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MILES MACDONELL COLLEGIATE International Baccalaureate Information Meeting

MILES MACDONELL COLLEGIATE International Baccalaureate Information Meeting

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MILES MACDONELL COLLEGIATE

International Baccalaureate Information Meeting

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What is the IB Diploma Program?

• Pre-University Diploma• Utilizes international standards• Based on an integrated curriculum• Infused with “globalism”

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How do the students benefit?

• Considered to be the best University Preparatory program available

• Opportunity to earn University Credits while in High School

• Specific and general scholarship opportunities

• Challenging classes with a wide range of fellow students

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Diploma or Certificate?

• Diploma – The full program challenging the whole student

• Certificate – Partial IB taking courses in areas of strength

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Paths to Obtain the Diploma• Group 1: English (Higher Level)• Group 2: 2nd Language

» French (Standard Level)» Français (immersion students)(Higher Level)» Spanish Ab Initio (beginner language)(Standard Level)» Japanese Ab Initio (beginner language)(Standard Level)

• Group 3: History (Higher Level)• Group 4: Sciences

» Chemistry (Standard Level)» Physics (Higher Level)» Biology (Higher Level)

• Group 5: Mathematics (Standard Level)• Group 6: Electives

» Music Production (Higher Level)» Theatre Arts (Standard Level)» 2nd Science Elective (Higher Level)» 3rd Language Elective (Standard Level)

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• All IB courses are enhanced and advanced courses

• Standard courses are at least 150 hours in length

• Higher level courses are at least 240 hours in length

• Diploma students need to take 3 HL and 3 SL courses, and 1 course from each group

Things to Consider

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IB Points

• 3 HL and 3 SL courses• IB Grades from 1-7 = maximum 42 points• ToK and Extended Essay = 3 points• Total point available = 45 points

• IB DIPLOMA = 24 points (12 higher level)

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Scholarships – U of ManitobaAcademic Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Manitoba

95-100% - $200092.5-95% - $170090-92% - $140087-89% - $110085-86% - $800

IB ScholarshipsUniversity of Manitoba

43 points - $280040 points - $250037 points - $220034 points - $190031 points - $160028 points - $130025 points - $1100

Top Up Awards - $250 for a seven on a higher level course

$200 for a six on higher level, or seven on standard level

$150 for a five on a higher level

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Scholarships – U of Winnipeg

Academic Entrance ScholarshipsUniversity of Winnipeg

95-100% - $225090-94% - $175086-89% - $110080-86% - $800

IB ScholarshipsUniversity of Winnipeg

30 points or more - $2250

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University Credits

In addition to scholarships, students may earn University credits by scoring:

• a 4 or better on most courses (U of M)• a 5 or better on any HL courses (U of W)

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Preparing for UniversityAny diploma combination will fill the requirements for

general admission at university. General admission is all that is required for the following university disciplines:

Arts: anthropology sociologylanguages artnative studies economicsreligion/theology historyfilm studies political studiesclassics criminologygeography drama/theatrephilosophy psychologylinguistics women’s studies

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Preparing for UniversityAny diploma combination will fill the requirements for

general admission at university. General admission is all that is required for the following university disciplines:

Business: accounting actuarial mathentrepreneurship financehuman resources international businessmarketing commerce

Etc: Education MusicNursing Physical Ed. & RecreationSocial Work

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Programs Which Require Specific Courses

Agricultural & Food Sciences: ChemistryPhysics (pre-vet studies)

Dental Hygiene: ChemistryBiology

Dentistry: ChemistryPhysics

Engineering: Chemistry Physics

Human Ecology: Chemistry & BiologyMedicine: Chemistry & Biology

Physics Recommended

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Programs Which Require Specific Courses

Pharmacy: Chemistry & BiologyBiological Sciences: Biology

Chemistry & Physics recommendedPhysical Sciences: Chemistry

PhysicsEnvironmental Sciences: Chemistry

PhysicsBiology recommended

For faculties which require or recommend all three sciences, students should take two of them at the IB level and one as a regular High School course.

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IB Science Course General Information

• Higher Level (240 hours)• Biology, Physics• completed over 2 years• grade 11 all year, every other day

+ grade 12 every day until IB exam period (May)• for registration – sign up for only 32S

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IB Science Course General Information

• Standard Level (150 hours)• Chemistry • completed over 1 year• every day until IB exam period (May) • grade 11 & 12 semester 1 and 2 respectively • for registration – sign up for both 32S and 42S

Chemistry

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IB Science Course General Information

• Choosing the science courses should be based on:– Faculty or course of study at the post-

secondary level – course pre-requisites at post-secondary level– your interest in the subject area

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IB Science Course General Information

• Each course is different and thus provides different challenges

• Strong student work ethic is the foundation to success in any course

• There is no science course “easier” than the other

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IB Science Course General Information

• Common Characteristics:– same type of IB assessments– Internal Assessment 24 % (Practical, Lab

Work)– External Assessment 76 % (Final Exams) – Each 42S/A course is accepted as a

University pre-requisite

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IB Science Course General Information

• many topics learned in each of the courses are university level topics

• each course relies on consistent and steady work and study habits

• each course may earn the student a university credit

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IB Science Course General Information

Unique Characteristics Chemistry

• 40 hours of lab work, labs done weekly• Some math base needed as well as reading

and comprehension skills• Course requirements are lab reports, content

tests and assignments

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IB Science Course General Information

Unique Characteristics Biology

• covers high school Biology content and University level content

• requires frequent reading and review plus comprehension skills

• 60 hours of lab work required

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IB Science Course General Information

Unique Characteristics Physics• requires students to have strong algebraic

skills and mathematical comprehension• content requires understanding of concepts• 60 hours of lab work required

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IB Language Choices

• French or French Immersion:• French IB 42S (French B Standard Level - Grade 11)

– Oral Exam and Written Exam

• French Immersion (Français) IB 42S (Grade 11)

• French Immersion (Français) IB 42A (French B Higher Level - Grade 12)

– Oral Exam, Written Exam, Literature

• Spanish or Japanese (Ab Initio)• Self-taught Language (“Mother Tongue”)

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Theory of Knowledge

• Critical Thinking• Questioning

• Basis of Knowledge

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Extended Essay

• 4000 words• Research Paper• Choice of Topic• Staff Mentor

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Creative – Action - Service

• “CAS”• 150 Hours• Balance

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Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

40-80 minutes per class

25 hrs/week1000 hrs/year

(40 weeks)

UNIVERSITY

1-3 hrs per class

15 hrs/week390 hrs/year

(26 weeks) CLASS TIM

E

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Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

1-2 hrs / day5-10 hrs / week

UNIVERSITY

3-4 hrs / day 3-4 hrs study / class

35-50 hrs / week

HO

URS O

F STUDY

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Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

Regular Testing (after each unit or chapter)

Based on combination of class discussion,

homework assignments and handouts

UNIVERSITY

1-3 tests or exams / termBased on student’s class

notes and textbook reading

Essay, multiple choice or problem solving exams

TESTING

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Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

Small classes (22-30 students)Attendance taken

Less formal, more discussionNotebooks / Homework

MonitoredCredit for in-class assignmentsParents contacted if there is a

problem

UNIVERSITY

Large classes (up to 400)No attendance taken

Lecture formatWork habits not monitored

Only assignments handed in are graded

Parents not notifiedIN

STRUCTIO

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Differences Between High School And University

HIGH SCHOOL

Most time is structured

Limits are set and monitored

UNIVERSITY

Only class time is structured; the rest is up to the student

Limits are lifted FREED

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