Assessment Criteria

Criteria Points Criterion A: Investigating Criterion B: Planning
0 The student does not achieve a
standard described by any of
the descriptors below.
1-2 The student is able to: -state a
goal and context for the project,
based on personal interests, but
this may be limited in depth or
accessibility -identify prior
learning and subject-specific
knowledge, but this may be
limited in occurrence or
relevance -demonstrate limited
research skills
3-4 The student is able to: -outline a
basic and appropriate goal and
context for the project, based
on personal interests -identify
basic prior learning and
subject-specific knowledge
relevant to some areas of the
project -demonstrate adequate
research skills
5-6 The student is able to: -define a
clear and challenging goal and
context for the project, based
on personal interests -identify
prior learning and
subject-specific knowledge
generally relevant to the project
-demonstrate substantial
research skills
7-8 The student is able to: -define a
clear and highly challenging
goal and context for the project,
based on personal interests
-identify prior learning and
subject-specific knowledge that
is consistently highly relevant
to the project -demonstrate
excellent research skills
Total 32 8 pts possible 8 pts possible
Criterion C: Taking Action
The student does not achieve
a standard described by any
of the descriptors below. the descriptors below.
The student is able to:
-develop limited criteria for
the product/outcome
-present a limited or partial
plan and record the
development process of the
project -demonstrate limited
self-management skills
The student is able to:
-develop adequate criteria
for the product/outcome
-present an adequate plan
and record the development
process of the project
-demonstrate adequate
self-management skills
The student is able to:
-develop substantial and
appropriate criteria for the
product/outcome -present a
substantial plan and record
the development process of
the project -demonstrate
substantial self-management
skills
The student is able to:
-develop rigorous criteria for
the product/outcome
-present a detailed and
accurate plan and record the
development process of the
project -demonstrate
excellent self-management
skills
8 pts possible
Criterion D: Reflecting
The student does not achieve a The student does not achieve a
standard described by any of standard described by any of the
descriptors below.
The student is able to: -create The student is able to: -present a
a limited product/outcome in limited evaluation of the quality of
response to the goal, global the product/outcome against his/her
context, and criteria own criteria -present limited
-demonstrate limited thinking reflection on how completing the
skills -demonstrate limited project has extended his or her
communication and social skills knowledge and understanding of the
topic and global context -present
limited reflection on his or her
development as an IB learner
through the project
The student is able to: -create The student is able to: -present a
a basic product/outcome in basic evaluation of the quality of the
response to the goal, global product/outcome against his/her
context, and criteria own criteria -present adequate
-demonstrate adequate reflection on how completing the
thinking skills -demonstrate project has extended his or her
adequate communication and knowledge and understanding of the
social skills topic and global context -present
adequate reflection on his or her
development as an IB learner
through the project
The student is able to: -create The student is able to: -present a
a substantial product/outcome substantial evaluation of the quality
in response to the goal, global of the product/outcome against
context, and criteria his/her own criteria -present
-demonstrate substantial substantial reflection on how
thinking skills -demonstrate completing the project has extended
substantial communication his or her knowledge and
and social skills understanding of the topic and
global context -present substantial
reflection on his or her development
as an IB learner through the project
The student is able to: -create The student is able to: -present an
an excellent product/outcome excellent evaluation of the quality of
in response to the goal, global the product/outcome against his/her
context, and criteria own criteria -present excellent
-demonstrate excellent reflection on how completing the
thinking skills -demonstrate project has extended his or her
excellent communication and knowledge and understanding of the
social skills topic and global context -present
excellent reflection on his or her
development as an IB learner
through the project
8 pts possible

Your personal project grade is based on a set of criteria that are used in all IB MYP schools to assess
all personal projects. In order to achieve your full potential, refer to the following level descriptors
to determine what elements need to be incorporated into your personal project.
Assessing the personal projects is a multistep process. Initially, the project will be assessed by your
supervisor. Next, a small group of teachers will assess your project and meet with your supervisor
to determine the most appropriate grades. If there are any discrepancies, the coordinators will
review your project and determine the final grade.

Finally, Personal Projects will be submitted to the International Baccalaureate Organization for
external grading.

Personal Project Grade Boundary Chart

Your final grade for your Personal Project will be determined by adding the marks you receive in each
criterion, identifying where that sum falls on the below chart, and assigning the applicable final level of
achievement 1-7 mark.

Grade Boundaries Final Level of

Achievement
0 - 4 1
5 - 8 2
9 - 12 3
13 - 16 4
17 - 20 5
21 - 24 6
25 - 28 7

Final Level of Achievement Level Descriptors

7 A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the
ability to apply them almost faultlessly in a wide variety of situations. Consistent
evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation is shown where appropriate. The student
consistently demonstrates originality and insight and always produces work of high
quality.
6 A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the
ability to apply them in a wide variety of situations. Consistent evidence of analysis,
synthesis and evaluation is shown where appropriate. The student generally
demonstrates originality and insight.
5 A consistent and thorough understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the
ability to apply them in a variety of situations. The student generally shows evidence of
analysis, synthesis and evaluation where appropriate and occasionally demonstrates
originality and insight.
4 A good general understanding of the required knowledge and skills, and the ability to
apply them effectively in normal situations. There is occasional evidence of the skills of
analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
3 Limited achievement against most of the objectives or clear difficulties in some areas.
The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the required knowledge and skills
and is only able to apply them f ully in normal situations with support.
2 Very limited achievement against all the objectives. The student has difficulty in
understanding the required knowledge and skills and is unable to apply them fully in
normal situations, even with support.
1 Minimal achievement in terms of the objectives.

MYP personal projects must address all strands of all four assessment criteria! Get feedback from your
supervisor and/or the coordinator on how well you are meeting the criteria contained in the four
rubrics.