Do I have to research Maths beyond my course?

No, Maths should be commensurate with the course

Do I have to collect my own data?

No, that's only for the Studies IA

What referencing system should I use?

Doesn't matter, just record as completely as possible

Do I have to contact somebody working in the relevant field?

It could show personal engagement

How long should it be?

8-12 pages - including diagrams

Can I use a readymade question I find on the internet?

Yes, but your work should be authentic

Can I get somebody to do my IA for me?

No, it's morally reprehensible, No, I will fail 2 years of IB

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Internal Assessment for IB Maths HL

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1
When is the deadline for your IA final draft ?
5th August
25th May
21st May
1st June
2
Which of these could be useful?
Wolfram Beta
GDC
Geogebra
Loggerpro
3
To get a 6 for Use of Maths in HL my Maths should ...
show knowledge and understanding
be correct
all of the above
be relevant and commensurate with the course
4
Do I have to research Maths beyond my course?
No, Maths should be commensurate with the course
Yes, it should read like a post-graduate research paper
Yes, your audience is your teacher
Yes, you can't get a 6 for Use of Maths without it
5
The introduction should ideally ...
genuinely convey your passion
all of the above
open with a question
have an aim and a rationale
6
Do I have to collect my own data?
Primary or secondary data must be used
No, that's only for the Studies IA
Collect them from the reception
Yes, primary data necessary
7
Am I going to meet this deadline?
Maybe
No
What is a deadline?
Yes
8
What referencing system should I use?
Cambridge
Harvard
Doesn't matter, just record as completely as possible
IB IA IN IA IN IA system
9
Do I have to contact somebody working in the relevant field?
No, this is strictly your own work
Yes, maybe you could collaborate with them
Yes, and reference them
It could show personal engagement
10
What does IA stand for?
Individual Assessment
Internal Assessment
Internal Assignment
Interior Assessment
11
Which area should my IA be on?
Statistics / Probability
Anything you choose
Mechanics
'Pure' Maths
12
Which is not a criterion for marking?
Commitment
Reflection
Personal Engagement
Use of Mathematics
13
Will I get written feedback on my IA?
You can ask for it up to four times
Yes, once on the draft
No, your teacher cannot help you
Two times
14
Which of these is a criterion for marking?
Communication
Method
Conclusion
Appearance
15
How long should it be?
10 pages maximum, plus appendices
Nothing after 5000 words will be marked
8-12 pages - including diagrams
About 2000 words plus Maths
16
Can I use a readymade question I find on the internet?
Yes, internet research shows a passion for Maths
No, this is 'Collusion, Duplication and Plagiarism'
Yes, but your work should be authentic
If you find the full investigation it will save lots of time
17
Can I get somebody to do my IA for me?
No, it's morally reprehensible
Yes, you can expect your teacher to charge about 800USD
Yes, as long as you use a non-school tutor
No, I will fail 2 years of IB
18
Do I have to use technology?
All Maths working out should be hand-written
Should be typed
Yes, at least one new program
Only GDC
19
What are the advantages of an IA?
You apply the maths of the course to a real life context.
You can bump up your overall grade if you do a good one
All previous answers
You can investigate something that you find interesting
20
How much is the IA worth?
30 %
20 %
10 %
25 %

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