12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Do Arithmetic Sequences Fail in Real-Life Modelling?Arithmetic sequences often fail in real-life modelling. Learn why IB Maths students misuse them and how exams test this.
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12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Laws of Logarithms Explained for IB Maths (AA SL & HL)Understand the laws of logarithms for IB Maths Analysis & Approaches. Learn how to simplify logs, solve equations, avoid mistakes, with FAQs and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 4 min read
When Do Upper and Lower Bounds Actually Matter in IB Exams?Upper and lower bounds confuse IB Maths students. Learn when they matter, common mistakes, and how IB tests them.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Surds Explained for IB Maths (AA SL & HL)Understand surds in IB Maths Analysis & Approaches. Learn how to simplify, rationalise, avoid mistakes, with clear explanations, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Do Vector Equations of Lines Cause So Many Errors in IB Maths?Vector equations of lines cause frequent IB Maths errors. Learn why they’re confusing, common mistakes, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Do Cumulative Distribution Functions Feel So Confusing in IB Maths?Cumulative distribution functions confuse many IB Maths students. Learn why they feel confusing, common mistakes, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
When Is Interpolation Actually Valid in IB Maths?Interpolation is common in IB Maths modelling. Learn when it’s valid, common mistakes, and how examiners assess it.
12/21/2025 · 4 min read
Why Does Compound Interest Feel Different from Exponential Growth in IB Maths?Compound interest feels different from exponential growth in IB Maths. Learn why, common mistakes, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Does the Binomial Distribution Feel So Different from the Normal Distribution?Binomial and normal distributions feel very different in IB Maths. Learn why, common confusions, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Do Composite Functions Feel So Unintuitive in IB Maths?Struggling with composite functions in IB Maths? Learn why they feel confusing, how to approach them, common mistakes, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 4 min read
Why Is Finding the Area Between Curves So Tricky in IB Maths?Area between curves is a common IB Maths struggle. Learn why it’s tricky, common mistakes, FAQs, and exam strategies.
12/21/2025 · 4 min read
Why Do IB Maths Questions Avoid Giving Financial Formulas Directly?IB Maths rarely gives financial formulas directly. Learn why, common mistakes, and what examiners actually test.
12/21/2025 · 4 min read
Why Does Choosing the Wrong Model Lose Full Marks in IB Maths?Choosing the wrong model can lose full marks in IB Maths. Learn why model choice matters and how examiners assess it.
12/21/2025 · 4 min read
Why Do IB Maths Questions Reward Discussion Over Algebra?IB Maths rewards discussion over algebra. Learn why interpretation matters, common mistakes, and how marks are awarded.
12/21/2025 · 4 min read
Why Do Percentage Error Questions Feel Harder Than They Look in IB Maths?Percentage error questions confuse IB Maths students. Learn why they feel tricky, common mistakes, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 4 min read
Why Are Inequalities with Functions So Easy to Mess Up in IB Maths?Function inequalities confuse many IB Maths students. Learn why mistakes happen, how to solve them correctly, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Do IB Maths Questions Accept Multiple Valid Models?IB Maths often accepts multiple valid models. Learn why this happens, how examiners mark it, and how to protect marks.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Does the Product Rule Cause So Many Errors in IB Maths?Product rule mistakes are common in IB Maths. Learn why errors happen, how to recognise products, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Do Tangents and Normals Feel So Abstract in IB Maths?Tangents and normals confuse many IB Maths students. Learn what they really represent, common mistakes, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 4 min read
Why Do IB Exam Questions Allow Approximation in Sequences?IB Maths allows approximation in sequences. Learn why examiners accept it, common mistakes, and how to use it correctly.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Do Inverse Functions Feel So Counterintuitive in IB Maths?Inverse functions confuse many IB Maths students. Learn why they feel counterintuitive, common mistakes, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Does Extrapolation Feel Risky but Still Get Tested in IB Maths?Extrapolation feels risky in IB Maths modelling. Learn why IB still tests it, common mistakes, and exam expectations.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Does Convergence of Infinite Series Feel So Unintuitive in IB Maths?Infinite series convergence confuses IB Maths students. Learn why it feels unintuitive, common mistakes, FAQs, and exam tips.
12/21/2025 · 5 min read
Why Do Transformations of Functions Cause So Much Confusion in IB Maths?Function transformations confuse many IB Maths students. Learn why they’re tricky, common mistakes, FAQs, and exam tips.
