International Baccalaureate

What is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Education?

 The IB MYP provides a framework of learning that encourages, creative, critical, and reflective thinking. The IB MYP emphasizes intellectual challenges and taking action in an attempt to understand and solve real-world problems. The IB MYP develops international-mindedness based on communication, intercultural understanding, and global engagement - essential qualities for leadership in a rapidly changing world. At Norterra Canyon, all 6th-8th grade students participate in the IB Middle Years Program.

International Baccalaureate Mission

The International Baccalaureate Organization aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end, the IBO works with school, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to work to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people with their differences can also be right.

 

MYP Subject Groups Mathematics Sciences Language & Literature Individuals & Societies Language Acquisition Physical & Health Education Arts Design	Approaches to Learning (ATL) Communication Skills Social Skills Self Management Skills Research Skills Thinking Skills	Acronyms UOI: Unit of Inquiry ATL: Approach to Learning SOI: Statement of Inquiry BQC: Building Quality Curriculum ATT: Approaches to Teaching
16 MYP Key Concepts Aesthetics Connections Form Perspective Change Creativity Global Interactions Communities Relationships Culture Communication Identity Time/Place/Space Development Systems   Logic		10 IB Learner Profile Attributes Inquirers Thinkers Principled Reflective Caring Risk-Takers/Courageous Open-Minded Communicators Balanced Knowledgeable
IB Action Cycle	MYP Global Contexts Identities & Relationships: Who am I? Who are we? Orientation in Space: What is the meaning of “when” and “where?” Personal Expression: What is the nature & purpose of creative expression? Scientific & Technologic Innovation: How do we understand the worlds in which we live in?  Globalization & Sustainability: How is everything and everybody connected? Fairness & Development: What are the consequences of humanity?	Statement of Inquiry Combine the Key Concept, Related Concept, and Global Context in a statement.  Student’s purpose/why?  Broad & not subject specific. Summative assessment should relate back to the SOI.

 

Ten Traits
The IB learner profile is at the heart of all IB programs. The profile outlines the aims and values of the IB learner and embodies what it truly means to be internationally-minded.

IB learners strive to be:

Five Reasons IB is For You!
High-Quality: Rigorous Assessment and Authorization
Internationally-minded: Globally Relevant for 21st Century
Positive Attitudes Toward Learning
Access: All 6-8th Grade Students Are IB at Norterra Canyon
Continuum of Education: Continue on to Earn the Prestigious IB Diploma

To learn more visit www.ibo.org.

 

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School Middle Years Programme (MYP) General Regulations

IB MYP General Regulations for Students and Families

• thinkers
• principled
• caring
• inquirers
• risk-takers
• communicators
• reflective
• open-minded
• knowledgeable
• balanced