General
What is the max amount of points you can earn on the diploma?
45
What are the 3 components of the IB Core?
TOK, CAS, and EE.
How many groups (subjects) do you have to take for the diploma?
6
Who is the HHS IB Coordinator?
Mr. Uribarri
How many IB Learner Profile Attributes are there?
10
What is the max amount of points you can earn on IB core?
3
Out of what are IB external exams graded?
7
What is the GPA bump for almost all IB courses?
1.0
How many countries have IB Schools?
~160
Who is the TOK teacher and CAS coordinator for HHS?
Mr. Hummer
What is a passing grade for the IB external exams?
4
When did HHS implement its official IB DP program?
2024-2025 school year
Where did the IBO originate?
Geneva, Switzerland
How long is the maximum word count for the EE?
4,000
What can you take instead of a fine art for group 6?
Another science or history elective
Can you take AP or DE courses if you're doing the IB DP?
Yes, for AP courses you would have to use your study hall, but for DE, some IB courses are also DE (like IB DE Bio and IB DE History)
What are the 4 programs of the IBO?
Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related.
What does TOK look at?
TOK (Theory of Knowledge) looks at how we know what we know (what is real info) and connects perspectives throughout the groups (subjects).
What is an IA and an IO and what is the difference?
An IA is an internal assessment which is a research project in groups 3-5 and possibly 6. An IO is an individual oral which is a conversational presentation in groups 1-2.
What is a way you can give feedback and get clarity about IB with teachers, parents, and other students?
IB Advisory Council