IBDP Course Selection Evening Slideshow - January 2022

Welcome to the IBDP! Course Selection Evening

Agenda DP Coordinator: Mr. Shane Small Guidance Counselor: Ms. Ashley Bailey Faculty: Mr. Edwin Bryson, Ms. Fernanda Serroul, Mr.Brad Bohte Part I The Diploma Programme Part II Course selection Part III The University Application Process - Requirements

The DP at TMS Group 1: Language and Literature: A1 Language & Literature SL/ HL: ENG3U; ENG4U A1 Literature SSST SL: 3U; 4U Group 2: Language acquisition: Spanish Ab initio SL: LWSBD; LWSCU French B SL/HL: FSF3U; FSF4U Group 3: Individuals and Societies: Economics SL/HL: CIE3M; CIA4U History SL/HL: CHY4U; CPW4U Environmental Systems and Societies SL: SVN3M; CGR4M

Group 4: Sciences: Biology SL/HL: SBI3U; SBI4U Chemistry SL/HL: SCH3U; SCH4U Physics SL/HL: SPH3U; SPH4U Environmental Systems and Societies SL: SVN3M; CGR4M Group 5: Mathematics: AA Math SL: MCR3U; MHF4U: MCV4U AA Math HL: MCR3U; MDM4U; MHF4U; MCV4U AI Math SL: MCR3U; MDM4U AI Math SL +: MCR3U; MDM4U; MHF4U Group 6: The Arts **: Visual Arts SL/HL: AVI3M; AVI4M Film SL/HL: AWR3M; AWR4M

**students may replace the Group-6 option with a second subject in Groups 1, 3, or 4 **students who choose ES&S to represent both Group 3 and 4 may choose an additional Group 1 or 6

New Offerings ES&S

Film

-Develops broad skill set from students, including the ability to perform research and investigations, participation in philosophical discussion and problem-solving.

-Explore the various contexts of film and make links to, and between films, filmmakers and filmmaking techniques (inquiry) -Acquire and apply skills as discerning interpreters of film and as creators of film, working both individually and collaboratively (action) -Develop evaluative and critical perspectives on their own film work and the work of others (reflection).

-Promotes holistic thinking about environmental issues.

-Students develop solutions to environmental issues at the personal, community and global levels.

The DP Math Options Mathematics Analysis and Mathematics Applications Approaches and Interpretation AA is for students who enjoy developing their mathematics skills. Those who enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization.

The AI course makes extensive use of technology to allow students to explore and construct mathematical models.

HL: Students have strong algebraic

SL+: Students who have good

skills and pattern recognition to begin with.

They will be students who enjoy spending time with problems and get pleasure and satisfaction from solving challenging problems.

Practical problems using technology. algebraic skills and enjoy working with functions will benefit getting the additional Advanced Functions credit.

TOK+EE+CAS/IDC • • • •

IDC = 4U: Interdisciplinary Studies IB: an exhibition; an essay IB: an Extended Essay IB: CAS experiences, project, and reflections Ministry: 110 hours

The DP Points System Each subject = 7 points (x 6 subjects) = /42 TOK/EE = /3 points Total Points: /45 Conditions: At least 12 points at HL At least 9 points at SL For HL and SL Combined: No more than three scores of 3, No more than two scores of 2, and No score of 1 At least 24 points total with all above requirements met

Student Presentations Sanam Singh DP Prefect

Ajay Kumeta TMS Alum Class of ’21

Parts of the Course Selection • • • • • •

3 HLs and 3 SL courses Core of the DP: EE, CAS, TOK Translation to Ontario Courses Ontario university and HLs US or UK – HL Choices Grade 10 Marks and Knowledge/Skills – See teachers – Use the practice sheet – Submit by Feb. 10

Parts of the Course Selection • HL SUBJECTS base on competencies and skills required for University ❖ part of the “profile” - follow your passion ❖ HLs specified for UK schools ❖ HL and SL usually have the same course codes! ❖ Studio hours: if your student is thinking about a portfolio-based program, arts at DP level are a huge advantage. ❖ Summer courses: when a familiarity but not a proficiency is required. ❖ First year credit for HL subjects with a score of 5 or above ❖

Common Course Prerequisites Humanities English History Visual Arts

Engineering English 2 sciences (Chemistry and Physics) 2 maths ( HL Math)

Biological Sciences English 2 sciences (Biology, Chemistry) – one university recommends Physics – there is a bridge program

Business and Computer Science English 2 maths (generally SL Math = MCV4U and MHF4U) Maybe one science

Arts English -specific to the art that will be studied -portfolio required, specific work done and grade 12 courses completed

Use Ontario Universities’ Info!

*summer school science– marked in OUAC as summer school, depends on student if this is a good choice HL/SL designation – sometimes has an impact on entrance and for advance credit in Ontario – HL designation matters for UK school acceptance **Please check OUinfo or specific university websites for exact admission information. Information changes frequently.

The University Application Process – Requirements Ontario Students need to complete (and be competitive in) three areas • Specific course requirements (e.g. math grade) • Overall grades • Profile –

Check ouinfo and website (not for international students)

Canada • Similar requirements , IB total score International • Dependent on the school + some very specific testing requirements UKCAT, SAT; IB total score ; profile (EE, CAS, etc.)

The University Application Process – Timing Ontario • All major volunteer work CAS projects done before end of Grade 11.

• Keep up extra-curriculars and leadership!

• References – only if needed – should give teachers two weeks’ notice • Applications are done in the fall of Grade 12.

Canada • Fall of grade 12 International • All completed by September (Grade 12) including prep tests • Spring and summer grade 11 – work on supplementary writing

DP Preparation - Your Role as a Parent Independence Skills Deadlines DP calendar DP Rubrics Excitement School Balance

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