How is the IB Diploma Program assessed?
The underlying philosophy of the assessment process is to give students an opportunity to demonstrate what they know, rather than find out what they do not know. This is accomplished through rigorous, criterion-referenced assessment, both internal (by the teacher) and external (by more than 4400 subject expert examiners worldwide), over a two-year period. Multiple methods of assessment are used within each subject area and various skills are tested across the disciplines. There is a balance between independent and teacher-supervised work, with all internal assessments being externally moderated and standardized. How is the IB different from AP? Is one better than the other? The IB is a comprehensive curriculum that requires students to demonstrate knowledge and skills through both in-class and outside assessments in six academic areas. Campuses that offer IB must be prepared to offer the total program upon initial implementation. AP, on the other hand, permits campuses to pick and choo
