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Universities and the IB Bryanston school 25 th November 2016 Peter Fidczuk IB UK Development and Recognition Manager Peter.fidczuk@ibo.org

What do Employers want? CBI Education and Skills Survey 2013

What do Employers want? CBI Education & Skills Survey 2013

What do Universities want? Enthusiasm for higher level learning • Enthusiasm for their chosen subject • Subject knowledge • Cognitive and affective skills • Research by Dr Harriet Jones, University of East Anglia has shown that the transition to HE is a problem for some students as they have the following problems: • Forgotten much subject knowledge • Lack ability to inquire • Lack ability to read extended texts • Lack ability to select sources and extract relevant material

Cognitive skills • Analysing • Synthesising • Critical thinking • Evaluating • Problem solving • Inquiring mind • Intellectual insight • Innovation • Argument construction • Intellectual risk

Affective skills Attitudes to learning • Persistence and perseverance • Focus and concentration, overcoming distractions • Self-motivation • Managing anxiety – coping with exams and deadlines • Delaying gratification – looking to the longer term • Managing impulsiveness and anger • Developing resilience

IB learner profile • The IB learner profile is the IB mission statement translated into a set of learning outcomes for the 21st century • As IB learners we strive to be: – inquirers – knowledgeable – thinkers – communicators – principled – open-minded – caring – risk-takers – balanced – reflective

The IB Diploma The IBDP is a 3 subjects Baccalaureate – studied at develops a Higher level, breadth of equivalent to A subjects and skills Level All courses 3 subjects are linear, studied at like the Standard reformed A Level, Levels equivalent to AS Level All courses include Skills internal developing assessment, Core unlike the reformed A Levels

Subject Groups Choose 1 from each of groups 1 to 5 – Group 1 – Language A, English Literature, Language & Literature or Literature & Performance – Group 2 – Language B (language acquisition) – Group 3 – Humanities – Group 4 – Sciences (including Computer Science) – Group 5 – Mathematics The 6 th subject is an ‘elective’ – Group 6 (Optional) - Arts – Or a second subject from Groups 2, 3, 4 or 5

Some Examples Pathway to medicine: – HL Biology, Chemistry, Psychology – SL English A Literature, Spanish B, Maths Pathway to economics: – HL Economics, Maths, History – SL Biology, English A Literature, Japanese Ab Initio Pathway to English – HL English A Literature, Philosophy, History – SL Environmental Systems, Mathematical Studies, Spanish

Levels and Points • Standard Level – broadly similar to AS level • Higher level –broadly similar to A level • Usually 3 @ HL and 3 @ SL • Each assessed on a 1 to 7 scale • Total 42 points + 3 for Core = 45 max (201 in 2016) • World average 30.0 • UK average 34.7

The IB Diploma Core Theory of Knowledge (graded A-E) 4000 word Extended Essay (graded A-E) Creativity, Action & Service

Theory of Knowledge In TOK we explore some key questions related to how knowledge is developed and used • How do we know? • What is truth in different subjects? • What affects our development of knowledge? • Is it ever possible to be certain?

Sample TOK Questions • There is no such thing as a neutral question. Evaluate this statement with reference to two areas of knowledge. • ‘Through different methods of justification, we can reach conclusions in ethics that are as well-supported as those provided in mathematics.’ To what extent would you agree? • “There are only two ways in which humankind can produce knowledge: through passive observation or through active experiment.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? • Using history and at least one other area of knowledge, examine the claim that it is possible to attain knowledge despite problems of bias and selection.

The Extended Essay • Research project • Inquiry is central – asking a question and then answering it • Teacher supported • Extended piece of writing • Structured argument central • Must demonstrate inquiry, research, investigation, argument, analysis, evaluation • Develops cognitive skills

The Extended Essay What are the key factors John Williams employs to create an • original soundtrack that is aurally appealing and a skilful underscore? Captain Corelli’s Mandolin: to what extent is there a relationship • between culture and identity? Is artificial intelligence real intelligence? An analysis of internet • systems and algorithms behind them. Can there be any moral justification for the war in Iraq? • To what extent can the defence of Thermopylae and Artemisium • be seen as a turning point in the Persian Wars? To what extent is Cillit Bang safe to use? •

Creativity Action* Service (CAS) • Experiential Learning • About 150 hours over the course of two years • Must be completed and 6 learning outcomes satisfied to pass the diploma • Changes students’ perceptions and takes them out of their comfort zone • Develops affective skills • * from this year Activity replaces Action

CAS learning outcomes • identified own strengths and develop areas for growth • demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process • demonstrate how to plan and initiate a CAS activity • demonstrate the skills and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively • show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences • demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance • recognise and consider the ethics of choices and actions

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Universities’ Perceptions of the Diploma

What do Universities say? Oxford comments at the IBSCA HE Conference 2014 IB is a “great qualification” as it is: • Challenging • Offers a global perspective • Integrated programme • Interdisciplinary • develops essay writing skills • Extended Essay is an extended piece of writing developing inquiry, independent study skills and research skills • TOK develops the skill of critical analysis

UK HE Entry Requirements The IB Diploma is welcomed by all UK universities Some examples of offers this year: – Cambridge, Natural Science 40 + 776 @ HL – UCL, History 39 + 19 @ HL – LSE, Economics 38 + 766 @ HL (7 Ma) – Oxford, English 38 + 766 @ HL (7 En) – Durham, Liberal Arts, 38 – Exeter, Psychology 36 – Bristol, Philosophy 36 + 18 points @ HL – Kings College London, Medicine 35 + 666 @ HL – Kent, Mathematics 34 + 6 HL Ma – Birmingham, Law 32 + 666 @ HL – Birmingham, Medicine 32 + 766 @ HL – Aberdeen, Geography 32 + 555 @ HL – Southampton, Environmental Science 32 – Canterbury Christ Church, Paramedic Science 28 – Gloucestershire, Landscape Architecture 26

20 most popular IB Universities 2012 2013 The University of Edinburgh 1999 2044 University College London 1833 1919 University of Exeter 1270 1606 The University of Warwick 1369 1337 University of Bristol 1096 1316 King's College London 1139 1247 The University of Nottingham 1311 1226 Durham University 1207 1223 LSE: London Sch of Economics 922 1054 The University of Kent 962 1039 The University of Manchester 939 987 Oxford University 916 938 University of Bath 827 935 Queen Mary, University of London 755 925 University of St Andrews 838 874 University of Southampton 888 843 Imperial College London 729 738 University of Cambridge 777 735 University of Leeds 785 712 University of Glasgow 526 698

Offer rates for IB UK students 2013 IB offer rate 2013 all quals offer rate The University of Edinburgh 58 37 University College London 57 48 University of Exeter 90 81 The University of Warwick 78 64 University of Bristol 68 55 King's College London 72 39 The University of Nottingham 81 62 Durham University 66 56 LSE: London Sch of Economics 26 24 The University of Kent 99 83 The University of Manchester 84 60 Oxford University 29 25 University of Bath 84 74 Queen Mary, University of London 82 60 University of St Andrews 59 44 University of Southampton 87 63 Imperial College London 61 46 University of Cambridge 40 31 University of Leeds 80 64 University of Glasgow 82 58

2016 Confirmed IB Places (820 destinations) No of confirmed places The University of Edinburgh 15 University College London 32 University of Exeter 44 The University of Warwick 42 University of Bristol 26 King's College London 26 The University of Nottingham 47 Durham University 39 LSE: London Sch of Economics 6 The University of Kent 24 The University of Manchester 36 Oxford University 24 University of Bath 17 Queen Mary, University of London 20 University of St Andrews 5 University of Southampton 20 Imperial College London 11 University of Cambridge 28 University of Leeds 26 University of Glasgow 2 University of Birmingham 43 Loughborough University 25