intro to group 4 2014
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Group 4
Experimental
Sciences Higher level Subjects
Design Technology
Biology
Chemistry *
Physics
*Chemistry can also be chosen in Group 6
Standard level Subjects
Design Technology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Systems & Societies
Sports, Health & Exercise Science
NIST Applied Science
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 Group 5 Group 6
Language
A
Second
Language
Humanities
SL BIO Maths
Arts & Options
HL BIO
SL CHEM
HL CHEM
SL DT
HL DT
SL ESS
SL SEHS
SL PHYS
HL PHYS
Is it possible to take TWO
sciences ? YES! Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
Language
A
Second
Language
Humanities
SL BIO Maths
Arts & Options
SL CHEM
HL CHEM
HL BIO
SL CHEM
HL CHEM
SL DT
HL DT
SL ESS
SL SEHS
SL PHYS
HL PHYS
If you take TWO sciences,
you CANNOT TAKE: Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
Language
A
Second
Language
Humanities
SL BIO Maths
Arts & Options
SL CHEM
HL CHEM
ART
MUSIC
THEATRE
2 HUMANITIES
HL BIO
SL CHEM
HL CHEM
SL DT
HL DT
SL ESS
SL SEHS
SL PHYS
HL PHYS
UNIVERSITY I MIGHT STUDY: COMMONLY TAKEN:
Business, Economics, Law ESS
Medicine Biology + Chemistry
Engineering 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
(in order of importance)
1. 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