IBDP Math IA Criteria A & B

The math IA has ___marks

• 10

• 15

• 20

Criterion A on Presentation is about ___. Choose all correct responses.

• having a clear aim.

• expressing ideas logically and clearly

• having in-text citation and references

• having all texts and diagrams done with computer

Criterion A: Presentation is about ___. Choose all correct responses.

• having well-organization

• having a coherent exploration

• having suitable symbols and notations

• having suitable diagrams and mathematics

Criterion A: A well organized exploration has___. Choose all suitable responses.

• a clear and focused aim

• an introduction

• a conclusion that links with the aim

• different parts are logically linked

Criterion A: Presentation. The exploration is coherent if ___.

• it is logically developed, read well and easy to follow.

• it is an interesting read.

• it has no irrelevant elements.

Criterion A: An exploration is concise if ___.

• focuses on the aim, no irrelevancie, clear and short.

• it is less than 12 pages.

• it is less than 20 pages.

A work has some coherence and some organization. This achieves ___ out of a maximum 4 marks.

• A0

• A1

• A2

• A3

A work has a focused aim, an introduction, and ideas are logically developed. The work has many repeated calculations and irrelevant descriptions. The conclusion links to the aim. This can achieve ___ out of a maximum 4 marks.

• A1

• A2

• A3

• A4

Answer explanation

The irrelevant descriptions and repeated calculations mean the work is not concise. Thus cannot reach A4.

Criterion B: Math Communication assesses ___. Choose all correct responses.

• the correct use of mathematics

• the appropriate use of notations, symbols and terminology

• whether key terms are defined

• have formulae, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs and models.

The work only has some relevant notations, symbols, graphs and charts. There were some incorrect symbols and inappropriate graphs. This will be awarded ___ out of 4 marks.

• B0

• B1

• B2

Answer explanation

This means the math communication is only partially correct. Thus B1.