IB Program Newsletter
December 2020
Coordinator's Message
I'd like to share some important assessment information with you. Below, you will find the May 2021 Exam Schedule. Due to the pandemic, the IB Organization has adapted most curricula, leading to the elimination of some assessments. You will find an explanation of how each subject will be examined this year and the adjusted weightings for each component. The expectation is that exams will be held this year unless we are in a total lockdown situation.
In addition, you will see pictures of our Full IB Diploma Juniors and Seniors below. These students have chosen the most rigorous academic path Massena Central offers, so I would like to recognize them.
I truly wish everyone health & happiness this holiday season! Enjoy the break!!
~Mrs. Normile
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May 2021 Exam Schedule
May 2021 Exam Adaptations & Adjusted Weightings
English A: Literature
Adaptations:
Paper Two - removedAdjusted weightings (M21stands for May 2021):
Language B French & Spanish
Adaptations:
Paper two — amended; listening comprehension removed
Adjusted weightings (M21stands for May 2021):
History of the Americas
Adaptations:
Paper two—amended; students answer one question
Paper three—amended; students answer two essays, each from a different
section
Adjusted weightings (M21stands for May 2021):
Psychology
Adaptations:
SL - Paper two—removedHL - Paper two—amended; students answer only one question
Paper three—removed
Adjusted weightings (M21stands for May 2021):
Biology
Adaptations:
SL - Paper three—removedGroup 4 project—requirement removed
HL - Paper three—removed
Group 4 project—requirement removed
Adjusted weightings (M21stands for May 2021):
Mathematics
No exam adaptations. Component weightings remain the same.
Mathematics: applications and interpretations
No exam adaptations. Component weightings remain the same.
Music
Adaptations:
Paper one—removed
Solo performing (SLS)—amended; students submit 10 minutes
Group performing (SLG)—amended; students submit 13–20 minutes
Adjusted weightings (M21 stands for May 2021):
Visual Arts
Adaptations:
SL - Process portfolio—amended; removal of art-making forms table requirementsand penalties
Exhibition—amended; students complete 4–6 resolved works
HL - Process portfolio—amended; removal of art-making forms table requirements
and penalties
Exhibition—amended; students complete 7–10 resolved works
Adjusted weightings (M21 stands for May 2021):
FULL DIPLOMA SENIORS
FULL DIPLOMA JUNIORS
IB Program Coordinator
Email: jnormile@mcs.k12.ny.us
Website: https://jnormile1.wixsite.com/ibprogram
Location: Massena High School
Phone: 315-764-3710 3117