Academic Integrity in the PYP

Learning communities support students in becoming responsible digital citizens, who make informed, ethical choices while acting with integrity. In a globally connected digital world, students are responsible for their actions, value the rights of others, exercise academic integrity, and practise safe and legal behaviours. (IBO, 49)

At ABA, the focus in PYP is on educating students about ethical ways to use information from others. Students are encouraged to acknowledge inspiration from others, and talk about the difference between this and their own ideas. In Grades 2 through 5, students are taught research skills, including:

• How to record information you find

• How to synthesise and interpret information

• Evaluating and communicating what you have learned

• How to use search engines, websites and webpages

• Evaluating sources of information

• Citing sources including creators, authors, web sources etc

There are no formal procedures for reviewing student submissions in the PYP. However, should an instance arise where there is cause for suspicion, it is used as a learning opportunity. The teacher will speak individually with the student to identify any issues with academic integrity, and will work with the student to correct improper citations or plagiarised content. Parents are involved if appropriate.

-Copied from the ABA Academic Integrity Policy