IBDP PD Quiz

The _______ is a list of traits that the IB wishes to nurture in its students. These traits are centred around international-mindedness, inquiry, and reflection.

What are ATL skills in the context of the IBDP?

• Academic Transferable Learning

• Assessment and Test Learning

• Approaches to Learning

• Analytical Teaching and Learning

Section 1: Assessment
What are the three main assessment components in the IBDP?

• Internal Assessment, External Assessment, Theory of Knowledge

• Exams, Essays, Presentations

• Homework, Class Participation, Final Project

• Group Projects, Lab Reports, Extended Essay

Answer explanation

1. Internal Assessment: This involves assessments conducted within the school and moderated externally. It includes various forms of coursework, projects, or practical work that are completed under the teacher's supervision.
   

2. External Assessment: These are examinations that are taken at the end of the course and are externally marked. These exams cover the content studied during the course and are standardized across all schools offering the IBDP.
   

3. Theory of Knowledge (TOK): TOK is a core component of the IBDP. It's a course that explores the nature of knowledge and how we know what we claim to know. It involves critical thinking and reflection on knowledge itself.

Internal assessments are conducted by

• IB examiners

• Teachers and externally moderated

• Students themselves

• School administrators

Which of the following is an example of an internal assessment task?

• Final IB exams

• Group 4 Project

• Extended Essay

• Oral Presentation in Language A

Can you explain which component of the IBDP involves examinations that are externally marked and standardized across all IBDP schools?

What are grade boundaries in the context of IBDP assessment?

• Fixed percentages of marks required for each grade

• The range of marks that corresponds to a specific grade

• Grades determined solely by teacher discretion

• Grades set by the school administration

Why is it important for teachers to be aware of grade boundaries

• Provides clarity and consistency
• Allows for arbitrary grading
• Increases competition among students
• Reduces the need for assessments

A course required of Diploma candidates in every school in the world, in which the concept of knowledge -- its worth, veracity, and forms -- is considered.

• Extended Essay (EE)

• Internal Assessment (IA)

• Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

• Independent Study (IS)

What is minimum score in order to pass the requirements in IB and to earn a diploma?

• 6

• 7

• 24

• 45