Unit Title: Statistics and Data Statement of Inquiry: The way in which we collect, represent and interpret data, helps us to identify patterns, understand relationships and solve real-world problems. In math, the first unit is about gathering, organizing, analyzing, displaying and communicating data. Students will learn different ways to organize data and present data. They […]
ATL Skills
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 […]
Think Like a Scientist
Unit Title: Think Like a Scientist Statement of Inquiry: The scientific method helps scientists make connections and search for patterns or evidence which can be applied towards creating a scientific theory. In science, our first unit of study is called Think Like a Scientist in which students learn the importance of using the scientific method, asking […]
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, […]
Privacy Online
Does “Privacy Online” Really Exist? You can’t really talk about privacy online without talking about our “digital footprints.” Really, whatever you do online can be traced in some way. There are so many firms or apps that are created just to find out information about you, and they use your digital footprints that you create […]
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 […]