SCS PERSONAL PROJECT

What is the Personal Project?

This is an independent research project where you can showcase the knowledge and skills you’ve gained during the five years of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

The project is entirely your own initiative and should reflect your personal experience in the MYP.

You will explore, research, and take action to achieve a goal that you design yourself. This is your chance to dive deeply into a topic you’re passionate about while applying what you’ve learned.

(Driven by the International Baccalaureate philosophy).

Specifically, you must:

● Establish goals, an action plan, and success criteria (Criterion A)

● Apply ATL skills throughout the project process (Criterion B)

● Gather evidence of how you have applied ATL skills throughout your personal project (Criterion B)

● ِِEvaluate your project based on the success criteria (Criteria C)

● Reflect on the impact of the project (Criteria C)

● Select evidence to add to the report (Criteria A, B, C)

● Write a report.

There are three objectives that are assessed and must be completed. You must address all strands of all three objectives to successfully complete the MYP personal project.

The Objectives of the Personal Project

The objectives of the Personal Project guide you through four key dimensions:

Investigating
Planning
Applying
Reflecting

By focusing on these objectives, you will set specific learning targets and create a unique product or outcome that showcases your understanding and creativity. This process will not only deepen your knowledge but also help you develop essential skills for future success.

Criterion A: Planning

You will:

State a learning goal for the project and explain how a personal interest led to that 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

Criterion B: Applying Skills

You will:

Explain how the ATL skill(s) was/were applied to help achieve their learning goal
Explain how the ATL skill(s) was/were applied to help achieve their product
Support the explanations with detailed examples or evidence.

Criterion C: Reflection

You will:

Explain the impact of the project on themselves or their learning
Evaluate the product based on the success criteria
Support their comments with specific evidence or detailed examples.

Through the Personal Project, you will:

Develop key skills that are essential for lifelong learning:

Independence and self-motivation
Critical thinking and evaluating sources
Applying research to real-world problems
Effective communication and citation of sources
Reflecting on learning and growth

Prepare yourself for the IB:

Develop self-directed inquiry skills to take ownership of your learning.
Build independence by exploring topics that interest you.
Strengthen your ability to research, analyze, and think critically.
Gain experience in managing long-term projects

Note: If you require any assistance, please contact the PP or the MYP Coordinator

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