Meeting Requirements:
Regular meetings are recommended for progress tracking.
Only three meetings must be officially recorded in the Academic Honesty section on Toddle.
These meetings should be spaced out over the year:
First meeting – Beginning of the project (initiated by the supervisor).
Midpoint meeting – November/December (scheduled by you).
Final meeting – January/February (scheduled by you).
Role of Supervisor:
Supports and guides you throughout the Personal Project.
Helps you stay on track and meet deadlines.
May not be an expert in your chosen topic.
Responsibilities:
Your supervisor initiates the first meeting.
You must schedule the second and third meetings.
Ensuring your work is your own is part of the supervisor’s role.
Final Assessment:
Your supervisor will not be involved in the final marking.
A team of three randomly assigned supervisors will moderate your work.
This ensures fairness and avoids bias.
What to Include in Meeting Notes (Academic Honesty Section):
Discussion Points:
Learning goals and product goals.
Progress updates: what has been completed so far.
Challenges faced and how they are being addressed.
Any feedback or guidance from your supervisor.
Next Steps:
Actions you will take to move forward.
Any questions or concerns that need clarification.
Key takeaways from the meeting to enhance your understanding.
Expectations for the Next Meeting:
Specific tasks or milestones to complete before the next checkpoint.
Any research, design, or development work that should be done.
Adjustments to your timeline or approach if necessary.
Your personal project should be your own work, but your supervisor is there to support you. You’ll meet with them at least three times, and these meetings will be recorded on the academic honesty form.
Your supervisor is responsible for making sure you understand the project requirements and assessment criteria. Here’s what they can and cannot do:
✅ They can:
Give you feedback to help improve your work.
Provide one round of formal feedback on your project report (but not detailed edits or heavy critiques).
Offer general guidance on how to approach and complete your work.
Ensure your work meets IB requirements for submission.
❌ They cannot:
Rewrite or edit your report for you.
Provide excessive feedback that influences your final project too much.
Your work must be your own. Your supervisor will explain this to both you and your parents. They will also take steps to make sure your work is authentic.
Plagiarism and collusion are serious offenses and can have consequences. If you submit work that isn’t your own, the school will follow its academic integrity policy.
You and your supervisor must understand IB academic integrity rules, including those about authenticity and intellectual property.
Once you submit your final project materials, they cannot be changed or resubmitted.
Make sure you follow these guidelines to keep your project fair, original, and IB-compliant!