Learning in the personal project through three objectives: A- Planning, B- Applying skills, C- Reflecting. Each of these objectives can be considered in light of the learning goal and the product goal.
| Objectives | A - Planning | B - Applying skills | C - Reflecting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Goal | State a learning goal for the project and explain how a personal interest led to that goal | Explain how the ATL skill(s) was/were applied to help achieve their learning goal | Explain the impact of the project on themselves or their learning |
| Product Goal |
State an intended product and develop appropriate success criteria for the product Present a clear, detailed plan for achieving the product and its associated success criteria |
Explain how the ATL skill(s) was/were applied to help achieve their product | Evaluate the product based on the success criteria |
Students should be able to:
i. state a learning goal for the project and explain how a personal interest led to that goal.
ii. state an intended product and develop appropriate success criteria for the product.
iii. present a clear, detailed plan for achieving the product and its associated success criteria.
Students should be able to:
i.explain how the ATL skill(s) was/were applied to help achieve their learning goal
ii.explain how the ATL skill(s) was/were applied to help achieve their product.
Students should be able to:
i.explain the impact of the project on themselves or their learning
ii.evaluate the product based on the success criteria.
Personal Project IB Information
The personal project formally assesses students’ approaches to learning (ATL) skills for self-management, research, communication, critical and creative thinking, and collaboration.
The project is made up of a process, a product and a reflective report.
The report is assessed by the supervisor and externally moderated by the IB to ensure a globally consistent standard of excellence. Each project is awarded a final achievement grade.
