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The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) at MSGA is a challenging program of instruction that embraces international education standards and a rigorous assessment process. Students study all of the major disciplines including languages, humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, technology and physical education.For students aged 11 to 16, MYP provides a framework of academic challenge that encourages students to embrace and understand the connections between traditional subjects and the real world, and become critical and reflective thinkers.
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Traditional classroom
- The classroom teacher is the center of learning
- Subject areas taught in isolation
- Traditional assessments and learning experience
- Learning is linked to the subject, with hopes that student will make connections to the world on their own
- Participation in Language or the Arts is optional
IB Middle Years Program Classroom
- The student is center of learning
- Connections are made among all subject areas
- Authentic, real-world assessments and learning experiences
- Learning is linked to the world around us through the Areas of Interaction
- Participation in a second Language, PE, and the Arts are required
- Students must complete and reflect upon service to the community
- Students aim to fulfill the IB Learner Profile
