The Core Components
IB Curriculum
Assessment
Acronyms
The Learner Profile
100
The three core components.
Extended Essay (EE); Theory of Knowledge (TOK); and Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)
100
Can Language acquisition/English B be taken in SL?
NO. Due to rules of recognition of IB at German universities.
100
Of the three core components, this is the only one that does not award a point toward the diploma.
Creativity, Activity, 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.
Inquirers
200
The number of learning outcomes a student must meet in CAS.
8
200
This language is designated as “Language A.”
German Language and Literature
200
The grading scheme for IB assessments is on a numeric scale of this range.
From 1-7
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 has 2 Assessment.
The Exhibition and the TOK Essay
300
These classes are offered as SL classes.
Mathematics, History, Chemistry.
300
These two subjects have an oral component to the assessment.
Language A and Language B
300
DP
diploma programme
300
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to approach complex problems and make reasoned decisions.
(Critical) Thinkers
400
The EE must meet this word count requirement.
4,000
400
Which subjects must be taught in German?
Biology
History
TOK
400
The IB Exams are criterion-referenced, which means that they are evaluated against this tool.
A rubric
400
EE and TOK
Extended essay and Theory of knowledge
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
Name all 10 IB lerner profile.
- Inquirers
- Knowledgeable
- Thinkers
- Communicators
- Principled
- Open-minded
- Caring
- Risk-takers
- Balanced
- Reflective
500
What is group six?
Students are allowed to choose to take either Chemistry or Visual Arts.
500
A candidate can only receive an IB Diploma if these 8 conditions are met.
- CAS requirements are met.
- The candidate has achieved at least 24 total points.
- A grade has been awarded in TOK and the EE.
- A grade of at least a 2 has been awarded in all subjects.
- There are no more than two grade 2s awarded (SL or HL).
- There are no more than three grade 3s or below awarded (SL or HL).
- The candidate has at least 12 points on HL subjects.
- Candidates have at least 9 points on SL subjects.
500
IBO
International Baccalaureate Organization
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