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IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches question bank

Augment’s own questions for Maths AA, written in the style of IB exams, each with its markscheme. They are not past papers. One from each topic is below to try.

  • IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
  • SL and HL
  • 1,554 questions

What the Maths AA question bank holds

Every question has a markscheme.

Exam-style questions
1,554
For both SL and HL
969
HL only
585
Counted on 29 October 2026

Maths AA questions by paper

The paper each question is written for, so you can practice one paper at a time.

  1. Paper 1Short and extended responses. No calculator.853 questions
  2. Paper 2Short and extended responses. Graphic display calculator required.656 questions
  3. Paper 3HL onlyTwo extended problem-solving questions. Graphic display calculator required.45 questions

Maths AA questions by topic

Each topic in syllabus order, with its subtopics. Lines with notes link to them. Under each topic is one question to try, its markscheme folded until you open it.

1 Number and algebra

465 questions
  1. 1.1Scientific notation22 questions
  2. 1.2Arithmetic sequences and series80 questions
  3. 1.3Geometric sequences and series60 questions
  4. 1.4Financial applications of geometric sequences24 questions
  5. 1.5Exponents and introduction to logarithms43 questions
  6. 1.6Simple deductive proof36 questions
  7. 1.7Laws of exponents and logarithms126 questions
  8. 1.8Infinite geometric series38 questions
  9. 1.9The binomial theorem42 questions
  10. 1.10Counting principles and the extended binomial theoremHL only28 questions
  11. 1.11Partial fractionsHL only23 questions
  12. 1.12Complex numbers in Cartesian formHL only24 questions
  13. 1.13Polar and Euler formHL only30 questions
  14. 1.14Complex roots and De Moivre’s theoremHL only33 questions
  15. 1.15Proof by induction, contradiction and counterexampleHL only37 questions
  16. 1.16Systems of linear equationsHL only29 questions
One to try · AA-000027 marks

A theatre has rows of seats. The table shows how many seats there are in the first three rows. The number of seats in each row forms an arithmetic sequence.

Row

1

2

3

Seats

24

27

30

  1. (a)

    Write down the common difference.

    [2]2 marks

  2. (b)

    Find the number of seats in row 20.

    [2]2 marks

  3. (c)

    The theatre has 20 rows. Find the total number of seats.

    [3]3 marks

Markscheme (a)

d=3d=3 A2

Markscheme (b)

u20=24+19×3u20​=24+19×3 M1

=81=81 seats A1

Markscheme (c)

S20=202(24+81)S20​=220​(24+81) M1A1

=1050=1050 seats A1

2 Functions

608 questions
  1. 2.1Equations of straight lines43 questions
  2. 2.2Functions, domain, range and inverse80 questions
  3. 2.3The graph of a function34 questions
  4. 2.4Key features of graphs68 questions
  5. 2.5Composite functions52 questions
  6. 2.6Quadratic functions63 questions
  7. 2.7Solving quadratic equations and inequalities176 questions
  8. 2.8Reciprocal and rational functions42 questions
  9. 2.9Exponential and logarithmic functions112 questions
  10. 2.10Solving equations143 questions
  11. 2.11Transformations of graphs46 questions
  12. 2.12Polynomial functionsHL only51 questions
  13. 2.13Rational functionsHL only25 questions
  14. 2.14Odd, even and self-inverse functionsHL only25 questions
  15. 2.15Solving inequalitiesHL only30 questions
  16. 2.16Modulus graphs and transformationsHL only24 questions
One to try · AA-008317 marks

The line LL passes through the points A(−3,7)A(−3,7) and B(5,1)B(5,1).

  1. (a)

    Find the gradient of LL.

    [2]2 marks

  2. (b)

    Find the equation of LL, giving your answer in the form ax+by+d=0ax+by+d=0, where a,b,d∈Za,b,d∈Z.

    [2]2 marks

  3. (c)

    Find the area of the triangle enclosed by LL and the coordinate axes.

    [3]3 marks

Markscheme (a)

m=1−75−(−3)m=5−(−3)1−7​ (M1)

=−68=−34=−86​=−43​ A1

Markscheme (b)

y−1=−34(x−5)y−1=−43​(x−5) (or y−7=−34(x+3)y−7=−43​(x+3)) (M1)

3x+4y−19=03x+4y−19=0 A1

Note: Accept any integer multiple, e.g. −3x−4y+19=0−3x−4y+19=0. Award (M1)A1FT for their gradient from part (a).

Markscheme (c)

attempt to find at least one intercept (M1)

xx-intercept 193319​ and yy-intercept 194419​ A1

area =12×193×194=36124=21​×319​×419​=24361​ A1

3 Geometry and trigonometry

486 questions
  1. 3.1Distance, midpoint, volume and surface area83 questions
  2. 3.2Trigonometry in triangles92 questions
  3. 3.3Applications of trigonometry29 questions
  4. 3.4Radians, arcs and sectors30 questions
  5. 3.5The unit circle67 questions
  6. 3.6Trigonometric identities80 questions
  7. 3.7Circular functions61 questions
  8. 3.8Solving trigonometric equations88 questions
  9. 3.9Reciprocal and inverse trigonometric functionsHL only39 questions
  10. 3.10Compound angle identitiesHL only36 questions
  11. 3.11Symmetry of trigonometric graphsHL only15 questions
  12. 3.12VectorsHL only64 questions
  13. 3.13The scalar productHL only66 questions
  14. 3.14Vector equations of linesHL only67 questions
  15. 3.15Coincident, parallel, intersecting and skew linesHL only22 questions
  16. 3.16The vector productHL only39 questions
  17. 3.17Vector equations of planesHL only34 questions
  18. 3.18Intersections of lines and planesHL only33 questions
One to try · AA-000036 marks

Solve the equation 2cos⁡2x+sin⁡x=12cos2x+sinx=1 for 0≤x≤2π0≤x≤2π.

[6]6 marks

Markscheme

Using cos⁡2x=1−sin⁡2xcos2x=1−sin2x: 2−2sin⁡2x+sin⁡x=12−2sin2x+sinx=1 M1

2sin⁡2x−sin⁡x−1=02sin2x−sinx−1=0 A1

(2sin⁡x+1)(sin⁡x−1)=0(2sinx+1)(sinx−1)=0, so sin⁡x=−12sinx=−21​ or sin⁡x=1sinx=1 M1A1

x=π2, 7π6, 11π6x=2π​, 67π​, 611π​ A1A1

Award A1 for π22π​ and A1 for both other values.

4 Statistics and probability

271 questions
  1. 4.1Populations, samples and sampling18 questions
  2. 4.2Presenting data32 questions
  3. 4.3Measures of central tendency and dispersion48 questions
  4. 4.4Linear correlation and regression31 questions
  5. 4.5Concepts of probability46 questions
  6. 4.6Venn diagrams, tree diagrams and combined events78 questions
  7. 4.7Discrete random variables35 questions
  8. 4.8The binomial distribution58 questions
  9. 4.9The normal distribution52 questions
  10. 4.10Regression of x on y14 questions
  11. 4.11Conditional probability and independence67 questions
  12. 4.12Standardising normal variables22 questions
  13. 4.13Bayes’ theoremHL only18 questions
  14. 4.14Continuous random variablesHL only26 questions
One to try · AA-000045 marks

The masses of apples from an orchard are normally distributed with mean 180 g and standard deviation 12 g.

  1. (a)

    Find the probability that a randomly chosen apple has a mass of more than 200 g.

    [2]2 marks

  2. (b)

    Apples heavier than kk grams are sold as “premium”. 15% of apples are premium. Find kk.

    [3]3 marks

Markscheme (a)

P(M>200)P(M>200) (M1)

=0.0478=0.0478 A1

Markscheme (b)

P(M>k)=0.15P(M>k)=0.15 (M1)

z=1.0364z=1.0364 (A1)

k=192k=192 g (192.437…) A1

5 Calculus

547 questions
  1. 5.1Limits and the derivative24 questions
  2. 5.2Increasing and decreasing functions36 questions
  3. 5.3Differentiating polynomials70 questions
  4. 5.4Tangents and normals74 questions
  5. 5.5Introduction to integration37 questions
  6. 5.6Chain, product and quotient rules131 questions
  7. 5.7The second derivative57 questions
  8. 5.8Stationary points, optimisation and inflexion166 questions
  9. 5.9Kinematics41 questions
  10. 5.10Indefinite integrals and substitution by inspection65 questions
  11. 5.11Definite integrals and areas163 questions
  12. 5.12Continuity, differentiability and first principlesHL only21 questions
  13. 5.13Limits and L’Hôpital’s ruleHL only41 questions
  14. 5.14Implicit differentiation and related ratesHL only26 questions
  15. 5.15Derivatives of further functionsHL only51 questions
  16. 5.16Integration by substitution and by partsHL only36 questions
  17. 5.17Areas and volumes of revolutionHL only27 questions
  18. 5.18First-order differential equationsHL only27 questions
  19. 5.19Maclaurin seriesHL only28 questions
One to try · AA-000019 marks

Let f(x)=x3−6x2+9x+1f(x)=x3−6x2+9x+1, for x∈Rx∈R.

  1. (a)

    Find f′(x)f′(x).

    [2]2 marks

  2. (b)

    Find the coordinates of the two stationary points of the graph of ff.

    [4]4 marks

  3. (c)

    Find the equation of the tangent to the graph of ff at the point where x=4x=4.

    [3]3 marks

Markscheme (a)

f′(x)=3x2−12x+9f′(x)=3x2−12x+9 A1A1

Award A1 for each two correct terms.

Markscheme (b)

Setting f′(x)=0f′(x)=0: 3(x−1)(x−3)=03(x−1)(x−3)=0 M1

x=1x=1 or x=3x=3 A1

(1, 5)(1,5) and (3, 1)(3,1) A1A1

Markscheme (c)

f′(4)=48−48+9=9f′(4)=48−48+9=9 A1

f(4)=64−96+36+1=5f(4)=64−96+36+1=5 A1

y−5=9(x−4)y−5=9(x−4), so y=9x−31y=9x−31 A1

Markscheme notes

Tip

The stationary points are a local maximum at (1,5)(1,5) and a local minimum at (3,1)(3,1). You can check with the second derivative, f′′(x)=6x−12f′′(x)=6x−12.

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  • 3 Geometry and trigonometry
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