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Annual Admissions Conference 2019

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An update on developments in IB programmes, with a focus on the revised IB Diploma mathematics curriculum

Tuesday 9 April 2019 09:40 - 10:30
Breakout session
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Summary

In this session, participants will receive an update on the latest developments in the IB Diploma, and the IB Career-related programme. Firstly, the latest trends in IB students' data will be presented. The IB's subject courses are subject to a planned cycle of review, and upcoming changes to the IB's courses in mathematics, English A, and Language B will be reviewed. In particular, mathematics is undergoing a very significant change, as the four separate courses currently offered will be replaced by two from September 2019, each combining Standard and Higher levels. The IB Career-related programme is developing strongly, and its role in bridging the academic/vocational divide, and supporting the wider skillset of students taking vocational and Applied General qualifications, such as BTEC, will be discussed.

Learning outcomes:

  • Delegates will gain an understanding of the IB’s revised mathematics courses, and the implications for university entry requirements.
  • Delegates will gain an understanding of the qualification and entry packages held by CP students transitioning to HE.