WorksheetsWhat is an IB education at Adams?
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does "IB" stand for?
International Baccalaureate
Ignorance is Bliss
Illogical Begonias
Iguana Banana
What does "baccalaureate" mean?
college preparation
a person who is not married
a board game
a type of flower
What are the two pathways a student can take for the IB at Adams? Watch out for old terminology!
Diploma and Course
Diplodocus and Cursi
Potato and Kumquat
Diploma and Certificate
For an IB Diploma, how many total IB subject classes does a student have to take during their junior and senior years?
6
4
8
5
For a DP Course certificate, how many IB subject classes does a student have to take during their junior and senior years?
at least 1
at least 3
at least 4
at least 2
Besides taking an IB subject and completing the coursework, what else does a person need to do to earn the DP Course certificate? (two answers)
do the assessments
score a 4+ on the assessments
nothing
bring their teachers gifts
How many higher level (HL) classes does a Diploma student have to take total over the course of their junior and senior years?
3
5
2
as many as they want
TRUE OR FALSE. A Diploma candidate can take 4 higher level (HL) classes, if they wish. This is an overload.
True
False
What is the maximum number of points a student can earn in an IB subject class?
7
5
10
What are these mythical "points" of which you speak?
How many total points does a Diploma student need to earn in order to achieve the IB Diploma?
24
30
35
45
What does "TOK" stand for?
Theory of Knowledge
Theory of Kangaroos
Time Out Kids
Things on Kites
Which of these is NOT true about the Extended Essay (EE)?
You get NO HELP AT ALL.
You have a faculty advisor to guide you through.
You write about something that interests you.
It's great practice for college-level papers.
What is the word limit for your Extended Essay?
4,000 words
3,000 words
5,000 words
10,000 words
What does "CAS" stand for in the IB?
Creativity, Activity, Service
Caution, Approach Slowly
Causes Anxiety and Stress
Chromium Aluminum Silicon
Which of these is NOT true about CAS?
Both Diploma and Course students have to do it.
It takes place over 18 months.
Band, Mock Trial, football, swimming, newspaper all count as CAS.
You have a faculty advisor to help you through.
Who can you talk to if you're struggling in an IB class?
Your teacher
Your counselor
The IB Coordinator
Any of these people. We all want you to succeed.
Where is a good place to go for information about IB classes at Adams?
Your counselor or the IB Coordinator
Adams IB Magnet website or Google Classroom
IB teachers, students, or alum
All of these
IB Diploma candidates MUST...
take one class from each subject area
take any classes they want regardless of subject
not take a world language class
not have a social life
Which is the only subject area IB Diploma candidates don't have to take a class in?
Arts
Languages
Science
Math
Which of these is a good reason to take IB classes?
You get to study what interests you.
You like a challenge.
It's great practice for college, and might help you earn credit.
These are ALL good reasons.
