Curriculum Framework
The subjects taught in the MYP are divided into eight subject groups:
- language A (the student's best language or the language of instruction in the school)
- language B (a non-native language for the student)
- humanities
- sciences
- mathematics
- arts
- physical education
- technology
Schools can choose the subjects they teach within each subject group. However, each subject group must receive a minimum of 50 hours of curriculum time each academic year. A student could take two or more "Language A" courses if they have sufficient proficiency in both. Schools are given much flexibility to allow them to introduce subjects which they consider important, and to organize their own student assessment and reporting procedures. However, the MYP gives clear exit criteria for each subject group for MYP 5 (grade 10).
The program is based around five 'areas of interaction': approaches to learning (related to study skills), community and service, human ingenuity, environments, and health and social education. The areas of interaction are considered a key feature of the MYP. They are not generally taught as separate courses, but rather as themes that are reflected in all subjects through unit questions. The community and service area requires students to study and perform community studies and service throughout the program.
In addition, in MYP 5, students complete a personal project on a topic of their choice, with teacher supervision.
Schools can opt for external moderation so that students may receive an IB MYP Certificate.
In order to get a MYP Certificate in MYP 5, the student must score at least a 2 in each subject and a 3 in Personal Project. Moreover, the student must score at least a total score of 36 out of 63 in 7 subjects (average of 4).
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