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Mathematics: Group 5 (Mathematics) Grade Descriptors

The IBDP Math (A&A) Grade Descriptors. These are used when assessing your work to hep determine your work. We look at quality of written work and communication of your understanding of the mathematics and not just the correct answer in isolation.

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Mathematics: Group 5 (Mathematics) Grade Descriptors

The IBDP Math (A&A) Grade Descriptors. These are used when assessing your work to hep determine your work. We look at quality of written work and communication of your understanding of the mathematics and not just the correct answer in isolation.

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Group 5 (mathematics) grade descriptors

Mathematics
Grade 7
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the syllabus; successfully
constructs and applies mathematical arguments at a sophisticated level in a wide variety of contexts;
successfully uses problem solving techniques in challenging situations; recognizes patterns and structures,
makes generalizations and justifies conclusions; understands and explains the significance and validity
of results, and draws full and relevant conclusions; communicates mathematics in a clear, effective and
concise manner, using correct techniques, notation and terminology; demonstrates the ability to integrate
knowledge, understanding and skills from different areas of the course; uses technology correctly in
challenging situations—makes efficient use of calculator’s functionality when required.

Grade 6
Demonstrates a broad knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the syllabus; successfully constructs
and applies mathematical arguments in a variety of contexts; uses problem solving techniques in challenging
situations; recognizes patterns and structures, and makes some generalizations; understands and explains
the significance and validity of results, and draws relevant conclusions; communicates mathematics in
a clear and effective manner, using correct techniques, notation and terminology; demonstrates some
ability to integrate knowledge, understanding and skills from different areas of the course; uses technology
correctly in routine situations—makes efficient use of calculator’s functionality when required.

Grade 5
Demonstrates a broad knowledge and good understanding of the syllabus; applies mathematical
arguments in performing routine tasks; successfully uses problem solving techniques in routine situations;
successfully carries out mathematical processes in a variety of contexts, and recognizes patterns and
structures; understands the significance of results and draws some conclusions; communicates mathematics
effectively, using appropriate techniques, notation and terminology; demonstrates an awareness of the
links between different areas of the course; makes use of calculator’s functionality when required (this use
may occasionally be inefficient).

Grade 4
Demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of the syllabus; applies mathematical arguments in performing some
routine tasks; uses problem solving techniques in routine situations; successfully carries out mathematical
processes in straightforward contexts; shows some ability to recognize patterns and structures; has limited
understanding of the significance of results and attempts to draw some conclusions; communicates
mathematics adequately, using some appropriate techniques, notation and terminology; makes some use
of calculator’s functionality, but perhaps not always when required (this use may occasionally be inefficient ).

Grade 3
Demonstrates partial knowledge of the syllabus and limited understanding of mathematical arguments
in performing some routine tasks; attempts to carry out mathematical processes in straightforward
contexts; makes an attempt to use problem solving techniques in routine situations; communicates some

16 Grade descriptors
Group 5 (mathematics) grade descriptors

mathematics, using some appropriate techniques, notation or terminology; occasionally uses calculator’s
functionality, but often inefficiently—does not always use it when required and may use an inefficient
analytic approach.

Grade 2
Demonstrates limited knowledge of the syllabus; attempts to carry out mathematical processes at a basic
level; communicates some mathematics, but often uses inappropriate techniques, notation or terminology;
unable to use calculator correctly when required—questions exclusively requiring the use of the GDC are
generally not attempted.

Grade 1
Demonstrates minimal knowledge of the syllabus; demonstrates little or no ability to use mathematical
processes, even when attempting routine tasks; communicates only minimal mathematics and consistently
uses inappropriate techniques, notation or terminology; is unable to make effective use of technology.

Grade descriptors 17

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