Acronyms
Approaches to Learning
Key Concepts
Knowledge
Learner Profile
100

IB

What is International Baccalaureate?

100

Reading & writing, listening & speaking, interpreting body language, use of technology

What are Communication Skills?

100

The understanding that everything has a form with recognizable features that can be observed, identified, described, and categorized. 

What is form?

100

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and the environment.

What is How the World Works?

100

I act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. I take responsibility for my actions and their consequences.

What is principled? 

200

PYP

What is Primary Years Programme?

200

Formulating & planning, data gathering & recoding, synthesizing and interpreting, media literacy skills & ethical use of technology

What are Research Skills?

200

The understanding that things do not just happen, that there are casual relationships at work and that actions have consequences.

What is causation?

200

An inquiry into the nature of the self; believes and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships, including families, friends, communities and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

What is Who We Are?

200

I nurture my curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. I know how to learn independently and with others. I learn with enthusiasm and sustain my love of learning throughout life.

What is an inquirer? 

300

POI

What is Program of Inquiry?

300

organization of tasks, time management, mindfulness, perseverance & self motivation,  emotional management

What are Self Management Skills?

300

The understanding that knowledge is moderated by ones point of view.

What is perspective?

300

An inquiry into rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things; communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.

What is Sharing the Planet?

300

I show empathy, compassion, and respect. I have a commitment to service, and I act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around me.

What is caring?

400

HTWW

What is How the World Works?

400

Social intelligence, collaboration, self control, managing setbacks, supporting peers

What are Social Skills?

400

The understanding that everything has a purpose, a role or a way of behaving that can be investigated.

What is function?

400

An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

How We Organize Ourselves?

400

I approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; I work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. I am resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

What is a risk-taker?

500

UOI

What is Unit of Inquiry?

500

Analyzing, evaluation, generating new ideas, considering new perspectives, transferring of skills and knowledge, reflection 

What are Thinking Skills?

500

The understanding that we live in a world of interacting systems in which the actions of any individual element affect others.

What is connection?

500

An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.

What is Where We Are in Place and Time?

500

I thoughtfully consider the world and my own ideas and experiences. I work to understand my strengths and weaknesses in order to support my learning and personal development.

What is reflective?