Mathematical Exploration Math SL Internal Assessment (IA) Mathematical Exploration Written report 9 – 12 pages long Topic of your choosing Investigate a topic mathematically Level of math = Math SL Audience = Math SL student 20% of your final IB grade
Mathematical Exploration Main Parts: Introduction What you are investigating & why you are interested in it. What you want to achieve Main Exploration Explain what you are doing & reflect on your results as you get them. There should be a variety of mathematical representations and if relevant, good use of technology. Clear & easy to follow explanations to demonstrate your understanding. Conclusion What are your results? Did you achieve your aim? What questions arose during your exploration & are there any limitations or problems with your results? Bibliography All sources must be fully cited (MLA).
Mathematical Exploration 3 Key Areas: Mathematics You must DO some maths! To show you understand what you are doing, you need to discuss results, explain why you are doing a process, and any limitations to your results. Good Communication Well organized with full sentences, paragraphs and headings. All diagrams, tables and graphs are titled & mathematical terminology and notation are correct throughout. Personal Engagement Demonstrated by the quality of your reflections & doing something that shows your mathematical curiosity.
Mathematical Exploration Assessment: 5 criteria with rubrics AISG teachers mark & moderate it All marks are submitted to the IB & a random sample is taken to check the marking All Math SL marks are modified (or not) as a result of IB moderation
Mathematical Exploration Assessment Criteria: A: Communication 4 marks B: Mathematical Presentation 3 marks C: Personal Engagement 4 marks D: Reflection 3 marks E: Use of Mathematics 6 marks Total 20 marks