In the MYP, approaches to learning (ATL) are skills designed to enable students in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) to “learn how to learn.” They are intended to apply across curriculum requirements and provide a common language for teachers and students to use when reflecting and building on the process of learning. You can see […]
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MYP Grading
This is a slide show that explains the levels in the MYP Assessment Criteria. I think it’s a great metaphor to use when trying to convert to the MYP Grading Scale:
Assessment Objectives for MYP Science Year 1
In the MYP, subject group objectives correspond to assessment criteria. In science, there are four criteria: Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding Criterion B: Inquiring and Designing Criterion C: Processing and Evaluating Criterion D: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science Each objective has eight possible achievement levels. Students will practice these objectives in class and then […]
Assessment Objectives for MYP Math Year 1
In the MYP, subject group objectives correspond to assessment criteria. In math, there are four objectives: Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding Criterion B: Investigating Patterns Criterion C: Communicating Criterion D: Applying Mathematics in Real-Life Contexts Each objective has eight possible achievement levels. Students will practice these objectives in class and then will need to demonstrate […]
Understanding MYP Criteria Grades and Final Grades
Getting accustomed to the MYP grading system can be somewhat complicated. For each class, there are FOUR CRITERIA SCORES (0 – 8 scale). However, at the end of the semester, there is only ONE FINAL SCORE for each class and THAT SCORE is on a scale of 1 -7. This can be quite confusing. Therefore, […]
ATL Skills
What are ATL Skills? In Advisory class, we talked about ATL skills. The ATL Skills in the MYP means “Approaches to Learning” skills. These are the skills that students try to develop to be great students and also to be successful in life, in general. The main 5 skill categories are: Communication Skills Thinking Skills Research […]
IB Learner Profile
What is the IB Learner Profile? In Advisory class we began to learn about the IB Learner Profile. The IB Learner Profile describes a broad range of characteristics and responsibilities that go beyond academic goals in the classroom. In the MYP, we begin to look at ourselves through the lens of the IB Learner Profile […]
Parents – How to Support with Google Classroom
What is Google Classroom? Google Classroom is the platform we use to host all daily assignments and due dates for students. Some summative and formative work is actually completed on Google Classroom, but sometimes the assignments just contain the instructions and resources, as students might be completing the assignment elsewhere, such as their subject notebook. […]
What is the MYP?
The Middle Years Programme (also called the MYP) is the second program of the International Baccalaureate which is a non-profit educational foundation. The MYP should prepare students not just to enter the Diploma Program in high school, but it should prepare our children to be independent and life-long learners in a global society. Here are […]