THE PYP EXHIBITION Presented by Mrs. Gavilanes International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Coordinator

THE PYP EXHIBITION
Presented by Mrs. Gavilanes
International Baccalaureate
Primary Years Program Coordinator
PURPOSE
The Exhibition has a number of key purposes:
 to
engage in an in-depth, collaborative inquiry.
 to
become more independent with your own
learning.
 to
inquire into an area of learning of which
you have personal interest.
 it
gives you the opportunity to take action
about a real-life issue.
 it
unites the whole school community and the
wider community through collaborative
learning.
 it
is a celebration of your transition of the from
primary to middle school
NON NEGOTIABLE FEATURES
Students are required to engage in a collaborative, inquiry
based process that involves them in identifying,
investigating and offering solutions to real-life issues or
problems.
Students must be involved in all stages from the planning
to the final presentation:
 the issue
 the learning outcomes
 the activities
 the assessment
 The Exhibition should include:
 examples of written work
 oral presentations
 examples of technology
 performances in any medium – dance, drama, film, video,
mixed media.
HOW MUCH TIME DO STUDENTS SPEND
WORKING ON THE EXHIBITION?
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The students will start collecting examples of local and
global issues in January 2016
You will be placed in groups by the teachers in February
2016
You will begin working on your inquiries at school
throughout the remainder of the semester.
You will continue to have regular subjects during the
Exhibition process, but a portion of each day will be
used working on inquiries.
During Prime Time you will meet with your assigned
mentors.
The final Exhibition date will be May 21st . The public
will be invited to attend!
HOW ARE WE ASSESSING?
Rubrics will be used to assess the inquiry
process. Each rubric will assess a different
aspect of the Exhibition:
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The individual journal
The process of collating data, researching and
analysing research
The attitudes, attributes of the learner profile
and self management skills (e.g. time
management)
A self-reflection which is completed by each
student
The final product
WHAT ABOUT HOMEWORK?
 You
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will have homework during this time.
You should use your time at home to research and
prepare for the work in class.
 You
will, on occasion, need to complete your
personal interviews outside of school and with the
assistance of a parent.
 The
majority of the work will be done in class so
the teacher can keep track of progress and to
ensure that you are self-learning.
ROLES IN THE EXHIBITION
Mentor
Group of
students
Parents
Teacher
THE ROLE OF THE PARENT
Parents can:
 Have an understanding of the Exhibition
requirements.
 Keep informed about the process by reading
newsletters and attending meetings.
 Support and encourage your children throughout
the process.
 Provide knowledge or areas of expertise to any of
the groups.
 Help to locate resources – people, places, media
and information
 Encourage in-depth inquiry and respect of student
ownership of the process.
 Celebrate with the students by attending the final
presentations on May 21st.
WHERE WE ARE IN PLACE AND
TIME
An inquiry into:
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Orientation in place and time
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Personal histories
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Home and Journeys
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The discoveries, exploration, and
migrations of humankind
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The relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and
civilizations, from local and global
perspectives
 Please
QUESTIONS?
feel free to ask any questions at
any time.
 Ask
any 5th Grade Teacher, any Mentor,
or Mrs. Gavilanes