Criterion C

Strand i Explain the impact

of the project on
themselves or their
learning
 Explaining the impact of Personal Project:
Because the personal project consists of a
learning goal and a product, it can result
in a variety of impacts on the student and/or
the community.

v Demonstrate a deeper knowledge and understanding of the topic

v Use evidence to justify new knowledge of topic gained

v Identify & explain how the student has developed as a learner, using the IB
Learner Profile Traits

v Discuss strengths & challenges (academic & personal) in reference to the

process of completing the Personal Project

v Identify challenges faced and solutions developed to meet those challenges

v Consider the possible impact the project could have on future learning, e.g. in
the DP

v Discuss the lasting impact of this project.

OPTIONAL

❏Demonstrate a deeper knowledge and understanding of the

global context

Use evidence to justify new knowledge of global context

gained
Evidence
● summary of new knowledge or insights related to the learning
goal
● Surveys of audience (impact)

Quick notes for C(i): Explain the impact of the project on themselves or their learning
• Connecting to the ATLs. Further, any ATL skill if developed, providing brief but substantial examples
• Connecting to IB Learning profile(s)
• Finally, appreciating the learning through your learning and product goal in some way.
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 Strand ii
Evaluate the product based on the success criteria.
 Use the student’s
product/outcome success
criteria (specifications) to assess
the product and to what extent
the goal was achieved; mark
the checklist & rubric to
determine a final level
Evaluate the quality of the
product/outcome by justifying
the reasons for the final level
awarded with specific examples
used
OPTIONAL
• Explain any changes made to the
product/outcome during the process
and why changes were made
• Identify possible improvements to
the product/outcome
Reflection prompts
If you did not meet all your success criteria, it does not mean you
have not been successful overall.

When reflecting, you might want to ask yourself:

• Were my success criteria too easy or too

difficult?
• How did the ATL skills contribute to the success
of my product?
• How did the ATL skills contribute to the success
of my learning?
• What was in my control? What was outside of my
control?
• What would I do differently if I started again?

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IB learner profile
“Reflective: We thoughtfully consider the
world and our own ideas and experience. We
work to understand our strengths and
weaknesses in order to support our learning
and personal development.”

Reflective is one of the 10 attributes of the

IB learner profile. We know that reflecting
on our learning helps us move forward. You
might wish to use the IB learner profile
attributes as a tool to help you reflect on
your learning.

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 Evidence
● Evaluation of the product against the success criteria
● Images showing key features of the product
● Analysis of the causes for success and/or failure
● Audience reviews & survey
● Meeting with supervisor notes (Refer to your
process journal)
Quick Notes for C(ii)
• For each success criteria, it is measured for strengths and challenges as well as an overall rating
given in terms of the feedback taken from various stakeholders.
(Evidence is shown for each success criteria of the feedback received, which led to the particular rating).
• SWOT/ SCOT can be done too.
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Deadlines for Submission-

24th October – First Draft of the report (A, B, and C)

3rd November – Feedback for first Draft
30th November – Second Draft of the report (with feedback
incorporated)