What is a passing grade in Tok?
Each IB subject is assessed on a scale of 1 – 7 with a score of 4 considered a “passing grade”.
How long should my tok presentation be?
TOK presentation is done individually, in pairs or in groups of three. TOK presentation must be delivered in a language accessible to all members of the class. Approximately 10 minutes per presenter should be allowed, up to maximum of approximately 30 minutes per group.
What is the Tok presentation?
TOK presentations are done to demonstrate that analysis of knowledge can have real-life applications and they are usually done by identifying a knowledge topic and exploring them using real-life situations. As writing a TOK presentation is a must for all IB students, let’s look at how to do it.
How is CAS marked?
Studied throughout the Diploma Programme, CAS involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies. It is not formally assessed. However, students reflect on their CAS experiences as part of the DP, and provide evidence of achieving the seven learning outcomes for CAS.
What counts as activity for CAS?
The three strands of CAS, which are often interwoven with particular activities, are characterized as follows:
- Creativity – arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking.
- Activity – physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the DP.
How many hours should a CAS project be?
30 hours
How many CAS reflections do you need 2020?
You may write as many reflections and journal entries as you wish, but at least three written reflections (initial, mid-point and final) are required for long-term CAS experiences.
Can you fail IB because of CAS?
Yes. There are students who fail the IB diploma due to failing to complete the CAS hours required. However, usually your mentor/ school coordinator will be behind the students to fulfill their hours and track their record.
What is needed to pass CAS?
CAS coordinators have the power to pass you for CAS or not which will affect your diploma/course. -You have to complete at least 50 hours for each strand (Creativity, Activity, and Service) for the year. Don’t do 100 hours for each strand so you don’t have to do it in IB2. You’ll still be forced to do it in IB2.
What are the CAS requirements?
A CAS experience must: • fit within one or more of the CAS strands • be based on a personal interest, skill, talent or opportunity for growth • provide opportunities to develop the attributes of the IB learner profile • not be used or included in the student’s DP course requirements.
What are the 7 learning outcomes of CAS?
- CAS Learning Outcomes.
- Strength & growth.
- Challenge & skills.
- Initiative & planning.
- Working collaboratively with others.
- Showing perseverance and commitment.
- Global engagement.
- Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions.
How many CAS reflections do I need 2021?
For your CAS requirement to be considered complete you must; show reflection+evidence that you have PROGRESSED in each of the SEVEN learning outcomes. Many students will choose to have three separate reflections for the beginning, middle, and end showcasing their progress through a particular learning outcome.
What is considered a CAS project?
A CAS project is a collaborative, well-considered series of sequential CAS experiences, engaging students in one or more of the CAS strands of creativity, activity, and service. A CAS project involves collaboration between a group of students or with members of the wider community.
What are the 5 CAS stages?
Students use the CAS stages (investigation, preparation, action, reflection and demonstration) as a framework for CAS experiences and the CAS project.