IBDP Math IA Criterion E

Criterion E: the use of mathematics is about ____. Choose all correct responses.

• the complexity of mathematics.

• relevance of mathematics,

• mathematics at the level of the course.

• showing math understanding and knowledge in the document.

According to the assessment criteria for E, " _____ refers to mathematics that supports the development of the exploration towards the completion of its aim."

Using overly complicated mathematics instead of simple mathematics means___

• higher achievement for criterion E.

• the mathematics is not relevant

The work is considered CORRECT if there have some minor errors that did not distrub the flow of the mathematics or lead to unreasonable results.

• FALSE

• TRUE

If the work is only PARTIALLY CORRECT then the maximum level is ___

• SL E3 and HL E1

• SL E4 and HL E2

• SL E5 and HL E3

"Obtaining the correct answer is not sufficient to demonstrate understanding (even some understanding) in order to achieve level ___ . "

• 1 or higher

• 2 or higher

• 3 or higher

Answer the question of your appropriate level. HL: PRECISE working was error-free and used appropriate level of accuracy at all times. SL: THOROUGH means demonstrating knowledge and understanding throughout the work.

• False

• True

If a work had correct linear regression models from ICT (eg GDC or EXCEL) but without reasoning for each selected model. Few explanations of the math used would be considered to have ___.

• Good knowledge with SL E5 and HL E4.

• Some knowledge with SL E4 and HL E3

• Limited understanding with a max SL E3 and HL E1.

A work DEMONSTRATED understanding by making clear by reasoning or evidence illustrating with examples or practical application.

• False

• True

To achieve higher level in criterion E, student should use mathematics outside of the syllabus.

• True.

• False.