CAS Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes are differentiated from assessment objectives because they are not rated on a scale. The completion decision for the school in relation to each student is, simply, “Have these outcomes been achieved?”
The seven learning outcomes for the student during his or her time in the Diploma Programme and the CAS programme ensure over the two years of the programme that students will:
one. The newly acquired or developed skills may be shown through experiences
that the student has not previously undertaken or through increased expertise in
an established area.
for a CAS experience or series of CAS experiences. This may be accomplished in
collaboration with other participants. Students may show their knowledge and
awareness by building on a previous experience, or by launching a new idea or
process.
challenges of collaboration gained through CAS experiences.
issues, make responsible decisions, and take appropriate action in response to the
issue either locally, nationally or internationally.
and carrying out CAS experiences.
All seven outcomes must be present for a student to complete the CAS requirement. Some may be demonstrated many times, in a variety of activities, but completion requires only that there is some evidence for every outcome.
This focus on learning outcomes emphasizes that it is the quality of a CAS activity (its contribution to the student’s development) that is of most importance. The guideline for the minimum amount of CAS activity is approximately the equivalent of half a day per school week (three to four hours per week), or approximately 150 hours in total, with a reasonable balance between creativity, action and service. “Hour counting”, however, is not encouraged.
The seven learning outcomes for the student during his or her time in the Diploma Programme and the CAS programme ensure over the two years of the programme that students will:
- identify their own strengths and develop areas for growth
- demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills
in the process
one. The newly acquired or developed skills may be shown through experiences
that the student has not previously undertaken or through increased expertise in
an established area.
- demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience
for a CAS experience or series of CAS experiences. This may be accomplished in
collaboration with other participants. Students may show their knowledge and
awareness by building on a previous experience, or by launching a new idea or
process.
- show commitment to and perseverance in their CAS activities
- Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively
challenges of collaboration gained through CAS experiences.
- Demonstrate engagement with issues of global importance
issues, make responsible decisions, and take appropriate action in response to the
issue either locally, nationally or internationally.
- recognize and considered the ethics of choices and actions
and carrying out CAS experiences.
All seven outcomes must be present for a student to complete the CAS requirement. Some may be demonstrated many times, in a variety of activities, but completion requires only that there is some evidence for every outcome.
This focus on learning outcomes emphasizes that it is the quality of a CAS activity (its contribution to the student’s development) that is of most importance. The guideline for the minimum amount of CAS activity is approximately the equivalent of half a day per school week (three to four hours per week), or approximately 150 hours in total, with a reasonable balance between creativity, action and service. “Hour counting”, however, is not encouraged.