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If you're wondering about what assessments make up your final Math AA grade, you've come to the right place. In this post we will break down each component of the IB Math AA course.
IB Math AA Exam + Assessment
Paper 1
- For SL, Paper 1 contributes 40% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it accounts for 30%
- SL students have 1 hour 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours to complete Paper 1
- No technology is allowed for this exam
- Paper 1 is made up of two sections – Section A and Section B
- Section A
- Section A is made up of short-response questions based on the syllabus.
- The intention of this section is to assess students across the breadth of the syllabus. However, it should not be assumed that the separate topics are given equal emphasis.
- A small number of steps are needed to solve each question.
- Questions may be presented in the form of words, symbols, diagrams or tables, or combinations of these.
- Section B
- This section consists of a small number of extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus.
- Individual questions may require knowledge of more than one topic.
- The intention of this section is to assess students across the breadth of the syllabus in depth.
- The range of syllabus topics tested in this section may be narrower than that tested in section A.
- Click here for more information and sample Paper 1 questions.
Paper 2
- For SL, Paper 2 contributes 40% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it accounts for 30%.
- SL students have 1 hour and 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours to complete Paper 2.
- Paper 2 is made up of a mix of short-response and extended-response questions based on the syllabus.
- Paper 2 will cover all topics of the syllabus, so students need to ensure they study all the material thoroughly.
- Individual questions may require knowledge spanning across multiple topics.
- The questions gradually increase in difficulty, with easier questions at the beginning followed by the harder questions.
- A calculator such as a GDC is required for this exam.
- Click here for more information and sample Paper 2 questions.
Paper 3 (HL only)
- Accounts for 20% of HL students' subject grade.
- Paper 3 focuses on the HL content of the Math AA syllabus.
- Students have 1 hour 15 minutes to complete Paper 3.
- Paper 3 is made up of 2 questions. Students must answer both questions.
- A GDC calculator is required for this paper.
- Click here for more information and sample Paper 3 questions.
Internal Assessment (IA)
- For both SL and HL, the Internal Assessment contributes 20% to the overall subject grade.
- The IA is a mathematical exploration completed individually.
- The IA is assessed internally by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB. This means that a sample from your class will be sent to the IB for verification.
- The exploration must demonstrate mathematical understanding, personal engagement, and clear communication.
- The IA is marked out of 20 using five assessment criteria: Presentation, Mathematical Communication, Personal Engagement, Reflection, and Use of Mathematics. Click here for examiner-reviewed exemplars.
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