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Final assessment: annotate evidence and record teacher marks against criteria A–E.

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A-E assessment framework (final assessment November 2028). The new May 2029 criteria are not supported by this version.
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TEACHER ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Criterion evidence navigator

See all placed comments grouped by A–E. Select any observation to jump to its page and edit the stamp.

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TEACHER REFERENCE

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TEACHER MARKING REFERENCE · A–E / 20

IB Mathematics IA criteria AA SL

Every achievement level is shown below. Tap a level to award its mark and record your reasoning.

Complete mark-band reference for A–E. These are independently worded summaries of the 2021–2028 rubric, not the IB's exact licensed achievement descriptors. Use the official guide below for authoritative wording and best-fit decisions.

Original official IB achievement descriptorsRead or view the subject guide PDF

The complete original descriptor wording is available in the subject guide for AA SL. Criterion E differs for SL and HL. The guide is not copied into this site.

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Teacher-assigned marks only: the number of stamps does not calculate a grade. This marking framework applies through November 2028, not the revised May 2029 assessment.

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PERSONAL COMMENT

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MARKING RECORD

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Capture criterion-specific reasons for the awarded marks. A stamp count never determines a score.

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EXPORT RELIABILITY

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