DP News: DP Exams a Success!

Last week the Diploma Programme students started their final IB DP exams. Positive vibrations are in the air. Students have overwhelmingly reported feeling prepared for the exams. Comments include: 
“That exam was not that hard,” “It was easier than I thought,” "I knew exactly how to analyze that poem," and “That was totally manageable!” Students have been walking out of the exam rooms confident, happy, and overall very satisfied with what they were able to write. The IB sets an exams schedule that runs for three weeks and includes two or three papers (exams) for each class. Most students have more than ten exams depending on their Higher Level and Standard Level courses. The exams begin at 7:45 and 12noon each day. A very strict protocol is in place; students can bring water, pencils, pens, erasers, rulers, and in some cases highlighters and calculators. The DP Coordinator reads the exact same set of instructions at the beginning of every exam and the students have a five minute reading period to review the exam content and instructions before beginning each exam. AISL teachers act as proctors to help maintain the integrity of the exams. This year the exams are being held in the PAC Gallery and the Protea Room. With eight days remaining in the exam period, I wish the students, Good luck!