Diploma Years information evening Mr Penny DP Coordinator Mrs Barthelmie CAS Coordinator Mrs Durrant College and Careers Counsellor Miss Fabian Educational Psychologist Mrs Martin Upper School Principal Mr Krusch Upper School Vice Principal

The IB Diploma student

Studies at least two languages

Has to do Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Are required to take an active role in their community(CAS)

Studies with people from different countries

Has six subjects (one from each subject group) All students are required to reflect on their learning Different assessment methods over the 2 years

Subjects use real life examples and perspectives from the wider world to learn the theory better Has a qualification recognized across the world

Has teachers from different countries Collaboration is central to their course Their programme is research/inquiry based Critical thinking is essential Has to do the Extended Essay (EE) Has teachers from many countries Prepares them for the future Skills of learning are explicitly taught (ATL)

Conceptual understanding is more important than memorizing facts Aims to connect you to a global understanding

The DP CORE: TOK, EXTENDED ESSAY, CAS

Creativity, Activity, Service

CAS The 3 coherent aims of the 3 elements of the core (TOK, EE, CAS):

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support, and be supported by, the academic disciplines foster international-mindedness develop self-awareness and a sense of identity

What is CAS? ◆

Creativity - exploring and extending ideas leading to an original or interpretive product or performance

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Activity - physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle

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Service - collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an authentic need.

The 7 CAS Learning Outcomes ●

Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth

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Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.

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Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience

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Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences

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Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefit of working collaboratively

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Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance

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Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions

● Students must show through evidence and reflection that they have achieved each outcomes at least once. They do this through Managebac, which is tailored to the requirements of the IB programme.

The CAS Project 1. Investigation Students identify their interests, skills and talents .

Students must follow the 5 CAS stages

2. Preparation Students clarify roles and responsibilities, develop a plan of actions to be taken, identify resources and timelines, and acquire any skills as needed. 3. Action Students implement their idea or plan. 4. Reflection Students describe what happened, express feelings, generate ideas, and raise questions. Reflection can occur at any time during CAS. 5. Demonstration Demonstrate how they learned and what they have accomplished, e.g. by sharing their CAS experience with others in a formal or informal manner.

Evidence of planning must be documented on Managebac.

CAS at ISS 2015/2016

Summary: CAS requirements ★ 150 completed hours (50 each C, A, S) by March 2018. ★ CAS should be ongoing (i.e. a counterbalance) for at least 18 months. ★ Have three meetings with their CAS Advisor over the 2 years. ★ Take part in at least one collaborative project. This project should involve the organisation of an event which involves local action and you should spend at least one month at it. You should show evidence of using the CAS planning stages. ★ Demonstration of the 7 learning outcomes and reflection on their learning.

CAS Team: Laoise Barthelmie Cordula Funk-Stumpfl Sian Ogwen-Jones

Purpose and form TOK is a course which asks students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know. This IB course is assessed in the form of one 1600 word essay and presentation during the Grade 12.

Want more information? See the IBO guidance at http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/curriculum/the ory-of-knowledge/ Want to find out more in depth with our TOK team? Please come to our information session on November 14th and 15th during the parent teacher conferences. Please reserve a space with Ms D’Erricoe by e-mailing [email protected]

Theory of knowledge (TOK) 2 lessons per week until mid-February of Grade 12

Extended Essay (EE) 40 hours amount of work from January of Grade 11 until November of Grade 12

Purpose and form The EE is an independent self-directed piece of research finishing with an essay of 4000 words. Student chooses the subject, develops a topic and then question with assistance from a DP teacher as a supervisor. Student can do this in any DP subject that we offer. Often students do this in a higher level subject and many link this to possible post-school pathways

Want more information? See the IBO guidance at http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-program me/curriculum/extended-essay/ See also our school site on the EE (only valid for Gr12) https://sites.google.com/a/isswiki.de/extendedessa y/ Want to find out more in depth with our EE team? Please come to the EE Viva Voce presentations on November 23rd. Come to our information session on February 14th and 15th during the parent teacher conferences Please reserve a space with Ms D’Erricoe by e-mailing [email protected]

IB Diploma

ISS Diploma

Comparison of ISS and IB diplomas

6 subjects; 3 SL and 3 HL

5-6 Subjects at SL or HL

•The ISS Diploma has the same basic structure as the IB diploma, with some adjustments.

Each subject is marked out of 7 and 3 possible bonus points from EE and TOK

Each subject is marked out of 7 and 3 possible bonus points from EE and TOK

Maximum score 45 points

Maximum score 45 points

CAS

CAS

Extended Essay

Extended Essay

Theory of Knowledge

Theory of Knowledge

Externally assessed and moderated

Internally assessed and moderated

24 points to graduate

20 points to graduate

•All subjects at ISS are taught and graded at IB level – no modification of assessment standards for non-IB students. •English as either Language A or B is a school requirement

IB Diploma with German state recognition Same subject requirements as IB Diploma with at least one subject from Science or Maths at HL. Only Biology, Physics or Chemistry allowed Only Maths HL or Maths SL Students can have two Language A options or Language A and Language B HL (e.g. German A Lit SL and English B HL is an acceptable option). ISS requires all students to take English at either Language A or B Free choice of elective from the Group 6. More information available at

No online or self-taught subjects allowed. http://isshigh.blogspot.de/

No course changes allowed-courses must run for the full 2 years

IBDP points conversion to the Abitur scale for German nationals considering to apply for German university entrance

IBDP points

Abitur points

42-45

1,0

41

1,1

40

1,3

39

1,5

38

1,6

37

1,8

36

2,0

35

2,1

34

2,3

33

2,5

32

2,6

31

2,8

30

3,0

29

3,1

28

3,3

27

3,5

26

3,6

25

3,8

24

4,0

Online and Self-Taught Language A Literature SL courses Pamoja online courses are organised by ISS but the teaching, IA, assessment etc is organised by Pamoja Education in the UK. Invoices will follow in October of Autumn semester for course. Point of contact: Mrs Junginger at [email protected] Self-taught Language A Literature SL courses are ISS supported courses where students take a Language A other than English or German. External tutor delivers the course in the other language A with guidance and support. Family and student need to find suitable tutor and finance this arrangement Point of contact: Mrs Mehne in Language A department at [email protected]

How does assessment work in the Diploma years?

Want to find out more? Please download the Academic handbook from the Veracross parent portal for the DP section

What is used to generate reports/grades ?

Teachers assign and assess tasks to gauge students knowledge, understanding or skills in a topic and to measure progress against DP objectives. Teachers use formative assessment (qualitative feedback) and summative assessment(scores/marks) to ensure student is accurately informed of progress and next steps in the focus area

How are students grades generated?

Cumulative semester grade based on work produced by student. Each semester students receive an IB style grade (1-7) based on a percentage score. Highest score is 43 points for subjects.

How is work assessed?

Teachers use IB generated or style mark schemes to assess work in each subject. Each subject has different weightings to give credit to the tasks which changes as students progress through the two years

Subject

Literature / Language and Literature

Individuals and Societies: Geography, History, and Business & Management

Semester 1 Grade 11

Written Tasks - 70% Oral Tasks - 30%

Summative Assessments - 75% Evaluative Assessment 25%

Semester 2 Grade 11

Written Tasks - 70% Oral Tasks - 30%

End of Year Exam 50% Summative Assessments - 25% Evaluative Assessment - 25%

Semester 3 Grade 12

Written Tasks - 70% Oral Tasks - 30%

Summative Assessments - 75% Homework / Assignments - 25%

Semester 4 Grade 12

Other Written Tasks 20% Paper 1 / Paper 2 50% (25% each) Oral Tasks - 30% ISS Exams - 50% Internal Assessment 25% Summative Assessments - 25%

Example department weightings taken from the Academic handbook which is available through the Veracross parent/student portal. Please also look there for the percentage conversion to the IB style grade

Want to find out more? Please download the Academic handbook from the Veracross parent portal for the DP section

What about CAS?

CAS is a graduation requirement of ISS and IB Diplomas but is not graded. Comments are given

What about TOK?

TOK receives an A-E grade in Semester 2 of Grades 11 and 12. Semester 1 of both years is formative feedback only allowing students to develop their knowledge of the topic. Final grade is awarded by IBO

What about the EE?

The EE receives an A-E grade in Semester 2 of Grade 12 for ISS Diploma and final grade is from IBO. Feedback is given continuously on Veracross and a report card comment given at end of Semester 2 of Grade 11 TOK and the EE can form an extra 3 bonus points in the IB and ISS Diploma

How are bonus points generated?

For ISS Diploma we use the same model for bonus points but remove the failing condition in cases of an E grade.

Assessment and reporting ISS Diploma key points to know 20 points to graduate from your subjects ISS Diploma works on a semester by semester CUMULATIVE grade. Final ISS Diploma grade is generated from the two semesters of Grade 12 and the ISS Diploma exams in Spring of Grade 12 Each department has different WEIGHTINGS depending on the semester to most accurately reflect students’ learning and to prepare them for future success. Self-taught language A is not included in this. Online courses is with the term 3 and term 5 grade from Pamoja forming your end of year grade.

Assessment and reporting IB Diploma key points to know 24 points to graduate and remember the failing criteria re Higher Level and Standard Level points amongst others IB grade is mostly composed of the examination papers in April/May of Grade 12. Each subject has an internal assessment (IA) component of between 15-25% of final grade. This is marked by teacher and all the grades are entered. IBO requests a sample of work to check accuracy of marking in school and then can moderate to increase or reduce grades of the IA depending. ISS does not know the final IBO mark until the results day. Internal Assessment dates Gr11 and 12 Please collect a copy of either the Grade 11 or Grade 12 Important dates calendars. These dates are to assist students and their families in planning for their year with IA, exams, oral and trips. These dates will also be displayed in Veracross to assist students with managing their workload. An understanding ear is available….ahead of time! Spring 2017 for Grade 12: E-coursework platform for final upload of students’ work-more details to follow.

IBO failing conditions 1. CAS requirements have not been met. 2. Candidate’s total points are fewer than 24. 3. An N has been given for theory of knowledge, extended essay or for a contributing subject. 4. A grade E has been awarded for one or both of theory of knowledge and the extended essay. 5. There is a grade 1 awarded in a subject/level. 6. Grade 2 has been awarded three or more times (HL or SL). 7. Grade 3 or below has been awarded four or more times (HL or SL). 8. Candidate has gained fewer than 12 points on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count). 9. Candidate has gained fewer than 9 points on SL subjects (candidates who register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).

Important dates this year IBO DP evaluation visit October 24-26th: Would you like to form part of the parents’ group who will meet with the IBDP visitors? This will be one hour after school hours and will be a discussion on your perspective of the IB Diploma programme at ISS. IBDP information sessions: Please calendar for dates/topics/presenter and intended audience. Open to all! University and College Fair November 18th at ISS Degerloch. More information will follow from Mrs Durrant Extended Essay Viva Voce sessions by Grade 12 on 23rd November 2016. All Grade 11s will also attend. More information will appear on the Upper School blog before the October break. Please feel free to attend. For all these please e-mail Ms D’Errico at [email protected] to reserve a place and more information will be sent to you Parent teacher conferences on 14th and 15th November. Last opportunity to really make a difference Grade 12 Predicted grades are issued by teachers applications for after graduation. All Grade 12 students are meeting with Mrs Durrant in the next few weeks to start their planning and predicted grades are central to this process. Teachers base this on professional judgement on past performance and evidence of potential to inform the student’s pathways for after school. This is organised between the teacher and Mrs Durrant for ease of communication.

During these years your children will: develop their subject knowledge through their six subjects and complete their IA in each subject start applying for future courses, internships, jobs, apprenticeships or planning another pathway complete their activities for your service in the local community (CAS) further develop their research skills in their Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK) presentation and TOK essay develop and improve their presentation and communication skills in preparing for their EE, TOK presentation and oral exams in Languages A and B show skills of self-organisation, revision and knowledge in their ISS and IB exams in Grades 11 and 12

Guidance and support for IB DP parents and students Need something specific? DP information sessions throughout the next year. Please collect and see DP information sessions programme Please look at who you need to contact Academic handbook (DP section) available on your Veracross parent/student portal to see grade boundaries/curriculum/weightings and other DP essential information General DP Information (exam timetables, field trip information etc)posted on Upper School blog at http://isshigh.blogspot.de/ Learning Commons site Digital and print resources: https://isslearningcommons.wordpress.com/ IBO official information on the DP at http://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/ Subject specific guidance in the Veracross class site for each teacher/subject

Homeroom teachers Mrs Pollard at [email protected] Miss Paes [email protected] Mrs Carl [email protected] Mr Snyder at [email protected] Mrs Mehne at [email protected] Miss Litus at [email protected] College and Careers Counsellor- Mrs Durrant at [email protected] School Psychologist (additional needs/counselling) Miss Fabian [email protected] CAS Coordinator Mrs Bathelmie [email protected]

DP Coordinator Mr Penny [email protected] Upper School Principal Mrs Martin [email protected]