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Parent University 4 October 2018 Teresa Cairns 425-456-7234 [email protected]

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Parent University4 October 2018

Teresa Cairns425-456-7234

[email protected]

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Traditional IB DiplomaGrades 11-12

Two distinct but overlapping IB Programs at Interlake

Gifted IB DiplomaGrades 10-11

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The IB Diploma 3-4 Higher level courses

2-3 Standard level courses

Six exams completed by May, 2nd diploma year

24 total points to earn IB Diploma (1-7 per exam)

Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay up to 3 points

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Diploma Year One Learning and growing!

Balance homework and social life

One-year or two-year course?

Due dates are closer than they appear!

Internal assessments

Extended essay topic choice/question/materials

Theory of Knowledge class

Creativity, activity and service (CAS)

Family and self expectations – where are we going?

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Higher Level (HL) – To complete an HL assessment, students must take a 2-year sequence of courses with content from the IB syllabus

Standard Level (SL) – To complete an SL assessment, students may 1) complete a 2-year sequence of courses with content from the IB syllabus or 2) complete a 1-year course specifically designed to meet SL syllabus requirements.

Students may complete an SL assessment in a class preparing them for HL

Level of Assessment

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Major tasks this year

Literature and Lang/Lit written tasks – should be drafted, revised and kept to upload next year

Orals – English and 2nd language: later this year and conducted on campus during school day

Science: school-wide group 4

Begin recording service hours: roll-out is Oct. 17th after school in the theater-Karen Roper and Teresa Cairns

School-wide Outlook calendar for teachers to work together on major due dates

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Second semester Begin Theory of Knowledge class

Begin the Extended Essay research process

Begin forming service learning group based on common interest and community need

SL (only!) exams in May

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“How do you know what you claim to know?”

The search for valid and reliable knowledge.

The skills and knowledge to use and question the methodologies for any subject student’s learn.

Ways of knowing: memory, imagination, reason, emotion, intuition, sense perception, faith, language.

Assessments: 1600 word essay and a group presentation

Theory of KnowledgeAn approach to learning

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ToK… Prescribed titles – samples from last year

The qualify of knowledge is best measured by how many people accept it. Discuss using two areas of knowledge.

The production of knowledge is always a collaborative task and never solely a product of the individual. Discuss using two areas of knowledge.

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To develop independent research and writing skills expected by universities and to investigate a topic of special interest within the 27 IB subject areas

-4,000 words-DUE January, 2nd Diploma year and send directly to IB-Support: Adult mentor from Interlake, Megan Bennett in library, Bellevue district resources, UW libraries, the IB office, ToK teachers…-Calendared check-ins and due dates-Student: 40 hours, three reflections along the way-Mentor: 3-4 hours, viva voce and final reflection with predicated score

The Extended Essay

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Creativity, activity and service (CAS) – approx. 150 hrs/2 years Karen Roper, 24 hours each week, T-Th

ManageBac: online CAS hour organizer

Individual and group oriented service learning

Can be used for the Bellevue SD 40 hour req. BUT hours earned as an underclassman do NOT count

Identify strengths and areas for growth

Show commitment to community

Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions

Oct 17th – we meet with all first year to cover

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CAS examples @ Interlake

Renewable Powering Systems – developing a handheld electrical generator for renewable energy

Social Harmony – Working to establish a sister school in Liberia and raising funds for school transportation

Green Team – pitching the use of reducing waste through composting to Bellevue School District

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Exams this year?Only SL, max of two

Must: Design Tech SL, Environment Systems and Societies SL, Psychology SL, French lang/lit SL

Should: Chinese and Spanish lang/lit SL, Biology SL (if only taking for one year), Math SL2

Can: Business and Management SL, Film SL, Art SL –these can also be taken year 2 as an HL

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Earn 24 points our of a possible 45 points

–Score of 4 on six subject tests (24 points)

–Max is 7 on six subject tests plus 3 bonus points for

outstanding work on Extended Essay and Theory of

Knowledge (45 points)

–Complete Extended Essay, ToK, CAS

The Diploma Bottom Line

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Meeting with students…

This week and next

Vet their pathway

Possible exams this year

October 17th – mandatory CAS meeting

First weeks in ToK next term think about extended essay

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Stay in touch…

IB deadlines and documents posted on Interlake website

Interlake IB newsletter – coming soon!

Volunteer in May! Love to have you come assist during our exam season.

Talk to your child about EE interests – local is wonderful.

Questions…