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PRELIMINARY CHOICE OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS 2017-18 Family Name …………………………….Forenames…………………………….. Country …………………………………………………………………………….. University [country location and the general area or discipline of your preferred course] and/or careers interest (if known). Please see attached Matrix for more information. ………………………………................................................................................................. IB lifetime code If your current/previous school is an IB school please give the lifetime code that you would have had for examinations in this school. This will be a six digit number with three letters and three numbers _ _ _ _ _ _ Proposed IB courses at Atlantic College Please use the information in the student handbook as guidance along with the Academic Syllabus and Maths information provided with the joining papers. This is very much your first attempt to choose your programme, and can be changed later. It does not commit you to the subjects chosen. You must choose three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level. At least one subject must be chosen from Groups 1 to 5, but in Group 6 you can choose either an Arts Elective (Art, Music) or a second choice from Groups 1 to 4. For example a student intending to study medicine would normally choose a second science from group 4 instead of Group 6 and do two Sciences at higher level. A linguist might choose a second foreign language in Group 2 instead of Group 6. Higher Level Group 1 (Language A) Group 2 (Language B) Group 3 (Individuals and Societies) Group 4 (Science) Group 5 (Mathematics) Group 6 (Arts Electives or Second Subject from Groups 1-4) Standard Level E Systems & Society 2. In selecting your subject please be aware of the following: Higher level Mathematics assumes an advanced level of prior knowledge and skills. This is an extremely demanding Mathematics course designed for students who need to use Mathematics as a key skill in their future careers [for example Engineering, Physics, Econometrics [a mathematical branch of Economics]. We will advise you when you arrive on this and there is a placement test on arrival to test whether it is suitable for you. Higher level Physics, Chemistry and Biology also assume a reasonably high level of prior knowledge and skills although these might be in the form of General Science. For Higher Level Physics you need to be good at Mathematics. Many of our students do their first/mother tongue/ best language as a self-taught teacherdirected option. This is perfectly acceptable and makes sense. English can then be done either as a Group 1 subject, focusing on literature or language and literature [if you are fluent in English] or as a Group 2 subject if you are learning the language. Students are expected to do one English course [either in Group 1 or 2] as this is the language of instruction in the school. Doing English will help you with all your other subjects. If you have a third language and enjoy languages it is often a good idea to do this as your choice instead of a Group 6 subject. You can also take a language at a beginner level. If you choose English please state which English subject you wish to study: Group (1) English Literature HL or English Language/Literature HL or SL Group (2) English B Higher Level or English B Standard Level The Standard Level Environmental Systems and Societies course is unique. This standard level course counts as a choice in both Group 3 and 4 so this means it increases your flexibility and you can choose two other courses from Groups 1-6. When choosing a Language B option please specify which level you would like to study; For example – ab initio is for beginners or those with a limited knowledge B is for those who have studied the language previously Please see the attached Matrix of IB Prerequisites for Universities in most popular destinations for insights about which course combination might be required for certain career path. It is important to note that entry requirements can vary and change, so this information cannot be taken as definitive and is a guideline only. It is essential that students conduct their own research to ensure their IB subject combination meets their needs For our information, do you own a TI83 or TI84 graphical calculator? Please tick the appropriate box. YES NO