IB Personal Project (MYP) External Assessment Exemplar

The interview excerpt showcases effective communication ATL skills, providing rich primary evidence to inform your film.

Your research plan flowchart clearly sequences primary and secondary research stages, reflecting organized use of planning ATL skills.

The reflection on pivoting from voiceover to text and music highlights creative problem-solving (Thinking ATL) with a concrete example.

Including a screenshot of your editing interface offers transparent evidence of media-creation ATL skills.

You describe how Research ATL skills guided your inquiries, and the research questions table aligns queries with sources, demonstrating focused investigative skills.

Survey results are presented with charts and tables, showing competent data-gathering and analytical ATL skills.

Your survey interpretation notes awareness gaps but doesn’t explicitly link those insights to specific content or design decisions for your film.

Several OPVL entries remain incomplete; fully populate each column to ensure a thorough evaluation of source origin, purpose, value, and limitation.

Your learning goal is clearly articulated, focusing on underprivileged education disparities and demonstrating a strong personal connection.

The diagram mapping your learning goal’s aspects—linking skills, personal interest, and product—provides comprehensive clarity of intent.

Identification of key product specifications (Aesthetics, Functionality, Size, Impact) establishes a balanced framework for evaluating your short film.

Success criteria are descriptive but not measurable; include quantifiable indicators like target video length or specific audience response metrics.

The action plan contains placeholders and lacks concrete tasks, resources, and assigned responsibilities.

Deadlines are listed without status updates or contingency buffers; add realistic timelines, milestones, and progress tracking.

Your list of prior knowledge establishes a solid baseline for reflection.

Function evaluation pairs qualitative commentary with audience feedback, directly tying back to your success criteria.

Reflection on IB learner attributes (Risk-taker, Open-minded) is supported with specific examples, showing deep self-awareness.

Your KWL chart and articulated forward-looking goals demonstrate commitment to continued growth.

Audience survey data for Size and Impact is integrated to evaluate your product against clear benchmarks.

The Overall Appraisal synthesizes challenges, achievements, and next steps into a concise, comprehensive self-evaluation.

Discussions of the project’s impact on empathy and technical skills provide clear evidence of personal growth.

While your reflections are thorough, adding a more critical analysis of major challenges and outlining specific strategies to address them in future projects would deepen your reflective practice.