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If you're wondering about what assessments make up your final Math AI grade, you've come to the right place. In this post we will break down each component that of the IB Math AI course.
IB Math AI Exam + Assessment
Paper 1
- For SL, Paper 1 contributes 40% to the overall subject grade, while for HL, it contributes 30%.
- SL students have 1 hour and 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours to complete Paper 1.
- Paper 1 is made up of a mix of short-response and extended-response questions, all based on the entire syllabus.
- The paper assesses a broad range of mathematical concepts, with a strong emphasis on real-world problem-solving and interpretation of data in various forms.
- Questions gradually increase in difficulty, starting with the easier problems and progressing to more complex ones.
- 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 30 minutes, while HL students are given 2 hours to complete Paper 2.
- Paper 2 is made up of extended-reponse questions based on the syllabus. Paper 2 may cover all topics of the syllabus.
- Individual questions may require knowledge of more than one topic.
- Normally, each question reflects an incline of difficulty, from relatively easy tasks at the start of a question to relatively difficult tasks at the end of a question.
- A GDC calculator 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 AI syllabus.
- Students have 1 hour 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.
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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