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The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) is designed for students aged 11 to 16. It is a program of international education designed to help students develop the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills necessary to participate actively and responsibly in a changing world.
The MYP age range, encompassing early puberty to mid-adolescence, is a particularly critical phase of personal and intellectual development that will enable students to thrive and lead in an increasingly interrelated world. In the 21st Century, Learning how to learn and how to evaluate information critically is as important as learning facts.
IB Student profile:
Inquirers
Their natural curiosity has been nurtured. They have acquired the skills necessary to conduct purposeful, constructive research. They actively enjoy learning, and their love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives.
Thinkers
They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to make sound decisions and to solve complex problems.
Communicators
They receive and express ideas and information confidently in more than one language, including the language of mathematical symbols.
Risk-takers
They approach unfamiliar situations without anxiety and have the confidence and independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are courageous and articulate in defending those things in which they believe.
Knowledgeable
They have spent time in our schools exploring themes which have global relevance and importance. In doing so, they have acquired a critical mass of significant knowledge.
Principled
They have a sound grasp of the principles of moral reasoning. They have integrity, honesty and a sense of fairness and justice.
Caring
They show sensitivity towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a sense of personal commitment to action and service.
Open-minded
They respect the views, values and traditions of other individuals and cultures, and are accustomed to seeking and considering a range of points of view.
Balanced
They understand the importance of physical and mental balance and personal well-being.
Reflective
They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and analyze their personal strengths and weaknesses in a constructive manner.
With these character traits, they will be successful in relationships, careers, as well as personal happiness. They will be well prepared for the rapidly changing global work place.
How are students assessed?
Teachers organize continuous assessment over the course of the programme taking account of specified criteria that correspond to the objectives for each subject.
The MYP offers a criterion-referenced model of assessment. This means that students' results are determined by performance against set standards, not by each student's position in the overall rank order.
Teachers are responsible for structuring varied and valid assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate achievement according to the required objectives within each subject group. These may include:
- open-ended, problem-solving activities and investigations
- organized debates
- hands-on experimentation
- analysis
- reflection
Assessment strategies, both quantitative and qualitative, provide feedback on the thinking processes as well as the finished piece of work. There is also an emphasis on self-assessment and peer-assessment within the program
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