11.12 Mini IA — DP exploration practice

Mini IA Project

1. 1. Choose a personal context that lends itself to mathematical modelling.
2. 2. Formulate a focused research question with a clear mathematical aim.
3. 3. Collect or generate appropriate primary or secondary data.
4. 4. Apply suitable Year 11 mathematics (functions, statistics, trigonometry, modelling) to the question.
5. 5. Use technology (GDC, spreadsheet) to support computation, regression or graphing.
6. 6. Interpret results in the original real-world context, including limitations and validity.
7. 7. Structure a short write-up using the DP IA criteria (presentation, reflection, mathematics, use of technology).
8. 8. Reflect on the choice of model and possible extensions, bridging to the Year 12 Exploration.