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Articles & guides on IB Maths

Practical guides on exam technique, command terms, IA writing and how to actually revise. All written by IB Maths examiner Pete Bromfield.

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22 Jul 2026 · Exam Week

The final week before your IB Maths exam: what to do (and NOT do)

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield shares crucial do's and don'ts for the final week before your IB Maths exam. Targeted revision, calculator tips, and avoidi

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21 Jul 2026 · Parents

A parent's guide to supporting an IB Maths student

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield offers parents practical advice on supporting their child's journey through the IB DP Mathematics curriculum, covering stud

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20 Jul 2026 · Teaching Tips

Common IB Maths misconceptions I see every single September

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield highlights common misconceptions in functions, algebra, calculus, probability, vectors, and complex numbers for DP1/DP2 stu

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19 Jul 2026 · AI Tools

Should you use ChatGPT to help with IB Maths? A teacher's honest take

An IB Maths teacher's honest take on using ChatGPT for IB Maths. Learn how to leverage AI effectively for explanations, practice, and revision, while avoid

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18 Jul 2026 · HL Paper 3

The three types of Paper 3 investigation, and how to attack each

IB Maths HL students: Learn to ace Paper 3 with Pete Bromfield's guide to the three investigation types, strategies, and key tips for AA & AI HL.

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17 Jul 2026 · Behind The Scenes

Personal experience: why I flipped from teaching AA to teaching AI too

An experienced IB Maths teacher shares his journey from solely teaching AA to embracing AI, explaining the distinct philosophies and benefits of both cours

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16 Jul 2026 · SL AA · Sequences

Sequences and series: the shortcut every IB student misses

IB Maths students, discover a powerful shortcut for sequences and series. Learn to find common difference/ratio directly, saving time in exams.

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15 Jul 2026 · HL AI · Matrices

The most overlooked topic in HL AI: matrices and Markov chains

IB HL AI students: Don't overlook matrices & Markov chains. Pete Bromfield explains why this vital topic, often missed, is key for Paper 3 success.

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14 Jul 2026 · Exam Technique

How to revise for an IB Maths mock exam in one week

How to revise for an IB Maths mock exam in one week — a practical breakdown by IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield.

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13 Jul 2026 · HL AA · Vectors

Vectors in IB Maths HL AA: dot product, cross product, and lines in 3D

IB Maths HL AA: Pete Bromfield guides students on dot product, cross product, lines in 3D. Learn key formulas, applications, and problem-solving tips.

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12 Jul 2026 · HL AI · Stats

Confidence intervals in IB Maths: what they mean and how to use them

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield explains confidence intervals for DP1/DP2 students. Learn their meaning, calculation, and interpretation for exams.

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11 Jul 2026 · Choosing Your IB Maths

Why HL AI is often underestimated (and why it might suit you)

An IB Maths teacher explains why HL AI is a rigorous, demanding course often underestimated, detailing its focus on applications, data, and modeling for fu

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10 Jul 2026 · HL AA · Logs

Understanding logarithms: a friendly guide for HL AA students

Demystify logarithms for IB HL AA. Understand definitions, master log laws, and learn to solve exponential and logarithmic equations with Pete Bromfield.

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09 Jul 2026 · CG50 · SL AI

How to use the CG50 for statistics questions in SL AI Paper 2

Master your CG50 for IB Math SL AI Paper 2 statistics questions. Learn step-by-step how to use your calculator for data, regression, and distributions.

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08 Jul 2026 · Predicted Paper

Predicted paper walkthrough — May 2027 SL AA style questions

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield walks through predicted May 2027 SL AA exam-style questions, offering strategies for Paper 1 & 2 topics.

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07 Jul 2026 · Internal Assessment

Choosing your IA topic in IB Maths: 8 ideas that examiners love

Discover 8 IB Maths IA topic ideas, approved by examiners and based on 10+ years of teaching experience. From optimization to cryptography, find your perfe

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06 Jul 2026 · HL AA · Calculus

The chain rule, product rule and quotient rule — when to use which

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield explains the chain rule, product rule, and quotient rule. Learn when to use each for differentiation in DP1/DP2.

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05 Jul 2026 · Study Method

A 20-minute daily study routine for IB Maths that actually works

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield shares a proven 20-minute daily study routine for DP1 & DP2 students. Learn how consistent, active recall builds deep under

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04 Jul 2026 · SL AA · Trig

How to memorise the trig identities (without rote learning)

Master IB Maths trig identities without rote memorisation. Pete Bromfield shares his proven method using derivations, connections, and strategic practice.

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03 Jul 2026 · CG50 · AA

Radians vs degrees: the CG50 mode setting that costs students marks every year

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield explains how incorrect calculator mode settings for radians vs degrees cost students marks in exams and how to avoid this c

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02 Jul 2026 · CG50 · Paper 2

How to use the Casio CG50 for IB Maths Paper 2 — a step-by-step walkthrough

Master your Casio CG50 for IB Maths Paper 2. A teacher's step-by-step guide to graphing, solving equations, calculus, and statistics for higher marks.

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02 Jul 2026 · Choosing Your IB Maths

IB Maths AA vs AI: which course should you actually choose?

Unsure about IB Maths AA vs AI? Pete Bromfield, an IB teacher, clarifies the differences, student profiles, and university paths for each course.

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02 Jul 2026 · HL AA

The 10 formulas you must memorise for HL AA (before your first mock)

Master 10 essential IB Maths HL AA formulas for rapid recall & exam success. Pete Bromfield shares crucial insights for DP1/DP2 students before mocks.

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02 Jul 2026 · Exam Technique

How to write mathematical workings that actually score IB marks

Learn how to write clear, precise mathematical workings to score maximum IB Maths marks. A 10+ year IB teacher shares actionable tips on notation, structur

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02 Jul 2026 · Bridge · PreIB

Preparing for IB Maths from Cambridge iGCSE 0580: what to expect

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield explains the significant jump from Cambridge IGCSE 0580 to IB Maths. Understand new topics, problem-solving, and exam prep.

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02 Jul 2026 · SAT × IB

SAT Math for IB students — what your syllabus doesn't cover

IB Math teacher Pete Bromfield explains how SAT Math differs from IB syllabus. Learn to bridge gaps in algebra, data, & geometry for US university applicat

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02 Jul 2026 · AI Grading

How AI grading actually improves your IB Maths results

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield explains how AI grading provides immediate, targeted feedback, personalizes practice, and improves student results in IB Ma

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02 Jul 2026 · Summer Prep

A 4-week summer prep guide for a strong DP1 start

IB Maths teacher's 4-week summer prep guide for DP1 students. Master algebra, functions, trig, and build study habits for a strong start.

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02 Jul 2026 · Command Terms

Every IB Maths command term explained (with worked examples)

Master IB Maths command terms! Learn what 'calculate', 'show that', 'explain', and more mean with examples from an experienced IB teacher.

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02 Jul 2026 · HL Paper 3

The 5 mistakes IB students make in Paper 3 investigations

IB Maths teacher Pete Bromfield shares 5 common mistakes students make in HL Paper 3 investigations and how to avoid them for higher scores.

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