1. What is Internal Assessment in IB Mathematics HL/SL Level ? Internal Assessment (IA) in Maths HL/SL consists of a single internally assessed component (i.e. marked by the teacher) called a mathematical exploration (or just the “Exploration”). The Exploration contributes 20% to your overall IB score for the course. 2. What is the Exploration ? Your Exploration is a written report (6-12 pages) involving a mathematical topic that interests you. You will choose a topic in consultation with the teacher after conducting your own research. 3. How is the Exploration assessed ? Your Exploration will earn a score out of 20 marks based on the following five criteria.
