Sharing of IB vs NSS

ANChan59

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cstchan

Below is from an IBO document.  It may help you to understand more about Math SL and HL:

Mathematics SL
This course caters for students who already possess knowledge of basic mathematical concepts, and who are equipped with the skills needed to apply simple mathematical techniques correctly. The majority of these students will expect to need a sound mathematical background as they prepare for future studies in subjects such as chemistry, economics, psychology and business administration.

Mathematics HL
This course caters for students with a good background in mathematics who are competent in a range of analytical and technical skills. The majority of these students will be expecting to include mathematics as a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or within courses such as physics, engineering and technology. Others may take this subject because they have a strong interest in mathematics and enjoy meeting its challenges and engaging with its problems.

原帖由 Annie123 於 11-10-10 06:01 PM 發表
Need help from you all that know IBDP.
If an admission requirement says something like " IBDP Math HL or SL", what would you do? Do you think a SL would just be fine?
I have checked the universities  ...

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原帖由 cstchan 於 11-10-13 12:46 發表
Below is from an IBO document.  It may help you to understand more about Math SL and HL:

Mathematics SL
This course caters for students who already possess knowledge of basic mathematical concepts, a ...

Howabout Mathematical Studies (SL)?
Any limitations for using it to apply for the university programs?

ANChan59

Annie

In HK, if the faculty put Maths HL/SL on admission requirement, it means they are forced by the management to put SL to expand their student catchment to fill up all spaces. The faculty prefers HL, full-stop.

ANChan59

ANChan59

Predicted score first and then consider HL vs SL of critical subject(s).

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原帖由 20101101 於 11-10-13 16:35 發表


Howabout Mathematical Studies (SL)?
Any limitations for using it to apply for the university programs?

Can someone help?

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ANChan59

原帖由 20101101 於 11-10-18 00:08 發表
Anyone can help?

I am not 100% sure, but it is more suitable for students won't take Maths subject in university as the standard is pretty low.

cstchan

原帖由 20101101 於 11-10-13 04:35 PM 發表


Howabout Mathematical Studies (SL)?
Any limitations for using it to apply for the university programs?

Unless you would like to study something totally unrelated to mathematics, if not, don't choose Mathematical Studies.  

Again from IBO document:

Mathematical studies SL
This course is available at standard level (SL) only. It caters for students with varied backgrounds and abilities. More specifically, it is designed to build confidence and encourage an appreciation of mathematics in students who do not anticipate a need for mathematics in their future studies. Students taking this course need to be already equipped with fundamental skills and a rudimentary knowledge of basic processes.

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原帖由 ANChan59 於 11-6-25 09:44 發表

The final decision will be:
English - A, SL, Literature & Language; and
Chinese - A, SL, Literature.

Dear ANChan59,

First of all, thanks a lot for providing all those very useful information on IB programme to us.

May I ask one question on the Group 1 & Group 2 languages:-

I know that DBS provides both English & Chinese A1 (HL/SL) and English & Chinese A2 (HL/SL) under Group 1 and Group 2 respectively.

What will be the differences for degree programmes matching exercise if one student chooses English A1 & Chinese A2 and another student chooses Chinese A1 & English A2? Take
MBBS, LLB & BBA for example.

Thanks!

ANChan59

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For your question, I try to answer in two perspectives:

1. 2013 onward, no more A1, A2 & B.  Will be A and B, A will be divided into two streams, Literature and Language & Literature. L and L&L have similar standing with different focus.

2. In 2012, still have A1 and A2. University will consider IB scores first, then may further review the A1 vs A2 and also HL vs SL. My following guess based on my limited info as 2012 is not my major focus. HKU, MBBS accepted A1 and A2 in English, HL min 4, SL min 5. Chinese can be waived with IBDP qualification. LLB may prefer both A1 and HL. BBA prefer A1 English with HL.

May be other parents can verify my guess in part 2.

ANChan59

daisychan

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原帖由 ANChan59 於 11-10-21 01:32 發表
20101101

For your question, I try to answer in two perspectives:

1. 2013 onward, no more A1, A2 & B.  Will be A and B, A will be divided into two streams, Literature and Language & Literature. L and ...

ANChan59,

Thanks for your reply.

So, from 2013 onwards, there will be the following possible combinations like:

(1) Group 1 - English  (A/B, HL/SL)
      Group 2 - Chinese (A/B, HL/SL)

(2) Group 1 - Chinese (A/B, HL/SL)
      Group 2 - English (A/B, HL/SL)

Right?

ANChan59

You are correct.

kym

I think is

Group 1: Language A (Lit), Language A (Lang & Lit), Language A (Lit & Performance)

Group 2: Language ab, Language B

So Group 1 only have Language A,  Group 2 only Language ab or B

ANChan59

原帖由 kym 於 11-10-22 10:53 發表
I think is

Group 1: Language A (Lit), Language A (Lang & Lit), Language A (Lit & Performance)

Group 2: Language ab, Language B

So Group 1 only have Language A,  Group 2 only Language ab or B

kym

Are your saying from 2013 onward still have Lit & Performance?

ANChan59

kym

I think so , it is from IBO:

Group 1 consists of three courses: language A: literature; language A: language and literature and literature and performance (an interdisciplinary subject).

But Lit and performance may not be available in our school.

ANChan59

kym & Annie123

Thanks for your further clarification.

We discussed at home about Chinese Language a couple months ago. If my son really want to study medicine, he should take Chinese B instead of A. The grade point diffeence can be 1-2 point difference. But he may take Business and or Law as well, he better keeps Language A at SL.... not an easy choice....

ANChan59