CAS stands for Creativity, Action, and Service.
In the IB program, every student must take part in CAS activities.
The IBO website says [old link] that "the CAS requirement is a fundamental part of the programme and takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies."
IBO says that:
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We have a CAS evaluation form [old link] that needs to be filled out for each activity, on top of keeping a record (a CAS Journal) of all the activities undertaken.
What follows is a list of the CAS learning outcomes, all of which must be covered in a student's CAS commitments, though not all must be represented in each activity:
In the IB program, every student must take part in CAS activities.
The IBO website says [old link] that "the CAS requirement is a fundamental part of the programme and takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies."
IBO says that:
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- Creativity is interpreted broadly to include a wide range of arts activities as well as the creativity students demonstrate in designing and implementing service projects.
- Action can include not only participation in individual and team sports but also taking part in expeditions and in local or international projects.
- Service encompasses a host of community and social service activities. Some examples include helping children with special needs, visiting hospitals and working with refugees or homeless people.
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At South Island School [old link], "year 12 & 13 students as part of their IB Diploma are expected to complete a minimum of 150 hours of CAS", part of which must be a "project". This CAS project must work toward a goal and cover at least 2 of the CAS areas, Creativity, Action and Service.We have a CAS evaluation form [old link] that needs to be filled out for each activity, on top of keeping a record (a CAS Journal) of all the activities undertaken.
What follows is a list of the CAS learning outcomes, all of which must be covered in a student's CAS commitments, though not all must be represented in each activity:
- Increased awareness of own strengths and areas for growth
- Undertaken new challenges
- Planned and initiated activities
- Worked collaboratively with others
- Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities
- Engaged with issues of global importance
- Considered ethical implications of actions
- Developed new skills
