IB Math Exam Preparation Tips

IB Math Exam Preparation Tips

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video provides key tips for succeeding in the IB High Level Paper 3, applicable to both the Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation courses. It emphasizes the importance of time management, using graphical calculators effectively, and understanding the structure of the exam. The video also highlights the need to utilize reading time wisely and offers specific advice for both types of papers, including the importance of practicing with calculators and understanding non-calculator methods.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video?

Tips for Paper 2

Tips for Paper 1

General math tips

Tips for IB High Level Paper 3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the Higher Level Applications and Interpretation Paper 3?

1 hour

45 minutes

1.5 hours

2 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you use a graphical solution for an equation?

Sketch a solution as part of your answer

Use a different method

Just write the answer

Ignore it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake students make during the exam?

Not reading instructions

Skipping questions

Not using a calculator

Spending too much time on difficult parts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much time should you allocate to each question in the paper?

60 minutes

45 minutes

15 minutes

30 minutes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the reading time in the exam?

To relax

To check your calculator

To read through the instructions and questions

To chat with friends

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is similar between the Analysis and Applications papers?

Both focus on statistics

Both are 2-hour papers

Both have similar mark distribution

Both are non-calculator papers

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized for the Analysis paper?

Skipping questions

Writing essays

Memorizing formulas

Use of a graphical display calculator

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional resource is mentioned for practice?

A walk-through on a typical Paper 3 question

A textbook

A math competition

A study group