An Ultimate Handbook for IB Math Internal Assessment (IA)

Whenever it comes to IB Maths Internal assessment students are mostly seen as tense about how to do well in their IB Maths IAs.

What if!

Blen tells you that you can handle the dreadful dilemma of IB Maths IA in the savviest by picking the right Math IA topic.

Our expert tutor at Blen always advises students to give sufficient time to their IB IA structure because it surely needs good mathematical work and tremendous effort.

Before moving on to the quick guide, we would like to share the current course structure of IB Mathematics with you. From the four courses provided below students are required to pick one.

  • AA HL, Analysis and Approaches, Higher level.

  • AA SL, Analysis and Approaches, Standard level.

  • AI HL, Applications and Interpretation, Higher level

  • AI SL, Applications and Interpretation, Standard level

Here is a quick guide to the criteria of IB Maths Internal assessment regardless of AA or AI (SL, HL).

A- Mathematical Presentation ( Levels 0 to 4)

IBDP Math IA is based on how clear, concise and brief your investigation is with a proper structure.

According to IB guidelines,

a coherent exploration is,

  • following a logic

  • comprehensible

  • fulfilling the aim

Also, a well-organized investigation,

  • have introduction 

  • Specifies the aim

  • ends with a conclusion

 B - Mathematical Communication: (Levels 0 to 4)

This is based on the right use of mathematical terminology, symbols, and notations. Such as avoiding using x2 like x^2. If you are adding any graphs, tables, or flow sheets, they must be relevant to your work.

 C - Personal Engagement: (Levels 0 to 3)

Assessment must show your Engagement based on:

  • thinking and creativity

  • using your idea

  • exploration from a different perspective

  • considering all the possibilities

D - Reflection: (Levels 0 to 3) 

Assessment must be based on meaningful reflections such as:

  • use of different mathematical approaches

  • connection to the aim

  • including strengths and weaknesses of the approaches

  • considering various perspectives

E - Use of Mathematics (Levels - 0 to 6)

As per IB guidelines, students are expected to produce work that is,

According to IB guidelines, your work should be:

  • Proportional

  • Relevant

  • Precise

  • Following clarity and logic

Some significant points to be taken into notice before making an IB Math IA:

  • Brainstorm the topic.

  • Do well research.

  • Understand and follow academic honesty.

  • Don't leave the referencing.

Here is a sample layout of a Math IA:

 Introduction:

It must be the rationale, explains the objective and plan of action used in exploration.

Main body:

Explaining the methodology used with proper justification, and use of relevant graphs with an explanation.

Conclusion:

End your assessment by relating the results to the aim, and explain how this exploration is beneficial for you. Also, don't forget to cite the sources.

Blen hopes this article will be useful for your IB Math IA.

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