scholarly journals Measuring College Success for International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificate Candidates

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Coles Hill
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
High School ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
International Baccalaureate ◽  
College Success ◽  
College Persistence ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program ◽  
Diploma Program ◽  
International Baccalaureate Diploma

This quantitative study was conducted at a private international high school.  The study purpose was to investigate United States college trends comparing International Baccalaureate Diploma Program candidates and International Baccalaureate Non-Diploma Program candidates from the same school in Asia.  Data was collected for the Classes of 2007-2012 and the two groups were compared based on the number of college acceptances and the eventual collegiate success of the two groups once they matriculated to college, as measured by college persistence and graduation rates. The information analyzed provides data to explore the final educational outcomes for IB graduates and determine if there is a significant difference in the college success of the two groups.

An Exploratory Analysis of International Baccalaureate Diploma Program: 11th- and 12th-Grade High School Students’ Expectations

2020 ◽  
pp. 1932202X2094182
Author(s):  
Nicole J. Grose ◽  
Jafeth E. Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
International Baccalaureate ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
12Th Grade ◽  
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program ◽  
Diploma Program ◽  
International Baccalaureate Diploma

The purpose of this study was to explore 11th- and 12th-grade students’ expectations in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) at a high school in the Western United States. Study participants included 92 of 94 high school students currently enrolled in the IB DP. Each participant completed a researcher-created, paper survey with 24 questions, using a 5-point Likert-type scale, as well as four demographic questions. Overall, students reported high expectations and beliefs for the program in helping them prepare for postsecondary education. Findings also suggested that females experienced more stress and feelings of being overwhelmed, while enrolled in the program as compared with males, despite a larger percentage of females reporting of postsecondary plans. In addition, Spanish-speaking students aspired to community college more than their peers, suggesting possible disparities in equity. A discussion of these findings and their implications are provided.

Relationship Between Achievement Performances of University Entrance Examination and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program: A Case From Turkey

2021 ◽  
pp. 105678792110159
Author(s):  
Akın Metli ◽  
Oğuzhan Özcan
Keyword(s):  
International Baccalaureate ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Exam Performance ◽  
Entrance Examination ◽  
Entrance Exam ◽  
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program ◽  
The University ◽  
Diploma Program ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
International Baccalaureate Diploma

Prior research on the relationship between International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) scores and the university entrance exam scores is limited and varied to a great extent due to the conflicting results in the literature. This study investigates whether there is any relationship between the students’ achievement performance in IBDP and university entrance exam performance. The study revealed that there is no statistically significant correlation between IBDP scores and university entrance exam rank orders. Furthermore, the study showed that the IBDP scores cannot be taken into account as a strong predictor for university entrance exam performance.

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