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International Baccalaureate Program Educating for Excellence
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Rigor + Relevance + Relationships = Educational Excellence |
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The IB Difference IB is not a new curriculum or an “add on” to C-PP’s regular classroom instruction. Rather, it is framework of best practice teaching strategies that focus on depth of learning in each subject area instead of memorizing broad content areas. Writing and reflection are emphasized in every subject. The following table outlines some of the some of the ways IB is enhancing C-PP's curriculum: |
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C-PP CURRICULUM BEFORE IB |
C-PP CURRICULUM WITH IB |
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Curriculum varied from teacher to teacher |
Vertically aligned and articulated curriculum, grades 6-10 |
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Isolated content delivery |
Interdisciplinary approach to content |
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Relevance to real-world was add-on, sporadic and not necessarily authentic |
Relevance is authentic, integrated and consistent across the curriculum |
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Assessment was Ø Dependent on individual teacher requirements Ø Focused lower levels of Blooms Taxonomy* Ø Few common local assessments |
Assessment is Ø Criterion-based and standardized by IBO Ø Focus is on formative, summative and portfolio assessment |
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Study Skills were taught as an add-on, to some students |
Approaches to learning are integrated across all curriculum areas for all students |
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International and intercultural awareness was sporadic and not integrated |
International and intercultural awareness is central to the program |
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Foreign Language was Ø Not taught before 8th grade Ø A minimum of 2 years of foreign language study was required |
Foreign Language is Ø Taught at all levels in grades 6-10 Ø A minimum of 4 years of foreign language study is required |