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IB Math Study Tips & Tricks

The document provides study tips for IB Math, recommending resources like Oxford and Haese textbooks and the importance of practicing past exam papers. It emphasizes strategies for both non-calculator and calculator papers, effective note-taking, and addressing confusion in problem-solving. Additionally, it encourages a growth mindset focused on improvement and consistency in learning.

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IB Math Study Tips & Tricks

The document provides study tips for IB Math, recommending resources like Oxford and Haese textbooks and the importance of practicing past exam papers. It emphasizes strategies for both non-calculator and calculator papers, effective note-taking, and addressing confusion in problem-solving. Additionally, it encourages a growth mindset focused on improvement and consistency in learning.

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IB Math Study Tips & Tricks

Recommended Resources

●​ Oxford and Haese textbooks: Use both as each explains concepts

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●​ Save all the past year papers (about 10): Having these ready gives

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●​ Paper 1 (Non-Calculator): If the question says 'non-calc', don’t use
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your calculator even when practicing. Building these skills is vital for
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●​ Paper 2 (Calculator Allowed): Master your calculator’s tricks solving


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intersections, finding roots, graphing functions, etc. These tools can


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Exam Strategy
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●​ Use a highlighter: Mark key info and important points in the question
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for quick review and not your actual working or answers, keep those
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clear.
●​ Should you write notes? Yes! Start with basic notes for each concept
because they’ll help with revision and understanding.

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How to Study Effectively??

●​ Do lots of practice questions:


●​ For homework, focus on initial rote learning (just getting used to
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●​ For deeper studying, use questions to identify gaps in your

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knowledge.

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●​ If you get a question wrong: Identify why:was it a flaw in

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understanding, a calculation mistake, or a missed cue? Write this in
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Handling Confusion

●​ Don’t know where to start?


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●​ Ask: Which theory applies here?


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●​ What clue in the wording cues you? (Look for


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keywords/phrases that hint at a method or formula.)


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●​ Not sure? Ask peers or your tutor about cues they used.
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common question types and always identify the cue in each question.
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●​ Silly mistakes?
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●​ Forgot something simple, like '+c' in integration? When you spot


these, write them down in your notes. Creating awareness
helps you avoid them next time.
●​ Keep a log of mistakes and the questions they appeared on to
track patterns and fix them.
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Mindset Matters

●​ Focus on improving your score from the last test, not just getting a 7
first as it’s all about progress.

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●​ Be kind to yourself. Learning math is a process and every mistake is

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Stay consistent, keep questioning, and use these tips to boost your IB Math

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