IB Middle Years Programme

Middle Years Programme

Middle Years

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Tesla Education – IB World School builds upon the solid foundation set in the Primary Years Programme and prepares students for the more rigorous academic challenges of the Diploma Programme. The MYP is designed for students in Grades 6-10, and it emphasizes the development of critical thinking, creativity, and intercultural understanding.

Through the MYP, students explore a wide range of subjects and are encouraged to make connections between disciplines, developing both their intellectual and personal growth. The interdisciplinary approach allows students to view issues from multiple perspectives, fostering a sense of global citizenship and responsibility. The MYP also emphasizes the importance of social responsibility, encouraging students to take action and make a positive impact in their communities.

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework at Tesla Education – IB World School is designed to provide a comprehensive and balanced education that fosters intellectual, personal, emotional, and social growth. The framework is structured around key components that ensure a comprehensive approach to education, preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century.

Learning in the MYP focuses on:

Approaches to Learning — the essential skills needed for successful learning.
Concepts — big ideas that have relevance within and across subject areas.
Global Contexts — lenses through which students make connections with the real world.
Service learning — meaningful action arising from the curriculum.
Authentic assessments — real-life challenges and problems that students are presented with, often with a genuine audience in mind.
Connecting subjects — interdisciplinary teaching and learning enables students to transfer knowledge, concepts and skills across different subject areas.

Language and Literature
Language Acquisition
Individuals and Societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts
Physical and Health Education
Design

The MYP employs a variety of assessment methods to cater to different learning styles and provide a comprehensive evaluation of student performance. These include:

Formative Assessment: Ongoing assessments that provide feedback to students and teachers about student progress.
Summative Assessment: Evaluations conducted at the end of a unit or course to measure student achievement against specific criteria.
Criterion-Referenced Assessment: Assessments based on predetermined criteria that describe what students should know and be able to do.

ATL Skills

Communication Skills

Exchanging Thoughts, Messages, and Information: Developing the ability to communicate effectively in various modes and contexts.
Literacy: Enhancing reading, writing, and comprehension skills across different subjects.

Social Skills

Collaboration: Working effectively with others, understanding group dynamics, and contributing to collective goals.
Interpersonal Relationships: Building and maintaining positive relationships, demonstrating empathy, and resolving conflicts.

Self-Management Skills

Organization: Managing time and tasks efficiently, setting goals, and planning effectively.
Affective Skills: Managing emotions, developing resilience, and maintaining well-being.
Reflection: Evaluating personal learning and experiences, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

Research Skills

Information Literacy: Finding, evaluating, and using information effectively and ethically.
Media Literacy: Understanding and critically analyzing media content and using media tools responsibly.

Thinking Skills

Critical Thinking: Analyzing and evaluating information, arguments, and ideas.
Creative Thinking: Generating new ideas, exploring possibilities, and applying innovative solutions.
Transfer: Applying knowledge and skills across different contexts and disciplines.

The IB Learner Profile

The IB Learner

The IB learner profile consists of ten attributes that define the ideal learner the IB program strives to cultivate. These attributes are woven into the MYP curriculum and play a crucial role in shaping students into global citizens.

The IB learner profile attributes are:

Inquirers: Developing natural curiosity and the skills necessary for inquiry and research.
Knowledgeable: Exploring concepts, ideas, and issues that have local and global significance.
Thinkers: Applying critical and creative thinking skills to complex problems.
Communicators: Expressing ideas confidently and creatively in multiple languages and modes of communication.
Principled: Acting with integrity, honesty, and a strong sense of fairness and justice.
Open-minded: Appreciating and respecting different perspectives and cultures.
Caring: Showing empathy, compassion, and respect for others.
Risk-takers: Approaching uncertainty with courage and forethought.
Balanced: Understanding the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance.
Reflective: Thoughtfully considering their learning and experiences.

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