IB Misconceptions

How is college credit earned for students who take IB Diploma courses? (You can choose multiple answers)

• It is just like STS, and credit is earned based on the grade in the class.

• Students participate in IB assessments for courses they are enrolled in, and credit is awarded based on the overall score that is received.

• In Colorado, the Colorado Department of Higher Education releases a list of credit awarded at Colorado public higher education institutions.

• Outside of Colorado, students can google IB credit at any university they choose to find out which classes they can earn credit for.

• Students must score at least 4 on an IB scale of 1-7 in order to receive college credit.

In Colorado, IB Diploma Holders are required to earn at least _____________ (number of) credit hours upon entry into public colleges and universities.

Students can only participate in the IB Diploma Program if they attended PYP and MYP schools for K-10.

• True

• False

Juniors and seniors at East High School can choose to take a mix of IB Diploma courses, concurrent enrollment courses, and non-IB courses.

• True

• False

Which of these IB components span all levels PYP, MYP, and DP? (You can select multiple answers)

• Approaches to Learning and Teaching

• Learner Profile Traits

• International-Mindedness

In order to successfully complete the PYP, MYP and DP programs, which of these culminating projects are required? (You can choose multiple answers)

• PYP EXHIBITION

• MYP COMMUNITY PROJECT

• MYP PERSONAL PROJECT

• DP CAS PROJECT

Units that facilitate action are required in _________________ levels of the program.