The document provides an overview of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program including its core components, subject groups, assessment procedures, and recognition by universities worldwide. It compares the IB Diploma score to Spain's Selectividad exam scores and outlines sample course offerings at American schools in Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao. Student comments praise how the IB prepared them for university and life.

1. Presentation to Students, April 4, 2011 IB Diploma Program

2. IB Diploma Program Universities in nearly 140 countries recognize the Diploma Program HARVARD OXFORD STANFORD Each year 120,000 Diploma Program graduates enter universities around the world Source: http://www.ibo.org/recognition/

3. IB Diploma Program Success in higher education and beyond involves thinking critically and creatively Educates the whole student, developing the capacity for Inquiry research problem-solving essential skills for communication and collaboration Source: http://www.ibo.org/recognition/

4. The IB In Spain There are 46 IB World Schools in Spain offering one or more of the three IB programs Two schools offer the Primary Years Program Eight schools offer the Middle Years Program Forty-six schools offer the Diploma Program The first school in Spain was authorized in 1977 Source: http://www.ibo.org/country/ES/index.cfm

5. Now can substitute for the Selectividad REAL DECRETO 1892/2008, de 14 de noviembre http://intranet/documents/selectividad.pdf Substitutes for “fases generales” IB students can also take the “fases especiales” of the selectividad exam to improve their average grade to enter universities.

6. Candidates for the IB diploma must satisfy assessment requirements in six subjects , each studied over a period of two years. Plus 3 core Components: the Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, Service

7. Group 1 Language A1 Mother tongue / First language Involves study of literature in that language English and/or Spanish Other possibilities depending on student’s background Up to 70+ languages available Would require independent work and finding external tutor

8. Group 2 Language B Foreign language French, for example Language A2 Second working (or school) language English and/or Spanish Language ab initio Beginning level starting in grade 11

9. Group 3 Individuals and Society History Economics Business and Management Geography Psychology Philosophy Anthropology Information Technology in a Global Society

10. Group 4 Experimental Sciences Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Systems and Societies (group 3 also)

11. Group 5 Mathematics Four different levels: Mathematical studies Mathematics Standard Level Mathematics Higher Level Further Mathematics

12. Group 6 The Arts Film Music Theater Visual Arts Or can add another subject from Groups 2 to 5

13. Core Components The extended essay Theory of knowledge Creativity, action, service Source: http://www.ibo.org/diploma/

14. Extended Essay The extended essay is a requirement for students to engage in independent research through an in-depth study of a question relating to one of the subjects they are studying.

15. Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Theory of knowledge is a course designed to encourage each student to reflect on the nature of knowledge by critically examining different ways of knowing (perception, emotion, language and reason) and different kinds of knowledge (scientific, artistic, mathematical and historical)

16. Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) Creativity, action, service requires that students actively learn from the experience of doing real tasks beyond the classroom. Students can combine all three components or do activities related to each one of them separately.

17. Two Levels: Higher & Standard Students must take at least three and not more than four subjects at higher level and the others at standard level. Recommended teaching time: 240 hours to complete higher level courses (= 4 hours per week in grades 11 and 12) 150 hours to complete standard level courses. ( = 2.5 hours per week in grades 11 and 12)

18. IB Grades External Examinations in the Six Subject Areas: 1 – 7 x 6 subjects = 42 possible points 3 additional points Possible from ToK & EE = 3 bonus points Top Score = 45 points Minimum Passing Score = 24 points* *Students who fall below 24 points can earn separate certificates and/or attempt to pass by resitting exams (until the age of 20).

19. Assessment Diploma Program assessment procedures measure the extent to which students have mastered advanced academic skills in fulfilling these goals, for example: analyzing and presenting information evaluating and constructing arguments solving problems creatively

20. Assessment Basic skills are also assessed, including: retaining knowledge understanding key concepts applying standard methods.

21. Assessment In addition to academic skills, Diploma Program assessment encourages an international outlook and intercultural skills where appropriate.

22. Internal Assessment Weight Group Coursework Weight Group 1: Language A1 30% Group 2: Second language language languages 30% Group 3: Individuals and societies 20–30% Group 4: Experimental sciences 24–36% Group 5: Mathematics and computer science 20% Group 6: The arts 30–100% Theory of Knowledge 100% Extended essay 100%

23. Internal assessment In nearly all subjects at least some of the assessment is carried out internally by teachers, who mark individual pieces of work produced as part of a course of study. Examples include oral exercises in language subjects, projects, student portfolios, class presentations, practical laboratory work, mathematical investigations and artistic performances.

24. External assessment Some assessment tasks are conducted and overseen by teachers without the restrictions of examination conditions, but are then marked externally by examiners. Examples include world literature assignments for language A1, written tasks for language A2, essays for theory of knowledge and extended essays. Because of the greater degree of objectivity and reliability provided by the standard examination environment, externally marked examinations form the greatest share of the assessment for each subject.

25. IB Scores vs. Selectividad IB Diploma Score Selectividad Equivalent 24 5,00 25 5,24 26 5,48 27 5,71 28 5,95 29 6,19 30 6,43 31 6,67 32 6,90 33 7,14 34 7,38 35 7,62 36 7,86 37 8,10 38 8,33 39 8,57 40 8,81 41 9,05 42 9,29 43 9,52 44 9,76 45 10,00 Source: American School of Barcelona

26. American School of Madrid Program : Language A1: English Language A2 : French and Spanish Individuals & Societies: Business and Management SL History: Europe SL/HL; ITGS Experimental Sciences: Chemistry SL/HL; Biology SL/HL; Physics SL/HL Mathematics: Math Studies SL; Mathematics SL; Mathematics HL Arts: Art/Design SL/HL; ITGS

27. American School of Barcelona Program : Language A1: English; Spanish Language A2 : English; Spanish Individuals & Societies: Economics; History; Psychology Experimental Sciences: Chemistry SL; Biology SL; Physics SL/HL Mathematics: Math Studies SL; Mathematics SL; Mathematics HL Arts: Visual Arts

28. Current AS of Bilbao courses & IB possibilities Now offered: IB categories: Possible courses: English Language A1 English (Spanish) Lengua Language A2 Spanish (English) French / Euskera Language B French Social Studies Individuals & Societies History, or Business & Managment Mathematics Mathematics & Computer Sciences Math Studies, Maths Philosophy Core Component Theory of Knowledge Physics/Chem./Bio. Experimental Sciences Physics, Biology, or Chemistry Art History or Tech. Drawing Arts Visual Arts, or Art History, Music? Economics See above Physical Education Core Component CAS (Action component)

29. Comparison of Students´ class hours per week * 2 hours will disappear after 15 weeks for TOK Extra time will be used for completing all Core components: Theory of Knowledge essay Extended Essay CAS requirements Current total student in-class hours 30 30 Total IB student in-class hours 23 23/21*

30. Student comments: “ Haber obtenido el diploma y haber adquirido las habilidades y los conocimientos que ofrece el programa me ha ayudado en muchos aspectos de mis estudios superiores y en mi vida en general. Me ha permitido llegar muy lejos; valió la pena el esfuerzo.” Brent International School, Filipinas

31. Student comments: “ El Programa del Diploma del BI me facilitó el ingreso a la universidad que había elegido, constituyó una preparación valiosísima para mis estudios superiores y me permitió obtener créditos académicos en algunas materias de mi carrera.” American School of Paris, Francia

32. Student comments: “ Mirando hacia atrás, me alegro mucho de haber elegido el Programa del Diploma del BI, y lo volvería a hacer sin dudarlo.” St Petersburg High School, Estados Unidos “ Sin duda, el Programa del Diploma del BI me preparó para las exigencias académicas de la educación universitaria.” Mahindra United World College, India

33. Student comments: “ Lo que me pareció más interesante fue la relación directa entre lo que estudiábamos en clase y las cosas que pasan en el mundo. Estudiar economía en el Programa del Diploma me permitió entender el significado de conceptos que a menudo aparecen en la prensa, pero a los que generalmente no prestamos atención o que no comprendemos.” Atlantic College, Reino Unido

34. Feedback from You What do you see as the good points of the IB? What do you see as the weak points of the IB? How do you think the IB will benefit you? Are there ways the IB might not benefit you?