IB Personal Project (MYP) External Assessment Exemplar

Rigorous OPVL analysis of secondary sources, reflecting deep critical evaluation of origin, value, and limitations

Effective application of information and media literacy—using Google Forms and stakeholder interviews to gather and verify data

Creative problem‐solving evidenced by iterative furniture sketches informed by feedback

Strong communication skills demonstrated through multi‐modal stakeholder engagement (email, video conferencing, interviews)

Concrete evidence of software proficiency development via AutoCAD screenshots and embedded form responses

Descriptions of ATL skills applied to your learning goal are broad and would benefit from specific examples of design challenges overcome

The link between individual ATL strategies and their direct impact on improving the final product could be more explicitly drawn

Clear articulation of a compelling learning goal tied directly to personal interest in architecture and future career aspirations

Seamless integration of the “Globalization and Sustainability” context through informed material choices and environmental considerations

Well‐reasoned rationale for selecting success criteria, demonstrating thoughtful alignment with project objectives

Success criteria are not sufficiently measurable or quantitative, and the criteria table is incomplete or inconsistent

Project timeline lacks specific deadlines and status updates for several key tasks, limiting accountability

Methods for testing each success criterion are not clearly detailed, reducing the robustness of the evaluation plan

Insightful linkage to multiple IB learner profiles, showing self–awareness of skill and attitude development

Thoughtful reflection on global perspectives in design, highlighting inclusivity and international mindedness

Anchoring reflections with a memorable quote (Steve Jobs) to underscore the balance of functionality and aesthetics

Comprehensive discussion of user trials and expert feedback, revealing a maturation from aesthetic focus to holistic sustainable solutions

Clear depiction of the inquiry→action→reflection cycle, demonstrating strong metacognitive awareness

Use of external validation (Master of Design award) to illustrate motivation and achievement

The tabular evaluation framework remains blank, missing test methods, observed strengths and areas for improvement

While reflections on product evaluation are thorough, they would be strengthened by explicitly mapping observations back to each success criterion