IBEC IB Philosophy & Programme Frameworks 5

Question 1

Which of the following BEST distinguishes the IB's concept of 'well-being' from traditional academic achievement frameworks?

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Well-being encompasses the whole person — physical, social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions — as essential to learning

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Well-being focuses solely on physical health and nutrition programs

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Well-being is addressed only in the PYP, not in secondary programmes

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Well-being refers to teacher satisfaction and school culture, not student outcomes

Question 2

In IB schools, 'horizontal articulation' ensures which of the following?

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That teachers at the same grade level coordinate and align their planning across subject areas

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That learning progresses logically from one year to the next

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That IB schools in the same country follow identical timetables

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That the IB continuum connects all four programmes seamlessly

Question 3

The IB Extended Essay (EE) in the Diploma Programme serves which philosophical purpose?

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Developing students' capacity for independent research and scholarly inquiry

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Replacing one of the standard DP subject exams to reduce assessment load

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Providing universities with a writing sample for admissions decisions

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Assessing whether students have read required texts across all six subject groups

Question 4

Which core IB philosophical belief explains why the learner profile is applied to teachers and administrators, not only students?

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Staff must model the attributes they hope to develop in students

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IB requires staff to pass a learner profile assessment for annual performance review

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The learner profile was originally designed for adult professionals, then adapted for students

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Applying it to adults satisfies the IB's diversity and inclusion mandates

Question 5

In IB philosophy, what distinguishes 'surface learning' from 'deep learning,' and which does the IB prioritize?

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Surface learning involves memorizing facts; deep learning involves understanding concepts and making connections — IB prioritizes deep learning

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Surface learning uses technology; deep learning avoids it — IB prioritizes surface learning

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Deep learning requires longer class periods; surface learning is used in shorter formats — IB uses both equally

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Surface and deep learning refer to different assessment modes; IB uses both based on subject requirements

Question 6

What is the purpose of 'concept-based learning' as used across IB programmes?

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To help students develop transferable understandings that apply across contexts and disciplines

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To reduce the amount of factual content students must master

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To replace all skill-based instruction with abstract philosophical discussion

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To align IB programmes more closely with university philosophy courses

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes the IB's stance on the diversity of national education systems where IB schools operate?

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IB programmes are designed to complement national requirements while adding an international dimension

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IB ignores national systems and imposes a uniform global curriculum on all schools

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IB requires schools to replace all national curriculum with IB content

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IB programmes are only suitable for internationally mobile expatriate students