What is in the pack
- Mock A and Mock B, each a full Paper 1 and Paper 2 at exam length
- A mark by mark scheme for every question, with M marks and A marks shown
- The usual mistake on every question, so you know what to check
- Paper 1 is without a calculator and Paper 2 is with your GDC, the same split as the real exam.
A question from the pack, and its usual mistake
Question. In the expansion of (1 + kx) to the power 5, the coefficient of x² is 40. Find the possible values of k.
The usual mistake. Writing the term as 10kx² instead of 10k²x². The k is inside the bracket, so it is squared along with x. The right equation is 10k² = 40, so k² = 4 and k = 2 or k = negative 2. Students who drop the square find only one value, or the wrong one.
Every question in the pack names its usual mistake like this, beside the mark scheme.
An 8 week plan to the January mocks
- Weeks 1 to 4: revise topic by topic, one topic a week, using the lessons for your course.
- Week 5: sit Mock A, Paper 1 and Paper 2 on separate days, timed. Mark both with the scheme.
- Week 6: revise your two weakest topics from Mock A.
- Week 7: sit Mock B, timed, and mark it.
- Week 8: redo every question where you lost marks, and read its usual mistake again.
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Questions
How long are the AA SL papers?
Paper 1 and Paper 2 are each 90 minutes and 80 marks, and each mock in the pack matches that length.
Is this official IB material?
No. The questions are written by KS Maths in the style of the exam. KS Maths is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Baccalaureate.
When should I sit the mocks?
Many schools run IB mocks in January or February. Sit Mock A after a few weeks of topic revision, and keep Mock B for the last two weeks, timed.
Is AA SL the right pack for me?
Paper 1 is without a calculator and Paper 2 is with your GDC, the same split as the real exam. If you take AI SL, use the AI SL pack instead.
What do I get after paying?
A download of both mocks and their mark schemes, sent by Gumroad straight away, to print or use on screen.
KS Maths is independent. Not IB material, and not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Baccalaureate.