Personal & Social Development·Empathy & Social Awareness·conceptual
Stereotypes and Individual Differences
Recognise stereotypes — oversimplified beliefs about groups of people based on gender, race, age, or other characteristics — and understand that stereotypes are unfair because they ignore individual differences
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing deeper understanding of fairness and diversity — learning to recognise stereotypes and bias, understanding how prejudice affects people, and appreciating the value of different cultures and perspectives.
Evidence of understanding
- Define what a stereotype is in their own words
- Identify a common stereotype and explain why it is inaccurate
- Challenge a stereotype they encounter by giving a counter-example
Assessment prompt
If someone says 'boys don't cry' or 'girls aren't good at maths', can Stereotypes and Individual Differences explain why those statements are unfair stereotypes that don't apply to everyone?
Standards alignment
PSPE-ID-CU-P4-3International · ib-pyp-pspe
PSPE-ID-CU-P4-3
IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence
PSPE-ID-LO-P4-6International · ib-pyp-pspe
PSPE-ID-LO-P4-6
IB PYP Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) Scope and Sequence