IB predict grade

LasMa
Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:31:36 +0000

stillnadine:

It seems that there is a lot of value to the program, even if you don’t receive the diploma.



My D started IB in 6th grade and went through middle school and high school with essentially the same 100 kids. Like about two-thirds of that group, she ended up getting a certificate rather than a diploma. But all 100 took the same IB classes, did Internal Assessments, took Theory of Knowledge, did CAS, and took the tests (D did 6). The only difference was that the diploma kids did the Extended Essay.

I could not agree with you more. In addition to the academic rigor, which is essential for keeping bright kids engaged in school, I think IB’s global perspective is extremely valuable and will only become more so during our childrens’ lifetime. In addition, IB does an effective job at teaching critical and analytical thinkiing, and the kids get really good at both written and veral communication which stands them in good stead for college and beyond. Also, IB really does prepare kids for the academics of college. And of course, no one survives IB without learning time management skills!