IBDP SL/HL Mathematics

Internal Assessment (IA)

Exploration Topic Proposal

Student Name:

School: Subject Teacher:

Proposed IA Title:

Proposed Topic:

Aim of the Exploration: (what is it that you hope to accomplish or what is the
question that you will answer by completing this IA?)

Rationale for the Exploration: (include personal interest and a justification for
the necessity of this exploration and its results)
Type of Exploration:

Check one: ____ investigation/modelling task ____ exploration of maths topic

If an investigation/modelling task, outline the experiment that you plan to conduct

and/or how you plan to gather your data. If an exploration of a maths topic, list the
information sources that you plan to research to aid your exploration.

Mathematics to be Applied:
Although, at this stage, it is very difficult to know exactly what mathematics will be
applied and used in your IA, you can certainly begin to consider and plan for it. For
each Syllabus Topic below, discuss how mathematics from that topic could be used.

* Be very detailed in this section by clearly outlining the exact mathematics that you
believe can be applied. To do this, use the very helpful course topic Mind Maps.

Find them here:

   --> Analysis & Approaches SL Curriculum Mind Map 
 --> Analysis & Approaches HL Curriculum Mind Map 

Also helpful, the syllabi: Course Syllabus

Mathematics that I will use and how I plan to apply it under each course topic:

Topic 1: Number and Algebra

Topic 2: Functions

Topic 3: Geometry and Trigonometry

Topic 4: Statistics and Probability

Topic 5: Calculus
Technology:
List the technology that you plan to use to enhance your such exploration, such as
Desmos, Geogebra, the TI-84, MS Excel, Google Sheets, Wolfram Alpha, Logger
Pro or other such analytical, graphing, or calculating tools. You can use this
Technology Guide document to extend your understanding of the use of technology
in your exploration.

List possible visual representations (graphs, tables, diagrams) that will be included
in this exploration created using the technology listed above.

Student Declaration:

By completing this Research Proposal, you are agreeing:

(i) that this topic can only be added to but cannot be changed
(ii) to comply with the IB Academic Honesty policy and to observe all
relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure that your IA will be your own
at all times. Any abuse of the IB Academic Honesty policy will result
in your IA NOT being submitted to the IB organization for marking.
As a result, you will not be awarded a grade in Mathematics. Please
acknowledge your understanding of this in the box below, finishing
with your signature.

____________________ ____________ ___________________

Student Signature Date Teacher Signature