How Do Students Benefit from the IB MYP?

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Because the five Areas of Interaction are woven throughout every MYP subject, all students participate in a process of learning that helps them see and understand the connections between what they study in school and what they have experienced in their lives.

By examining this inter-relatedness, students develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills embodied in questions such as:

• Why did that happen?

• What do I think about this, based on what I already know?

• What effect does this event have on what I have learned in my other courses?

• How could a different result be produced by different actions?

Through the process of asking questions, seeking answers, and making connections, all students in the MYP can learn:

• Good study and test-taking skills

• Good writing and communication skills

• Competence in using information technology

• Sound decision-making processes

• Principles of ethical reasoning

• Physical and mental balance

• Personal commitment to action, service, and responsible citizenship

• Respect for the views, values, and traditions of others

• Confidence to explore new roles, ideas, and strategies

All students also benefit because the MYP requires the teaching staffs of SVMS and SVHS to:

• Meet regularly to share and refine their approaches to teaching

• Attend IB trainings with teachers from around the world

• Design interdisciplinary projects

As a result of this coordination, SVMS and SVHS are integrated in a relationship that creates a seamless 6th - 10th grade program.

See also:

• How Is the MYP Implemented at Scotts Valley Middle School?

• How Is the MYP Implemented at Scotts Valley High School?

• What Are the Five Areas of Interaction?

• What Are the Eight MYP Subject Groups?

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