MYP framework
The IB MYP framework, built into EduLib
Everything a teacher needs to plan concept-driven MYP units — key concepts, global contexts, ATL skills, the learner profile, command terms and assessment criteria — embedded here and linked to our standards-mapped lessons. For the official documents themselves, see the IB links on our teacher resources page.
Key concepts
All 16 key concepts with plain-English definitions and the subjects they anchor.
Open guideGlobal contexts
The 6 global contexts, the question each one asks, and worked subject examples.
Open guideApproaches to Learning (ATL)
The 5 ATL categories and their skill clusters with classroom indicators.
Open guideLearner profile
The 10 IB learner profile attributes and what they look like in class.
Open guideCommand terms
Subject-guide command terms for Science, English and Mathematics, split by MYP year band.
Open guideAssessment criteria A–D
The objective criteria for 5 subject groups and the shared 0–8 achievement scale.
Open guideThe design cycle
The four MYP Design stages, Criteria A–D strands, worked examples and the process journal.
Open guideService as Action
The seven learning outcomes, service approaches, planning process, evidence and reflection.
Open guidePersonal Project
The Grade 10 capstone, step by step: choosing a topic, managing your timeline and meeting criteria A–C.
Open guideHow a MYP unit fits together
- Choose one key concept and one or two related concepts for your subject.
- Pick the global context whose question the content genuinely answers.
- Write a statement of inquiry linking concept, related concept and context.
- Plan learning that develops specific ATL skills and learner profile attributes.
- Assess with criteria A–D on the 0–8 scale — never a percentage.