Andrew's IB Maths Vault

Hiya! Starting 2026, I'll be slowly adding a new series of tests: Synoptic! There are  three  synoptic units: Synoptic 1 (covering the first 8 units), Synoptic 2 (covering the first 11 units) and Synoptic 3 (covering the first 14 units). All Synoptic tests are cumulative , providing more opportunities to draw various parts of the syllabus together. The number for the Synoptic will restart at v2.1 and eventually get to v2.5 - so expect a TON of Synoptic tests coming this year.   Structure of the test For HL: a   few short questions followed by two long questions. For SL: a few short questions, 2 medium-length questions and one long question. Due to the synoptic nature of the tests, you are  not  required to reach a minimum number of points on any particular section.  Without any further ado, here are the tests!     [test description] AAHL: AAHL MS: AASL: AASL MS: Andrew  

This page contains all the Synoptic unit tests I've ever written. Synoptic is a new series that I've recently added to provide students with more opportunities to practice solving section B-style questions and recapping content that they have not seen in a hot while. There are three synoptic tests, all of which are cumulative. The content for each unit test is outlined below. To do well on Synoptic tests, one must understand the content covered inside out - and be ready to apply them in unfamiliar situations. The short answer questions are similar to Section A questions on the real exam. The medium questions (SL only) are a stepping stone to the hard questions (1 for SL, 2 for HL), in which you're expected to draw from various parts of the course. It is totally expected that these unit tests are harder than usual.  I try my best to combine the topics, sometimes in the most unexpected ways, to test how far you can apply what you've learned. The links shall be updated on...

Hiya! Just another few tests before we close off 2025. Today we'll focus on logarithms. 3 standards, 12 questions, one hour. From log identities to log functions.    If you're looking for more personalised support, don't hesitate to reach out and complete the form ! I'm @adventurousandrew on Discord.       AAHL: AAHL MS: AASL: AASL MS: Andrew  

Hiya! This is the second test in the Unit Test v2.5 series! Today we're going to test your understanding in integration. As usual, if you can't answer every single question, that's absolutely fine and frankly, to be expected. But you should be able to solve the basic questions on the test if you're on track for a 4/5.  SL integration covers integration techniques, kinematics and finding area between curves. HL integration covers more integration techniques (integration by parts, partial fractions) as well as various applications. Best of luck!  AAHL: AAHL MS: AASL: AASL MS: If you're looking for more personalised support, don't hesitate to reach out and complete the form ! I'm @adventurousandrew on Discord.       Andrew  

Hiya! The prob and stats section on the website has been a little lacking - let's change that! I lumped binomial expansion with counting and binomial distribution because they all require the use of combinations. Also made a great acronym... particularly when you're solving counting problems.  Please note that the  HL  test runs for 90 minutes (first 45 mins without calculator, remaining 45 mins with calculator). SL students can use a calculator for all questions. May the odds be ever in your favour.    AAHL: AAHL MS: AASL: AASL MS: If you're looking for more personalised support, don't hesitate to reach out and complete the form ! I'm @adventurousandrew on Discord.       Andrew  

Hiya! The Survival Papers made a comeback! This test covers various topics from the entire course. There are questions on area, trig equations and binomial expansion. 7 questions, 50 marks, 50 minutes, with a heavier emphasis in section A where many students get more of their marks from. Mark your work using the MS and use the Scoring Guide to track your progress.  Survival Paper A10: Survival Paper A10 MS: Scoring Guide A10: Video walkthrough:  Survival Paper A10   If you're looking for more personalised support, don't hesitate to reach out and complete the form ! I'm @adventurousandrew on Discord.   May the odds be ever in your favour. Andrew  

Hiya! Just two weeks before the N25 exams! I'll only have time to only post another set of unit tests before the papers. All the questions cover the differentiation content in the course, from the differentiation trio (product rule, quotient rule and chain rule), curve sketching and higher derivatives for HL.   If you're looking for more personalised support, don't hesitate to reach out and complete the form ! I'm @adventurousandrew on Discord.     AAHL: AAHL MS: AASL: AASL MS: Andrew