Acing Your IB Math Exams: Strategies for Success
Aug 19, 2025•3 mins read•Authored by Arpit Jain The IB Math Internal Assessment (IA) is your opportunity to dive deep into a mathematical topic that fascinates you. If you're taking Calculus, the world is your oyster when it comes to finding intriguing IA ideas. Here's a breakdown of a classic example and some other avenues to explore:
Optimizing a Cylindrical Can: A Classic Example
This IA idea revolves around a common question: How can we design a cylindrical can to hold a specific volume but use the least amount of material? This proble