
Archive | Middle Years Programme (MYP)


Integrating computational thinking in the MYP science curriculum
Middle Years Programme (MYP) teacher Anthony Copeland explains how he integrates computational thinking in the science curriculum as his school works to make Dubai a more sustainable city.

Student-led magazine celebrates New Orleans culture
IB students from Morris Jeff Community School highlighted the best of New Orleans in their latest magazine edition of Krewe.

Preparing for November 2020 examinations: Westwood International School
IB Coordinator, Anandhi Lakshminarayanan from Westwood International School, Gaborone, Botswana, shares invaluable insights from the November 2020 Middle Years Programme (MYP) eAssessment.

Managing MYP e-assessment in a global crisis: TNS Beaconhouse, Pakistan
This has been an unprecedented year for schools, students and educators all over the world. The global disruptions to education due to the pandemic have had an impact on schools, educators and students worldwide. In this story, we spoke with IB World School TNS Beaconhouse in Lahore, Pakistan about the challenges they had to overcome […]

Students cook for families affected by the pandemic
Middle Years Programme (MYP) students at Somersfield Academy in Bermuda prepared meals for people who have been impacted economically by COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Why I think the MYP personal project is the best preparation for the fourth industrial revolution
Middle Years Programme (MYP) teacher Shwetangna Chakrabarty explains how the personal project helps students develop 21st-century skills.

Exciting changes to ‘Intedisciplinary teaching and learning in the MYP’
The first teaching of the Interdisciplinary unit will begin September 2021 and Middle Years Programme (MYP) Curriculum manager Nat Erbes shares four things teachers can expect.

Whatever happened to inquiry?
Middle Years Programme (MYP) graduate Rebecca Vasconcelos and international Primary Years Programme (PYP) educator reflects on modeling inquiry to develop curious learners that are capable of critical thinking.

Seven ways to spark interest in the classroom
Middle Years Programme (MYP) design facilitator Tamizh Ponni explains how she has been able to apply Da Vinci’s principles into her design class.

The MYP design curriculum review is now underway!
Are you an educator who has experience in teaching design? Sign up for a chance to co-create the next Middle Years Programme (MYP) design course!

What to look forward to with the new Personal Project course
Exciting advancements are underway with the new Middle Years Programme (MYP) personal project course. Curriculum manager Justine Swainson shares the top four changes to look out for.

Examiners’ insight: How to achieve excellent levels against the assessment criteria
To support Middle Years Programme (MYP) year five schools with resources for education continuity during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, IB examiners take a look at some successful MYP personal projects and illustrate how candidates can achieve the highest descriptor of the assessment criteria.

A measure of success
As one of the first schools that trialled the Middle Years Programme (MYP) eAssesment, ACS International Schools share why being technology-forward sets you up for success in any environment.

Catering to students’ learning needs with the MYP eAssessment
The Swiss International Scientific School explain how the Middle Years Programme (MYP) eAssessment allows them to monitor their students learning journey.