How to write your PERSONAL PROJECT report in a weekend (2022) (2023)

Guide to personal projects (PAI 2021 Updated 2022 Edition):

How to write your IB MYP PP REPORT and get the TOP GRADES

PART 1: Structure of the PP 2022 REPORT

Your MYP personal project report should demonstrate your involvement in your personal project, summarizing the experiences and skills recorded throughout the process and presenting it succinctly.

The report should be presented in three sections, based on the objectives and aspects of (a) planning, (b) application of skills, and (c) reflection and verification of all aspects of all criteria.

Maximum 15 pages (5 pages for each section)

PART 2: 2022 PP REPORT Requirements

Other requirements described in the Personal Project Guide:

• To ensure that the written part of the report is clearly legible, each page must have a minimum font size of 11 points and margins of 2 cm.

• Evidence presented in images must be clearly visible at the size presented.

• Audio and video must be recorded and sent in real time.

• The bibliography is uploaded separately and is not included in the page limit.

• Do not include a title page; if it is included, it will count towards the page limit.

Criterion A: Planning (5 PAGES)

Criterion A i. claim a LEARNING OBJECTIVESand explain the connection betweenpersonal interests)and this goal

They areLEARNING OBJECTIVESshould be a clear and concise statement/paragraph. HisLEARNING OBJECTIVESIt must be measurable, observable, manageable and meaningful. HisLEARNING OBJECTIVESit must be an identified action that can be demonstrated in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes at the end of a project.

They areLEARNING OBJECTIVESThen the statement/paragraph should be expanded and aim to address some of these key elements:

• WHAT skills do you intend to develop through this project?

• WHAT knowledge do you hope to gain from working on your project?

• WHY are you doing this (what need will it fill? What is the purpose)?

• HOW will your learning objective be demonstrated?

• WHAT degree of proficiency is required to achieve this learning objective?

• WHAT specifically do you plan to learn through this project?

• WHAT strategies you can employ to achieve your personal and academic goals

A great idea is to support your learning objective with a well-written project.PROJECT SUMMARYparagraph. HisPROJECT SUMMARYshould include some of these key elements:

• WHAT specifically are you going to do/build/manufacture/run?

• WHERE will your final product/project be located (provide context)?

• WHEN your project will be completed (students should set an overall goal that can be accomplished in 25 hours).

• Who is your target audience? WHO will see/use your product/project? WHO are the main stakeholders involved?

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• WHAT materials/resources/tools will be used in designing, realizing and building your project?

connect yourPROJECT SUMMARYit's yoursLEARNING OBJECTIVES- explain in a paragraph how the project and the learning objectives are synchronized.

Clearly identify the issue/focus and provide evidence that thisTHEME/FOCUS YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED INand that you want to learn more about this topic. This element of the evaluation criteria can be addressed by:

• Clearly identify your prior learning: identify skills and your level of knowledge of this topic/approach

• Whereas Criterion C should link directly to this section: In Criterion A, you present a clear picture of your level of skill and knowledge…so in Criterion C you describe how your level of skill and knowledge has increased. From A to C there must be clearly identified and measurable growth.

• Link your project to classes/courses you have taken in the past to convince the reader thatTHEME/FOCUS YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN(e.g. for 4 years at Jenny's Music School and I am level 3 and can play 14 songs from memory and want to go to level 4 and increase the number of songs in her repertoire to 28 etc.)

• convince the reader thatTHEME/FOCUS YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED INand that you really have the intrinsic motivation to work hard on this chosen project.

• Convince the reader that yourLEARNING OBJECTIVESbecause the project is linked to aTHEME/FOCUS REALLY INTERESTS YOU.

• Provide a list (brainstorm list) and/or diagram (mind map) of all your interests and then explain how you chose themTOPIC/FOCUS and YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTEDand relatedLEARNING OBJECTIVESyour long list of interests.

The image above demonstrates that I play the piano and have a love for music from a very early age.

The image above is a mind map I created when I was looking for a topic for the Personal Project, this is a mind map of all my interests.

The image above shows that I am a beginner with python coding and my learning goal is to develop this and reach level 3.

Criterion A ii. declare an intended product and develop appropriate success criteria for the product

PROJECT SUMMARY -start with your well-written design brief

Create a list ofSUCCESS CRITERIA / PROJECT SPECIFICATIONSspecifications/evaluation criteria specific to your product. Identify the main design specifications; explain who will test each specification/criteria; explain HOW each criterion will be measured/evaluated and JUSTIFY each specification/criterion with RESEARCH. (for example, I will make a 3-5min video, my supervisor will measure it in May, and if the video is 3-5, it will pass, otherwise it will be considered as FAIL. According to the research XXX 3- 5min is the ideal time for a short video because AAAA)

Pro tip: DO your RESEARCH and find out how to measure the success of your product (for example, how to judge a pizza, how to critique a short video, how to measure the success of a piano recital) and use it as a guide when creating your own list of criteria for success. success.

Pro tip: Create a design spec table with these columns:

• design specification

• Specification Explanation

• Justification of this specification linked to the investigation

• How the specification will be tested and measured and by whom

Criterion C will link directly to this section when evaluating the success of your product.

SpecificationDescription and link to research analysisTestAesthetic: Modern and MinimalI made this choice because my client likes this style and because they value practicality over style and also want the chair to match many different styles. Customer test where he will give a score between 1-5 which will be tested by looking at the chair in detail. Cost: 900 baht According to the survey, the average price of a modern chair is around 1000 baht, but because they don't care about the materials used to make a chair. The material used may be of lesser quality, but take care that the materials are good enough for the customer. Try calculating the cost of the material used to make a chair while keeping track of the budget. Ergonomics There are many ways to make a chair comfortable. One of those ways is about the materials of the chairs. The angle of the chair is also important because it determines how the client sits and also the client's posture.https://www.chairoffice.co.uk/blog/explicación-de-la-ergonomía-de-una-silla/https://ehs.unc.edu/workplace-safety/ergonomics/office/Testing the client to see if the chair is comfortable or not by having the client sit in the chair for a period of time to see if the chair affects the posture or causes pain for the client. Environmentally friendly unlike plastic which is very harmful to the environment. The chair will also be assembled using different types of joints and metal nails and screws. Non-toxic glue. But the only place plastic or rubber will be used is at the top so the chair doesn't wobble.https://www.mymove.com/home-inspiration/decoration-design-ideas/the-ultimate-guide-to-sustainable-furniture/#:~:text=The%20best%20sustainable%20furniture%20choices%20are% 20created%20from%20%20recycled items, for%20furniture%20and%20%20decoration%20home.Customer and creator tests investigating the sustainability of each material and the consequences of using the material to see if it is harmful to the environment or not. anything else that may harm the customer. The chair should also be stable so that when the client is seated they do not fall backwards.https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/workstation-health-and-safety-desks-chairs-and-postureTest carried out by the designer and the client sitting on it to see if the chair has any places that could be considered harmful to the client. Function A chair made for sitting on which the chair will be used in the study room or bedroom. Customer test where /she/he/she will judge if the chair adapts to the environment or not. Materials This chair will be made mainly of wood that can be found in Thailand. Designer test testing each material and comparing it to other specifications. Practicality The chair should be lightweight and portable at the same time, while offering comfort and functionality. Designer and client test by doing a series of tests that involve moving the chair to test whether or not the chair is mobile. Comfort Although the chair is made of wood, The chair includes a cushion that will give greater comfort to the client.https://www.onyamagazine.com/australian-affairs/comfort-or-practicality-can-you-really-have-both-when-purchasing-office-chairs/Test the designer and the client by sitting in the chair and giving a score from 1 to 5, where 1 is the least comfortable and 5 is the most comfortable.

Criterion A iii. Present a clear and detailed plan to achieve the product and its associated success criteria.

They areDETAILED PLANyou need a clear reference to TIME and/or your list of expiration dates. (when each task will be done and how much time will be allocated (March 23 | 2h)). Create a timeline to complete short-term and long-term tasks.

The emphasis is aDETAILED PLANabout how you are going to create yourPRODUCTS- NOT a plan to write your report and NOT a plan to reach the learning goal). you are creating thePRODUCTS DETAILED PLANshould be a guide on how to build; a step-by-step guide and/or a to-do list. There should be a clear series of steps that lead to the completion of the product. Your plan should be so clear and easy to use that others can understand and follow it.

Pro-Dica - create a table or aGantt chartof unoTimelineof unoFlowchartof unolow hillwith these items covered:

• Key steps: easy to understand and doable steps

• Your plan needs a clear reference to TIME and/or your list of expiration dates. ((when each task will be done and how much time will be allocated (March 23 | 2h)

• Materials, skills and tools - what materials and tools you need for each step (draw various ideas for the main character of my storybook - draw on paper, in pencil)

The image above describes my detailed plan for creating my product.

The image above describes my detailed plan for creating my product.

Criterion B: Application of skills (5 pages)

Criterion B i. explains how theATL Skill(s)was/were applied to help achieve your learning objective, supported by detailed examples or evidence

Above is a picture describing all ATL abilities (add citation)

Search for ATL skills and select each ATL skill that has been applied to help you achieve your learning objective.

1. Identify specific ATL skills;

2. explain skills (link to survey);

3. then provide clear examples/evidence of how youdemonstrated and developedthe ATL when learning.

1 - ATL skill fromThinking and Investigating- focus onObservation

2-observation skillsThey are the starting point for critical thinking. People who are observant can quickly spot and identify a new problem. Observing experts can also understand why something might be a problem. They can even predict when a problem might occur before it does based on their experiences. (appointment)

3 - Twice a week I inspected my garden for bugs, growth, soil quality, moisture, blah blah blah, and below is a picture of me inspecting my coriander leaves.

Above is a picture of me inspecting the leaves of my plant and demonstrating THINKING, INVESTIGATION and OBSERVATION skills.

Criterion B ii. explains how ATL skills were applied to help achieve your product, supported by examples or detailed evidence.

Search for ATL skills and select each ATL skill that has been applied to help you build and create your product. Identify specific ATL skills; explain skills (link to survey); then provide clear examples/evidence of how youdemonstrated and developedthe ATL when creating, designing and building your product.

Evidence of ATL (developed and demonstrated)

Evidence can be: visual thinking charts, bulleted lists, graphs, short paragraphs, notes, timelines, action plans, annotated illustrations, annotated research, artifacts from museum tours, performances or galleries, images, photographs, sketches , up to 30 seconds of visual or audio material, screenshots from a blog or website, self-assessment, and peer review comments.

List, explain and identify a range of ATL self-management skills; then provide evidence that you have developed/demonstrated each skill. Explain how each specific ATL skill had a positive effect on your Personal Project and/or on you as a student.

ATL skills research examples of self-management skills identified and explained:

• https://www.businessphrases.net/self-management-skills/

• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/self-management-skills

• https://www.careerizma.com/blog/self-management-skills/

Search for “thinking skills” and identify 3-6 specific thinking skills that you developed/demonstrated while working on your Personal Project.

Explain each specific thinking skill, then link it to some evidence of how well you developed/demonstrated those skills, then explain how each skill impacted you as a person OR impacted your project. (eg Curiosity Critical Thinking Skills: Please explain what this is, identify how you demonstrated this skill, and explain how it has had a positive impact on your project OR on you as a student/learner).

Here are some thinking skills identified and explained:

• https://courses.lumenlearning.com/collegesuccess2x30master/chapter/types-of-thinking/

• https://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess/chapter/3-1-types-of-thinking/

• https://cetl.uconn.edu/resources/design-your-course/teaching-and-learning-techniques/critical-thinking-and-other-higher-order-thinking-skills/

Search for “communication skills” and “soft skills” and identify 3-6 specific skills that you developed/demonstrated while working on your Personal Project.

Explain each specific communication/social skill, then link this to some evidence of how well you developed/demonstrated those skills, then explain how each skill impacted you as a person OR impacted your project. (eg Empathy - Social Skill - explain what it is, identify how you demonstrated this skill, and explain how it has had a positive impact on your project OR on you as a student/mentee).

A well structured, presented and written PP Report is essential to obtain the best marks in Criterion CIII, which focuses on communication skills.

Here are some social and communication skills identified and explained:

• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/interpersonal-skills-list-2063724

• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/interpersonal-skills

• https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/

Criterion C: Reflect (5 pages)

Criterion C i. explains the impact of the project on themselves or their learning

return to visit yourLEARNING OBJECTIVES- Was it well cared for? Provide evidence that it has been met (measurable and observable evidence)

return to visit yourprior knowledgeCriterion AI level and skill level, then discuss how specific knowledge, from a variety of subject areas, has increased due to the project. Identify some skills that have increased thanks to the Personal Project. For high scores, there must be clear evidence of growth.

Look for"IB Student Profile Attributes"and identify 2-3 LP attributes that you developed while working on your Personal Project and how they had a positive impact on you as a student.

Look for"IB ATL Skills"and identify 2-3 ATL skills that you developed while working on your Personal Project and how they had a positive impact on you as a student.

Conclude with a general statement about your growth as a result of PP and how PP has made you a better person and how the world is a better place because of your PP.

Students:

• explain the impact of the project on themselves or their learning

• Support your comments with specific evidence or detailed examples.

Criterion C ii. evaluates the product against success criteria, fully supported by specific evidence or detailed examples.

SEND YOUR PROJECT- share your product here

PROJECT SUMMARY- revisit onlyPROJECT SUMMARYand compare it with the product you completed: it met the requirement ofPROJECT SUMMARY?

SUCCESS CRITERIA / PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS- When evaluating the product, students must use their success criteria. Students must gather evidence to show the success of the product. Your evaluation should focus on the extent to which they achieved their objective. When evaluating the impact of the project (both the learning objective and the product), students can talk about how it affected them personally or how it impacted others.

Examples of supporting evidence may include:

• evaluate the product against success criteria

• images showing the main features of the product

• analysis of the causes of success and/or failure

• share the data collected in the test and analyze the data/scores/feedback and explain the data/scores/feedback

Discuss some things you could change/improve to make the result even better.

IB MYP TERMS OF COMMANDMENT

Describe: Provide a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern, or process.

Evaluate: Do an evaluation by weighing the strengths and limitations.

Explain – Provide a detailed description, including reasons or causes.

Learning objective: what the students want to learn as a result of the personal project.

Outlines: make a short report or summary

Gifts - Offering for exhibition, observation, examination or consideration.

Product: what students will create for their personal project.

State: Give a specific name, value, or other short answer without explanation or calculation.