How to do a Math Internal Assessment for DP Math

Name: How to do a Math Internal Assessment for DP Math
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Step by Step Guide to complete a Math IA

Created byJohn Collins

Last updated 10/2024

English

What you'll learn

How to structure a Math IA
How to present a Math IA
How to use Desmos in a Math IA
How Math IAs are graded
How to write a Math IA
How AI can help in a Math IA

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 44m total length

Introduction to the IA Course0:35
This is a short introduction to the course.
How to start and structure your IA6:50
This lecture looks at how to structure an IA from start to finish. Included is a document with a sample structure to follow.
Ideas for IAs3:53
This lecture looks at ideas for a math IA, what are some good ideas and how to get them started using the help of AI. Also included is 100 IA ideas in the resource document.
How an IA is graded8:24
This lecture looks at the grading rubric from the IB and what to watch out for in each criteria. Included is a document summarizing how the IA is graded.
What an IA looks like11:47
This section goes through two example IAs - one on modeling using calculus and one a regression in statistics. The student should be able to have a good idea what a good IA looks like after watching this.
How to use Desmos in your IA9:35
A lot of students use Desmos graphing calculator in their IA, this video helps a student convert a photo graph to a function in easy to follow steps.
7 tips checklist for a 73:53
These are my 7 key tips to get a 7 in your Math IA. Also included is a final 20 step checklist - you should use this before submission.

Requirements

Taking IB math

Description

In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of what an Internal Assessment (IA) looks like, including its structure, the key elements involved, and strategies to create an outstanding IA. You'll explore creative ideas for IA topics, learn how IAs are graded by the IB, and discover actionable tips to help you maximize your IA score. Additionally, the course provides guidance on using online graphing calculators and other digital tools to enhance the quality and presentation of your mathematical exploration.

The course is designed to benefit teachers who are new to the IB system and require a deeper understanding of the IA process, and parents seeking to support their child through the IA journey.

Included in the course are downloadable PDF resources, such as a list of 100 IA ideas, the basic structure of an IA, a detailed IA checklist, and marking criteria based on IB standards. With seven lectures covering each aspect of the IA process, this course provides thorough, easy-to-follow content that ensures you are well-prepared to tackle the IA successfully.

With this course you should be in a position to succeed in teaching or supporting an internal assessment in IB. This course supports both AA and AI IB math courses.

Who this course is for:

Students taking IB high school Math