ManageBac+ provides flexible configuration options for the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme, allowing schools to tailor workflows, reflections, and assessment to their needs.

This guide walks you through both year-group specific settings and school-wide configurations to help ensure your CAS implementation aligns with IB expectations and your internal processes.

Overview

This guide is intended for DP Coordinators and CAS Coordinators responsible for configuring CAS worksheets and programme settings within ManageBac+.

Settings can be applied at both the year-group level and school-wide level, allowing flexibility while maintaining consistency across cohorts.

What's New

• Custom CAS reflection questions per year group
• Editable and resettable CAS Learning Outcomes
• Optional student hours tracking with visual charts
• Automated CAS engagement email reminders
• Customisable supervisor review workflows
• Granular permissions for interview notes and activity locking
• Uploadable CAS guidance materials and handbooks
• Custom terminology for advisors and supervisors
• Optional CAS assessment with rubric-based evaluation

Step-by-Step Navigation

Configure CAS Questions

IB DP Year Group > Overview > Edit Year Group Settings

1. Navigate to your IB DP year group and open Edit Year Group Settings.
2. Scroll to the CAS Questions section.
3. Click Add Question to create a new reflection prompt.
4. Reorder questions using drag-and-drop arrows.
5. Edit or delete questions as needed.
6. Click Save Changes to apply updates.

Configure CAS Learning Outcomes

IB DP Year Group > Edit Year Group Settings

1. Open the year group settings page.
2. Locate the Learning Outcomes section.
3. Edit existing outcomes or create new ones.
4. Save your changes.

Enable CAS Hours Tracking

Year Group > Edit Year Group Settings

1. Open Edit Year Group Settings.
2. Tick Track activity hours for this group.
3. Optionally enable the hours chart and define required hours.
4. Enable optional fields such as CAS Aims and Goals.
5. Click Save Changes.

Set Automated Email Reminders

Year Group > CAS > Manage E-mail Reminders

1. Navigate to the CAS tab within your year group > Manage E-mail Reminders

1. Create Reminders via Add Reminder
2. Edit email subject, message and how often the reminder should be sent using the edit icon.

 

Configure School-wide CAS Settings

Settings > School Settings > CAS & Service Action

1. Edit supervisor review text and instructions.
2. Choose whether experiences auto-complete after supervisor review.
3. Save changes.

Tips & Best Practices

• Align CAS questions with reflection goals to encourage meaningful student engagement.
• Use custom learning outcomes carefully to avoid inconsistencies across cohorts.
• Enable hours tracking only if it aligns with your school’s CAS philosophy.
• Use automated reminders to maintain student progress throughout the year.
• Provide clear guidance and handbooks to support student understanding.

Warnings & Important Notes

Related Articles

Managing CAS Experiences
Reviewing CAS Experiences
Adding & Editing CAS Experiences (Student)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can CAS settings differ by year group?

Yes, many settings such as CAS questions, hours tracking, and learning outcomes can be configured individually per year group.

What happens if I reset learning outcomes?

Students will need to revisit and update their experiences to align with the new outcomes.

Can students edit approved CAS experiences?

This depends on your permissions. If locking is enabled, students cannot edit core details after approval.

In Summary

• CAS settings can be configured at both year-group and school-wide levels
• Customisation options support flexible and meaningful CAS implementation
• Permissions and automation help streamline workflows and student engagement

These tools ensure your CAS programme is effectively managed within ManageBac+.