DP proposal

Level 1: Quick Wins

Strategy 1: Improving Study Habits for DP/CP Students

• Solution: Launch a "Study Skills Bootcamp" focused on time management, exam strategies, and stress management.

• Solution: Introduce a digital planner integrated with reminders for deadlines and study schedules.

• Solution: Organize peer-led workshops to share effective revision techniques like spaced repetition.

• Solution: Install digital information screens in common areas displaying study tips and key deadlines

Answer explanation

Strategy: Improving Study Habits for DP/CP Students

1. Solution: Launch a "Study Skills Bootcamp" focused on time management, exam strategies, and stress management.

   • Effect Size: Self-Regulation (0.52), Study Skills (0.57).

2. Solution: Introduce a digital planner integrated with reminders for deadlines and study schedules.

   • Effect Size: Technology in Learning (0.55), Goal Setting (0.68).

3. Solution: Organize peer-led workshops to share effective revision techniques like spaced repetition.

   • Effect Size: Retrieval Practice (0.46), Peer Tutoring (0.53).

4. Solution: Install digital information screens in common areas displaying study tips and key deadlines.

   • Effect Size: Visible Learning (0.40).

Level 1: Quick Wins

Strategy 2: Engaging Teachers in Collaborative Development

• Solution: Organize “Coffee and Collaboration” bi-weekly sessions for teachers to exchange strategies

• Solution: Provide quick-access templates for lesson planning to reduce workload

• Solution: Host a mini-workshop on integrating IB-specific methodologies like inquiry-based learning.

• Solution: Launch a shared digital repository for teaching resources across departments

Answer explanation

Strategy 2: Engaging Teachers in Collaborative Development

1. Solution: Organize “Coffee and Collaboration” bi-weekly sessions for teachers to exchange strategies.

   • Effect Size: Collective Teacher Efficacy (1.57).

2. Solution: Provide quick-access templates for lesson planning to reduce workload.

   • Effect Size: Teacher Clarity (0.75).

3. Solution: Host a mini-workshop on integrating IB-specific methodologies like inquiry-based learning.

   • Effect Size: Inquiry-Based Learning (0.40).

4. Solution: Launch a shared digital repository for teaching resources across departments.

   • Effect Size: Collaborative Learning (0.59).

Level 2 Short Term (3-6 months)

Strategy 1: Boosting Parental Engagement

• Solution: Host a "Pathway to Success" evening to explain IB programs to parents

• Solution: Share monthly newsletters highlighting student achievements and IB insights

• Solution: Launch a parent-focused IB workshop to help support students at home

• Solution: Implement an online feedback form for parents to share concerns and suggestions

Answer explanation

Strategy 1: Boosting Parental Engagement

1. Solution: Host a "Pathway to Success" evening to explain IB programs to parents.

   • Effect Size: Parental Involvement (0.51).

2. Solution: Share monthly newsletters highlighting student achievements and IB insights.

   • Effect Size: Feedback (0.70).

3. Solution: Launch a parent-focused IB workshop to help support students at home.

   • Effect Size: Social Skills Programs (0.40).

4. Solution: Implement an online feedback form for parents to share concerns and suggestions.

   • Effect Size: Engagement Feedback (0.48).

Level 2 Short Term (3-6 months)

Strategy 2: Enhancing Academic Support

• Solution: Develop standardised IA timelines to provide consistency

• Solution: Establish weekly mentoring check-ins for struggling students

• Solution: Conduct workshops on effective TOK and Extended Essay research skills

• Solution: Run trial mock exams to simulate real conditions and evaluate readiness

Answer explanation

Strategy 2: Enhancing Academic Support

1. Solution: Develop standardised IA timelines to provide consistency.

   • Effect Size: Goal Setting (0.68).

2. Solution: Establish weekly mentoring check-ins for struggling students.

   • Effect Size: Mentoring Programs (0.72).

3. Solution: Conduct workshops on effective TOK and Extended Essay research skills.

   • Effect Size: Critical Thinking (0.48).

4. Solution: Run trial mock exams to simulate real conditions and evaluate readiness.

   • Effect Size: Practice Testing (0.50).

Level 3 Medium Term (6-12 months)

Strategy 1: Improving Physical Learning Environments

• Solution: Create a quiet study hub equipped with textbooks and digital tools

• Solution: Redesign classrooms with flexible seating for collaborative work

• Install motivational visuals and IB command term posters in classrooms

• Solution: Introduce subject-specific zones for focused learning activities

Answer explanation

Strategy 1: Improving Physical Learning Environments

1. Solution: Create a quiet study hub equipped with textbooks and digital tools.

   • Effect Size: Physical Learning Environment (0.43), Self-Regulation (0.52).

2. Solution: Redesign classrooms with flexible seating for collaborative work.

   • Effect Size: Classroom Environment (0.56).

3. Solution: Install motivational visuals and IB command term posters in classrooms.

   • Effect Size: Classroom Displays (0.41).

4. Solution: Introduce subject-specific zones for focused learning activities.

   • Effect Size: Engagement (0.48).

Level 3 Medium Term (6-12 months)

Strategy 2: Strengthening Teacher Development

• Solution: Offer CPD workshops on differentiated instruction and IB methodologies

• Solution: Introduce peer-observation cycles with feedback sessions.

• Solution: Develop a leadership academy for middle leaders within the school

• Solution: Implement collaborative planning time for interdisciplinary lessons

Answer explanation

Strategy 2: Strengthening Teacher Development

1. Solution: Offer CPD workshops on differentiated instruction and IB methodologies.

   • Effect Size: Professional Development (0.62).

2. Solution: Introduce peer-observation cycles with feedback sessions.

   • Effect Size: Teacher Clarity (0.75).

3. Solution: Develop a leadership academy for middle leaders within the school.

   • Effect Size: Leadership Strategies (0.40).

4. Solution: Implement collaborative planning time for interdisciplinary lessons.

   • Effect Size: Integrated Curricula (0.39)

Level 4 Long Term (12+ months)

Strategy 1: Expanding Curriculum Opportunities

• Solution: Launch a high-achievers program linked to university pathways and scholarships

• Solution: Introduce interdisciplinary courses connecting IB and global challenges.

• Solution: Expand subject offerings to include coding and entrepreneurship.

• Solution: Develop CAS opportunities in partnership with local organizations

Answer explanation

Strategy 1: Expanding Curriculum Opportunities

1. Solution: Launch a high-achievers program linked to university pathways and scholarships.

   • Effect Size: Acceleration Programs (0.88).

2. Solution: Introduce interdisciplinary courses connecting IB and global challenges.

   • Effect Size: Critical Thinking (0.48).

3. Solution: Expand subject offerings to include coding and entrepreneurship.

   • Effect Size: Curriculum Alignment (0.39).

4. Solution: Develop CAS opportunities in partnership with local organizations.

   • Effect Size: Real-World Learning (0.45).

Level 4 Long Term (12+ months)

Strategy 2: Building External Partnerships

• Solution: Establish internships and job shadowing programs with industry partners

• Solution: Create an alumni network to mentor current students

• Solution: Build partnerships with universities for guest lectures and direct entry pathways.

  • Effect Size: Career Guidance (0.38).

• Solution: Organize an annual career fair featuring industry professionals and alumni.

Answer explanation

Strategy 2: Building External Partnerships

1. Solution: Establish internships and job shadowing programs with industry partners.

   • Effect Size: Experiential Learning (0.57).

2. Solution: Create an alumni network to mentor current students.

   • Effect Size: Mentorship Programs (0.72).

3. Solution: Build partnerships with universities for guest lectures and direct entry pathways.

   • Effect Size: Career Guidance (0.38).

4. Solution: Organize an annual career fair featuring industry professionals and alumni.

   • Effect Size: Role Models (0.40).

Bonus Question

Strategy: Enhancing Student Data Collection for Personalized Interventions

• Solution: Implement a centralized digital dashboard for real-time tracking of student performance and behavior.

• Solution: Introduce weekly teacher-student conferences to review data insights and set short-term goals.

• Solution: Conduct monthly data review meetings for subject teams and heads of departments.

• Solution: Launch student self-assessment tools integrated with formative assessments.

Answer explanation

Solutions:

1. Solution: Implement a centralized digital dashboard for real-time tracking of student performance and behavior.

   • Effect Size: Feedback (0.70), Self-Regulation (0.52).

2. Solution: Introduce weekly teacher-student conferences to review data insights and set short-term goals.

   • Effect Size: Goal Setting (0.68), Teacher-Student Relationships (0.72).

3. Solution: Conduct monthly data review meetings for subject teams and heads of departments.

   • Effect Size: Collective Teacher Efficacy (1.57), Formative Evaluation (0.68).

4. Solution: Launch student self-assessment tools integrated with formative assessments.

   • Effect Size: Meta-Cognition (0.60), Self-Assessment (0.47).