IB Personal Project (MYP) External Assessment Exemplar

Effective use of self-management ATL skills: tasks were broken into smaller steps and managed via phone reminders, improving workflow consistency.

Targeted research into plant preservation and labeling is supported with specific source examples, showing depth of investigation.

Thorough examination of leaf morphology (shape, margins, venation) demonstrates strong scientific research skills tied directly to the learning goal.

Detailed, systematic approach to label creation highlights strong application of research and design skills to achieve a high-quality product.

Sophisticated CRAAP evaluation of sources ensures authority and accuracy of information guiding your herbarium project.

Handwritten dichotomous key, while informative, would benefit from clear definitions of botanical terms and explicit glossary references to ensure accuracy and user clarity.

Short-term action plan clearly sequences tasks with specific timelines and ties each to success criteria, increasing feasibility and accountability.

Compelling personal motivation and long-term purpose for creating the herbarium, demonstrating a strong connection to personal interest and learning goal.

Inclusion of survey responses, expert review, and biologist feedback in the measurement plan adds rigor and shows thoughtful planning for assessing success.

Long-term action plan lacks contingency resources or backup strategies for setbacks such as illness or adverse weather.

Product goal description does not specify necessary resources or procurement sequencing (e.g., paper suppliers, drying tools) to ensure feasibility.

Success criteria are broad and qualitative; they need specific, measurable targets (for example, number of species documented, margin widths, label completeness).

Inquirer attributes shine through use of IPNI and botanical nomenclature research, showing effective access to specialized knowledge.

Incorporation of expert feedback on specimen completeness (e.g., showing both sides of leaves) provides concrete, evidence-based evaluation of your product.

Reflective analysis of the glue preservation issue demonstrates honest evaluation and insightful problem-solving.

Use of survey data to evaluate label sufficiency offers quantitative support for your reflection against success criteria.

Clear identification of improved time-management and research skills, linked to future academic or career contexts, shows forward-thinking reflection.

Success criteria omitted essential content details for labels (for example, habitat, family information); adding these specifics would strengthen evaluation.

Reflection on procrastination acknowledges the issue but lacks specific time-management goals or metrics to guide future improvement.