In addition to the specific criteria, an overall level of achievement out of 7 will be awarded.

Personal project – Levels of achievement grade boundaries

Personal Project 1-7 grade descriptors with boundaries

These descriptors indicate a clear continuum of student ability. Students who read the descriptors should be able to understand what they are capable of, and where they need to improve.

Criterion A: Investigating

Maximum: 8

In the personal project, students should:

i. define a clear goal and global context for the project, based on personal interests

ii. identify prior learning and subject-specific knowledge relevant to the project

iii. demonstrate research skills.

Criterion B: Planning

Maximum: 8

In the personal project, students should:

i. develop criteria for the product/outcome

ii. plan and record the development process of the project

iii. demonstrate self-management skills.

Criterion C: Taking action

Maximum: 8

In the personal project, students should:

i. create a product/outcome in response to the goal, global context and criteria

ii. demonstrate thinking skills

iii. demonstrate communication and social skills.

Criterion D: Reflecting

Maximum: 8

In the personal project, students should:

i. evaluate the quality of the product/outcome against their criteria

ii. reflect on how completing the project has extended their knowledge and understanding of the topic and the global context

iii. reflect on their development as IB learners through the project.