What are Extended Essay (EE); Theory of Knowledge (TOK); and Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)?
100
The two IB math classes offered at BUHS.
What are Mathematics Standard Level and Mathematical Studies?
100
Of the three core components, this is the only one that does not award a point toward the diploma.
What is Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)?
100
SL
What is 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.
What is inquirers?
200
The number of learning outcomes a student must meet in CAS.
What is eight?
200
This language is designated as “Language A.”
What is English?
200
IA stands for this.
What is internal assessment?
200
HL
What is 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.
What is knowledgeable?
300
TOK is taken for this many semesters.
What is two?
300
Senior students were allowed to choose to take either theatre or visual arts. These classes are in this group.
What is group six?
300
These two subjects have an oral component to the assessment.
What is Language A: English and Language B:Spanish?
300
DP
What is diploma programme?
300
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to approach complex problems and make reasoned decisions.
What is critical thinkers?
400
The three core teachers/coordinators and their area.
Who are Ms. Jimenez (CAS), Mr. Hayes (TOK), and Mrs. Smalley (EE)?
400
Spanish belongs in group 2. This is the official name for group 2.
What is Language Acquisition?
400
The IB tests are criterion-referenced, which means that they are evaluated against this tool.
What is a rubric?
400
IBO
What is 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.
What is communicators?
500
The EE must meet this word count requirement.
What is 4,000?
500
These classes are offered as SL classes.
What are mathematical studies/mathematics standard level, Spanish, and visual arts/theatre?
500
The grading scheme for IB assessments is on a numeric scale of this range.
What is 1-7?
500
CO
What is courses only?
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.