Intro to group 4 2014

Group 4 Experimental Standard level Subjects Sciences Design Technology Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Systems & Societies Sports, Health & Exercise Science NIST Applied Science

Higher level Subjects Design Technology Biology Chemistry * Physics *Chemistry can also be chosen in Group 6

Group 4 Experimental Sciences

Biology Fieldtrip to Khao Yai

Biology Fieldtrip to Khao Yai

Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry

Sports, Exercise and Health Science

Sports, Exercise and Health Science

Sports, Exercise and Health Science

NIST Applied Science

Physics

Physics

ESS Fieldtrip to Chiang Mai

ESS Mangrove Tree planting

Group 4 Project

Group 4 Project

Group 4 Project

ALL students must take ONE subject in Group 4 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Language Second Humanities SL BIO A Language HL BIO SL CHEM HL CHEM SL DT HL DT SL ESS SL SEHS SL PHYS HL PHYS

Group 5 Group 6 Maths Arts & Options

Is it possible to take TWO sciences ?

YES!

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Language Second Humanities SL BIO A Language HL BIO SL CHEM HL CHEM SL DT HL DT SL ESS SL SEHS SL PHYS HL PHYS

Group 5 Group 6 Maths Arts & Options

SL CHEM HL CHEM

If you take TWO sciences, you CANNOT TAKE: Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Language Second Humanities SL A Language HL

BIO

Group 5 Group 6 Maths

Arts & Options

BIO

SL

CHEM

HL

CHEM

SL

DT

HL

DT

SL

ESS

SL

SEHS

SL

PHYS

HL

PHYS

SL CHEM HL CHEM ART MUSIC THEATRE 2 HUMANITIES

UNIVERSITY I MIGHT STUDY:

COMMONLY TAKEN:

Business, Economics, Law

ESS

Medicine Engineering

Biology + Chemistry Physics + Chemistry

Art , Graphic Design

Design Technology

Professional Sport, Physiotherapist

Sports Science

Standard vs. Higher

Higher courses go to more depth and cover more areas.

Standard is not easier, – there is just less to cover

How is IB DP Group 4 different from MYP Science?

The ONE WORLD criterion is not independently assessed.

However, at least some of the content is considered within real-world contexts.

The COMMUNICATION criterion is not independently assessed.

However, it is expected that the criterion is met in written work.

For example, literature values must be referenced in practical work and an MLA bibliography is expected in research tasks.

The KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE criterion becomes a heavily assessed criterion.

Assessment is no longer against criteria but measured in number of marks earned out of a total number possible on written exam-like assessments.

Most Group 4 subjects have 80% of your final grade in exams.

The SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY and PROCESSING DATA criteria are now part of the Internal Assessment.

Internal Assessments are graded against descriptors and criteria.

Biology, Chemistry and Physics use similar criteria to each other.

ESS, SEHS and DT use different criteria

The ATTITUDE IN SCIENCE criterion is now part of the Internal Assessment and the Group 4 project.

Internal Assessments are graded against descriptors and criteria.

Biology, Chemistry and Physics use similar criteria to each other.

ESS, SEHS and DT use different criteria.

Criteria For Choosing your Group 4 Experimental Science (in1.order of importance) Personal interest and enjoyment 2. Ability

3. Future career plans

What next?     

Look at the science portal pages Speak to the seniors Speak to your science teacher for advice Speak to your university counsellor Speak to the teacher of your preferred option

THEN MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION