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What are learning outcomes?

What are learning outcomes?

A learning outcome is a clear statement of what a learner is expected to be able to do, know about and/or value at the completion of a unit of study, and how well they should be expected to achieve those outcomes. It states both the substance of learning and how its attainment is to be demonstrated.

Does Harvard recognize IB?

The short answer is that Harvard does take IB scores into consideration. However, it is important for IB students to score at least 38 points and above if they are aiming for an ivy league school. Additionally, competitive universities like Harvard emphasize higher level (HL) IB subjects.

What’s another word for positive outcome?

What is another word for positive outcome?

happy ending feelgood ending
positive ending upbeat ending
uplifting ending happily ever after
happy ever after desired effect
good conclusion desired outcome

What are the five learning outcomes?

Examples of learning outcomes might include:

  • Knowledge/Remembering: define, list, recognize;
  • Comprehension/Understanding: characterize, describe, explain, identify, locate, recognize, sort;
  • Application/Applying: choose, demonstrate, implement, perform;
  • Analysis/Analyzing: analyze, categorize, compare, differentiate;

What are the 5 CAS stages?

Students use the CAS stages (investigation, preparation, action, reflection and demonstration) as a framework for CAS experiences and the CAS project.

What are the CAS requirements for IB?

King Pre-IB Guidelines for Freshmen and Sophomores

  • Students must earn 50 CAS hours and completed as follows: 25 service hours.
  • Freshmen should complete 25 hours, any combination, by the end of freshmen year.
  • Sophomores must complete 50 hours of the required CAS combination (see above) prior to 2nd semester exam week.

What is IB internal assessment?

Any assignment that your teacher grades, instead of an IB examiner, is called an internal assessment. For example, in IB Economics you are required to write 3 commentaries (essays) over the course of your 2 years. These commentaries are internal assessments, so they will be graded by your teacher!

How do I pass CAS IB?

CAS coordinators have the power to pass you for CAS or not which will affect your diploma/course. -You have to complete at least 50 hours for each strand (Creativity, Activity, and Service) for the year. Don’t do 100 hours for each strand so you don’t have to do it in IB2. You’ll still be forced to do it in IB2.

What is a good outcome statement?

Good outcome statements are specific, measurable, and realistic.” Think carefully about what you can realistically accomplish given the groups you want to reach and the scope of your resources. Develop outcomes as follows: • Outcomes should describe what you want to happen after your activity is completed.

Can you fake CAS?

No. We have the CAS Gestapo at our school, so there’s no way to fake them unfortunately.

How do you write a good CAS reflection?

Show commitment to, and perseverance in, CAS experiences – demonstrate regular involvement in CAS activities, and show how you work around or overcome challenges. Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively – critically discuss the benefits and challenges of working with others.

What are the 7 learning outcomes of CAS?

  • CAS Learning Outcomes.
  • Strength & growth.
  • Challenge & skills.
  • Initiative & planning.
  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Showing perseverance and commitment.
  • Global engagement.
  • Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions.

What is an example of a learning outcome?

Learning outcome: States what the learner will be able to do upon completing the learning activity. Example: The learner is able to give examples of when to apply new HR policies.

How many CAS hours do you need for IB?

All IB diploma candidates are required to complete a minimum of 50 hours in each of the three CAS categories during grades 11 and 12, and to document the hours as required by the school.

What is a good outcome?

From patients’ perspectives, good outcome can be understood as feeling empowered, finding personal balance and encountering ongoing struggle, indicating an ongoing process and variation in experience.

What happens when there is an outcome?

In probability theory, an outcome is a possible result of an experiment or trial. Each possible outcome of a particular experiment is unique, and different outcomes are mutually exclusive (only one outcome will occur on each trial of the experiment).

How do you write a measurable outcome?

Writing Measurable Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the noun, or thing you want students to learn.
  2. Identify the level of knowledge you want.
  3. Select a verb that is observable to describe the behavior at the appropriate level of learning.
  4. Add additional criteria to indicate how or when the outcome will be observable to add context for the student.

What is the purpose of CAS IB?

What is the significance of CAS? CAS enables students to enhance their personal and interpersonal development by learning through experience. It provides opportunities for self-determination and collaboration with others, fostering a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment from their work.