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Exploration overview

Each student in IBDP mathematics (in either course) must complete a written paper (12-20 pages) formally referred to as the Mathematical Exploration, or simply "the Exploration", to satisfy the Internal Assessment (IA) requirement. The Exploration is internally assessed (i.e. marked by the teacher) and moderated by the IB. In consultation with their teacher, students choose a sufficiently narrow mathematical topic...

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