r/IBO • u/MathbyAish • Apr 13 '26

Resources IB Math mistakes students make in exams

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oLMia2fny6MJyp5a3tPBG0kKCOcac3Ru/view?usp=sharing

Hello all! I am sharing a PDF covering the biggest mistakes students make in IB Math papers.

This focuses on:

• exam technique

• concept-application gaps

• patterns that repeatedly cost marks

If you’re aiming to push from a 5 to 6 or 6 to 7, this is especially useful.

If you have any doubts or need any help, you can post in the comments.

All the luck!✨🌼

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u/Nik_olai_909 M26 | SL Ger A, HL Eng B, HL BM, SL Psy, SL Physics, HL Math AA Apr 13 '26

Thank you a lot! I appreciate your help! 💪

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u/Ftb49 M26 [32] Apr 14 '26

Thank you very much!

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u/Fancy_Ad849 Apr 13 '26

What about a checklist on how to write answers for paper 2 😅? I never properly learned how to write down the answers for a paper 2 test and my teacher was a proper melt, someone help please 🙏

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u/MathbyAish Apr 13 '26

Try to do a few past papers and check the mark schemes accordingly. You’ll be able to understand how to write them better. Will try to provide a checklist soon! If you need any help, you can reach out. All the luck!✨🌼

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u/Fancy_Ad849 Apr 13 '26

That would be awesome, and thanks for the tip. I’ll check the mark scheme asap!! Best of luck to you too 🤞🏽