IB Personal Project (MYP) External Assessment Exemplar

Structured organization strategy—combining an action plan, Gantt chart, and Notion calendar—demonstrates robust ATL organization skills that support effective project management.

Seamless transfer of prior design technology skills (drilling, polishing) to silversmithing highlights how existing competencies enhance product quality.

Strong media literacy in navigating multiple platforms to identify credible workshops, reflecting critical evaluation of information sources.

Nuanced ATL communication in adapting dialogue with different instructors, showcasing flexibility and negotiation skills.

Use of creative thinking tools (brainstorming, mind mapping) effectively shaped and refined the learning goal.

Reframing feedback questions to instructors indicates advanced communication ATL, yielding richer insights for product refinement.

Table 4’s scoring system illustrates critical thinking but is not explicitly linked to workshop selection decisions, reducing clarity on how evaluations drove choices.

Examples of media literacy and communication would be strengthened by deeper reflection on how selection criteria evolved as new information emerged.

WhatsApp communication evidence could be more impactful if directly connected to scheduling success and its influence on workshop attendance and project timeline.

Convincing connection of personal interest in design and youthful experiences to silversmithing, providing a clear rationale and motivation for the learning goal.

Effective use of Notion to integrate deadlines into a personal calendar, demonstrating strong organizational planning and time management.

A well-constructed Gantt chart that offers a clear visual timeline of project phases and key checkpoints.

Learning goal and success criteria lack specific, measurable indicators (e.g., polish quality rating, weight tolerance) to gauge achievement unambiguously.

Success criteria chart covers technique, quality, and aesthetics but would benefit from quantifiable targets to enhance clarity and accountability.

Action plan sequences project phases effectively but does not specify required resources (e.g., workshop providers, material sources) alongside each deadline to improve feasibility.

Milestone reminders for in-workshop reflections are missing, which could support ongoing self-evaluation and adjustment.

Reflection on experiencing ‘flow’ offers deep insight into intrinsic motivation and personal engagement with the process.

Self-discovery in enjoying public presentations reveals meaningful awareness of personal growth and confidence development.

Candid evaluation of long-term motivation management highlights self-awareness and the need for adaptive strategies.

Insightful recognition of pride in craftsmanship underscores emotional and identity-based learning.

Thorough evaluation of the product against cost, size, and technique demonstrates a holistic approach to assessing outcomes.

Reflection on expanding research to social media platforms shows adaptability and growth in information-gathering strategies.

Evaluation of social skill development at the exhibition captures interpersonal growth and situational learning.

Reflections would benefit from linking insights (e.g., enjoyment of presentations, flow) to specific, actionable strategies for future goal setting.

Including concrete moments of achievement or direct quotes from feedback would provide tangible evidence and strengthen reflective claims.

Product evaluation could be more robust with specific feedback data or survey results to support conclusions about quality and user response.

Identifying which social media platform yielded the most reliable workshop options would deepen the analysis of adaptive research strategies.