Read the official IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Internal Assessment criteria with markbands, guiding questions, and notes. Use the selectors to switch subject, level, or component; the optional AI grading prompt stays at the bottom for self-review.
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Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · SL · Exploration
The exploration does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.
The exploration has some coherence or some organization.
The exploration has some coherence and shows some organization.
The exploration is coherent and well organized.
The exploration is coherent, well organized, and concise.
The exploration does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.
The exploration contains some relevant mathematical communication which is partially appropriate.
The exploration contains some relevant appropriate mathematical communication.
The mathematical communication is relevant, appropriate and is mostly consistent.
The mathematical communication is relevant, appropriate and consistent throughout.
The exploration does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.
There is evidence of some personal engagement.
There is evidence of significant personal engagement.
There is evidence of outstanding personal engagement.
The exploration does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.
There is evidence of limited reflection.
There is evidence of meaningful reflection.
There is substantial evidence of critical reflection.
The exploration does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.
Some relevant mathematics is used.
Some relevant mathematics is used. Limited understanding is demonstrated.
Relevant mathematics commensurate with the level of the course is used. Limited understanding is demonstrated.
Relevant mathematics commensurate with the level of the course is used. The mathematics explored is partially correct. Some knowledge and understanding are demonstrated.
Relevant mathematics commensurate with the level of the course is used. The mathematics explored is mostly correct. Good knowledge and understanding are demonstrated.
Relevant mathematics commensurate with the level of the course is used. The mathematics explored is correct. Thorough knowledge and understanding are demonstrated.
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