Presentation (4 marks)
– make sure your IA is clearly structured
Mathematical Co
Presentation (4 marks)
– make sure your IA is clearly structured
Mathematical Communication (4 marks)
– The second criterion looks largely at the mathematical language you have used, such as:
• Notation
• Symbols
• Terminology
– Ensure that these three components are accurate and consistent throughout your IA.
– Terms like “plug in” or “put in” should be replaced with mathematically sophisticated words like “substitute.”
Personal Engagement (3 marks)
– To achieve the top marks for personal engagement, your engagement must be truly authentic and drive the exploration forward.
– It needs to be independent and unique. It should display a degree of creativity in that you present mathematical ideas in your own way and explore the topic from various different perspectives.
– This involves making predictions about things you may be interested in, and then finding ways to manipulate the problem, formula, or question to encompass those areas.
Reflection (3 marks)
– The IB needs us to do more than just show what we’ve done.
– During the reflective stage, connect the results with the initial aims. – By doing this, you can determine findings throughout the process.
– It is about evaluating the research to pick up on all evidence that goes beyond what a typical mathematical test would.
– The IB is all about learning, so be sure to show the marker your growth throughout the IA.
Use of mathematics (6 marks)
– This section looks at the quality of the maths and how relevant it is to the exploration.
– The IB is measuring relevancy by checking that you only included maths that is directly intended to answer the research question.
– It is also worth noting that the maths produced should be at a similar level to the math you cover in your syllabus.
– This doesn’t mean that you’re confined to only looking into topics that are covered on your syllabus, but it should be of the same rigour!