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Personal Project: Supervisors & Students

This guide contains details about the MYP Personal Project, the inquiry process, skills development and research resources.

The role of the student

The role of the MYP Personal Project Student

  • set up appointments with your supervisor on a regular basis (10-15 minutes every two weeks would be ideal)
  • remind your supervisor to use the "Notes" feature on the Personal Project Worksheet on Managebac for every meeting
  • ensure you are following the appropriate legal and ethical standards as set out by the IBMYP
  • follow academic honesty guidelines
  • meet deadlines 

Links for PP Supervisors from the IBO

The role of the supervisor

The role of the supervisor as outlined in the Personal Project Guide
The supervisor's responsibilities are to:
  • ensure the chosen Personal Project topic satisfies appropriate legal and ethical standards with regard to health and safety, confidentiality, human rights, animal welfare and environmental issues
  • provide guidance to students in the process and completion of the Personal Project
  • confirm the authenticity of the work submitted
  • assess the Personal Project using the published criteria
  • participate in the standardization of assessment process established by the school
  • provide Personal Project grades to the MYP Coordinator to be submitted to the IBO
Students should receive information and guidance that includes:
  • guidelines about the MYP Personal Project
  • a timeline with deadlines
  • the assessment criteria for the project
  • advice on how to keep and use a process journal
  • the importance of personal analysis and reflection
  • formative feedback
  • requirements for academic honesty

See the table, "Supervisor responsibilities to students" in the online MYP Projects Guide.