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IB Mathematics AA HL · London
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IB AA HL ExaminerMr Oliver Whitmore
Oxford MMath · IB Examiner AA HL
IB Mathematics AA HL and SL, A-Level Further Maths
Avg +1.8 grade improvement
AI & Statistics SpecialistMs Fatima Al-Hassan
LSE BSc Mathematics & Economics
IB Mathematics AI HL and SL, IB Economics
89% of students reach Grade 6+
IA SpecialistDr Marcus Chen
Cambridge PhD Applied Mathematics
IB Mathematics AA and AI, university-level tutoring
Internal Assessment average: 19/20
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Every tutor clears a high bar.
UK-qualified teachers
Degree-level subject specialists, many PGCE-trained, who teach to the UK exam standard.
Examiner insight
Tutors who know the mark schemes and coach the exact phrasing that earns every mark.
Vetted & background-checked
Tutors complete interviews, teaching demonstrations and the academy's structured approval process before student assignments.
Matched to your board
You are paired with a specialist in your exact board and tier — never a generalist.
Lesson flow
From confusion to calm, one lesson at a time.
Our tutors develop both the algebraic fluency and the applied reasoning that distinguish Grade 6–7 students from the rest — across all four IB Maths courses.
Step 1
Pinpoint the gaps
We start with recent marks, confidence blockers, and the exact exam board so sessions feel personal from lesson one.
Step 2
Teach the mark scheme
Tutors connect concepts to examiner language, worked examples, and the habits that turn knowledge into marks.
Step 3
Track the lift
Parents see what changed after each session: topics covered, next steps, and the grade trajectory we are building toward.
What we cover
A syllabus map students can actually follow.
Number & Algebra
Sequences and series, binomial theorem, proof by induction, complex numbers (AA), logarithms, and financial mathematics (AI). Foundation topics tested across all papers.
Functions
Domain and range, transformations, inverse functions, rational and exponential functions, logarithmic models, and optimisation. Central to both AA and AI.
Geometry & Trigonometry
Circle theorems, triangle geometry, sine and cosine rules, 3D vectors, and radian measure. AA HL extends to complex numbers in polar form; AI covers Voronoi diagrams.
Statistics & Probability
Probability distributions (binomial, normal, Poisson for HL), hypothesis testing, chi-squared tests, regression, and correlation — with particular depth in AI courses.
Calculus
Differentiation, integration, differential equations, and Maclaurin series (AA HL). AA covers calculus analytically; AI covers numerical methods and modelling applications.
Internal Assessment (IA)
A 12–20 page mathematical exploration worth 20% of the final grade. We guide the full process: topic selection, mathematical rigour, analysis, and written communication.
Paper 3 — Problem Solving (HL only)
AA HL and AI HL sit a third paper of extended open-ended problem-solving questions. We practise multi-step unfamiliar problems under exam conditions.
Number & Algebra
Sequences and series, binomial theorem, proof by induction, complex numbers (AA), logarithms, and financial mathematics (AI). Foundation topics tested across all papers.
Functions
Domain and range, transformations, inverse functions, rational and exponential functions, logarithmic models, and optimisation. Central to both AA and AI.
Geometry & Trigonometry
Circle theorems, triangle geometry, sine and cosine rules, 3D vectors, and radian measure. AA HL extends to complex numbers in polar form; AI covers Voronoi diagrams.
Statistics & Probability
Probability distributions (binomial, normal, Poisson for HL), hypothesis testing, chi-squared tests, regression, and correlation — with particular depth in AI courses.
Calculus
Differentiation, integration, differential equations, and Maclaurin series (AA HL). AA covers calculus analytically; AI covers numerical methods and modelling applications.
Internal Assessment (IA)
A 12–20 page mathematical exploration worth 20% of the final grade. We guide the full process: topic selection, mathematical rigour, analysis, and written communication.
Paper 3 — Problem Solving (HL only)
AA HL and AI HL sit a third paper of extended open-ended problem-solving questions. We practise multi-step unfamiliar problems under exam conditions.
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Common blockers
Where students struggle, and how we fix it.
1Choosing the right course (AA vs AI, HL vs SL)+
AA is algebraically rigorous and suits students heading to mathematics, physics, or engineering. AI prioritises data applications and suits economics, psychology, or business. We help families assess university requirements and the student's strengths before making the decision.
2The Internal Assessment+
The IA must demonstrate genuine mathematical curiosity and personal engagement — not just a calculation. We work through topic selection, mathematical development, and the written commentary section, ensuring students avoid the common errors that cost marks (copying textbook proofs, insufficient analysis, poor reflection).
3Non-calculator Paper 1 (AA)+
AA students must perform algebraic manipulation, differentiation, and integration without a calculator. We build fluency through timed drills on: factorising, completing the square, logarithm laws, trigonometric identities, and integration by substitution — the most frequently tested techniques.
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We shortlist tutors who know the curriculum, teach clearly, and can coach the exact exam habits that lift marks.
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Parents see what was covered, what improved, and what needs attention next, so progress never feels vague.
Structured feedback after every lesson block.
A plan built around your child's paper
Sessions are matched to the student's board, tier, topic gaps, and exam timeline instead of generic subject tutoring.
Board-specific support with a measurable target grade path.
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Common Questions.
Analysis & Approaches (AA) is algebraically driven — proof, calculus, and abstract reasoning — and is required by many mathematics, physics, and engineering degrees. Applications & Interpretation (AI) focuses on real-world data, modelling, and technology. University requirements differ: always check before choosing.
The IA is worth 20% of the final grade. A strong IA can secure a Grade 7 even if the exams underperform — and a weak one can drag a high scorer down. We treat the IA as a major project and invest significant session time in it.
Yes — Paper 3 is exclusively open-ended extended problem solving. We practise with all past Paper 3 questions and teach the approach of: identifying the mathematical structure, making a conjecture, testing it, proving it, and extending it. Students who practise this format regularly perform well.
Ideally in Year 1 (Grade 11) — building solid foundations in the first year prevents the catch-up pressure in Year 2. But intensive tutoring in the final six months before exams, combined with past paper practice, produces strong results even when starting late.
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