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Step 1Read the Personal Project handbook, linked here. It is your responsibility to know the responsibilities of all involved. If you have any questions, ask your coordinator for more info.
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Step 2
Do some background reading on your topic. Ask yourself...
- What has already been done with the topic?
- Was it easy to find sources of information?
- Is there a range of different sources available?
- Is there a range of views or perspectives on the topic?
- What interesting questions have started to emerge from this reading?
If you are still not sure what you want to do you can look at your prior MYP experiences. This can be a global context you find compelling, a unit of inquiry you wish to know more about, or a service as action project you wish to take further. Still lost, click here.
Step 3
Write a topic proposal. There is no format for this provided you state your learning goal and the product you wish to create. You should also present a clear and detailed plan on how you will create this product. Your Personal Project Coordinator will look over this information to assign your supervisor. Students should be pared with a supervisor who has some understanding of the topic.
Step 4With your supervisor, complete the Academic Honesty Form. It's easiest to do this on Managebac. Then, set a learning goal and a product which will demonstrate learning. The learning goal should be clearly written and you should explain how your personal interests led to this goal. As for the product, be sure to design a set of success criteria to demonstrate what you should achieve. Please note that you are no longer required to link your goal to a "Global Context".
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Step 5
Develop your success criteria. The success criteria helps you create and evaluate the product.
You can create your success criteria any way you want, but it should be informed by research and should help you achieve a challenging product. Students should make the success criteria, which defines what they want a successful final product to look like, before creating their action plan.
Step 6
After creating a success criteria you should create an action plan. This is a step-by-step plan you will follow to achieve your goal. Below are some templates you can use to create this.
Additionally, it is crucial to manage your time wisely. The Personal Project should take 25 hours to complete so plan accordingly. Waiting until the last minute will lead to poor performance and ultimately endanger your ability to pass IB. It is YOUR responsibility to manage your time so that you do not become overwhelmed. This link can help you manage your time better.
Additionally, it is crucial to manage your time wisely. The Personal Project should take 25 hours to complete so plan accordingly. Waiting until the last minute will lead to poor performance and ultimately endanger your ability to pass IB. It is YOUR responsibility to manage your time so that you do not become overwhelmed. This link can help you manage your time better.
To manage your time, it helps to:
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Step 7Begin applying the ATL Skill(s) to your project. Please note that you should only mention the ATL skills that are the most appropriate for each stage of the project. You should explain how the ATL Skill(s) was/were used to help you achieve both your learning goal and product. This must be supported with evidence so it is important that you document everything you do. Here you can save everything in one easy to find place. Lastly, be sure to frequently reflect on your work. Think critically about what is, and is not, working for you. For more information on the ATL Skills, click here or check out the ATL Toolkit. |
Step 8
Reflect on what you have done. You should explain how your project impacted both you as an individual and as a learner. Remember, not meeting all your success criteria doesn't mean you weren't successful. Additionally, you should evaluate your project based upon the success criteria you previously developed (Step 5). This will need to be supported with evidence collected from the process.
You can start by asking yourself...
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Step 9
Look at the impact of your Personal Project. Do this by looking at both your learning goal and your product. You could ask youself...
- How did I demonstrate the use of specific ATL Skills?
- How did I extend my knowledge about an area of personal interest?
- How did I gain confidence by completing a project independently?
- How did I address a need in the community?
- How have I shown off my skill and abilities?
Step 10
Complete your report. Do note that this does not need to be a written document. In fact, you are encouraged to use multiple forms of media while reporting on your personal project. Click here to see more information about the format. |
Step 11Check your work. There should not be any errors in your Personal Project. Please look at the image to the right before you submit anything! You should also double check to make sure you follow everything in the guide. A simplified version can be found here. It is your responsibility to double-check your work before you turn it in. Step 12Check your work against the Assessment Criteria. This is your last change to ensure a high score on your Personal Project. The criteria can be found by clicking the button below.
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Adapted from Personal Project (google.com)