What form or structure is the report expected to take? Does
each section of the report correspond to an assessment criterion?
MYP projects criteria focus more on
content than a prescribed format for reporting. However, the process of
developing and reporting the project generally follows the pattern outlined by
the project objectives: investigating, planning, action and reflection.
Many students will find it useful
to organize their reports with four corresponding headings so that the report
is presented in identifiable sections following the project objectives as
required.
Supervisors and examiners generally
look for evidence of achievement against relevant criteria in the corresponding
section, but they are not limited to the identified section when making
judgments.
Does “a variety of source types” mean students should limit
the number of internet sources included, in favor of books, articles,
interviews and other formats?
No. In some cases access to
physical materials may be difficult for students. Students can include multiple
sources from the internet, which should include a variety of formats and
materials (for example: books, reports, archives, interviews, films, data sets,
journals, infographics, articles and presentations). A range of sources can
also encompass variety in origin, purpose, value and limitations (bias).
Is the product/outcome directly assessed by the student’s
supervisor?
Yes, as part of criterion C, based
on the quality of the product/outcome with respect to the student’s
well-considered and appropriately challenging criteria for success. Evidence of
the product/outcome must be provided along with the report (within submission
limits).
Does the project report have to contain a bibliography
(record of sources used in the report or used to complete the project)?
Yes. Students should use a standard
format that represents the school’s ATL planning for research skills.
Do students have to include evidence of their completed
product/outcome in material submitted for moderation?
Yes. It can be included as an
additional appendix to the report or as a separate artifact.
Is it compulsory to submit the academic honesty form?
Yes. For MYP projects, students and
their supervisors must use and complete the academic honesty form provided by
the IB. This form provides a uniform way for students to record meetings with
their supervisors (dates and points of discussion) as a way to document the
academic integrity of longer-term, independent work.
Do students need to achieve a grade 3 in the personal
project to attain the IB MYP certificate?
Yes, without the passing score, no
certificate will be awarded, even if all other requirements are met by the
student.
Should students refer to the process journal in their
reports?
Process journal extracts are
considered when awarding achievement levels for the project. Each extract
should be specifically referenced in the body of the report when cited as
evidence for the development of ideas and skills. For example, when students
discuss their planning and development of the project in the report, they can
justify their discussion with evidence from the process journal extract chosen
to include in the appendix. That evidence might include a copy of the timeline
they developed as an entry in the process journal.
How many extracts
should be included in the project appendices?
In the personal project, students
should select a maximum of 10 extracts to represent the key developments, with
a maximum total of 10 A4 pages. In the community project, students choosing to
work in groups will submit a maximum of 15 extracts per group, with a maximum
of 15 A4 pages.
Who is responsible for selecting the process journal
extracts?
Students are responsible for
choosing appropriate extracts from the process journal and making them
available to the supervisor as an appendix to the project report. The
supervisor can guide students in their selection process.
Is the product/outcome directly assessed by the student’s
supervisor?
Yes, as part of criterion C, based
on the quality of the product/outcome with respect to the student’s
well-considered and appropriately challenging criteria for success. Evidence of
the product/outcome must be provided along with the report (within submission
limits).
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