Through Approaches to Learning in all IB Programmes, students develop skills that have relevance across the curriculum that help them “learn how to learn." They provide a solid foundation for learning independently and with others. ATL skills help students prepare for, and demonstrate learning through, meaningful assessment.
ATL Skills Category | MYP ATL Skill Clusters |
|---|---|
Communication | I. Communication |
Social | II. Collaboration |
Self-Management | III. Organization |
Research | VI. Information literacy |
Thinking | VIII. Critical Thinking |
In 9th grade, MYP students are assessed on their Approaches to Learning Skills at the end of each quarter in the following categories: Communication Skills, Self-Management Skills. While this score does not factor into a students' GPA, it offers important insights to students and parents.
