IB Math Studies Test Taking Strategies

Studying for the test. Practice every test problem ever given to you! Practice every test problem ever given to you!

Studying for the test. Financial Math! For the "we buy “, "we sell" problem remember to use the rate for what the bank is doing. Financial Math! For the "we buy “, "we sell" problem remember to use the rate for what the bank is doing. King Henry Died But Didn’t Call Mom. King Henry Died But Didn’t Call Mom. Zippers Never Zip Quite Right Zippers Never Zip Quite Right Know what is contained in each of the number sets: reals, rationals, irrationals, integers and natural numbers. Know what is contained in each of the number sets: reals, rationals, irrationals, integers and natural numbers.

Studying for the test. For chi-squared, rejection is in the tail. This means if your value of chi-squared is greater than the table value you cannot accept the null hypothesis. For chi-squared, rejection is in the tail. This means if your value of chi-squared is greater than the table value you cannot accept the null hypothesis. For p-values, the opposite is true. If your p-value is less than the significance level, you cannot accept the null hypothesis. For p-values, the opposite is true. If your p-value is less than the significance level, you cannot accept the null hypothesis.

Studying for the test. Make sure you know how to use the calculator stat functions. Make sure you know how to use the calculator stat functions. Use linreg for r. Use linreg for r. Know how to run the chi-squared test in the calculator. Know how to run the chi-squared test in the calculator. Make sure you can find the intersection of two graphs with the calculator Make sure you can find the intersection of two graphs with the calculator Make sure you know how to find maxes and minimums using a calculator. Make sure you know how to find maxes and minimums using a calculator.

Before the test. Sleep well the night before. Sleep well the night before. Eat breakfast. Eat breakfast. Eat lunch. Eat lunch. Be hydrated, but not so much that you float away. Be hydrated, but not so much that you float away.

During the test. Your calculators have been cleaned out! Your calculators have been cleaned out! Make sure you are in degree mode. Make sure you are in degree mode. Make sure your diagnostics are turned on. Make sure your diagnostics are turned on.

During the test. Start each problem on a new page. Start each problem on a new page. Looking at point values…low point values on Paper 2 items imply use of the calculator. Looking at point values…low point values on Paper 2 items imply use of the calculator. If you don't know an equation...make it up. Finish the problem using the made up equation. If you don't know an equation...make it up. Finish the problem using the made up equation.

During the test. Graphing: label the axes! Graphing: label the axes! Make sure you know what a cm is on our graph paper. Make sure you know what a cm is on our graph paper. Use the appropriate scale given in the problem. Use the appropriate scale given in the problem. Make sure you “show your work” on the graphs if you get information from the graph. Make sure you “show your work” on the graphs if you get information from the graph.

During the test. If you must draw a Venn Diagram remember to label the Universe! If you must draw a Venn Diagram remember to label the Universe! Pace yourself! When you read the exam make a strategy for how you want to attack the problems. Pace yourself! When you read the exam make a strategy for how you want to attack the problems.