PYP EXHIBITION 2019

CLAVIS INTERNATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL

What is the Exhibition?
As part of the IB Primary Years Programme, students who are in
their final year of the PYP carry out a project called ‘Exhibition’
which

 reflects their learning

 addresses a real world issue or problem

 enables students to construct knowledge collaboratively and to

create awareness and possible solutions
Purpose of the Exhibition
Significant, in-depth, collaborative inquiry with global
significance

Demonstrate independence and responsibility

Practise reflection academically and socially

Take action

Celebrate learning
Exhibition Theme
“WHO WE ARE”
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values;
personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health;
human relationships including families, friends,
communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities;
what it means to be human.
How best might we learn?
Expose students to a variety of issues and perspectives to build
knowledge and interest.
• news reports / documentaries
• community/local issues
• field trips
• experts in the field
• reflection on prior knowledge, learning and experiences
• planning tools to develop inquiry and ideas
How might we know what we have
learned?
Students communicate to others what they have learned through
their:

◦ contributions to their collaborative groups

◦ written pieces to present at Exhibition

◦ reflective journals

◦ Exhibition presentations
How will students be assessed?
Exhibition process is continuously assessed.

Continuous assessment

(mentorship, individual and group conferences)

Final assessment

(presentation, journal, written component)

Who will assess the exhibition?
◦ You will self-assess your work

◦ Year 6 teachers and mentors will assess the process

◦ A combination of staff and year 5 students and Form 1 from Le

Bocage students will assess the product

OUR ROLES…
Guide Guide
Evaluate Mentor Evaluate
Advise Advise
Students

Parents Teacher
Role of the Student
◦ Participate in selecting possible issues or problems for further
inquiry
◦ Develop central idea, lines of inquiry and student questions
◦ Interact, collaborate, communicate, be responsible
◦ Demonstrate understanding of the five essential elements -
concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes and action
◦ Use a variety of sources and materials; bibliography
◦ Complete self and peer assessments
◦ CELEBRATE!!
How can parents help?
Parents can:
◦ žkeep informed about the process by reading newsletters
◦ žsupport and encourage their children
◦ žprovide knowledge or areas of expertise to any of the groups (if
requested)
◦ žhelp to locate resources – people, places, media and
information
◦ žbe mentors
◦ žcelebrate with their child’s learning by attending the final the
Exhibition.
Role of the Mentor
Each research group will be paired with a teacher who will guide
and support them in their research and Exhibition presentation.

◦ They will be meeting regularly

◦ They will help students set and achieve goals

◦ Mentor will regularly provide feedback in regard to the group’s

progress
Exhibition Timeline
JUNE
➢ Brainstorm questions, sharing passions, experiments
➢ Explore Transdisciplinary Theme, Research Skills and Topics
➢ Formation of inquiry groups; planning, goal setting, research begins
JULY
➢ Mentors assigned; begin mentor meetings
AUGUST
➢ Continue research
➢ Plan for authentic action, art piece and presentations
September
➢ Rehearse presentations, final action piece
➢ Exhibition For assessors: September
➢ Official Opening of the Exhibition: September 26,2019
➢ Share, reflect, assess, feedback
QUESTION TIME
THANK YOU!