IB DP Core: CAS Stages 5

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios shows a student moving from the Reflecting stage back to Investigating?

Accepted Answer

A student realizes through reflection that she needs to explore a new area of personal growth and researches new opportunities

Answer

When reflection reveals new areas for growth, a student may return to Investigating to research new opportunities, illustrating the cyclical nature of CAS stages.

Question 2

In the context of CAS, what does 'demonstrating' growth mean?

Accepted Answer

Providing evidence through artifacts and conversations that learning outcomes have been met

Answer

Demonstrating in CAS means providing tangible evidence — such as portfolios, presentations, or discussions — that CAS learning outcomes have been achieved.

Question 3

A student identifies that she has never engaged in physical activity outside of school. Which CAS strand should she prioritize, and at which stage does she make this realization?

Accepted Answer

Activity; Investigating

Answer

Recognizing a gap in physical engagement during self-assessment is characteristic of the Investigating stage, pointing toward the Activity strand of CAS.

Question 4

What is the role of a CAS supervisor during the Acting stage?

Accepted Answer

To observe the student and provide feedback or verification of participation

Answer

During the Acting stage, a CAS supervisor observes the student's participation, provides feedback, and can verify that the activity took place.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes how reflection should be used across all five CAS stages?

Accepted Answer

Reflection is woven through every stage, prompting students to evaluate and learn continuously

Answer

Reflection is integral to all CAS stages, not limited to the Reflecting stage, as it helps students learn from each step of their CAS experience.

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IB DP Core: CAS Stages 5