The KICS PYP Exhibition 2014 gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in the PYP program by independently researching a real-life issue, exploring multiple perspectives on the issue, taking action on their learning, and presenting their findings. Students are assessed on skills, processes, and attitudes using rubrics that emphasize the learning process over products. The exhibition takes place over 12 weeks, from identifying issues through conducting action and presenting. Parents play a role by supporting students' independent research, reflecting on the learning process, communicating with teachers, and celebrating the final exhibition presentations.

1. KICS PYP Exhibition 2014

2. The exhibition gives students the opportunity to
demonstrate their learning in the PYP and to take
action as a result of their learning.

3. Students are required to:
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Select a real life issue or problem
Independently research the
issue/problem as part of a group
Explore multiple perspectives
Action (act on what you have learnt)
Present their findings

4. IB PYP Learner Profile
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-Minded
Caring
Risk-takers
Balanced
Reflective

5. Skill Development
Communication Skills
Social Skills
Research Skills
Self-management Skills
Thinking Skills

6. Students Should Demonstrate:
appreciation, commitment, confidenc
e, cooperation, creativity, curiosity, empat
hy, enthusiasm, independence, integri
ty, respect and tolerance.

7. Assessment
Students will be assessed on all of
these components. Rubrics assess the
skills, processes and attitudes.
The end product is assessed but the
emphasis is on the process.

8. Timeline
12th Jan –23rd Jan (2 weeks)
Identify a problem/issue
26th Jan – 27th Feb (5 weeks)
Research in groups
2nd March –24th April (8 weeks)
Exhibition Unit of Inquiry
Conduct Action
6:30pm Thursday 24th April
Exhibition Presentation
Please note that students will still have daily language and maths lessons throughout the exhibition.
Subject lessons (PE, Arabic, music & art) will also continue as normal.

9. Role of Parent
Parents also have a role to play in the
exhibition.
Here are some ideas of how you can help:

10. Be Knowledgeable
• Have an understanding of the purpose
and requirements of the exhibition.
• Help students to access resources—
people, places, media and
information
• Log into your Edmodo parent page.

11. www.edmodo.com
Click on I’m a Parent to register.

12. Your unique parent code is on your child’s Edmodo homepage.

13. Create a parent account to help track your child’s progress.

14. Be an Inquirer
• Ask your child about their exhibition
project.
• What are they happy with?
• What do they need to focus on?
• Are they organised?

15. Be Reflective
• How is your child benefiting from this
experience?
• Reflect on and give feedback about
the exhibition.
• We value your feedback of the
exhibition performance.

16. Communicators
• Please feel free to ask us any
questions about the exhibition.
• Read the group blogs to stay
informed.
• You may email us at any time.

17. Be a Risk-Taker
• Let your child solve their own
problems in their own way.
• Allow your child to be responsible for
their own learning.
• Sign up to be an expert for
consultation e.g. ‘refugee
consultant’, ‘presentation
advice’, ‘arabic translator’ etc.

18. Be Principled
• Encourage independence.
• Expect academic honesty.

19. Be Open-Minded
• Respect student ownership of the
process.
• Value the process of learning taking
place.

20. Be Caring
• Celebrate with the students by
attending the staging of the
exhibition.
6:30pm 24th April 2014

21. Exhibition Groups 2014
Technology in the Classroom
Violence in Video Games
Refugees
Celebrating Sudan