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Welcome to Year 12

Welcome to Year 12! Join us for an overview of the IB Diploma program, university applications, and the core program. Learn about the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS activities.

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Welcome to Year 12

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  1. Welcome to Year 12

  2. Welcome: Ms S Pearson, Joint Acting Principal IB Diploma and University Applications: Mr Snell, Director of IB Development Core: Ms Spencer, Head of Year 12, Deputy Director of Sixth Form Deadlines: Mr Clark, Director of Sixth Form Trip Presentations  

  3. Welcome Ms S Pearson

  4. IB Diploma Programme Mr Snell

  5. The IB in Numbers Questions

  6. The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.Inquiry Based Learning and the Learner ProfileApproaches to Learning and Approaches to TeachingInternational-Mindedness The IB Diploma Programme

  7. Diploma Requirement Codes The IB Diploma Programme

  8. University Applications Mr Snell

  9. IB Diploma CORE Ms Spencer

  10. Extended Essay

  11. Extended Essay (EE) What is it?  a 4000-word essay It is a 4000-word essay in an IB subject. What are the aims? Engage in independent research with intellectual initiative and rigour; Develop research, thinking, self-management and communication skills; Reflect on what has been learned throughout the research and writing process

  12. Subjects Chosen Maths Biology Chemistry Physics Computer Science Theatre Arts Visual Arts World Studies English – Lit and Lang French German Spanish Business and Management Economics Geography History Psychology Social and Cultural Anthropology

  13. Some Research Questions Which anthropological perspective better explains whether the conflict in Sudan is a genocide: diachronic or conflict? (Anthropology) To what extent is the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park sustainable? (Geography) To what extent were economic factors the main reason for Bosnia-Herzegovina’s declaration of independence in 1992? (History)

  14. To what extent does Beethoven’s changing use of form enable him to be more progressive and ambitious in terms of structure, harmony and thematic development in his String Quartet No. 14 OP 131 in comparison to his String Quartet No. 4 Op 18? (Music) To what extent has the depreciation of pound sterling following the Brexit decision been reflected in retail food prices in the UK? (Economics) How and why does Ken Kesey develop the characterisation of Chief Bromden in his novel “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest “? (English)

  15. Theory of Knowledge

  16. Theory of knowledge (TOK) provides an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know.  It is one of the components of the DP core and is mandatory for all students. The TOK requirement is central to the educational philosophy of the DP.

  17. What is the significance of TOK? TOK aims to make students aware of the interpretative nature of knowledge, including personal ideological biases – whether these biases are retained, revised or rejected. It offers students  the opportunity to: reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and on areas of knowledge consider the role and nature of knowledge in their own culture, in the cultures of others and in the wider world.

  18. How is TOK structured? TOK is composed almost entirely of questions. The most central of these is "How do we know?", while other questions include: What counts as evidence for X? How do we judge which is the best model of Y? What does theory Z mean in the real world?

  19. Assessment of TOK The TOK course is assessed through an oral presentation and a 1600-word essay. The presentation assesses the ability of the student to apply TOK thinking to a real-life situation, while the essay takes a more conceptual starting point.

  20. May 2020 Titles (adapted) 1. “Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not” (Pablo Picasso). Explore this distinction. 2. “There is a sharp line between describing something and offering an explanation of it.” To what extent do you agree with this claim? 3. Does it matter that your personal circumstances influence how seriously your knowledge is taken? 4. “The role of analogy is to aid understanding rather than to provide justification.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? 5. “Given that every theory has its limitations, we need to retain a multiplicity of theories to understand the world.” Discuss this claim. 6. “Present knowledge is wholly dependent on past knowledge.” Discuss this claim.

  21. CAS

  22. What is CAS? What is CAS? Creativity + Activity + Service; CAS is “sharing our humanity” with others and is  an integral part of the IB philosophy. When? 18 months, from the beginning of year 12, and through to the end of March or April of year 13. Where?  Wednesdays p4 and 5, as well after school and over the summer holidays. Why? For one to develop as a well-rounded person

  23. The Foundation of CAS activities 1. Growth 2. New Challenges 3. Plan and initiate activities 4. Work collaboratively 5. Show persistence and commitment in activities 6. Engage with issues of global importance 7. Consider the ethical implications of your actions 8. Develop new skills

  24. What is a CAS project? • Each student must do a series of activities, and at least one CAS project.  • The project: is prolonged and sustained (“of significant duration”) and incorporates 2 of the 3 C/A/S areas. • It involves collaboration. • It must be, at least partially, student-driven and initiated. Students must take a leadership role on this project.

  25. How is it assessed?Why is it valued? • Completing CAS is required as part of the Diploma • Form tutors review CAS reflections through Managebac and help students to ensure that they are achieving the outcomes • Reflections are used by both students and form tutors when writing personal statements and references for universities, as well as for employment 

  26. Extended Essay (EE) What is it?  It is a 4000-word essay in an IB subject. What are the aims? Engage in independent research with intellectual initiative and rigour; Develop research, thinking, self-management and communication skills; Reflect on what has been 

  27. IB Diploma Deadlines Mr Clark

  28. University Statistics 78% went to 1st choice university 88% went to their 1st or 2nd choice university

  29. Reporting Criteria – Student Effort

  30. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Welcome to Year 12

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