THE PYP EXHIBITION

Presented by Mrs. Gavilanes

International Baccalaureate

Primary Years Program Coordinator

PURPOSEThe Exhibition has a number of key purposes: to engage in an in-depth, collaborative

inquiry. to become more independent with your own

learning. to inquire into an area of learning of which

you have personal interest. it gives you the opportunity to take action

about a real-life issue. it unites the whole school community and the

wider community through collaborative learning.

it is a celebration of your transition of the 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 issue the learning outcomes the activities the assessment The Exhibition should 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 start collecting examples of local and global issues in January 2016

You will be placed in groups by the teachers in February 2016

You will begin working on your inquiries at school throughout the remainder of the semester.

You 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 you will meet with your assigned mentors.

The final Exhibition date will be May 21st . 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 journal The process of collating data, researching

and analysing research The attitudes, attributes of the learner profile

and self management skills (e.g. time management)

A self-reflection which is completed by each student

The final product

WHAT ABOUT HOMEWORK?

You will have homework during this time. You should use your time at home to research

and prepare for the work in class. You will, on occasion, need to complete your

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

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

Group of students

Parents

Mentor

Teacher

ROLES IN THE EXHIBITION

THE ROLE OF THE PARENTParents can: 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. Provide knowledge or areas of expertise to any

of the groups. Help to locate resources – people, places, media

and information Encourage in-depth inquiry and respect of

student ownership of the process. Celebrate with the students by attending the

final presentations on May 21st.

WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND TIME

An inquiry into:

• Orientation in place and time

• Personal histories

• Home and Journeys

• The discoveries, exploration, and migrations of humankind

• The relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives

QUESTIONS? Please feel free to ask any questions at any time.

Ask any 5th Grade Teacher, any Mentor, or Mrs. Gavilanes