Grade 10 Recommendation for Ib Due December 22,2008
GRADE 10 RECOMMENDATION FOR IB – DUE DECEMBER 22,2008
Student Name (Last, First)MCPS ID#
Teachers should complete this recommendation and return this form to the IB Office.
The International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous, interdisciplinary program in which students take honors and AP level courses in English, mathematics, foreign language, science, and social studies, write a 4,000 word Extended Essay, and participate in 150 hours of extracurricular and service activities. Students participating in this program must be highly motivated to succeed academically.
Your recommendation is an important consideration in the Screening Committee’s decision process. Please complete this recommendation with reference to the demands of this program and the full spectrum of students in general. Your comments are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Person Completing FormTelephone Number
Course Title and Grade Level
Is the course a MYP course? Y N Is the course an Honors course? Y N
______
Signature Date
Please use the following rating scale in completing each of the descriptors for this student. Consider the student with reference to the program and to the full spectrum of students in MCPS schools.
5= Exhibits this trait to an exceptional degree
4= Exhibits this trait consistently
3= Exhibits this trait frequently.
2= Exhibits this trait occasionally.
1= Exhibits this trait rarely.
0= No basis for observation in this course.
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0Learns quickly with good retention
Demonstrates higher order thinking skills (analysis & synthesis of ideas)
Is a keen and alert observer
Quickly recognizes and understands conceptual relationships
Applies concepts to new materials
Seeks intellectual challenges
Is sensitive to clock and calendar deadlines
Works well in group settings
Demonstrates ability to concentrate
Demonstrates strong skills in:
Oral Communication
Content appropriate reading comprehension
Content appropriate written expression
Content appropriate critical thinking
Content appropriate problem solving
Demonstrates initiative and intellectual curiosity
Is a self-starter and works independently
Can see past immediate reward to long-range goals
Generates a large number of ideas or solutions to problems
Is a high intellectual risk taker
Demonstrates an interest and an enthusiasm for learning in English
TOTAL: ______
Is this student capable of working successfully in the IB Program?
On the reverse side, please comment on the student’s personal and academic integrity. Other comments are also helpful to the selection process.
Students should complete Part I and give this form to the current English
Student Name (Last, First)MCPS ID#
Teachers should complete this recommendation and return this form to the IB Office.
The International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous, interdisciplinary program in which students take honors and AP level courses in English, mathematics, foreign language, science, and social studies, write a 4,000 word Extended Essay, and participate in 150 hours of extracurricular and service activities. Students participating in this program must be highly motivated to succeed academically.
Your recommendation is an important consideration in the Screening Committee’s decision process. Please complete this recommendation with reference to the demands of this program and the full spectrum of students in general. Your comments are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Person Completing FormTelephone Number
Course Title and Grade Level
Is the course a MYP course? Y N Is the course an Honors course? Y N
______
Signature Date
Please use the following rating scale in completing each of the descriptors for this student. Consider the student with reference to the program and to the full spectrum of students in MCPS schools.
5= Exhibits this trait to an exceptional degree
4= Exhibits this trait consistently
3= Exhibits this trait frequently.
2= Exhibits this trait occasionally.
1= Exhibits this trait rarely.
0= No basis for observation in this course.
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0Learns quickly with good retention
Demonstrates higher order thinking skills (analysis & synthesis of ideas)
Is a keen and alert observer
Quickly recognizes and understands conceptual relationships
Applies concepts to new materials
Seeks intellectual challenges
Is sensitive to clock and calendar deadlines
Works well in group settings
Demonstrates ability to concentrate
Demonstrates strong skills in:
Oral Communication
Content appropriate reading comprehension
Content appropriate written expression
Content appropriate critical thinking
Content appropriate problem solving
Demonstrates initiative and intellectual curiosity
Is a self-starter and works independently
Can see past immediate reward to long-range goals
Generates a large number of ideas or solutions to problems
Is a high intellectual risk taker
Demonstrates an interest and an enthusiasm for learning in English
TOTAL: ______
Is this student capable of working successfully in the IB Program?
On the reverse side, please comment on the student’s personal and academic integrity. Other comments are also helpful to the selection process.
Student Name (Last, First)MCPS ID#
Teachers should complete this recommendation and return this form to the IB Office.
The International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous, interdisciplinary program in which students take honors and AP level courses in English, mathematics, foreign language, science, and social studies, write a 4,000 word Extended Essay, and participate in 150 hours of extracurricular and service activities. Students participating in this program must be highly motivated to succeed academically.
Your recommendation is an important consideration in the Screening Committee’s decision process. Please complete this recommendation with reference to the demands of this program and the full spectrum of students in general. Your comments are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Person Completing FormTelephone Number
Course Title and Grade Level
Is the course a MYP course? Y N Is the course an Honors course? Y N
______
Signature Date
Please use the following rating scale in completing each of the descriptors for this student. Consider the student with reference to the program and to the full spectrum of students in MCPS schools.
5= Exhibits this trait to an exceptional degree
4= Exhibits this trait consistently
3= Exhibits this trait frequently.
2= Exhibits this trait occasionally.
1= Exhibits this trait rarely.
0= No basis for observation in this course.
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0Learns quickly with good retention
Demonstrates higher order thinking skills (analysis & synthesis of ideas)
Is a keen and alert observer
Quickly recognizes and understands conceptual relationships
Applies concepts to new materials
Seeks intellectual challenges
Is sensitive to clock and calendar deadlines
Works well in group settings
Demonstrates ability to concentrate
Demonstrates strong skills in:
Oral Communication
Content appropriate reading comprehension
Content appropriate written expression
Content appropriate critical thinking
Content appropriate problem solving
Demonstrates initiative and intellectual curiosity
Is a self-starter and works independently
Can see past immediate reward to long-range goals
Generates a large number of ideas or solutions to problems
Is a high intellectual risk taker
Demonstrates an interest and an enthusiasm for learning in English
TOTAL: ______
Is this student capable of working successfully in the IB Program?
On the reverse side, please comment on the student’s personal and academic integrity. Other comments are also helpful to the selection process.
Student Name (Last, First)MCPS ID#
Teachers should complete this recommendation and return this form to the IB Office.
The International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous, interdisciplinary program in which students take honors and AP level courses in English, mathematics, foreign language, science, and social studies, write a 4,000 word Extended Essay, and participate in 150 hours of extracurricular and service activities. Students participating in this program must be highly motivated to succeed academically.
Your recommendation is an important consideration in the Screening Committee’s decision process. Please complete this recommendation with reference to the demands of this program and the full spectrum of students in general. Your comments are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Person Completing FormTelephone Number
Course Title and Grade Level
Is the course a MYP course? Y N Is the course an Honors course? Y N
______
Signature Date
Please use the following rating scale in completing each of the descriptors for this student. Consider the student with reference to the program and to the full spectrum of students in MCPS schools.
5= Exhibits this trait to an exceptional degree
4= Exhibits this trait consistently
3= Exhibits this trait frequently.
2= Exhibits this trait occasionally.
1= Exhibits this trait rarely.
0= No basis for observation in this course.
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0Learns quickly with good retention
Demonstrates higher order thinking skills (analysis & synthesis of ideas)
Is a keen and alert observer
Quickly recognizes and understands conceptual relationships
Applies concepts to new materials
Seeks intellectual challenges
Is sensitive to clock and calendar deadlines
Works well in group settings
Demonstrates ability to concentrate
Demonstrates strong skills in:
Oral Communication
Content appropriate reading comprehension
Content appropriate written expression
Content appropriate critical thinking
Content appropriate problem solving
Demonstrates initiative and intellectual curiosity
Is a self-starter and works independently
Can see past immediate reward to long-range goals
Generates a large number of ideas or solutions to problems
Is a high intellectual risk taker
Demonstrates an interest and an enthusiasm for learning in English
TOTAL: ______
Is this student capable of working successfully in the IB Program?
On the reverse side, please comment on the student’s personal and academic integrity. Other comments are also helpful to the selection process.
Student Name (Last, First)MCPS ID#
Teachers should complete this recommendation and return this form to the IB Office.
The International Baccalaureate Program is a rigorous, interdisciplinary program in which students take honors and AP level courses in English, mathematics, foreign language, science, and social studies, write a 4,000 word Extended Essay, and participate in 150 hours of extracurricular and service activities. Students participating in this program must be highly motivated to succeed academically.
Your recommendation is an important consideration in the Screening Committee’s decision process. Please complete this recommendation with reference to the demands of this program and the full spectrum of students in general. Your comments are encouraged and greatly appreciated.
Person Completing FormTelephone Number
Course Title and Grade Level
Is the course a MYP course? Y N Is the course an Honors course? Y N
______
Signature Date
Please use the following rating scale in completing each of the descriptors for this student. Consider the student with reference to the program and to the full spectrum of students in MCPS schools.
5= Exhibits this trait to an exceptional degree
4= Exhibits this trait consistently
3= Exhibits this trait frequently.
2= Exhibits this trait occasionally.
1= Exhibits this trait rarely.
0= No basis for observation in this course.
5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0Learns quickly with good retention
Demonstrates higher order thinking skills (analysis & synthesis of ideas)
Is a keen and alert observer
Quickly recognizes and understands conceptual relationships
Applies concepts to new materials
Seeks intellectual challenges
Is sensitive to clock and calendar deadlines
Works well in group settings
Demonstrates ability to concentrate
Demonstrates strong skills in:
Oral Communication
Content appropriate reading comprehension
Content appropriate written expression
Content appropriate critical thinking
Content appropriate problem solving
Demonstrates initiative and intellectual curiosity
Is a self-starter and works independently
Can see past immediate reward to long-range goals
Generates a large number of ideas or solutions to problems
Is a high intellectual risk taker
Demonstrates an interest and an enthusiasm for learning in English
TOTAL: ______
Is this student capable of working successfully in the IB Program?
On the reverse side, please comment on the student’s personal and academic integrity. Other comments are also helpful to the selection process.