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What is extended essay in IB?

What is extended essay in IB?

The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper. One component of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) core, the extended essay is mandatory for all students.

How does IB CAS work?

IB CAS 11 and 12 is a self-paced course that helps students apply citizenship, creativity and an active lifestyle with their academic endeavors. Students will work with a CAS advisor for 18 months where they are expected to complete experiences, provide evidence and reflect on their chosen experiences.

Can a CAS project be individual?

A CAS project can address any single strand of CAS, or combine two or all three strands. All CAS projects are designed with a defined purpose and goals. Individual students identify one or more learning outcomes to further guide their role and responsibilities in the CAS project.

What are the IB learning outcomes?

The International Baccalaureate 7 Learning Outcomes

  • Identify your own strengths and develop areas for personal growth.
  • Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.
  • Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience.
  • Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences.

What is CAS application?

The Central Authentication Service (CAS) is a single sign-on protocol for the web. Its purpose is to permit a user to access multiple applications while providing their credentials (such as userid and password) only once.

Why is CAS important in IB?

What is the significance of CAS? CAS enables students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development by learning through experience. It provides opportunities for self-determination and collaboration with others, fostering a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment from their work.

How many CAS hours do I need for IB?

All IB diploma candidates are required to complete a minimum of 50 hours in each of the three CAS categories during grades 11 and 12, and to document the hours as required by the school.

Who can be my CAS supervisor?

CAS Supervisors are adults related to and qualified to oversee the CAS experience you’ve chosen. Any LHS teacher, coach, community member, or adult you select (except parents-family members) can be your CAS supervisor or mentor overseeing your CAS experiences and activities.

What is the CAS project in IB?

A CAS project is a collaborative series of sequen- tial CAS experiences lasting at least one month. Typically, a student’s CAS programme combines planned/unplanned singular and ongoing expe- riences. All are valuable and may lead to personal development.

What are the 7 CAS learning outcomes?

  • CAS Learning Outcomes.
  • Strength & growth.
  • Challenge & skills.
  • Initiative & planning.
  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Showing perseverance and commitment.
  • Global engagement.
  • Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions.

What counts as a CAS activity?

CAS is a program, which includes Creativity, Action, and Service activities. Each of these activities can be performed separately or combined partially or totally into a single project, which spans junior and senior years.

What is a CAS coordinator?

The CAS Coordinator is knowledgeable about the role of CAS in the Diploma Programme and is the nominated member of staff who facilitates understanding of CAS and oversees the effective implementation of CAS experiences.

What qualifies as a CAS project?

A CAS project is a collaborative, well-considered series of sequential CAS experiences, engaging students in one or more of the CAS strands of creativity, activity, and service. CAS students must be involved in at least one CAS project during their CAS program.

How many CAS reflections do you need 2020?

You may write as many reflections and journal entries as you wish, but at least three written reflections (initial, mid-point and final) are required for long-term CAS experiences.

How long should CAS reflections be?

required word count: o For shorter experience (1-10 hours), your self-reflection should be at least 200 words. o For a longer experience (10 or more hours), your self-reflection should be at least 400 words.

What is the meaning of CAS?

Chemical Abstracts Service

Does IB check CAS?

They won’t ever check every student in any class in a given year. So there’s like a 99% chance nothing will happen to you. Been wondering about this ever since I found out all your coordinator’s got to do is just click yes/no for each student on whether if they have finished CAS or not.

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