Maths Standard

This collection of excellent high-scoring Internal Assessments was compiled specifically with the IB student in mind. Along with the 8 examples, there are more than 20 pages of introductory material which address how to maximize your marks on the portfolio. Sections include:

• Structure: how to plan your Math IA the ideal way


• Ideas: an exhaustive list of excellent sources and inspirational websites


• Assessment: maximizing your marks with one eye on the grading criterion


• Technology: what tools can be used to improve your IA

The remaining majority of the book is packed with outstanding IAs – all of which have scored amongst the highest marks when assessed and moderated. You will be able to see what an excellent assessment looks like and how you can achieve a similar result.

EIB Education (Elite IB Tutors) are a globally recognized authority in the International Baccalaureate. Having supported 1,000s of students across 40 countries in the past 7 years, EIB support students, families and schools through the entire IB journey. Key EIB staff have worked on the writing of this book.

Collaborating Authors 

Rafael Bailo is currently pursuing his PhD in Mathematics, following his MSci Mathematics at Imperial College, London. He scored an outstanding 42 in his IB at the United World College Maastricht, with a 7 in HL Mathematics, and an A in his Mathematics-based Extended Essay. He is currently the President of the Mathematical Society at Imperial College and has tutored students for a number of years in both Physics and Mathematics, including over 100 hours of Physics tuition for EIB alone. His previous experience includes being a guest speaker at the Imperial College Mathematics Colloquium and also delivering a Master Class for the Royal Institution. Rafael has taught on EIB’s previous revision courses and has received outstanding feedback from previous students, and so is experienced and comfortable within a classroom and with delivering review-style lessons to groups. Rafael also currently teaches IB Maths at the French Lycee in South Kensington as an optional module for part of his course, a role he has been involved in for over 6 months.

Tim Newell is an enormously in-demand EIB Maths tutor, who has over ten years teaching experience in both state and independent sectors. Tim is also an extensively experienced private tutor and is an EIB Professional tutor and Online Guru, whose students comment on his 'lovely disposition and infinite patience.' Tim's IB success ranges from individual students to a class of 12, each achieving at least a six in their final exams.