The Core Components
IB Curriculum
Assessment
Acronyms
The Learner Profile
100

The three core components of the IB.

Extended Essay (EE); Theory of Knowledge (TOK); and Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)

100

The two IB DP math subjects' names (in English)

Mathematics Applications and Interpretation and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches

100

Of the three core components, this is the only one that does not award a point toward the diploma.

Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)

100

SL

Standard level

100

Their natural curiosity is nurtured. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct constructive inquiry and research and become independent active learners. They actively enjoy learning, and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.

Inquirer

200

The number of learning outcomes a student must meet in CAS.

Seven

200

These subjects are designated as “Language A” at SC

English A: Language and Literature and Spanish A: Language and Literature

200

IA stands for this.

Internal assessment

200

HL

Higher level

200

They explore concepts, ideas, and issues that have global relevance and importance. In so doing, they acquire, and are able to make use of, a significant body of knowledge across a range of disciplines.

Knowledgeable

300

TOK stands for...

Theory of Knowledge

300

Students are allowed to choose to take either visual arts or music or drama. These classes are in this group.

Group six

300

Name 3 teachers who were also MY teachers when I was a student at SC

Any 3 from this list:

Marta Almeida, Ximena Susaeta, Antonio Abollado, Claudia Arenas, Margarita Albornoz, Miss Lorna,

300

DP

Diploma programme

300

They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to approach complex problems and make reasoned decisions.

Critical thinker

400

The teacher who loves you the most.

Miss Karin :)

400

Subjects offered in Group 4

Chemistry, Biology, Physics and ESS

400

The IB assessments are criterion-based, which means that they are evaluated against this tool.

A rubric, or the assessment criteria for a specific component

400

IBO

International Baccalaureate Organization

400

They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.

Communicators

500

The EE has this maximum word count.

4,000 words

500

Your high school principal

Miss Ximena Susaeta

500

The grading scheme for IB assessments is on a numeric scale of this range.

1-7

500

Our 6 SC Values

Respect, Perseverance, Solidarity, Responsibility, Honesty, Joy of Living

500

They show empathy, compassion, and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to action and service to make a positive difference to the environment and to the lives of others.

Caring

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