IBEC CAS Program 5

Question 1

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates LO5 — 'Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively'?

Accepted Answer

A student mediates a conflict within their CAS project team and reflects on how shared responsibility improved the outcome

Answer

Mediating team conflict and reflecting on collaborative benefits directly demonstrates LO5's focus on teamwork skills and their value.

Question 2

What distinguishes a CAS 'experience' from a CAS 'project'?

Accepted Answer

A project is a sustained, collaborative, well-considered series of sequential CAS experiences; a single experience is a one-time or shorter engagement

Answer

A CAS project is defined by its sustained, collaborative, and multi-stage nature, distinguishing it from a single shorter experience.

Question 3

A student is unsure whether an activity qualifies for CAS. What guiding questions should the supervisor encourage the student to consider?

Accepted Answer

Does it involve real engagement, personal challenge, and opportunity for reflection and learning?

Answer

IB CAS focuses on genuine engagement, challenge, and reflective learning as the core criteria for activity suitability.

Question 4

How does the IB recommend that schools handle students who do not complete CAS by the end of the Diploma Programme?

Accepted Answer

Withhold the Diploma until CAS requirements are satisfactorily met or grant a certificate without the full Diploma

Answer

IB policy is to withhold the Diploma if CAS requirements are not completed; a Diploma cannot be awarded without satisfactory CAS completion.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the IB's stance on using social media posts as CAS reflections?

Accepted Answer

Digital formats including social media can be valid if they demonstrate genuine, thoughtful reflection aligned with learning outcomes

Answer

IB accepts a variety of reflection formats, including digital and visual media, provided they evidence authentic and meaningful reflection.

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IBEC CAS Program 5