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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]data please!  The continued assertions, without context, are highly misleading.  Kudos to those who have identified the structural problem with trying to draw meaningful information from an anonymous thread - particularly when a few posters persist in making irresponsible and unsubstantiated claims.[/quote]

OP here. See, this isn't what I'm asking. If you want a data thread make your own.

What I am looking for is for people who actually experienced the IB program to explain why they liked it (or even didn't). I am having a hard time understanding how it worked from a student's view because it's odd. The faculty mentor, the extended essay and community service assignment and theory of knowledge class aren't discussed in detail when people talk IB beyond saying it's time intensive. I wanted to learn how students did it, what sort of things they did for these projects and what the heck theory of knowledge class is in reality. [/quote]

OP, we are not in FX county but the IB curriculum is the same. We liked it because it mirrors our view of what HS education should be (i.e., a lot of reading, a lot of writing, good amount of HW/studying). It is a well-balanced "program" vs individual courses like AP - not saying one is better, just different approach. Some people think the lack of flexibility (since it has a set of requirements) is an issue... I personally don't. The IB approach (while it may lack flexibility for some people) ensures kids are exposed to all types of courses. Kids/teachers build a strong bond over time. My kids loved it. Both kids double majored in college - DC 1 English/Engineering; DC2 Chem/History in college.  [/quote]

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