IB Personal Project (MYP) External Assessment Exemplar

Effective use of a Gantt chart and timetable to exhibit strong time-management skills

Detailed examples of communication (emails, consultations) that supported your learning goal

Extensive media literacy: you drew on multiple credible sources with technical insights

Creative thinking showcased through original sketches and visual planning

Thorough explanation of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript implementation highlighting technical proficiency

Good inclusion of target-audience feedback and expert consultation in the aesthetic plan, demonstrating user-centered thinking

Success criteria are broad and lack specificity and measurability (e.g., number of tutorials, performance targets)

The plan table is empty and tasks are not explicitly mapped to criteria, resources, or sequencing

Use of live website screenshots and final site images provides concrete evidence of the product

Recognition via competition certificates validates skill development and aligns with learning milestones

Insightful narrative on performance optimization shows critical problem-solving growth

OPVL analysis of research sources reflects advanced critical-thinking transfer

Reflection on teaching peers captures personal growth and leadership

Clear articulation of how learning and product goals were met

Rubric-based product evaluation lacks specific examples or quotes to justify ratings

Safety rating is not supported by quantified user feedback (e.g., number of users)

User-impact survey results need sample-size context to frame findings

Cost rating would benefit from direct market comparison data

Interview transcript feedback isn’t highlighted with impactful quotes tied to criteria

Aesthetic survey results should map percentage ranges to rubric levels for clarity

Cost table data isn’t linked to specific success-criteria thresholds