The Core Components
IB Curriculum
Assessment
Acronyms
The Learner Profile
100

The three core components outside of IB coursework

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

100

The two IB math classes offered at PVHS

Analysis and Approaches 


Analysis and Interpretations 
100

True or False: You take all of your IB exams for a class on the same day

False

100

IA

Internal Assessment


100

Inquirers

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.

200

What is the learner profile?

The IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes/goals for the 21st Century

200

IB science classes offered at PVHS

Biology, Physics, Chemistry

200

What do you use to write on the IB exam?

Blue or black ink pen

200

SL and HL 

Standard Level and Higher Level

200

Knowledgeable

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.

300

How many points are required for the IB diploma? 

24

300

What classes are higher level in the IB curriculum offered at PVHS?

Literature, History, Visual Arts/Global Politics/Music

300

These two subjects have an oral component to the assessment.

Literature and Second Language (Spanish, French, Japanese)

300

DP and CP

Diploma Programme and Certificate Programme

300

Thinkers

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

400

What is the highest amount of points you can earn for the IB diploma?

45

400

IB second language courses offered at PVHS

Spanish, Japanese, French

400

What is Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)?

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

400

EE

Extended Essay

400

Communicators

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

500

The EE must meet this word count requirement

4,000?

500

 IB electives offered at PVHS

Visual Arts, Global Politics, and Music

500

What is the numerical grading scale for IB assessments?

1-7

500

TOK 

Theory of Knowledge

500

Caring

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.