What is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Education?
Our IB Middle Years Program (MYP) was authorized by IBO in 2007. Every PB Middle classroom is an IB MYP classroom, and every student is an IB student. 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.
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
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Approaches to Learning (ATL)
- Social Skills
- Self Management Skills
- Research Skills
- Thinking Skills
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Acronyms
- ATL: Approach to Learning
- SOI: Statement of Inquiry
- BQC: Building Quality Curriculum
- ATT: Approaches to Teaching
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16 MYP Key Concepts
- Aesthetics
- Connections
- Form
- Perspective
- Change
- Creativity
- Global Interactions
- Communities
- Relationships
- Culture
- Communication
- Identity
- Time/Place/Space
- Development
- Systems
- Logic
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10 IB Learner Profile Attributes
- Inquirers
- Thinkers
- Principled
- Reflective
- Caring
- Risk-Takers/Courageous
- Open-Minded
- Communicators
- Balanced
- Knowledgeable
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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?
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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.
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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 embody what it truly means to be internationally-minded.
IB learners strive to be:
- thinkers
- principled
- caring
- inquirers
- risk-takers
- communicators
- reflective
- open-minded
- knowledgeable
- balanced
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 Students Are IB at PB Middle
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
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