IB MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME CAPSTONE:

The Personal Project

The Heart of an IB Education:The 10 Learner Profile Traits

Some Notable Projects from the Past 5 years

Metal sculpting

Dresses for Haiti

Original songs

Published children's book

Superhero capes for cancer patients at Levine's Children's Hospital

Family cookbook

Assistive skiing device

Rebuilt engine

Artwork on a theme

Increased personal best time in free-style

Collection of food for animals at the local animal shelter

Learning how to sew

A life-size totem pole

SIHS spirit logos around campus

Sports camps for beginners

Original musical arrangements

Music selections from around the world paired with food from that culture that reflects the mood of the music

The Project Objectives/Interaction QuestionsPacing Guide

ManageBac

• An "Integrated Information System" designed to provide an online interface of support for the Personal Project process

• Supervisor and student interactions are all logged and recorded here

• Project proposals are approved

• Deadlines are chronicled

• Project criteria are listed

• Student work is uploaded for review

• Turnitin integration

Parent Access to ManageBac

Did you receive a “Welcome” email?

• Our School’s MB Address:• sihs.managebac.com

If you didn’t, request your student’s log-in information

• You can access the calendar and see communication

What are the Student's Roles and Responsibilities?

Select a topic they are passionate about

Seek out a mentor, if appropriate

Follow the guidelines as detailed in the "Student Guide"

Initiate and document frequent communication with assigned supervisor

Can be face-to-face or through ManageBac

Seek help/advice from Personal Project Coordinator as needed

Keep up with deadlines and due dates

WHAT ARE PARENTS' ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES?

• Discuss the project with your child to understand the goal

• Sign Parental Consent/Liability Waiver form (App. of Student Guide)

• Acquire your student's ManageBac user name and log-in information

• Log-in to ManageBac to see communication, deadlines, due dates, etc.

• Do not micromanage

Who Does What to Support the Process?

Personal Project Coordinator Mr. Philip Scafidi

Organizes systems that supervisors and students need for the successful completion of the project

i.e. Creates/updates the "Student Guide"; Facilitates ManageBac; Face-to-face meetings during classtime; Assigns supervisors; Trains Supervisors; Serves on the Assessment Panel

Who Does What? (con't)

The Supervisor

Supports the students assigned to him/her throughout the project

Which includes: Ensuring the chosen topic satisfies

appropriate legal and ethical standards

Providing guidance in the process and completion of the project

Confirming the authenticity of the work submitted

Assessing the MYP project using the established criteria

Providing formative feedback on all aspects of the project utilizing the ManageBac Interface

Who Does What? (con't)

• The Mentor:• Is an expert from the

community• Provides support and

access to extended skills and knowledge related to the project topic

• The Mentor:• Is STRONGLY

encouraged, but Is not a requirement for successful completion of the project

• Does not assess the project

Who Does What? (con't)

Assists Personal Project Supervisor and the Process as needed:

Takes on supervision of students as numbers dictate

Facilitates communication with parents

Sends regular updates and reminders at key intervals through Distribution list

Contacts individual parents as needed regarding student progress (or lack there-of)

Targeted time of November to alert parents of slow or lacking activity

The MYP Coordinator Ms. Cam Downing

MODERATION OF PROJECTS

New this year by IBO

With Moderation Comes New Guidelines for Scoring and...

The Criteria 4 Criteria

Maximum score of 8 per Reporting of Scores:

“P” or “NP”** **Any projects receiving

a “NP” will be reviewed by a MYP Admin Panel from MMS, NVS, SIHS & District

Per the IB

From "Projects Guide" "In schools in which the MYP finishes with

year 5 of the programme, all students must complete the personal project, with the majority of their work undertaken in the final MYP year"

"Successful completion of the personal project is a requirement for awarding the IB MYP certificate."

QUESTIONS?