IB Personal Project (MYP) External Assessment Exemplar

Effectively applied critical thinking to analyze current trends and forecast dystopian outcomes grounded in research

Demonstrates strong information literacy through mind-maps and inquiry questions to collect, record, and verify data aligned to the learning goal

Adapts digital skills to professional novel-writing software, ensuring proper formatting and structure

Utilizes OPVL analysis effectively to evaluate source credibility and relevance

Syntheses of differing research perspectives are not fully reconciled, requiring a cohesive approach

Heavy reliance on software features like autocorrect may inhibit authentic development of manual drafting and editing skills

Clearly states a focused learning goal linked to personal interest, specifying the novel conventions to master

Provides a detailed long-term planner that clusters short-term goals into well-sequenced milestones aligned with assessment strands

Brainstorming mind-map lacks hierarchy or task prioritization; top focus areas are not clearly identified

Comprehensive success criteria table is overwhelming; needs refinement to fewer, highly measurable criteria for better focus

Links project outcomes to future IB learning (TOK, workload management) and the global context, highlighting transferable skills

Articulates academic gains in narrative techniques and novel organization, showing deep learning impact

Identifies daily goals as an effective self-management strategy to overcome time-management challenges

Reflection on the personal and emotional impact of engaging with dystopian themes is underdeveloped, limiting depth of self-awareness