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Criterion E: Use of mathematics

The achievement levels and descriptors for criterion E are different for mathematics SL and mathematics HL.

SL only

This criterion assesses to what extent students use mathematics in the exploration.

Students are expected to produce work that is commensurate with the level of the course. The mathematics

explored should either be part of the syllabus, or at a similar level or beyond. It should not be completely based

on mathematics listed in the prior learning. If the level of mathematics is not commensurate with the level of the

course, a maximum of two marks can be awarded for this criterion.

A piece of mathematics can be regarded as correct even if there are occasional minor errors as long as they do

not detract from the flow of the mathematics or lead to an unreasonable outcome.

Achievement

Descriptor

level

The exploration does not reach the standard described by the descriptors below.

Some relevant mathematics is used.

Some relevant mathematics is used. Limited understanding is demonstrated.

Relevant mathematics commensurate with the level of the course is used. Limited

understanding is demonstrated.

Relevant mathematics commensurate with the level of the course is used. The mathematics

explored is partially correct. Some knowledge and understanding are demonstrated.

Relevant mathematics commensurate with the level of the course is used. The mathematics

explored is mostly correct. Good knowledge and understanding are demonstrated.

Relevant mathematics commensurate with the level of the course is used. The mathematics

explored is correct. Thorough knowledge and understanding are demonstrated.

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