IBEC IB Philosophy & Programme Frameworks 4

Question 1

In IB programme design, 'vertical articulation' refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Alignment of learning expectations across grade levels within a programme

Answer

Vertical articulation ensures that learning builds coherently from one grade or year to the next within a programme.

Question 2

The PYP 'Programme of Inquiry' (POI) is BEST described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A school-wide planner that maps all transdisciplinary units across all grade levels

Answer

The POI is the school's coherent, planned overview of all transdisciplinary units across every year level, ensuring breadth and balance.

Question 3

Which IB learner profile attribute describes a student who approaches unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with confidence?

Accepted Answer

Risk-takers

Answer

Risk-takers in the IB learner profile are students who approach new situations confidently and explore new ideas and strategies.

Question 4

What is the philosophical basis for the IB's emphasis on student 'agency' in learning?

Accepted Answer

Learners who have voice, choice, and ownership are more deeply engaged and motivated

Answer

IB philosophy holds that genuine agency — real ownership over learning decisions — produces deeper engagement, motivation, and metacognitive development.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST represents the IB's view of the relationship between the 'taught,' 'assessed,' and 'learned' curriculum?

Accepted Answer

They may differ, and reflective practice helps align them to improve student outcomes

Answer

The IB recognizes that what is planned, taught, assessed, and actually learned by students can diverge, and teacher reflection helps close these gaps.

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IBEC IB Philosophy & Programme Frameworks 4