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2020 November Maths Studies – Paper 1
Paper 2 (Click here to scroll down)
Paper 1 – Question 1
Question 1 in Paper 1 of the IB Math Studies November 2020 exams involves number skills, assessing your understanding of rounding, scientific notation and percentage error.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 1
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.1
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Paper 1 – Question 2
Question two presents a linear model, and you are required to interpret the two components (variable and constant) and answer some straight forward questions using the model.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 2
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.2
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Paper 1 – Question 3
Question 3 is a Descriptive Statistics question, involving grouped data tables and histograms. A grouped data table is provided in the question and you are asked to identify the modal class, use your GDC to find the standard deviation, and then use the data to draw a histogram.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 3
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.3
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Paper 1 – Question 4
Question 4 in Paper 1 looks challenging at first inspection, however it is quite easy and fast if you are confident using the graphing section of your calculator. A function and its graph is provided and you are asked to identify the coordinates of the x-intercept (zero), local minimum, and the intersection with another function provided in part c.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 4
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.4
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Paper 1 – Question 5
Topic: Number & Algebra
Sub Topic: Currency Conversion
Difficulty: Medium
Marks: 6
Question 5 is all about currency conversion. No tricks or challenged to this question (no commission charged), so it directly assesses your understanding of how to convert between currencies given an exchange rate.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 5
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.5
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Paper 1 – Question 6
Topic: Logic, Sets & Probability
Sub Topic: Probability
Difficulty: Medium
Marks: 6
Question 6 is a moderately difficult probability question, assessing your understanding of constructing and using tree diagrams, and conditional probability.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 6
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.6
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Paper 1 – Question 7
Topics: Discriptive Statistics & Mathematical Models
Sub Topics: Mean, Median, Mode & Solving Simultaneous Equations
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
Marks: 6
Question 7 is an interesting and somewhat unusual question, involving both descriptive statistics and mathematical models. The earlier parts assess your understanding of how to calculate the median and mode of a data set, then the later parts involve setting up two linear equations and then solving them.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 7
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.7
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Paper 1 – Question 8
Question 8 is a straight forward compound interest question, assessing your understanding of how to use the compound interest formula to find the future value (part a) and present value (part b).
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 8
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.8
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Paper 1 – Question 9
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 9
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.X9
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Paper 1 – Question 10
Topic: Statistical Application
Sub Topic: Hypothesis Testing
Difficulty: Medium
Marks: 6
Question 10 involves a Chi-squared test of independence. You are asked to identify the null hypothesis, find the expected value of a particular cell in the data table, and finally, when given the p-value, state the conclusion for the test.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 10
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.10
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Paper 1 – Question 11
Topic: Mathematical Models
Sub Topic: Quadratic Models
Difficulty: Medium
Marks: 6
Question 11 assesses your understanding of quadratic functions. The graph of a quadratic is given, with the coordinates of its turning point. Using this, you are asked to interpret the values of the a, b and c values of the standard form of a quadratic.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 11
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.11
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Paper 1 – Question 12
Topic: Mathematical Models
Sub Topic: Exponential Models
Difficulty: Medium
Marks: 6
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 12
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.12
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Paper 1 – Question 13
Topic: Differential Calculus
Sub Topic: Gradients of Tangents & Normals
Difficulty: Hard
Marks: 6
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 13
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.13
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Paper 1 – Question 14
Topic: Logic, Sets & Probability
Sub Topic: Probability
Difficulty: Hard
Marks: 6
Question 14 is a challenigng probability question involving a tree diagram and conditional probability.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 14
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.14
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Paper 1 – Question 15
Topic: Number & Algebra
Sub Topic: Sequences & Series
Difficulty: Medium
Marks: 6
Question 15, the final question in Paper 1, involves geometric sequences and series. You are asked to use the second and fifth term to calculate the common ratio, the first term, and finally, the number of terms in the sequence given the total sum of terms.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 1 November TZ0 Question 15
Question Reference Code: 20N.1.studies.TZ0.15
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2020 November Maths Studies – Paper 2
Paper 2 – Question 1
Topic: Statistical Application
Sub Topic: Bivariate Statistics
Difficulty: Medium
Marks: A19
Question 1 in Paper 2 of the November 2020 IB Mathematics Studies exams is a very common Paper 2 bivariate statistics question. A table of data is provided and you are required to progress through a series of questions involving scatter plots, correlation and the line of regression equation.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 2 November TZ0 Question 1
Question Reference Code: 20N.2.studies.TZ0.1
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Paper 2 – Question 2
Topic: Logic, Sets & Probability
Sub Topic: Venn Diagrams
Difficulty: Medium
Marks: 12
Question 2 in Paper 2 involves a 3-set Venn diagram. You are required to use this Venn diagram to answer a series of interpretation and probability questions.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 2 November TZ0 Question 2
Question Reference Code: 20N.2.studies.TZ0.2
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Paper 2 – Question 3
Topic: Geometry & Trigonometry
Sub Topic: Trigonometry
Difficulty: Medium
Marks: 15
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 2 November TZ0 Question 3
Question Reference Code: 20N.2.studies.TZ0.3
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Paper 2 – Question 4
Topic 1: Geometry & Trigonometry
Topic 2: Differential Calculus
Sub Topics: Geometry of 3D Shapes
Sub Topics: Optimisation
Difficulty: Hard
Marks: 11
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 2 November TZ0 Question 4
Question Reference Code: 20N.2.studies.TZ0.4
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Paper 2 – Question 5
Topic 1: Geometry & Trigonometry
Topic 2: Number & Algebra
Sub Topic 1: Geometry of 3D Shapes
Sub Topic 2: Sequences & Series
Difficulty: Hard
Marks: 16
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 2 November TZ0 Question 5
Question Reference Code: 20N.2.studies.TZ0.5
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Paper 2 – Question 6
Topic: Statistical Application
Sub Topic: Normal Distribution
Difficulty: Hard
Marks: 17
Question 6 of Paper 2, the final question for the November 2020 IB Mathematics Studies exams, is all about the normal distribution. The question progresses through a range of different questions; sketching a normal distribution curve, finding probabilities, using probabilities to find values etc. Solving these questions requires a strong understanding of the normal distribution and related functions on your Graphics Display Calculator. A challenging finish to the exams.
2020 Mathematics Studies Paper 2 November TZ0 Question 6
Question Reference Code: 20N.2.studies.TZ0.6
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