates.ibo.org/index.cfm?event=authnHandler.showLoginForm

You will need to punch in your personal code and your PIN.

(don’t loose your pink sheet!!...you may want to take a picture of it with your phone right now

so you have a file of it).

Awarding of an IB Course Certificate

A Course Certificate will indicate all grades for IB DP Courses completed.

Grades for Subject Courses will be recorded as a grade out of 7

(A grade of 1 is a failing grade)

Grades for Extended Essay or TOK will be recorded as a letter grade

( A,B,C,D,E) A grade of E is a failing grade.

Grades of “N” (no mark possible) – for either a subject or EE or TOK is

equivalent to a failing grade.

Awarding of an IB Diploma Certificate (AKA: The IB Diploma)

Background Information: The award of an IB Diploma is for full IB Diploma candidates only.

It is a prestigious document that can be shown to post secondary institutions for entry,

transfer credit or scholarship purposes.

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The Award of the IB Diploma: The IB Diploma has a list of requirements.

Enrollment in a full IB Diploma programme is not sufficient to ensure that you receive an

IB Diploma; you must pass your IB Diploma Subjects and Core Courses.

Requirements to receive the IB Diploma: The receipt of an IB diploma is dependent on receiving enough points from your subject and core courses.

The total number of points one can receive is maximum 45 points. One needs to receive a minimum of 24 points to receive the IB Diploma

Combined points in 6 subjects (SL & HL) = maximum 42 points and 3 Core (TOK, EE and CAS) = maximum 3 points

Subject

Requirements

Subjects are graded as a mark 1-7 (7=highest)

6 subjects x maximum mark of 7 = 42 maximum points

Students must also achieve minimum scores in subject courses as

follows:

No grade of 1 in any subject.

No more than two grade 2’s in subjects

No more than three grades > 3 in subjects

HL Subjects: must not be less than 12 points

o If you are taking more than 3 HL subjects, use your

top 3 to calculate.

SL Subjects: SL Subjects must not be less than 9 points

o If you are taking only 2 SL courses they each must

be 5 points.

Candidate has not received a penalty for academic

misconduct from the IBO final award committee.

Core

Requirements

TOK and EE are graded with a letter grade A E (A = highest)

The TOK and EE letter grades are combined in a diploma points

matrix (See Next Page) to contribute between 0 3 points

CAS does not contribute to the point total; however, CAS

requirements MUST be met to achieve an IB Diploma.