Middle Years Program (MYP) International Baccalaureate (IB)
2467 MYP Algebra (I or II)
MYP Mathematics promotes an understanding of how cultural, societal and historical influences from a variety of cultures have shaped mathematical thought. Students learn to understand and discuss the international nature of mathematics. Schools are required to develop schemes of work according to a framework that includes five branches of mathematics: number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics. Objectives include understanding mathematical reasoning and processes, the ability to apply mathematics and to evaluate the significance of the results, the ability to develop flexible strategies for problems in which solutions are not obvious, and the acquisition of mathematical intuition.
2479 MYP Computer Technology
MYP Computer Technology aims at establishing the foundations for technological literacy and know-how and providing a balance among three key areas: systems, information, and materials. The course allows students to display ingenuity and creativity and to devise practical solutions to given tasks by following the design cycle of investigation, planning, creation and evaluation. This subject area offers great potential for reinforcing and integrating skills learned in other disciplines, especially in the presentation and handling of data and the processes involved in the design and manufacture of a product.
2464 MYP Coordinated Program of Math (CPM)
MYP Mathematics promotes an understanding of how cultural, societal and historical influences from a variety of cultures have shaped mathematical thought. Students learn to understand and discuss the international nature of mathematics. Schools are required to develop schemes of work according to a framework that includes five branches of mathematics: number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics. Objectives include understanding mathematical reasoning and processes, the ability to apply mathematics and to evaluate the significance of the results, the ability to develop flexible strategies for problems in which solutions are not obvious, and the acquisition of mathematical intuition.
2667 MYP Design Technology
MYP Design Technology aims at establishing the foundations for technological literacy and know-how and providing a balance among three key areas: systems, information, and materials. The course allows students to display ingenuity and creativity and to devise practical solutions to given tasks by following the design cycle of investigation, planning, creation and evaluation. This subject area offers great potential for reinforcing and integrating skills learned in other disciplines, especially in the presentation and handling of data and the processes involved in the design and manufacture of a product.
2961 MYP Drama
MYP Drama brings students into contact with the performing art forms and aesthetic values of other cultures as well as their own, and helps to develop perceptions between ideas and art. Students are encouraged to identify particular creative abilities and to master techniques appropriate to that form of expression. In addition to developing the student’s own imagination and skills, the program seeks to acquaint students with the creations of men and women whose works have proven to be of enduring worth.
2468 MYP Geometry and/or Trigonometry
MYP Mathematics promotes an understanding of how cultural, societal and historical influences from a variety of cultures have shaped mathematical thought. Students learn to understand and discuss the international nature of mathematics. Schools are required to develop schemes of work according to a framework that includes five branches of mathematics: number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics. Objectives include understanding mathematical reasoning and processes, the ability to apply mathematics and to evaluate the significance of the results, the ability to develop flexible strategies for problems in which solutions are not obvious, and the acquisition of mathematical intuition.
2769 MYP Humanities (history and/or geography)
MYP Humanities consists of both geography and history and is intended to be taught throughout the full sequence of the program. The study of geography is intended to lead students from an understanding of the immediate environment to an appreciation of spatial phenomena at regional, national, and global levels. The study of history addresses a variety of cultures and times, and stresses their increasing interaction in our modern world.
2469 MYP Integrated Math Program
MYP Mathematics promotes an understanding of how cultural, societal and historical influences from a variety of cultures have shaped mathematical thought. Students learn to understand and discuss the international nature of mathematics. Schools are required to develop schemes of work according to a framework that includes five branches of mathematics: number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics. Objectives include understanding mathematical reasoning and processes, the ability to apply mathematics and to evaluate the significance of the results, the ability to develop flexible strategies for problems in which solutions are not obvious, and the acquisition of mathematical intuition.
2161 MYP Language A
MYP Language A is defined as the student’s best language. It is typically but not necessarily the language of instruction in the school, and is fundamental to the curriculum as it crosses the boundaries of the traditional disciplines. The program distinguishes between the instrumental function of language when it emphasizes listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing skills, and the study of literature, which encompasses a variety of periods and genres.
2265 MYP Language B
MYP Language B, an additional modern language, is the means by which one communicates with another linguistic community and the gateway to the understanding of another culture. The study of Language B fosters communication skills and the appreciation of other cultures, increasing the students’ self-knowledge and their knowledge of the world.
2361 MYP Music
MYP Music brings students into contact with the performing art forms and aesthetic values of other cultures as well as their own, and helps to develop perceptions between ideas and art. Students are encouraged to identify particular creative abilities and to master techniques appropriate to that form of expression. In addition to developing the student’s own imagination and skills, the program seeks to acquaint students with the creations of men and women whose works have proven to be of enduring worth.
2560 MYP Physical Education
MYP Physical Education aims to facilitate physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. The program intends to cultivate a healthy and active lifestyle for students and consequently advocates activities which are not only enjoyable but also contribute to healthy living. Students are helped to develop the motor skills necessary to enable them to participate successfully in a variety of physical activities, and learn the benefits of a regular exercise regime.
2665 MYP Science (biology, chemistry, or physics)
MYP Science aims to provide the student with both a body of knowledge and an understanding of the scientific approach to problem solving. This dual role makes science an important means to investigate and understand the natural world. The ability to formulate hypotheses, design and carry out strategies to test them, and evaluate results, constitutes the framework within which specific content is presented. Among other skills, the student is expected to use basic laboratory equipment safely and efficiently, to measure and make sensible estimates, and to classify things logically. Within MYP Sciences are the traditional subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as topics, concepts and issues from other branches of science, such as earth and health sciences.
2861 MYP Visual Arts
MYP Visual Arts brings students into contact with the visual art forms and aesthetic values of other cultures as well as their own, and helps to develop perceptions between ideas and art. Students are encouraged to identify particular creative abilities and to master techniques appropriate to that form of expression. In addition to developing the student’s own imagination and skills, the program seeks to acquaint students with the creations of men and women whose works have proven to be of enduring worth.
