Earning the Diploma

One major difference between the IB Diploma Program 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 (papers) throughout the two-year program.

Some of these assessments are internally assessed by IB-trained instructors, and others are externally assessed by norms-based examiners working for the International Baccalaureate Organization. This approach more accurately measures what students know and are able to do, and it gives students a better opportunity to track their progress within their courses.

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. 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 that are externally assessed.*

*TOK and Visual Art do not have exams.

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.

Points for the IB Diploma from IB Assessments

A Maximum amount of 45 points (score of 7 on all 6 IB exams with 3 bonus points from TOK and EE) can be earned from the IB requirements, but 24 points are needed to achieve the IB Diploma within the following criteria. No exceptions are made:

• A minimum of 24 points (IB grade of 4 for HL subjects [12 pts] + IB grade of 3 for SL subjects [9 pts] + 3 bonus points from passing EE and TOK assessments).
• A student must earn a minimum of 12 points from their Higher Level (HL) subjects and a minimum of 9 points from their Standard Level (SL) subjects.
• A student scoring a 3 in one HL subject still needs a total of 12 points at HL.

The IB Diploma Will Not Be Awarded If:

• CAS requirements have not been met.
• Candidate’s total points are fewer than 24.
• An N has been given for theory of knowledge, extended essay or for a contributing subject (this includes being found guilty of academic misconduct).
• A grade of E has been awarded for theory of knowledge and/or the extended essay.
• There is a grade of 1 awarded in a subject/level assessment.
• A grade of 2 has been awarded three or more times (HL or SL) on final assessments.
• A grade of 3 or below has been awarded four or more times (HL or SL) on final assessments.
• Candidate has gained fewer than 12 points on HL subjects (for candidates who register for four HL subjects, the three highest grades count).
• Candidate has gained fewer than 9 points on SL subjects (candidates who register for two SL subjects must gain at least 5 points at SL).

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.