AURORA HIGH PCFNOVEMBER 2011

10:00 A.M. ROOM 92:ADVANCED PLACEMENT &

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

INFORMATION NIGHT

AP®

TODAY’S AGENDA

Welcome What is AP?

-History, Courses Offered & Assessments

What is IB?-History, Courses Offered & Assessments

Benefits of the AP and IB Diploma Programs

Upcoming Important Dates/Events

WHAT IS ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)?

Collaborative effort among motivated students, dedicated teachers and committed high schools, colleges and universities

Established in 1955 66% of US high schools participate in AP More than 1,000 schools in 110 countries Students take college-level courses and

exams Chance to earn college credit or placement

AP COURSES

Courses developed by committee of college faculty & AP teachers

Each AP course covers the breadth of information, skills, and assignments found in the corresponding college course.

Course content determined by AP; teachers have discretion as to how they present it.

Some AP courses require meeting outside of the school day.

AP AT AHS – 16 OFFERINGS

U.S. History Biology Calculus AB Chemistry Computer Science Economics English Literature &

Composition Language &

Composition (2012)

Human Geography (2012)

Music Theory Physics B Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art US Government

AP ASSESSMENT

One external assessment given: AP exam

At AHS students enrolled in AP coursework must take the AP exam on designated date in May

Exams consist of multiple-choice questions and a free-response section

AP SCORES

Exams are graded by university professors and AP teachers across the country

Score ranges 1-5 Score of 3 is considered passing

COLLEGE CREDIT & PLACEMENT POLICIES

Each institution establishes its own credit/placement policy

Some grant college credit depending on exam score

Some allow advancement to higher level courses depending on exam score

ADMISSION TO AP COURSES

Consider past academic performance in same subject courses

Talk to AP teacher about expectations and workload

Consult with counselor about advisability of taking AP

Consider other time commitments beyond the classroom

Request AP course on scheduling form

WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA PROGRAM (IB)?

Founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 as a not-for-profit educational system promoting peace and understanding among cultures

Although the first IB schools were private, now more than one half of the IB world schools are public.

Majority of the IB schools are in the United States (15 Diploma Programs in Ohio).

WHY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION?

9/11 Commission leaders Lee Hamilton and Thomas Kean state that, “the U.S. cannot conduct itself effectively in a competitive international environment when our most educated citizens lack minimal exposure to, and understanding of, the world beyond US borders.” –The Christian Science Monitor

THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IS…• a challenging two-

year programme of international education

• taken in the junior and senior years of high school

• intends to create well rounded students

• promotes a global vision.

The IB Curriculum

IB HEXAGON INCLUDES SIX SUBJECT GROUPS

Group 1: Language A1 (English) Group 2: Language B (Second

Language) Group 3: Individuals and Societies Group 4: Experimental Sciences Group 5: Mathematics Group 6: The Arts/Electives

Must study one subject from each group

HIGHER LEVEL COURSES

2-year sequence Must have 3 HL courses Subjects offered

English A1 Biology History of the Americas Visual Arts

STANDARD LEVEL COURSES

One year long Must study 3 at SL Subjects offered

French, Spanish Chemistry, Physics Math

(Exception: 2 year sequence)

Visual Arts Music

Core Requirements

CORE REQUIREMENTS

Extended Essay Theory of Knowledge Creativity, Action, Service

EXTENDED ESSAY

Independent research paper (limited to 4000 words)

Acquaints diploma candidates with kind of writing skills and research expected in college

Opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest

Recommended time: 40 hours of research and writing

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE (TOK)

100 hours spanning two years

Interdisciplinary requirement

Explores nature of knowledge across the disciplines

THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE

Stimulates critical thinking

Encourages an appreciation of other cultural perspectives

Develop ability to analyze evidence

Develop awareness of subjective and ideological biases

CREATIVITY, ACTION, SERVICE (CAS)

150 hours required over 2 years 50 hours in each area Fosters students’ awareness and

appreciation of life outside the academic arena

CREATIVITY – 50 HOURS

Interpreted broadly: arts activities

Creativity could also be shown in designing and implementing service programs

ACTION – 50 HOURS

Participation in individual or team sports

Taking part in expeditions, local and international projects

SERVICE – 50 HOURS

Community and social service activities

Must not receive payment for service

Examples: helping students with special needs, hospital volunteer, homeless shelter, tutoring

Assessments:

Internal and External

INTERNAL ASSESSMENTS

Internal assessment is carried out by teachers

Work required is part of the IB course of study

Teacher grades the work based on rubric

Teacher grades are moderated by outside examiners

Accounts for 20-25% of IB score

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS

Some are conducted and overseen by teachers, but marked externally by examiners

Final IB examinations are assessed by some 5000 examiners around the world

Criterion based (results are determined by performance against set standards)

Accounts for 75-80% of IB score

Benefits of the AP and IB Diploma Programs

AP®

AP/IB SIMILARITIES

College level courses Higher expectations More reading/writing Weighted grades Exit exams Possible college credits Students Demonstrate College

Readiness upon completion

STUDENTS TAKING AP & IB

Are well-prepared for the college experience Have fewer transition issues academically Have an edge in college admission process Can possibly qualify for scholarships Can possibly earn college credit Are sometimes placed in advanced college

courses Have access to world’s leading universities

ALL STUDENTS SIGNED UP FOR IB/AP CLASSES ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE END OF COURSE EXAMS.

IB FEES AP FEES Current fees paid directly to

IBO are: Registration fee $141 Subject fee $96 per

subject (times 6 if the entire programme is done) = $576

Total $717*

*The Aurora Board of Education pays 1/3 of these costs and the family pays the remaining 2/3 of the cost.

Student Fees range from $20-$50 depending on the AP course a student is signed up to take.

Exam Fee = $87 The Aurora Board of

Education pays 1/3 of the test cost and the family pays the remaining 2/3 of the cost.

EXPERTS WHO WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 11/15

Monika Biro- AP Biology Instructor & Former IB Biology HL Instructor, and AP Test Grader

Conni Hilston- Language A1 English HL Instructor & AP Language Arts Instructor (2012)

Gayle Lewis- AP & IB Spanish Instructor Chris Miley- AHS Counselor & AP Coordinator Josh Rakow- AP Calculus Instructor & Former IB

Math SL Instructor Kevin Wilcox- IB Coordinator, TOK & History of the

Americas HL Instructor, and IB Test Grader

FOR MORE INFORMATION

The Advance Placement Courseswww.collegeboard.com

AP College Search: http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp 

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programwww.ibo.org

Colleges Accepting AP/IB Courses via Princeton HS

http://www.princeton.k12.oh.us/HighSchool.cfm?subpage=416

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES/EVENTS 11/3 & 11/10- Senior Announcements, Caps & Gown Orders taken

during lunch 11/3 & 11/9- Parent Conferences 5:30-8:30 p.m. 11/4 First Quarter Grades Officially Posted on PIV (7:40 a.m.) 11/7 & 11/8- No School for Students 11/15- AP/IB Information Night (7:00 p.m.) 11/16- Fall Sports Awards (7:00 p.m.) 11/17- PLAN test for Sophomores 11/18- AHS Bloodmobile 11/18 & 11/19- Fall Play: “You Can’t Take it with You” 11/21- Parent/Student College Planning Night (7:00 p.m.) 11/23-11/25- No School (Thanksgiving Break) 11/28- Board of Education Meeting (7:00 p.m.) 12/1- AHS PCF at 10:00 a.m.