IB Approaches to Learning (ATL) 2

Question 1

Which ATL skill category is most directly applied when a student uses a graphic organizer to map relationships between concepts?

Accepted Answer

Thinking skills

Answer

Graphic organizers are tools for organizing and visualizing information, which falls under thinking skills in the ATL framework.

Question 2

A student notices they feel anxious before exams and starts using breathing exercises to manage stress. Which ATL skill cluster does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

Affective skills

Answer

Affective skills within the self-management category include strategies for managing emotions, mindfulness, and resilience.

Question 3

In the IB's ATL framework, 'transfer skills' are classified under which broader category?

Accepted Answer

Thinking skills

Answer

Transfer skills—applying knowledge and understanding in unfamiliar situations—are part of the thinking skills category.

Question 4

Which scenario best illustrates the use of 'information literacy' as an ATL research skill?

Accepted Answer

A student evaluates the credibility of online sources before citing them

Answer

Information literacy involves finding, evaluating, and using information ethically and effectively, which includes assessing source credibility.

Question 5

The IB ATL framework is designed to be used across which contexts?

Accepted Answer

Across all IB programmes and subject groups

Answer

ATL skills are a cross-programme feature of the IB, intended to be developed and applied across all IB programmes and subject areas.

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