The MYP Personal Project Wrocław International School An International Baccalaureate Candidate School N. Franco, MYP Coordinator April 26, 2012

Why Do a Personal Project? Culminating event of the MYP Completion requirement for: International Baccalaureate Organization Wrocław International School Student demonstrates knowledge and understanding of: Content Skills Areas of Interaction Passion for a topic

What is the Personal Project? The Four Parts of the Personal Project: The Product The Process Journal The Paper The Presentation

What is the Product? Two Types of Products: Something the student does Job Shadowing Hosting a camp Something the student makes Designing and sewing a line of clothing Writing a novel or short story Video documentary Requirement: Minimum of 15 hours spent on the product

What is the Process Journal ? A written diary of the process Sketchbook Included in the Journal Design Process Brainstorming Research Reference to all parts of the project Reflections Summaries of meetings with Supervisor, Coordinator, Librarian, and Teachers

What is the Paper? To demonstrate: Minimum requirements: Research and writing skills Data analysis and interpretation skills Written and verbal presentation skills Minimum requirements: MLA format 8 to 10 pages Research-based 5 sources 10 internal citations One graphic, chart, or diagram

What is the Presentation? Student presents to: Peers gathered in an assembly program Panel Time limit of : 30 minutes Introduction: 5 minutes Summary of Project: 10 minutes Product: 5 minutes Question and Answer session: 5 minutes Debriefing session: 5 minutes

What are the Kinds of Personal Projects? Original work in areas of: Visual Arts Performing Arts Plastic Arts Original written piece Original scientific experiment Invention or original design of an object or system Research and development of a business, event, or community organization

How is the Personal Project Assessed? Assessment Protocol IBO MYP Criterion Practice Evidence Maximum Score Criterion A Use the Process Journal Journal 4 Criterion B Define the goal Report Criterion C Select the sources Criterion D Apply information Criterion E Achieve the goal Product and Report Criterion F Reflect on learning Criterion G Report on the project Total: 28

How is the Personal Project Assessed? Personal Project Final Grade Boundaries Grade Boundaries 1 0 - 4 2 5 - 4 3 9 – 12 4 13 - 16 5 17 - 20 6 21 - 24 7 25 - 28

How Much Time Does the Personal Project Take to Complete? Personal Project Benchmarks, 2012 - 2013 Deadline Task June 13, 2012 Selection of topic, AOI, project log, journal check, and looking for a supervisor July 31, 2012 Researching the topic, designing the product, and looking for a supervisor September 19, 2012 Journal check, product check, project log, and supervisor selected October 17, 2012 Journal check, working with supervisor, project log, and product check-in November 14, 2012 Working with Supervisor, Brief Presentation during Assembly Program, Journal Check

How Much Time Does the Personal Project Take to Complete? Personal Project Benchmarks, 2012 - 2013 Deadline Task December 12, 2012 Product and product log completed, working with supervisor, and journal check January 16, 2013 First draft of paper due, journal check, and working with supervisor February 20, 2013 Final draft of paper due, working with supervisor, presentation needs due, and journal check March 6, 2013 Prepare presentation, working with supervisor, and journal April 3, 2013 Working with supervisor, last chance for presentation needs change requests for final presentation, and journal check May 15, 2013 Final presentation, working with supervisor, and final journal check June 12, 2013 Reflection

What Does the Student Turn In? The Paper The Process Journal All resource and research materials The Product

What are the Student’s Obligations? Meet regularly with the supervisor, advisor, librarian, and coordinator Keep the process journal updated Meet all deadlines Complete and hand in the product and project report Attend the symposium, present, and display the product

What are the Personal Project Supervisor’s Obligations? Attend the Personal Project Supervisor Orientation Ensure that students have read and understood the Personal Project Guide Guide the student to complete the project successfully Emphasize the importance of the Process Journal Carry out formative assessments Assess the project according to the criteria Ensure that the project is authentic and adequately referenced Attend the symposium presentations

Recommendations for a Personal Project Supervisor A person inside of the school community Availability to attend the workshop for supervisors in September of 2012 Availability to meet bi-weekly with the student Difficulties finding a supervisor? Contact the Personal Project Coordinator ASAP!

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