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How Students benefit

How do Students Benefit from the IB MYP? 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 staff of GCS 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, GCS Primary School and GCS Middle School are integrated in a relationship that creates a seamless 6th - 10th grade programme.