In the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Mathematics tends to be one of the most academically demanding subjects. IBDP Math students based in the Trade Center area of Dubai must choose between Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (AI), offered at both Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL).
Common Questions About IBDP Mathematics Assessment
Dr Anil Khare, an educationist, IB mentor, and Director at Anil Khare DMCC, offers guidance on IBDP Mathematics assessments for students based in the Trade Centre area and across Dubai.
How are students assessed in IBDP Mathematics?
Dr Anil Khare: The most important assessment criteria of IBDP Mathematics that students in Dubai need to understand is that the assessors look for the process that students used to reach the final solution, not just the answer in itself. So students must take care to show correct method selection, logical working section, correct notations, etc.
How is Higher Level IBDP Mathematics more challenging than Standard Level?
Dr Anil Khare: In HL Maths, students will be expected to show flexibility and breadth in their mathematical thinking. IBDP Math tutors in Trade Center, Dubai, can help students demonstrate this by guiding them on how to use the right strategies and present well-structured answers to extended-response questions within the time limits.
What is the role of the Mathematical Exploration (Internal Assessment) in IB Maths?
Dr Anil Khare: In addition to examinations, all IB Maths students must complete a Mathematical Exploration, also known as the Internal Assessment (IA). The IA is not assessed based on the knowledge the student is able to display. Rather, it tests the student's ability to research mathematically. It is graded based on organisation, mathematical communication, use of correct tools, and reflective academic writing that is aligned with IB criteria.
IBDP Mathematics Support in Trade Centre, Dubai, with Anil Khare DMCC
Students in international schools across Dubai struggle with:
Communicating their mathematical understanding through structured exam responses
Selecting the best problem-solving approaches
Applying the learned techniques under timed conditions
Writing their Math IA according to IB marking criteria
At Anil Khare DMCC, powered by Amourion Group, full-time IB Math subject specialists based in Dubai and all over the UAE provide comprehensive support for HL and SL students pursuing both AA and AI pathways. They guide with exam-style practice with past IB papers, organised IA planning, and personal academic plans that are curated according to each student's goals.
Flexible online and in-person options are available across the Trade Centre area and wider Dubai and the UAE, with our branches at Sheikh Zayed Road, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and Dubai Silicon Oasis.
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