SUBJECT

							IB PROGRAMME IN ETELÄ-TAPIOLAN
            LUKIO
     LEARNER PROFILE


    Inquirers        Knowledgeable
Thinkers      Communicators
  Principled        Open-minded
Caring        Risk-takers
     Balanced         Reflective
         CORE CURRICULUM
• Creativity: drama artwork music..
• Activity: sports expeditions dance..
• Service: tutoring Amnesty coaching..

• Theory of Knowledge – holistic reflection on
  the learning process: “how we know”

• Extended Essay – detailed research on any
  preferred topic within chosen fields of study
             IB COURSE TRAY
•   Select six subjects in all: 3 HL 3 SL
•   HL Maths students select 4 HL and 2 SL
•   Linguists can study two Group 1 languages
•   Subjects require at least seven students to run
•   Some subjects may have to be offered in the
    same time slot
•   Weigh your options carefully and make a binding
    commitment
•   Deadline: 14.03.2011
Group 1 / Language A:
  Literature (SL/HL)
           Äidinkieli (suomi)
  - opiskelijoille, joiden äidinkieli on
suomi tai joilla on äidinkielen veroiset
         suomen kielen taidot
Kurssin sisältö
• Kurssilla tutustutaan sekä maailmankirjallisuuteen että
  kotimaiseen kirjallisuuteen ja erilaisiin mediateksteihin.
• Kurssilla harjaannutetaan suomen kielen taitoja: niin
  kirjoitustaitoja kuin myös suullisia viestintätaitoja.
• Kurssilla syvennetään lukutaitoa (kriittinen lukeminen,
  tekstianalyysi).
• Kurssilla opetellaan kirjoittamaan erilaisia opiskelu- ja
  työelämässä tarvittavia tekstejä (esseet, tutkielmat,
  referaatit, kommentit, mielipidetekstit).
Kurssin arvostelu
• Kurssi arvostellaan sekä suullisten että
    kirjallisten kokeiden perusteella.
•   Kirjallisissa loppukokeissa kirjoitetaan kaksi
    erilaista tekstiä: laaja, pohdiskeleva essee sekä
    napakka tekstianalyysi.
•   Suullisissa loppukokeissa opiskelijat valmistavat
    esitelmän sekä analyyttisen puheenvuoron.
•   Kurssin aikana tehdään myös tutkielma, jonka
    tulos vaikuttaa koko kurssin arvosteluun.
Muuta
• Kurssilla opiskeltavat tiedot ja taidot tukevat tulevia
  akateemisia opintoja.
• Kurssilla keskitytään erityisesti eri viestintätaitojen
  kehittämiseen (puhuminen, esitelmätaidot, oman
  mielipiteen ilmaisu niin kirjallisesti kuin suullisesti,
  kirjalliset viestintätaidot, lukutaito).
• A1-kielen opinnot tukevat oman äidinkielen taitojen
  säilymistä ja kehittymistä kuin myös kaksikielisyyden
  kehittymistä => kaksikielinen opiskelija voi valita kaksi
  A1-kieltä opinto-ohjelmaansa.
ENGLISH



Language A: language and literature
• Higher level or standard level
CONTENT
• Part 1: Language in cultural context
• Part 2: Language and mass
 communication
  – For both parts texts are chosen from a variety
    of sources, genres and media.
• Part 3: Literature—texts and contexts
  – SL: Two works of literature, HL: Three
• Part 4: Literature—critical study
  – SL: Two works of literature, HL: Three
ASSESSMENT
External assessment
• Paper 1: Textual analysis
  – unseen text(s)
• Paper 2: Essay
  – an essay based on at least two of the literary texts
    studied in part 3
• Written tasks (SL: 3, HL: 4)
  – based on material studied in the course, 800-1000
    words each
ASSESSMENT
Internal assessment
• Individual oral commentary
  – comment on an extract from a literary text studied in
    part 4 of the course
• Further oral activity
  – at least two; one based on part 1 and one based on
    part 2 of the course
  – a wide range of oral tasks to choose from (individual /
    pairwork / groupwork)
RATIONALE
• Language and literature is a good option if
  – you are considering further studies in English
    (lang / lit / philology) and/or other languages
  – you have a passion for literature and
    analysing it
• In either SL or HL, at least an average
 grade of 8 in the pre-IB year is required
 for a successful study
Group 1: School supported
  self-taught option (SL)
 For students whose mother tongue /
 first language is something else than
            English or Finnish
Content

• Works in translation: 2 works
• Detailed study: 2 works
• Literary genres: 3 works
• Options: 3 works
Assessment

• Paper 1: Guided literary analysis
• Paper 2: Essay
• Written assignment
• Individual oral commentary
• Individual oral presentation
• All components are externally assessed by
 IB.
Group 2: Language B suomi
         (HL, SL)
           - ns. suomi vieraana kielenä
  -opiskelijoille, joiden äidinkieli on jokin muu
    kieli kuin suomi tai joiden suomen kielen
 taidot eivät riitä äidinkieliseen opiskelemiseen
  - Huom! B-kieli ei ole kielen alkeisopetusta.
Sisältö

• Opiskellaan suomen kieltä vieraana
  kielenä.
• Kartutetaan kielitaitoa: sanastoa, lukemis-
  ja kirjoitustaitoja sekä kielioppia.
Arvostelu

• Loppukoe sisältää mm. luetun
  ymmärtämisen kokeen sekä kaksi erilaista
  kirjoitustehtävää.
• Loppukokeeseen kuuluvat myös suulliset
  kokeet (mm. esitelmä ja
  kuullunymmärtäminen).
ENGLISH



Language B
• Higher level or standard level
CONTENT
• The core is divided into three areas (SL + HL)
   – Communication and media
   – Global issues
   – Social relationships

• In addition, teachers select two from the following five
  options (SL + HL)
   – Cultural diversity
   – Customs and traditions
   – Health
   – Leisure
   – Science and technology

• HL students also read two works of literature
ASSESSMENT
External assessment
• Paper 1: Receptive skills
   – Text-handling exercises on five (HL)/ four (SL) written texts,
     based on the core
• Paper 2: Written productive skills
   – Section A (SL + HL): One task of 250–400 words, based on the
     options
   – Section B (HL only): Response of 150–250 words to a stimulus
     text, based on the core
• Written assignment: Receptive and written
  productive skills
   – HL: Creative writing of 500–600 words based on one of the
     literary texts (HL)
   – SL: Intertextual reading and a written exercise (300-400 words),
     based on the core
ASSESSMENT
Internal assessment
• Individual oral
  – Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation
    time and a 10-minute (maximum)
    presentation and discussion with the teacher
• Interactive oral activity
  – Based on the core: Three classroom activities
    assessed by the teacher
RATIONALE

• English B is a good option unless
  – you want to study English, and/or other
    languages, further
  – you have a passion for analysing literature
• English B will provide you with good skills
 in English but does not require that much
 of literary analysis
French B SL



Bonjour! Salut!
Merci beaucoup!
J’aime le francais!
CONTENT

Acquisition and practice of the French
  language
Cultural awareness integrated into language
  acquisition
Skills to be developed
  - oral and written production
  - oral and written comprehension
ASSESSMENT


Reading comprehension and written
  production 70%
Individual oral and interactive oral activity
  30%
RATIONALE


• Knowing French and the French speaking
  world, La Francophonie, gives you an
  opportunity to study in French and enjoy
  French culture
• Developing cultural awareness gives you a
  wider perspective of the world
HISTORY
CONTENT
    YI   SL   Twentieth century conflict
              Peacemaking and peace-keeping
•        HL   Nationalism and nation-building
              Imperial and Soviet Russia 1853-1924
    Y2 SL     Single party states

         HL   European diplomacy 1870 - 1914
ASSESSMENT

PAPER 1                    Source-based studies

PAPER 2                    Essay work

PAPER 3 (HL only)          Essay work – carries
                           most weight of all
Historical Investigation   1500 – 2000 word
                           assignment on any topic
                           of interest
RATIONALE
• Students of history are – or learn to become -
    critical thinkers, effective communicators, well-
    organized, and self-disciplined inquirers
•   History is time travel! See the world!!
•   Excellent subject for the EE or TOK essay
•   Highly respected subject for applicants to
    university
•   Firm foundation for management and
    administrative careers, teaching, library work,
    diplomatic service, law….
  BUSINESS and MANAGEMENT
Higher Level (HL) & Standard Level (SL)
CONTENT

• Business Organization and Environment
• Human Resources
• Accounts and Finance
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Business Strategy
ASSESSMENT
• External Assessment
  – Two written papers
  – Paper 1 based on IBO prescribed case studies
  – Paper 2 based on stimulus material and will have a
    quantitative segment
• Internal Assessment
  – Research Project (HL) & Written Commentary (SL)
  – 25% weighting
RATIONALE
• A growing, dynamic field of study
• Involves both theoretical and practical
    knowledge
•   Wide choice of specialization-human resources,
    finance, marketing, strategy
•   Future Options:
    – Further study-business degree or related field
    – Career prospects-entrepreneurship or work in a firm
    – Transferable skills-knowledge learnt here is useful no
      matter which field you choose to specialize in
IB DIPLOMA BIOLOGY
an experimental science


• Basic biological concepts:
     Structure and function
     Universality versus diversity
     Equilibrium within systems
     Evolution
IB DIPLOMA BIOLOGY
an experimental science

• Basic biological concepts:

          Structure and function
          Universality versus diversity
          Equilibrium within systems
          Evolution
CONTENT
• SL + HL Core: Statistical analysis, Cells, The
            chemistry of life, Genetics, Ecology and
            Evolution, Human health and physiology

• HL Core: Nucleic acids and proteins, Cell
            respiration and photosynthesis, Genetics,
            Plant Science, Human health and
            physiology

• Options offered for SL and HL: Evolution, Ecology
            and conservation
ASSESSMENT
• Internal practical assessment is worth 24%
     a variety tasks to illustrate and reinforce
     theory and to appreciate the hands-on nature of
     scientific work.
• External assessment
     SL and HL: 3 papers each
     1 – multiple-choice questions
     2 – data-based and extended response
            questions
     3 – (Options) short answers (HL + extended
            response)
WHY STUDY BIOLOGY?
• to lead to a wide variety of vocational
  opportunities,
• to be able to make informed decisions
  relating to health, lifestyle and the
  environment,
• to appreciate the diversity and unity of
  nature,
• because it’s absolutely fascinating!
PHYSICS
CONTENT

• From mechanics to nuclear physics as in
  the Finnish National system
• Theory: HL 180 hours, SL 110 hours
• Practical work: HL 60 hours, SL 40 hours
  (including 10 hours for Group 4 project)
• Divided into Core, AHL, and 2 Options
ASSESSMENT

• Final grade will depend on both the
  theoretical and practical merits
• Final exam (consists of 3 papers) will have
  weight of 76 % (externally assessed)
• Practical work will have weight of 24 %
  (internally assessed)
WHY PHYSICS?


• To understand how the world works
• Needed for careers in Science,
  Engineering, Medicine etc.
• Only for those who are talented enough
  academically!
IB Mathematics
• MATHEMATICS STANDARD LEVEL (SL)

• This two year course builds upon existing knowledge and skills and
   introduces new topics such as polynomial functions, graphing, series and
   sequences, exponential and logarithmic functions, vectors, trigonometry,
   and matrices. It is intended to provide a sound mathematical basis for
   those students planning to pursue further studies in such fields as
   chemistry, economics and business administration. It is a demanding
   program since it contains a variety of topics and requires background
   knowledge. Students will also learn to apply mathematics to other areas of
   their studies.


• External assessment 3 hrs (80%)
• Internal assessment 10 hrs (20%)
• IB MATHEMATICS HIGHER LEVEL (HL)
•
• This course is designed for the most successful mathematics students
   who either have a genuine interest in mathematics and enjoy meeting
   its challenges and problems, or need such mathematics for further
   studies or related subjects such as physics, engineering, and
   technology at university level. Students will study a wide range of
   complex topics in depth including vectors, matrices, coordinate
   geometry, trigonometry, probability, statistics, differential and integral
   calculus, abstract algebra, and review for the IB exam.
•
•
• External assessment 5 hrs (80%)
• Internal assessment 10hrs (20%)
•
•
Visual Arts SL
Visual Arts - Content
Two integrated components:
Studio work – practical art making
Investigation work – The research, idea development,
experiments, reflective writing and relevant preparation
that support and improve art work. Investigation of past,
present and emerging forms of visual arts is an essential
part of the course.
IWB = Investigation Workbook

Option A:
60% Studio work 40% Investigation
Option B:
60% Investigation 40% Studio work
Visual Arts - Assessment
At the end of the course students will set up an
exhibition with a selection of all that they have
completed over the two-year program. A visiting
examiner will interview each student in English about
the Studio Work and the Investigation Workbook.
The key concepts in Visual Arts:

• investigation of personally and culturally relevant
issues through art

• ability to show evidence of critical thinking


Each student has his/her own focus of study according
to the personal interests.