International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

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International BaccalaureateDiploma Program

• Central Academy
• Des Moines Public Schools
• A World-Class education

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21st Century SKills

• Global Awareness
• Emphasizing deep understanding rather than
  shallow knowledge
• Core studies in English, foreign language,
  history, science, math, art
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication and Collaboration
• Initiative and Self-Direction
• Creativity and Innovation
• Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
• Leadership and Responsibility

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What is the IB Diploma?

• The IB program is an academically challenging and
  balanced program of international education for
  juniors and seniors.
• Successful students earn an internationally
  recognized IB Diploma in addition to their Iowa
  high school diploma.

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IB Curriculum
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World-Class

• Integrated, continually-reviewed curriculum
• International standards
• Rigorous internal/external assessments
• 21st century skills
• World awareness
• Lifelong learning attitudes and skills

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IB World Schools

• 2447 IB World Schools in 131 countries
• 1815 Diploma Programs in 130 countries

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IB growth has been consistent, sustained
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IB North American Region

• 1204 IB World Schools in the North American
  Region -- 748 DP
• 925 IB World Schools in United States -- 614 DP

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IB Curriculum
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Sample Diploma Program at Central Academy

• English A1 Higher Level
• Spanish B Standard Level
• History Standard Level
• Chemistry Higher Level
• Mathematics Higher Level
• Visual Arts Standard Level

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Center of Hexagon

• Extended Essay
• Independent research, 4000 words
• Creativity, Action, Service
• 150 hours, experiential learning
• Theory of Knowledge
• Nature of knowledge, interdisciplinary
  connections

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Sample Extended Essays at Central Academy

• How did the nationalism of Armenian minorities
  lead to genocide by the Turkish government?
• Are video games art?
• How did the Democratic majority in Congress from
  2004-present affect the building of nuclear power
  plants in the US?
• What is the significance/symbolism of Orwells
  use of color terms in 1984?

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Sample CAS Activities at Central Academy

• Organizing fundraisers for Books First!
• Building houses with Habitat for Humanity
• Teaching music lessons
• Designing personal fitness regimens

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Sample Theory of Knowledge Titles

• Discuss the strengths and limitations of
  quantitative and qualitative data in supporting
  knowledge claims in the human sciences and at
  least one other area of knowledge.
• Examine the ways empirical evidence should be
  used to make progress in different areas of
  knowledge.
• What similarities and differences are there
  between historical and scientific explanations?

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Assessment

• Internal and external assessments
• International standards
• Criterion referenced grading
• Varied skills tested across disciplines
• Balance between independent and
  teacher-supervised work
• Multiple methods of assessment for each course
• Assignments set and evaluated by teachers in the
  school and moderated by external examiners
• External
• Over 4000 examiners worldwide

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Varied Assessment

• Second Language
• In-class oral assessment and written work
• Taped face to face oral assessment based on
  portfolio, externally graded
• Two written externally-scores examinations text
  handling and essay

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Varied Assessment

• Experimental Science
• In-class student-designed laboratory
  investigations
• Cross-disciplinary group project
• Three written, external examinations problem
  solving, short essay, and multiple choice

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IB Diploma Requirements

• Complete six IB courses (generally one from each
  group)
• Complete Extended Essay, CAS hours, and Theory of
  Knowledge
• Complete all IB assessments
• Accumulate at least 24 (out of 45 possible) points

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University Recognition

• Admissions
• Scholarships
• College credit
• Advanced placement

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University Acceptance Rates
University Average student IB Diploma
acceptance rate acceptance
rate NYU 29 76 UC Berkeley 25 60 P
enn 22 58 Johns Hopkins 33 83 Duke
26 50 Cornell 27 70 MIT 17
42 Dartmouth 23 60
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IB Diploma program students are successful
Dissertation at Purdue University

• 92 of students to hold an IB Diploma earned a
  Bachelors degree
• 87 of IB Diploma holders earned their degrees in
  5 years or less
• 59 of the students receiving IB Diplomas advance
  to graduate/professional school
• IB Diploma holders believed their IB experience
  had a positive impact on their global awareness,
  understanding of complex assignments, critical
  thinking and time management skills.

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Applicationhttp//www.dmps.k12.ia.us/schools/3Ce
ntralAcademy/IB/IB20Application20Adobe.pdf
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For More Information

• Central Academy
• 1912 Grand Avenue
• Des Moines, IA 50309

Tamara Pfantz IB Diploma Program
Coordinator [phone] tamara.pfantz_at_dmps.k12.
ia.us Des Moines, IA 50309