IB Math AA IA Grader — Free AI Feedback on Analysis & Approaches

IBLens grades your IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Internal Assessment exploration against the official IB Math rubric — all five criteria — in 60 seconds. Works for both SL and HL. A free preview is included; the full report is $4.99.

Math AA IA: how the rubric works (20 marks)

The IB Math AA IA uses the same five criteria as Math AI. However, examiners apply them with an expectation of more abstract, proof-oriented, or algebraic mathematics for AA students — especially at HL.

• Presentation (4 marks): Coherent structure, a clear aim, and an organised, self-contained exploration. Examiners expect AA students to present rigorous mathematical arguments.
• Mathematical communication (4 marks): Correct and consistent use of variables, formal notation, symbols and mathematical language, with key terms defined. For AA, this includes formal proof notation where relevant.
• Personal engagement (3 marks): Evidence of genuine exploration — your own conjectures, creative approaches, and original insights into the mathematics.
• Reflection (3 marks): Critical evaluation of your mathematical approach, limitations, and possible extensions or generalisations.
• Use of mathematics (6 marks): Relevant mathematics commensurate with the course, used correctly; this criterion has separate SL and HL descriptor ladders. For AA, examiners typically expect calculus, proof by induction, complex numbers, or similarly advanced content at HL, and functions, statistics, or geometry at SL.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Math AA IA and Math AI IA?

The rubric is identical, but the expected sophistication differs. Math AA is more focused on pure mathematics (calculus, proof, algebra). Math AI focuses more on applied mathematics (statistics, modelling, real-world problems). See our Math AI IA grader for AI-specific feedback.

Is the Math AA IA grader free?

Every essay gets a free preview (band range, weakest criterion, top risks). The full report is $4.99.