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A Smart Study Habit for IB Math AA HL DP1 Students

Organising your learning effectively from the very beginning.
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IB Math AA HL requires students to manage a wide range of concepts across multiple units. Without a clear system for organising learning, many students feel overwhelmed as the syllabus progresses. A simple but effective organisational habit, developed early in DP1, can make a significant difference.

Why maintaining separate notebooks helps

Maintaining separate notebooks for each unit helps students clearly distinguish between concepts, methods, and formulae. This reduces confusion and allows ideas to build logically within each topic rather than becoming mixed across chapters.

What to include in each notebook

  • Important tips shared during class

  • Formulae not included in the IB formula booklet

  • Standard methods for solving typical IB-style problems

  • Key observations or reminders that support understanding

How to build these notebooks effectively

These notebooks should be built gradually after each mathematics class or self-study session. They are not meant to be rewritten before examinations. Small, regular additions make the notebooks far more useful and meaningful over time.

Using the notebooks regularly

Simply maintaining notebooks is not enough. They should be read and reviewed regularly. Revisiting them at least once a week reinforces concepts, improves retention, and makes revision far more efficient later.

Small organisational habits, followed consistently, help make IB Math AA HL far more manageable and less stressful.

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