Math AA IA Research Question Evaluator
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Compare High-Scoring vs. Flawed Math AA RQs
Below are examples of evaluated RQs from recent Math AA IAs. Review the strengths and weaknesses to understand the scoring criteria, and feel free to evaluate your own RQ using the form above.
How well does a logistic regression model predict the probability that a vehicle sold in Germany between 2010 and 2020 is electric based on its manufacturer, price band, and year, as evaluated by model coefficients, AUC, and classification accuracy on a holdout sample?
Strengths:
Clear identification of the mathematical method (logistic regression).
Weaknesses:
What is Math AA?
Strengths:
Ends with a clear question form, showing investigative intent.
Weaknesses:
Specify the mathematical focus clearly by replacing the vague term with a concrete concept (e.g., "logistic regression" or "differential equations"). Example: Change to "What is the role of differential equations in Math AA and how are they applied?"
What is the cylinder radius and height that minimise the surface area (material used) for a canned product with fixed volume 500 cm³, determined using Lagrange multipliers and validated by a numerical search for the global minimum?
Strengths:
Clear mathematical focus using a named technique (Lagrange multipliers).
Weaknesses:
How does Math AA affect things?
Strengths:
Clearly phrased as a question, showing inquiry in a recognizable IB style.
Weaknesses:
Specify a concrete mathematical focus and replace vague wording (e.g., change “Math AA” to a specific technique or concept). Example: Replace with “How does linear regression within IB Math AA model a real dataset and what is the RMSE of the predictions?”
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