G11-12
IBDP Subjects
The table below indicates the subjects which will be available (changes will be made subject to demand and availability of teachers).
Remarks:
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All 3 core subjects are compulsory.
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In addition to the 3 core subjects, choose 6 subjects, 3 HL and 3 SL.
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* = Subject to approval
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** = Optional course paid by student, subject to approval
Group 1: Language A - Studies in Language and Literature
English Literature
What key skills will we develop?
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Analyse stylistic choices
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Evaluating how authors construct meaning
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Writing thesis-driven essays supported by precise textual evidence
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Deliver highly structured oral commentaries on a global issue in two literary texts
What sort of topics will be covered?
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A range of literary genres cover different concepts, such as identity, culture, perception, and transformation.
Types of assessments:
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Written commentaries on specific literary extracts
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Expository and comparative essays on the text as a whole
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Detailed oral commentaries on a focused global issue.
Group 1: Language A - Studies in Language and Literature
English Language and Literature
What key skills will we develop?
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Analyse stylistic choices
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Evaluating how authors construct meaning
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Writing thesis-driven essays supported by precise textual evidence
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Deliver highly structured oral commentaries on a global issue in one literary and one non-literary text
What sort of topics will be covered?
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A range of literary and non-literary genres (such as comics, advertising, speeches, and journalistic pieces) covering different concepts, such as identity, culture, perception, and transformation.
Types of assessments:
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Written commentaries on specific non-literary extracts
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Expository and comparative essays on the text as a whole
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Detailed oral commentaries on a focused global issue
Group 1: Language A - Studies in Language and Literature
Chinese Literature
What key skills will we develop?
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文學分析與文本解讀
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比較與批判性寫作
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口頭溝通與簡報技巧
What sort of topics will be covered?
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文學體裁：戲劇、詩歌、虛構散文（小說）及非虛構散文
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讀者、作者與文本：探討文本如何生成意義
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時間與空間：創作與接收（閱讀）的背景脈絡
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互文性：透過共同的主題與形式連結不同文本
Types of assessments:
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引導式文學分析（卷一 ）
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比較文學論文（卷二 ）
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個人口試 (IO) / 高級課程論文 (HLE)
Group 2: Language B - Language Acquisition
English B
What key skills will we develop?
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Knowledge of vocabulary and grammar
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International-mindedness
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Exposure to a variety of authentic text types
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Ability to describe situations, narrate events, make comparisons, explain problems, and state and support personal opinions
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Produce a wide variety of oral and written texts
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Study literary works
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Identities
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Experiences
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Human ingenuity
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Social organisation
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Sharing the planet
Types of assessments:
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Writing
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Listening
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Reading
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Oral assessment
Group 2: Language B - Language Acquisition
Chinese B
What key skills will we develop?
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接收技能（閱讀與聽力理解）
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表達技能（文體寫作與語體掌控）
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互動技能（口語溝通與即興討論）
What sort of topics will be covered?
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身份認同與生活體驗（文化、生活方式、健康、旅遊）
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人類創造力與社會組織（科技、媒體、教育、社區）
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共享地球（環境保護、倫理道德、全球性議題）
Types of assessments:
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個人口試（內部評估）
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試卷一：寫作表達（文本創作）
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試卷二：接收技能（聽力與閱讀理解）
Group 2: Language B - Language Acquisition
Mandarin ab Initio
What key skills will we develop?
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Basic oral communication and listening comprehension
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Reading basic Chinese characters and Pinyin
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Short essay writing and cultural awareness
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Everyday communication (family, hobbies, school life)
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Identity, experiences, and human ingenuity
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Chinese culture, customs, and social life
Types of assessments:
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Listening comprehension
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Reading comprehension and writing
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Individual oral assessment
Group 2: Language B - Language Acquisition
French ab initio
What key skills will we develop?
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Comprehending and interpreting authentic written and spoken French, such as simple articles, advertisements, and everyday audio recordings.
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Productive skills: Writing structured texts using appropriate formats, including informal emails, blog posts, and brief reports.
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Interactive skills: Engaging in spontaneous, real-time spoken conversations and delivering presentations based on visual prompts.
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Intercultural awareness: Navigating and comparing different cultural contexts and perspectives across the global French-speaking world.
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Identities (health, food, and relationships)
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Experiences (travel, leisure, and celebrations)
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Human Ingenuity (technology and media)
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Social Organisation (education, the workplace, and community)
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Sharing the Planet (the environment, climate, and geography)
Types of assessments:
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Paper 1 (Productive Skills): A written exam consisting of two short writing tasks, where students choose from three prompts to produce texts like emails, blogs, or letters.
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Paper 2 (Receptive Skills): A comprehension exam split into two parts: a listening comprehension section based on audio recordings, and a reading comprehension section based on written texts.
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Individual Oral (Interactive Skills): An internal assessment where students present a brief description of a visual stimulus (a photo linked to a course theme) and engage in a follow-up conversation with their teacher.
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
Economics
What key skills will we develop?
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Analysis of Economic news
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Evaluating Government Policies
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Using Economic diagrams to model real world events
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Micro Economics
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Macroeconomics Global Trade
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Development Economics
Types of assessments:
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Essay Questions
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Data analysis
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News Commentary
Assessment at a glance: SL
Assessment at a glance: HL
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
History
What key skills will we develop?
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Source reliability analysis
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Argumentative writing
What sort of topics will be covered?
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20th century world history
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Wars and humanitarianism
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Politics, power and diplomacy
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Popular movements
Types of assessments:
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Data-Based Questions
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Essay Questions
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Research paper
Group 3: Individuals and Societies
Psychology
What key skills will we develop?
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Critical analysis of psychological theories and studies
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Research skills: designing ethical investigations, collecting and interpreting evidence
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Applying psychological knowledge to real-life issues
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Research methodology
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Health and well-being
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Human development
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Human relationships
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Learning and cognition
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The role of technology, motivation and culture in human behaviour
Types of assessments:
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Short-answer and extended-response questions
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Application of psychological knowledge to unfamiliar real-world scenarios
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Evaluation of unseen research studies
Group 3: Individuals and Societies / Group 4: Sciences
Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS)
What key skills will we develop?
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Systems Thinking: You learn to model complex environmental issues holistically by mapping out storages, flows, and feedback loops within ecological and human systems.
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Interdisciplinary Analysis: You build the ability to bridge the natural sciences and humanities, combining data with cultural, economic, and political contexts.
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Critical Evaluation: You develop the skill to assess different perspectives and judge sustainability solutions from local to global scales.
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Concservation
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Concepts of Sustainability and Systems Approach
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The Development of Human Society and Resource Exploitation
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Application of concepts towards Waters, Land and Atmosphere
Types of assessments:
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Data Based Questions
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Case Study Analysis
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Essay Questions
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Individual Investigations into a relevant environmental issue.
Group 4: Sciences
Physics
What key skills will we develop?
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Understanding of models, theories and laws
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Solving problems and explaining observations
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Lab skills and data analysis
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Force and motion
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Thermal physics
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Current and circuits
Types of assessments:
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Lab skills and reporting
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Problem solving assignments
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STSE (Science, Technology, Society, and Environment) questions
Group 4: Sciences
Chemistry
What key skills will we develop?
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Experimental Design & Scientific Inquiry
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Quantitative Reasoning & Data Analysis
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Critical Evaluation & Problem Solving
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Stoichiometric relationships
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Atomic Structure
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Bonding and Structure
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Energetics
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Chemical Kinetics
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Equilibrium
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Acids and Bases
Types of assessments:
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Lab reports
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Pop quizzes
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Presentation (research based)
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Internal assessment
Group 4: Sciences
Biology
What key skills will we develop?
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Critical thinking and analysis
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Designing and evaluating scientific investigations
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Mathematical calculations and graphical data processing
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Evolutionary unity and diversity
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Anatomical form and function
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Interdependent system interactions
Types of assessments:
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Multiple-choice and data-based questions
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Extended-response questions
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Scientific investigation
Group 5: Mathematics
Mathematics: Analysis and
Approaches (MAA)
What key skills will we develop?
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Analytical and abstract reasoning: Developing rigorous mathematical arguments, formal algebraic manipulation, and logical deductions/proofs.
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Problem-solving with and without technology: Analyzing abstract and real-world mathematical concepts both analytically (by hand) and computationally.
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Mathematical inquiry and communication: Formulating mathematical hypotheses, linking interconnected concepts across topics, and clearly justifying solutions using precise notation.
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Number and Algebra: Sequences and series, logarithms, binomial theorem, complex numbers (HL), and proof techniques (induction, contradiction).
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Functions: Polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; transformations and composite/inverse functions.
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Geometry and Trigonometry: Circular functions, trigonometric identities/equations, and vectors in 2D and 3D (HL).
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Statistics and Probability: Descriptive statistics, bivariate linear regression, probability rules, and discrete/continuous distributions (e.g., normal, binomial, Poisson for HL).
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Calculus: Differential and integral calculus, kinematics, optimization, and differential equations (HL).
Types of assessments:
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Quizzes: Short response questions (with or without GDC)
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Tests: Routine and Non-routine multi-part questions crossing topics (with or without GDC)
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Exam: Paper 1 (Non-GDC): Short an extended-response, Paper 2 (GDC): Short and extended-response, Paper 3 HL only (GDC): Multi-part problem-solving investigation questions
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Mathematical Exploration: An individual piece of written work investigating a chosen area of mathematics of personal interest.
Group 5: Mathematics
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (MAI)
What key skills will we develop?
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Mathematical modelling: Translating practical, real-world scenarios into mathematical models, formulating hypotheses, and testing assumptions.
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Data analysis and statistical thinking: Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets to draw sound statistical inferences.
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Technology fluency: Leveraging graphic display calculators (GDC), spreadsheets, and mathematical software as central tools for problem-solving.
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Number and Algebra: Sequences and series, financial mathematics (amortization, annuities), systems of linear equations
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Functions: Modeling real-world phenomena using linear, quadratic, exponential, and sinusoidal models - Geometry and Trigonometry: 3D spatial geometry and Voronoi diagrams
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Statistics and Probability: Sampling techniques, linear correlation and rank test, t-tests, chi-square tests
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Calculus: Introduction to differential calculus, optimization, and numerical integration
Types of assessments:
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GDC is permitted on all formatives and summatives
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Quizzes: Short response questions
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Tests: Routine and Non-routine multi-part questions
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Exams: Paper 1 Short questions, Paper 2 Multi-part extended-responses questions
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Mathematical Exploration: An individual piece of written work investigating a chosen area of mathematics of personal interest.
Group 6: The Arts
Visual Arts
What key skills will we develop?
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Technique & Experimentation: Mastering diverse media (2D, 3D, digital) through hands-on practice
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Inquiry & Research: Analyzing artistic contexts, intentions, and connections across global culture
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Reflective Documentation: Documenting creative growth, decision-making, and critical thinking visually and in writing
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Visual Arts in Context: Investigating how socio-cultural, historical, and personal factors shape art.
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Visual Arts Methods: Exploring materials, artistic strategies, and problem-solving through art-making.
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Communicating & Curating: Developing personal artistic intentions and presenting cohesive, meaningful visual works.
Types of assessments:
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Written and visual documentation of research, media experimentation, and artistic development.
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Critical investigation linking personal artwork to established artists and cultural contexts.
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Final Artworks: A selection of completed studio works curated with an artist statement.
Group 6: The Arts
Film
What key skills will we develop?
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Technical Filmmaking: Mastering camera work, lighting, sound design, and post-production editing
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Textual Analysis: Critically breaking down film language, codes, conventions, and narrative structures
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Collaborative Production: Working in key crew roles to execute creative vision.
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Reading & Contextualizing Film: Exploring global film history, diverse cinema movements, and socio-cultural contexts
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Filmmaking Roles & Practices: Studying specialized production roles and technical workflow pipelines
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Collaborative & Independent Projects: Pitching, writing, filming, and editing original narrative short films.
Types of assessments:
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Written or recorded analysis of film extracts and techniques
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Multimedia research comparing style and context across films
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Production Portfolio with process documentation.
Core
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
What key skills will we develop?
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Formulating and Analyzing Knowledge Questions
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Evaluating Perspectives
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Substantiating with Real-World Evidence
What sort of topics will be covered?
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Themes: Knowledge and the Knower, Language and Technology
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Areas of Knowledge: Arts, History, Human Sciences, Natural Sciences and Maths
Types of assessments:
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Exhibition: 1 Prompt, 3 objects, 950 Words
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Essays: 1 Prescribed Title, 1600 Words
CAS portfolio considered completed if:
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Experiences have been ongoing for 18 months, as shown by regular uploads of evidence and reflections to Managebac
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All 7 learning outcomes addressed
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All 3 strands of C, A and S addressed
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CAS Project completed
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CAS demonstration (core exhibition) completed