5aMathematics
5a.1Publications
The information given in this section of the handbook should be read in conjunction with the appropriate guide.
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May and November 2009 examination sessions |
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Title of publication |
Date of issue |
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Mathematical studies SL guide Mathematics SL guide Mathematics HL guide Further mathematics SL guide Mathematical studies SL information booklet Mathematics SL information booklet Mathematics HL, further mathematics SL information booklet |
April 2004 September 2006 September 2006 September 2004 November 2004 November 2004 November 2004 |
5a.2Summary of latest arrival dates: May and November 2009 sessions
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Action |
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Latest arrival date |
Method/forms |
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Submit predicted grades and marks for internal assessment for all mathematics subjects |
IB Cardiff |
10 April 2009/ 10 October 2009 |
IBIS |
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Submit sample internal assessment work for all mathematics subjects |
Moderator |
20 April 2009/ 20 October 2009 |
5a.3Mathematics information booklets
A master copy of the IB’s information booklets (November 2004) for each subject, for use by candidates during all group 5 mathematics courses and in the examinations, will be available on IBIS. Clean copies must be available for the examinations in May/November.
5a.4Internal assessment
Internal assessment based upon work completed by candidates during the course is a requirement for all mathematics subjects except further mathematics SL. Of the total marks, 20% is allocated for this component. The submission of sample work from candidates allows the IB to moderate the marking of teachers in order to achieve a common standard across schools. The samples are chosen from the available work after the final assessment.
5a.5Subject-specific information
5a.5.1Mathematical studies SL: The project
Internal assessment requirements
The projects submitted for mathematical studies SL are each assessed against seven assessment criteria related to the aims and objectives of the course. These assessment criteria, with descriptors for each level, can be found in the Mathematical studies SL guide.
Samples for moderation
The sample projects must be those identified by IBIS. After compiling the sample projects, complete a copy of Form 5/IA. For each sample project complete a coversheet Form 5/PJCS.
Where there are two or more teachers of a subject within a school, they must agree on standards before arriving at the final mark for each student. Internal standardization of marks must take place within the school.
Give to the coordinator, by the internal school deadlines:
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the marks for internal assessment (and predicted grades)
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one completed copy of Form 5/IA
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the individual project coversheet Form 5/PJCS for each candidate
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the sample projects (originals not photocopies).
You are advised to retain copies of the projects.
5a.5.2Mathematics HL and mathematics SL
Internal assessment requirements
The two pieces of work submitted for the portfolio are assessed against six assessment criteria, each related to the aims and objectives of the course. These assessment criteria, with descriptors for each level, can be found in the appropriate guide.
Samples for moderation
The sample portfolios must be those identified by IBIS. After compiling the sample portfolios, complete a Form 5/IA. For each candidate complete a portfolio coversheet Form 5/PFCS.
Where there are two or more teachers of a subject within a school, they must agree on standards before arriving at the final mark for each student. Internal standardization of marks must take place within the school.
Give to the coordinator, by the internal school deadlines:
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the marks for internal assessment (and predicted grades)
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one completed copy of Form 5/IA
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the completed portfolio coversheet Form 5/PFCS for each candidate
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the portfolios, each containing two pieces of work from the respective candidate (originals, not photocopies), including copies of the tasks, and solution keys for the tasks.