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A Mathematics IA on hibiscus-tea cooling with a complete review.

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IA sample and review

A complete Mathematics AA SL IA with a detailed review.

Read the submitted exploration on cooling hibiscus tea first. The complete review then shows the strengths, mathematical errors, communication issues and specific improvements identified in a realistic review.

IA · AA SL

Mathematics IA: cooling hibiscus tea

Formulating a Suitable Equation to Model the Cooling Process of Hibiscus Tea

Format
PDF · 22 pages
Focus
Exponential models, regression and a differential equation
Language
English
Detailed feedback

Complete English review

Full Evaluation of the IB Mathematics AA SL Exploration

Format
DOCX · additional PDF reading copy
Contents
Criterion estimates, 85 review points and revision plan
Language
English
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