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Tips to helping you tackle IB's Creativity, Activity, Service 🔍

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is a core component of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It is aimed at encouraging students to engage in a variety of experiences beyond the classroom to foster personal growth and development. Here's a breakdown of CAS, how to do well, and what's required:

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What is CAS? 🤔

‍CAS is designed to encourage students to actively contribute to their communities and to develop skills in areas such as creativity, physical activity, and service. The goal is for students to engage in meaningful experiences that challenge them and help them develop as individuals.

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How to do well in CAS... 👨💻

Plan ahead: Create a CAS plan that outlines your goals and how you plan to achieve them. This will help you stay organized and ensure you are meeting the requirements of the program.

Be reflective: Regularly reflect on your experiences and what you have learned from them. Reflection is a key component of CAS and helps you make connections between your experiences and your personal development.

Be proactive: Take initiative in planning and participating in CAS activities. Look for opportunities to take on leadership roles and to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Balance your activities: Try to engage in a variety of activities that cover the creativity, activity, and service components of CAS. This will help you develop a well-rounded set of skills and experiences.

Seek feedback: Use feedback from your CAS supervisor and peers to improve your activities and to ensure you are meeting the requirements of the program.

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What's required? 📝

‍CAS requires students to complete a minimum of 150 hours of activities, with a balance between creativity, activity, and service. Students are also required to complete a CAS project, which involves planning, executing, and reflecting on a significant CAS experience or project. Throughout CAS, students are expected to demonstrate the IB learner profile attributes, such as being reflective, principled, and caring.

Overall, CAS is an opportunity for students to develop skills, broaden their perspectives, and make a positive impact in their communities. It is designed to complement the academic aspects of the IB Diploma Programme and to help students develop into well-rounded individuals.

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We usually recommend our tutors to spend the first part of the lesson working through any questions the student has, then to go through curriculum content together, and finally summarise and make plans for the next lesson at the end.

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