What is the Maths IA Expo...?

The internally-assessed component in this course is a mathematical exploration. This is a short report written by the student based on a mathematics curriculum topic chosen by the student, and it must focus on the mathematics of that particular area. 

The emphasis is on mathematical communication (including formulae, diagrams,graphs, tables and so on), with the student's own focus, with the teacher providing feedback via, for example, discussion and interview. 

This will allow the students to develop areas of interest to them without a time constraint as in an examination, and allow all students to experience a feeling of success.

The final report can be approximately 12-20 pages long with double line spacing. Students must be able to explain all stages of their work in such a way that demonstrates clear knowledge and understanding. While there is no requirement that students present their work in class, it is best written in such a way that their peers would be able to follow it fairly easily. 

The report must include a detailed bibliography, and sources need to be referenced in line with the IB academic honesty policy. Direct quotes must be acknowledged.

OUTLINE [TEMPLATE]

• TIMELINE

  • Week 1
  • Submit complete PDF of OUTLINE TEMPLATE.

• Choose Topic

• Choose Context (Subject)

• Research Concepts

• Basic research essay structure