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Transcript of IB MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME CAPSTONE: The Personal Project.
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?