Classen School of Advanced Studies: International Baccalaureate Program

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Classen School of Advanced StudiesInternational
Baccalaureate Program
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Overview of IB Program

• International in scope
• Rigorous pre-university course of studies during
  junior and senior years
• Criterion-referenced examinations that may lead
  to college credits
• To provide students with a balanced education

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General Objectives of the IB Program

• To facilitate geographic and cultural mobility
• To promote international understanding
• To improve student performance on international
  tests
• To promote a traditional liberal arts curriculum

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IB Acronyms

• IBInternational Baccalaureate
• DPDiploma Programme
• ToKTheory of Knowledge
• CASCreativity, Action, Service
• EEExtended Essay
• IAInternal Assessment
• PGPredictive Grade
• HLHigher Level (240 class hours)
• SLStandard Level (150 class hours)
• ITGSInformation Technology in a Global Society

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Middle School Coursework in the IB at Classen SAS

• 4 core rotations in 6th grade (English, Math,
  Science, Social Studies)
• 5 core in 7th, 8th grades (English, Math,
  Science, Social Studies, Foreign LanguageFrench,
  German, Spanish)
• Electives of choice
• --Physical education highly encouraged
• --Other fine art or computer (if available)

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High School RequirementsState of Oklahoma OKCPS

• 4 Years English
• 4 Years Social Studies Geography/Oklahoma
  History, World History, U.S. History, Government
• 3 Years Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
• 3 Years Science Biology, Chemistry (grades 9,
  10)
• Anatomy/Physiology, AP Environmental Science,
  Physics, Zoology, IB Biology, IB Chemistry
  (choice of at least 1, preferably 2 in grades 11
  12)

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Requirements, cont.

• 2 Years Foreign Language Spanish, French,
  German (foreign language classes go to level 6)
• 1 Year Physical Education
• 1 Year Technology (computer)
• Beginning with this years freshman class, 2
  years foreign language or 2 years of computer
  classes are required by the state OHLAP

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The Diploma ProgrammeThe Curriculum

• The Diploma Programme is displayed in the shape
  of a hexagon with six academic areas or subject
  groups surrounding a core of requirements
  students study the subjects concurrently.
  Students are exposed to the two great traditions
  of learning the humanities and the sciences.

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Students are required to test from each of the
  six subject groups. At least three and not more
  than four are taken at higher level (HL-240
  hours). The others are taken at standard level
  (SL-150 hours). These are considered external
  assessments and are taken in May during the
  junior or senior year.

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Additionally, each subject area requires an
internal assessment (IA). Due at various times
during the year to balance a students work
load, these assessments are used as markers to
achieve a common grading standard for schools
internationally. PGThis grade is a prediction
made by the teacher, based on the evidence of the
candidates work and the teachers knowledge of
the IB standards. PGs are also required for ToK
and EE.
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Grading for Subject Areas

• 7 Excellent Performance
• 6 Very Good Performance
• 5 Good Performance
• 4 Satisfactory
• 3 Mediocre Performance
• 2 Poor Performance
• 1 Very Poor Performance

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A requirement intended to stimulate critical
reflection on knowledge and experience gained
inside and outside the classroom. ToK involves
at least 100 hours of teaching time spanning the
programmes 2 years. Each student is required
to submit one essay, between 1200 and 1600
words, from a list of ten titles prescribed by IB.
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Extended Essay

• 4,000 words original research
• Topic of special interest
• Second semester junior yearfirst semester senior
  year
• This paper, requiring the kind of research and
  skills expected at a university level, demands
  about 40 hours of private study and writing time.
  Mentors assist with the papers completion.

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CAS

• Creativityarts activities design and service
  projects
• Actionindividual/team sports, expeditions,
  local/international projects
• Servicecommunity and social service activities
• Students must complete 150 hours of CAS,
  beginning the summer after their sophomore year.

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Grading for ToK and EE

• A Excellent Performance
• B Good Performance
• C Satisfactory Performance
• D Mediocre Performance
• E Elementary Performance

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Awarding of the IB Diploma

• All 6 exams and additional requirements must be
  completed in order to qualify for the awarding of
  the IB diploma
• The IB diploma will be awarded to students whose
  cumulative score is 24-27, provided the following
  requirements have been met

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• Grades have been awarded in 6 subjects
• CAS hours have been successfully completed
• EE and ToK have been successfully completed, with
  at least a D in one
• No grade 1 in any subject
• No grade 2 in HL
• No more than one grade 2 in SL
• No more than three grades 3 or below
• At least 12 points have been gained in HL
  (candidates who register for 4 HL subjects must
  gain at least 16 points in HL)
• At least 9 points have been gained in SL
  (candidates who register for two SL subjects must
  gain at least 6 points in SL)
• The final award committee has not judged the
  candidate to be guilty of malpractice

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• The IB diploma will be awarded to students whose
  cumulative score is 28 or above, provided the
  following requirements have been met

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Classen Statistics--2006

• 36 registered for the session (48 original
  candidates6th grade)
• 28 received the IB Diploma (77.77 80
  worldwide)
• Average points obtained29
• Most points obtained38

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Classen Statistics--2005

• 33 registered for the session (44 original
  candidates6th grade)
• 26 received the IB Diploma
• Average points obtained28
• Most points obtained--38

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Classen Statistics--2004

• 35 registered for the session (47 original
  candidates6th grade)
• 25 received the IB Diploma
• Average points obtained28
• Most points obtained--34

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Classen Statistics--2003

• 38 registered for the session (45 original
  candidates6th grade)
• 29 received the IB Diploma
• Average points obtained30
• Most points obtained--37

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2006 Subject ResultsGrade Distribution

• CSAS Worldwide
• Group 1
• English A1 HL 5.17 4.80
• Group 2
• French B SL 3.67 5.02
• German B SL 4.46 5.18
• Spanish B HL 5.00 5.60
• Spanish B SL 4.50 4.78

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Results, cont.

• CSAS Worldwide
• Group 3
• History HL 3.95 4.53
• History SL 4.78 4.88
• ITGS HL 3.78 4.38
• ITGS SL 3.83 4.59
• Philosophy HL 5.29 5.17
• Psychology HL 4.59 4.40
• Psychology SL 3.75 4.06

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Results, cont.

• CSAS Worldwide
• Group 4
• Biology HL 3.09 4.18
• Biology SL 3.12 4.23
• Chemistry HL 4.09 4.72
• Chemistry SL 3.86 4.16

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Results, cont.

• CSAS Worldwide
• Group 5
• Math Studies SL 5.72 4.52
• Math HL 2.50 4.56
• Group 6
• Theatre Arts SL 3.44 3.74
• Visual Arts HL 5.20 4.57
• Visual Arts SL(A) 5.00 4.38
• Visual Arts SL(B) 3.00 3.39

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Results, cont.

• Extended Essay
• Group 11-B, 1-C, 2-D
• Group 2No papers
• Group 33-A, 4-B, 10-C, 11-D
• Group 41-B, 2-C
• Group 51-E

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Results, cont.

• Theory of Knowledge
• A-1
• B-7
• C-24
• D-3
• E-1

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Additional Information for Parents/Students

• www.ibo.org
• www.okcps.org/hs/Classen_SAS/
• vmharris_at_okcps.org
• lbbrady_at_okcps.org