Exam technique · Maths AA SL

Make your thinking visible.

A final answer tells the reader your result. Working shows how you reached it.

A clear response

State the relationship you are using, substitute the relevant values, show the important transformations, and give the final answer with the required units and precision.

Explain the connection

When asked about direction, connect the sign of velocity to movement. When asked to justify a maximum, explain what your derivative test establishes.

Keep earlier values visible

If a later part uses an earlier result, show which value you used. This helps a reviewer understand your method even when an earlier calculation contains an error.