One major difference between the IB Diploma Programme and other advanced courses is the standards-based and comprehensive assessment model. Instead of being evaluated on one exam, students' IB scores are based on a number of assignments and exams (called "papers") throughout the two-year program.
Students are assessed through Internal and External Assessments:
Internal Assessments
Each IB course has IAs that are graded by teachers and submitted to IB.
External Assessments
The Extended Essay, Group 1 and 2 written assignments, and TOK essay are externally assessed by IB. FTHS IB teachers complete “predicted grades,” which help IB determine inter-rater reliability and ensure quality control.
Papers: In May of Year 2, each course concludes with examinations ("papers") that are externally assessed.*
Each IB subject area is assessed on a scale of 1 – 7 points, with 7 being the highest. The score is calculated based on a combination of final internal and external assessments given during 11th and 12th grade.
Students can earn a maximum of 45 points to earn their IB diploma (score of 7 on all six IB exams with 3 bonus points from TOK and EE).
The IB Diploma will be awarded to a candidate provided all the following requirements have been met:
CAS requirements have been met.
The candidate’s total points are 24 or more.
There is no “N” awarded for theory of knowledge, the extended essay or for a contributing subject.
There is no grade E awarded for theory of knowledge and/or the extended essay.
There is no grade 1 awarded in a subject/level.
There are no more than two grade 2s awarded (HL or SL).
There are no more than three grade 3s or below awarded (HL or SL).
The candidate has gained 12 points or more on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count).
The candidate has gained 9 points or more on SL subjects (candidates who register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).
The candidate has not received a penalty for academic misconduct from the Final Award Committee.
Freehold Township High School students who finish their courses, the Extended Essay, and CAS requirements will receive a school certificate for completion of the IB program.