IB Spanish
Components of the revised IB Spanish curriculum
Themes
Identities
Explore nature of self and what it is to be human |
Experiences
Explore & tell stories of events, experiences & journeys that shape our lives |
Human Ingenuity
Explore ways in which human creativity & innovation affect our world |
Social Organization
Explore ways in which people organize or are organized through common systems or interests |
Sharing the Planet
Explore challenges & opportunities faced by individuals & communities in the modern world |
Possible topics within the themes
Identities
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Experiences
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Human Ingenuity
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Social Organization
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Sharing the Planet
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Resources
Resources from Lunaprofe - Text Types
Assessments (for 2020 and beyond)
Standard Level
External assessment (3 hours)
Paper 1 (1 hour 15 minutes) *** 25% of IB score
Productive skills - writing (30 points)
One writing task of 250-400 words from a choice of three, each from a different theme, choosing a text type from among those listed in the examination instructions.
Paper 2 (1 hour 45 minutes) ***50% of IB score
Receptive skills - separate sections for listening & reading
(65 points)
Internal assessment
This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
Individual oral assessment *** 25% of IB score
A conversation with the teacher, based on a visual stimulus, followed by discussion based on an additional theme.
(30 points)
Paper 1 (1 hour 15 minutes) *** 25% of IB score
Productive skills - writing (30 points)
One writing task of 250-400 words from a choice of three, each from a different theme, choosing a text type from among those listed in the examination instructions.
Paper 2 (1 hour 45 minutes) ***50% of IB score
Receptive skills - separate sections for listening & reading
(65 points)
- Listening comprehension (45 min, 25 points)
- Reading comprehension (1 hour, 40 points)
Internal assessment
This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
Individual oral assessment *** 25% of IB score
A conversation with the teacher, based on a visual stimulus, followed by discussion based on an additional theme.
(30 points)
High Level
External assessment (3 hours, 30 minutes)
Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes) *** 25% of IB score
Productive skills - writing (30 points)
One writing task of 450-600 words from a choice of three, each from a different theme, choosing a text type from among those listed in the examination instructions.
Paper 2 (2 hours) *** 50% of IB score
Receptive skills - separate sections for listening and reading
(65 points)
Internal assessment
This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
Individual oral assessment *** 25% of IB score
A conversation with the teacher, based on an extract from one of the literary works studied in class, followed by discussion based on one or more of the themes from the syllabus. (30 points)
Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes) *** 25% of IB score
Productive skills - writing (30 points)
One writing task of 450-600 words from a choice of three, each from a different theme, choosing a text type from among those listed in the examination instructions.
Paper 2 (2 hours) *** 50% of IB score
Receptive skills - separate sections for listening and reading
(65 points)
- Listening comprehension (1 hour, 25 points)
- Reading comprehension (1 hour, 40 points)
Internal assessment
This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
Individual oral assessment *** 25% of IB score
A conversation with the teacher, based on an extract from one of the literary works studied in class, followed by discussion based on one or more of the themes from the syllabus. (30 points)