IBEC Curriculum Planning & Instruction 4

Question 1

In IB planning, 'approaches to learning' (ATL) skills are BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Transferable skills that support learning across all IB programs and subjects

Answer

ATL skills (communication, thinking, research, self-management, and social skills) are transferable across all IB programs and designed to support lifelong learning.

Question 2

Which scenario BEST demonstrates differentiated instruction within an IB framework?

Accepted Answer

Offering varied entry points, resources, and tasks based on students' readiness, interests, and learning profiles

Answer

Differentiated instruction in IB involves tailoring content, process, and products based on students' diverse readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles.

Question 3

A DP teacher is planning internal assessment (IA) tasks. Which consideration is MOST critical according to IB guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Aligning the IA task to subject-specific criteria published in the IB subject guide

Answer

IB internal assessments must be aligned to the specific criteria outlined in the subject guide to ensure validity, reliability, and comparability of student work.

Question 4

When planning for EAL/D (English as an Additional Language) learners in an IB classroom, a teacher should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Identify language demands of the curriculum and scaffold instruction accordingly

Answer

Effective planning for EAL/D learners begins with identifying the language demands of curriculum tasks and designing scaffolds that provide access while maintaining rigor.

Question 5

In IB curriculum planning, 'summative assessment' primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate what students have learned at the end of a unit or course

Answer

Summative assessment evaluates student learning at the conclusion of a unit or course, measuring achievement against established criteria or standards.

(IBEC) International Baccalaureate Certified Teacher Practice Test

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IBEC Curriculum Planning & Instruction 4