{"id":1446,"date":"2019-03-07T15:21:30","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T15:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/site\/?page_id=1446"},"modified":"2019-03-07T15:21:30","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T15:21:30","slug":"ib-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/web\/ib-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"IB FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jsyrzo0e-909983fe505f8f7a2ad67370f7ce3a5a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-jsyrzo0e-909983fe505f8f7a2ad67370f7ce3a5a{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-jsyrzo0e-909983fe505f8f7a2ad67370f7ce3a5a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-jsyrzo0e-909983fe505f8f7a2ad67370f7ce3a5a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-jsyrzo0e-909983fe505f8f7a2ad67370f7ce3a5a av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >IB FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-jsys3d48-c6ca7c02e116eaed78361e3386cd1afb  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-2a9fc4b7f9a021ffe72adfb53775d991'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What kind of student is a good candidate for the DP?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What kind of student is a good candidate for the DP?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What kind of student is a good candidate for the DP?\">What kind of student is a good candidate for the DP?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The DP is a rigorous course of study for motivated students. That said, prior academic success is less an indicator of ability to earn the diploma than are a student\u2019s determination to do his or her best, willingness to be organized in order to complete the work while leading a full, balanced life, and strong commitment to learning in and beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-61832f83c091acbe276d05b57ecbc264'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do DP students have time for anything beyond academics?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do DP students have time for anything beyond academics?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do DP students have time for anything beyond academics?\">Do DP students have time for anything beyond academics?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Absolutely. Most successful Diploma Programme students (coursework or full diploma) lead very full lives. They are often members of athletic teams and involved in a wide range of activities. Time management and organization are key skills the IB develops in students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-35ffbed5841001eb0c105f1c96eac768'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Are IB programmes considered \u201cgifted\u201d programmes?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Are IB programmes considered \u201cgifted\u201d programmes?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Are IB programmes considered \u201cgifted\u201d programmes?\">Are IB programmes considered \u201cgifted\u201d programmes?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The IB does not control how schools designate their Diploma Programme. North Hall\u2019s selection is an application process. To that, we use it as a vehicle to determine strengths and gifted areas of students. You do not have to be designated as \u201cgifted\u201d to be in the programme. Actually, the most successful students are those who have the most drive and motivation to learn.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-16ca074411cb3f0b26b9d9f707883187'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What preparation does my child need in order to succeed in an IB Diploma Programme?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What preparation does my child need in order to succeed in an IB Diploma Programme?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What preparation does my child need in order to succeed in an IB Diploma Programme?\">What preparation does my child need in order to succeed in an IB Diploma Programme?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Because DP courses offer a high degree of challenge, students should, above all, be highly motivated learners. To participate in the IB Diploma Programme, students should take algebra in the eighth grade and begin foreign language study no later than the ninth grade. In addition, students should complete graduation requirements such as health, P.E. early in their high school program. Honors or enriched level classes from middle school onward provide solid academic training for the IB. Students need to develop good reading and writing skills and good study habits early in their schooling.<strong>\u00a0DP Students must be organized and prepared to spend several hours of homework at night in addition to any other school activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-290b2339de34df162ad8d12047e8f0d1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"The IB sounds like a great deal of work. What are the advantages of taking an IB curriculum?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: The IB sounds like a great deal of work. What are the advantages of taking an IB curriculum?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: The IB sounds like a great deal of work. What are the advantages of taking an IB curriculum?\">The IB sounds like a great deal of work. What are the advantages of taking an IB curriculum?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There are numerous advantages to taking the IB curriculum. First, the IB curriculum was originally designed to insure a cohesive, comprehensive education for students, no matter where they lived in the world. Today, that goal is still at the forefront of the IB mission. Students who complete this program are preparing, not only for success in college, but for success in life. Students gain a broader world view; follow in-depth approaches to the academic disciplines; and develop time management, problem-solving, research, and organizational skills that will remain with them long after the IB experience is over. Community, Activity and Service (CAS) activities provide opportunities for student involvement in the larger community beyond classroom walls. An additional benefit is that student work is assessed over a two-year period using internationally accepted performance standards. Student achievement is assessed in a variety of ways: on examinations that are developed and scored by international examiners; on oral language demonstrations in both the student\u2019s native language and a modern second language; and on science laboratory notebooks, art portfolios, science dossiers, essays, and other projects. These activities all count for a percentage of the student\u2019s final score in each subject and allow the classroom teacher to have input to the student\u2019s scores. The IB Program also allows for student and school flexibility in choosing areas of academic interest for student research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-488cb065094d5d67c4a2fac60c0506fa'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do DP teacher receive special training?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do DP teacher receive special training?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do DP teacher receive special training?\">Do DP teacher receive special training?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>All DP teachers receive professional development in the IB\u2019s approaches to teaching and learning from certified IB workshop leaders. This is a requirement for IB World Schools implementing the DP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-4d78cbd2b306eac7b9c2acfd28f1dbc9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Does implementing an IB programme mean my child\u2019s school will not teach state or national standards?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Does implementing an IB programme mean my child\u2019s school will not teach state or national standards?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Does implementing an IB programme mean my child\u2019s school will not teach state or national standards?\">Does implementing an IB programme mean my child\u2019s school will not teach state or national standards?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This IB is committed to making sure that student in IB programmes meet and exceed local or national standards. With the implementation of any IB programmes, schools are required to examine their curriculum carefully to ensure that there is alignment with local, state, or national standards. More information on the IB and Common Core is available at\u00a0<em>www.ibo.org<\/em>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-a063f85e06400db1d42d4193496c6d9c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What\u2019s the difference between the diploma and coursework (\u201ccertificate\u201d)?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What\u2019s the difference between the diploma and coursework (\u201ccertificate\u201d)?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What\u2019s the difference between the diploma and coursework (\u201ccertificate\u201d)?\">What\u2019s the difference between the diploma and coursework (\u201ccertificate\u201d)?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Not all students choose to take the full course load leading to a diploma. Instead some take a few DP courses in areas where they have a particular interest or strength, similar to honors and Advanced Placement classes. Certificates are awarded on a course-by-course basis to students who choose not to do the full programme. Students who satisfactorily complete the DP course exam earn a certificate and may be eligible for university credit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-b594c0cf969f80bff39c686368ba4a12'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How does the IB DP differ from other university-preparatory programs such as Advanced Placement?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How does the IB DP differ from other university-preparatory programs such as Advanced Placement?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How does the IB DP differ from other university-preparatory programs such as Advanced Placement?\">How does the IB DP differ from other university-preparatory programs such as Advanced Placement?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The IB DP is a two-year comprehensive curriculum with a culminating set of externally graded final exams. IB and Advanced Placement (AP) are all university preparatory, academically rigorous programmes. There are important differences, however, in the content and exams. The DP is a cohesive and comprehensive programme, not a collection of individual courses as is the case with AP. The DP has internal assessments that are graded first by the teacher, then moderated. This allows for the student to show their knowledge on a variety of assessments, not just a one-time summative assessment. The most important distinguishing factor is the core of the Diploma Programme (CAS, TOK and the extended essay).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-8716721973d0fe21185e005fa330b9e1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Why should I encourage my child to take IB DP courses?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Why should I encourage my child to take IB DP courses?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Why should I encourage my child to take IB DP courses?\">Why should I encourage my child to take IB DP courses?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Students who succeed in the IB Program do better than many other groups of students in university level work. Two studies carried out in the 1980\u2019s indicated that IB students maintained higher grade point averages at universities and earned higher average SAT scores than students who had not attended IB schools. Clearly, the knowledge and skills obtained in an IB Program prepare students to succeed in higher education. Furthermore, university admissions officials expect students to take the most challenging courses of which they are capable in high school. Also, students who take IB courses learn to see the world from a variety of perspectives, to examine different points of view, and to see themselves as part of the world community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-6e69e6ce0967ea33e427ba828bd8133b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can you give a specific example of how the DP prepared students for college?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can you give a specific example of how the DP prepared students for college?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can you give a specific example of how the DP prepared students for college?\">Can you give a specific example of how the DP prepared students for college?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>North Hall\u2019s IB graduates have stated that \u201ccollege was easy compared to the IB curriculum\u201d, \u201cI am ahead of the other college students\u201d. North Hall IB students have more early acceptances and scholarship offers than other students. Colleges respect student coming from a DP programme. They understand that they are well prepared for college level work, can write and analyze text due to the experiences they receive in the programme. For studies on the programme impact, please go to\u00a0<em>www.ibo.org\/research<\/em>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1446","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1446"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1446\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nhhs.hallco.org\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}