CAS Requirements
When:
Beginning the first month of grade 11, IB students engage in CAS activities on a weekly basis for 18 months.
Students will:
engage in activities that encompass one or more of the CAS strands--Creativity, Activity, or Service; (These can be inspired by work within a course, but cannot serve as an assignment for a course.)
document evidence of ongoing engagement in a CAS portfolio;
Complete reflections on various aspects of their CAS experiences using the seven CAS learning outcomes as the basis for reflection;
UNDERTAKE A CAS PROJECT; (This must extend beyond at least one month's duration, providing the opportunity to demonstrate perseverance and develop collaboration, problem-solving, and decision making skills.)
use the CAS Stages of Investigation to plan CAS experiences;
engage in three formal interviews. (These will occur in the beginning, middle and end of the CAS programme with the CAS coordinator/adviser.)
(The Nature of CAS, Creativity, Activity, Service Guide, p. 8 & 9)
Learning Outcomes
Each CAS experience must aim for one or more of the following outcomes. These will be the catalyst for reflections.
Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth
I can recognize my abilities and skills and that some are more developed than others.Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process
I can show newly acquired skills and increased expertise in an established area.Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
I can communicate the steps taken when executing a plan for CAS including the various stages of investigation and reflection.Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences
I can consistently and actively engage in CAS.Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
I can identify and discuss the benefits and challenges of collaboration gained through CAS experiences.Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance
I can identify and demonstrate understanding of global issues and take appreciated action in response to local, national or international issues.Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions
I can show awareness of choices and actions in planning & carrying out CAS.