Areas of Interaction

This diagram represents the program model of the MYP. The five areas of interaction connect the development of the individual (at the centre) with the educational experience in all subject groups (at the outer points of the octagon). These interactive areas are common to all disciplines with each subject developing general and specific aspects of the areas. In this way, the subject groups are also linked by the areas of interaction, demonstrating the interdisciplinary potential of the MYP. The five areas of interaction have no clear boundaries, but merge to form a context for learning that contributes to the student’s experience of the curriculum.

The IB Middle Years Program is an internationally acknowledged course of study designed to meet the educational needs of students between 11 and 16 years of age. It provides rigorous academic challenges and life skills appropriate to adolescents. All students participate in Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the MYP at North View, and all 10th grade students at Park Center (Levels 5).

Using the five areas of interaction, students explore eight academic disciplines (subject areas). At North View, teachers use the IB MYP to to deliver all state and district level standards. This curriclum and its accountability measures, ensure parents and the community that our students obtain a broad traditional foundation of knowledge as well as process and thinking skills. MYP trained teachers transmit this knowledge using instructional methods that help students see relationships between subjects, ideas, and peoples.