MYP Basics
Learner Profile
ATL Skills
MYP Teaching
100
What does the acronym MYP stand for?
Middle Years Programme
100
Name that profile trait: We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.
Inquirers
100
True or False: In order to develop ATL skills that facilitate effective and efficient learning, students need models, clear expectations, developmental benchmarks (or targets), and multiple opportunities to practice.
True
100
Each subject area assesses students on how many assessment criteria?
4
200
What grade levels are included in the MYP here at LILA?
6th grade through 10th grade
200
Name that profile trait: We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Communicators
200
How many ATL skills should you focus on practicing explicitly with students in a single unit?
1-2
200
_______ engage students in higher-order thinking, helping them to connect facts and topics with more complex conceptual understanding across subject areas.
Key Concepts
300
What unique opportunity do Year 5 students have to showcase their skill development and learning throughout their time in the MYP?
Personal Project
300
Name that profile trait: We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance.
Knowledgeable
300
What two digital places should you document your teaching of ATL skills in each unit you teach?
Unit planner and the ATL Skills Map
300
Explain how you use the inquiry cycle in your teaching.
400
What is the IB mission statement?
The IB aims to develop inquiring, knowledgable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
400
Name that profile trait: We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.
Open-Minded
400
What are the 5 categories of ATL skills?
Communication skills, Social Skills, Self-Management Skills, Research Skills, Thinking Skills
400
What is the difference between a formative assessment and a summative assessment? Give an example of each.
The summative assessment is the end of the unit learning showcase. This is when students get to show you the skills and knowledge they’ve gained.
The formative assessments take place before, during and after the substance of a unit is taught. Formatives should provide practice for the summative task, and communicating feedback to the student is critical so they can make growth!
500
List all 6 global contexts
Identities and relationships, orientation in time and space, personal and cultural expression, scientific and technical innovation, globalization and sustainability, and fairness and development
500
Name that profile trait: We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
Risk-Takers
500
What is the correct format for writing your ATL skills section of the MYP Unit planner?
In order for students to [insert one strand from assessment criteria] (label Criterion __), students must [insert ATL skill descriptor from this doc linked above:] (label ATL category:[ ], cluster: [ ])
Example: In order for students to demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of content and concepts through thorough, accurate descriptions, explanations and examples (Criterion A ii), students must use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues (Thinking skills, critical thinking)
500
Explain the new change to our MYP unit planner template.
In the 'Action: Teaching and Learning Through Inquiry' section, the format has been changed to be a lesson by lesson view, rather than separate sections for the learning experiences, differentiation, and formative work. Each lesson will have a column for Content/Objective/Skill/Standard, Teaching Strategies and Differentiation, Learning Experiences and Activities, and Formative Assessment/Feedback.