Uncover what to focus on to ace Math AI May 2022 Exam!

It's difficult to tackle a syllabus that hasn't been well tested. Regardless, you were successful!! Congratulations. You've made it to the end of your IBDP journey. Now it's time for the FINALS.

The IB mathematics curriculum has undergone significant changes in the last two years, and there are few resources accessible to help students prepare for this new syllabus.

Blen is here to reveal the themes that are most likely to appear in the May 2022 Exams, based on the expertise of IB Examiners and teachers. Because not all the concepts covered in the IBDP Mathematics AI course will be covered equally in your finals, it's time to study intelligently and concentrate just on the most likely areas.

You will take IB Mathematics AI Paper 1 in the afternoon of May 6th, 2022, and then Paper 2 in the morning of May 9th, 2022, after a good weekend break. On the 12th of May 2022, those who chose the HL course will take Paper 3. Each paper has its own quirks and patterns to keep an eye out for:

IBDP Mathematics AI Paper 1 Strategy:

Facts:

  • Mathematics AA SL has 13-14 questions to be solved in 90 Minutes whereas HL paper has 16-17 questions to be solved in 120 Minutes
  • Each question carries 5-7 marks
  • Calculator is allowed along with IBDP Mathematics AI Formula Booklet to help you.

Predicted Concepts in SL:

  • Topic 1: Geometric Sequence, Compound Interest
  • Topic 2: Exponential, Logarithmic and Sinusoidal Functions
  • Topic 3: Geometry of circles and arcs, Voronoi Diagram
  • Topic 4: Comparing Population Means with T-Test, Hypothesis Testing
  • Topic 5: Differentiation, Tangents and Normal

Predicted Concepts in HL:

  • Topic 1: Geometric Sequence, Compound Interest, Complex Number
  • Topic 2: Exponential, Logarithmic and Sinusoidal Functions
  • Topic 3: Geometry of circles and arcs, Voronoi Diagram, Graph Theory
  • Topic 4: Poisson Distribution, Transition Matrics
  • Topic 5: Differentiation, Kinematics

Word of Advice:

  • If you are unsure of working, attempt it in pencil on the side of the sheet and then write in pen once sure.
  • Take advantage of the calculator and don’t waste time on manual calculations.
  • Use the ‘Ans’ button of your calculator rather than manually rounding off the intermediate steps.
  • Double check what you type on the calculator and be sure of the brackets.
  • Solve the questions from more confident topics first.
  • It’s challenging and be prepared probably you won’t finish it.
  • Look for the information in the previous parts of the question, maybe you already have it.

IBDP Mathematics AI Paper 2 Strategy:

Facts:

  • Mathematics AA SL has 5 questions to be solved in 90 Minutes whereas HL paper has 7 questions to be solved in 120 Minutes
  • Each question carries 12-15 marks and it challenging
  • Calculator is allowed along with IBDP Mathematics AI Formula Booklet to help you.
  • It’s challenging and be prepared probably you won’t finish it.

Predicted Concepts in SL:

  • Topic 1: Compound Interest
  • Topic 2: Piecewise Function
  • Topic 3: Sin Rule, Trigonometric Graph
  • Topic 4: Bivariate Statistics
  • Topic 5: Max-Min Optimization

Predicted Concepts in HL:

  • Topic 1: Compound Interest, Eigenvalues and Eigen Vectors
  • Topic 2: Logarithmic Function
  • Topic 3: Sin Rule, Trigonometric Graph, Geometric Transformation
  • Topic 4: Bivariate Statistics
  • Topic 5: Max-Min Optimization, Kinematics

Word of Advice:

  • Focus on your strengths within these frequently investigated topics as listed above.
  • Take advantage of the calculator and don’t waste time on manual calculations.
  • Use the ‘Ans’ button of your calculator rather than manually rounding off the intermediate steps.
  • Double check what you type on the calculator and be sure of the brackets.

IBDP Mathematics AI HL Paper 3 Strategy:

Facts:

  • Only DP Mathematics HL has Paper 3 which contains 2-3 questions summing up to 55 marks.
  • Calculator is allowed along with IBDP Mathematics AI Formula Booklet to help you.
  • It’s challenging and be prepared probably you won’t finish it.

Predicted Topics in HL:

  • Topic 2: Quadratic Function, Transformation
  • Topic 3: Trigonometric Graph, Vectors
  • Topic 4: Probability and Binomial Distribution
  • Topic 5: Differentiation, Volume of Revolution with Maclaurin Series

Word of Advice:

  • Look for the information in the previous parts of the question, maybe you already have it.
  • Use the ‘Ans’ button of your calculator rather than manually rounding off the intermediate steps.

Believe in Yourself

When revising, be strategic and focus on the most important topics. Blen features Predictive Papers to give you that extra boost before the final test! It is not to be missed. Remember that the most important thing is to believe in yourself and to be confident in your abilities.

You know more than you think you do!! Good Luck!!

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