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IB Mathematics students do not all study the same course. A student taking Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL needs a different type of support from a student taking Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL. We match one-to-one tutors to the student's exact pathway — Maths AA SL, Maths AA HL, Maths AI SL, or Maths AI HL.
Tutors matched by AA or AI, HL or SL, and Mathematical Exploration experience. Only verified qualifications and experience are published.
IB AA HL ExaminerMr Oliver Whitmore
Oxford MMath · IB Examiner AA HL
IB Mathematics AA HL and SL, A-Level Further Maths
targeted grade support
AI & Statistics SpecialistMs Fatima Al-Hassan
LSE BSc Mathematics & Economics
IB Mathematics AI HL and SL, IB Economics
89% of students reach Grade 6+
IA SpecialistDr Marcus Chen
Cambridge PhD Applied Mathematics
IB Mathematics AA and AI, university-level tutoring
Internal Assessment average: 19/20
The first step in tutor matching is confirming the exact course.
Maths AA is suited to students who need strong algebraic reasoning, mathematical analysis and confidence with functions and calculus.
Maths AI places greater emphasis on applying mathematics to real-world contexts, modelling, statistics and effective use of technology.
Students should be matched by AA or AI first, then by HL or SL.
Doing more questions does not automatically improve performance. The important question is why marks are being lost.
| Student difficulty | Likely issue | Tutor focus |
|---|---|---|
| Understands examples but struggles alone | Weak independent reasoning | Reduce prompts and build problem-solving steps |
| Gets stuck at the start of unfamiliar questions | Weak method selection | Identify what the question is testing |
| Makes algebra mistakes inside harder topics | Prerequisite gaps | Repair algebra before rebuilding the advanced topic |
| Knows formulas but cannot apply them | Procedural learning | Connect methods to mathematical meaning |
| Loses marks on multi-step questions | Incomplete reasoning | Organise working and maintain accuracy |
| Calculator answers are wrong | Weak technology use | Use tools correctly and interpret outputs |
| Statistics questions feel confusing | Weak interpretation | Connect calculations to context |
| HL Paper 3 feels unpredictable | Weak mathematical investigation | Practise unfamiliar multi-step problems |
| IA progress has stalled | Unclear mathematical focus | Ethical guidance on question, method and interpretation |
| Runs out of time | Inefficient exam strategy | Timed practice and question prioritisation |
A tutor can review a student's recent paper, identify recurring error patterns and then practise the same skill through unfamiliar questions.
Paper 3 is especially useful for exposing whether a student can apply mathematics when the route to the answer is not immediately obvious. The goal is not to memorise Paper 3 question types — it is to become more confident when the problem does not look familiar.
The Mathematical Exploration is the student's own assessed work. Tutors can provide academic guidance without completing the exploration for the student.
Combo Tutors does not write, rewrite, fabricate calculations or complete assessed Mathematical Exploration work for students. The mathematical decisions, working and final submission remain the student's own.
Course comparison
Analysis and Approaches generally suits students who need stronger algebraic fluency and enjoy analytical mathematics, functions and calculus.
Applications and Interpretation generally suits students who work more heavily with mathematical modelling, statistics, data and technology.
Both courses require problem solving and mathematical understanding. The right tutor should understand the student's exact course rather than treating all IB Maths students the same.
Level comparison
SL tutoring can focus on core understanding, reliable methods, Paper 1 and Paper 2 performance and the Mathematical Exploration.
HL students need greater depth, stronger multi-step reasoning and preparation for the additional demands of Paper 3.
The matching form always confirms both: AA or AI, and HL or SL.
A suitable IB Maths tutor depends on the student's exact course. This helps us recommend a tutor who matches the student's actual pathway and priorities.
One-to-one IB Mathematics tutoring starts from $15 per hour where current pricing applies. The confirmed rate can depend on tutor, course (AA or AI), level, lesson frequency, specialist requirements and availability.
Families receive the confirmed price before regular lessons begin.
Tutors are chosen for academic background, subject expertise and clear explanations.
Lessons use specifications, mark schemes and past-paper practice where relevant.
Tutors complete interviews, teaching checks and our internal review process.
Students are matched by subject, qualification and exam board.
Lessons should not move through this list mechanically. The tutor prioritises the topics currently affecting school assessments, mocks and final-exam performance.
Step 1
Start with a recent test, mock, homework problem or past-paper response and confirm AA or AI, and HL or SL.
Step 2
Identify whether the difficulty comes from missing prerequisite knowledge, weak conceptual understanding, algebra errors, method selection, technology use, mathematical communication, or exam timing.
Step 3
Repair the missing concept or prerequisite.
Step 4
Show the reasoning behind a suitable method rather than only presenting the finished solution.
Step 5
The student works through a related question with limited support.
Step 6
Use a different question to check whether the student understands the mathematics rather than memorising a procedure.
Step 7
Reduce prompting until the student can complete the method independently.
What we cover
Lessons should not move through this list mechanically — the tutor prioritises the topics currently affecting school assessments, mocks and final-exam performance.
Sequences, series, proof, complex numbers (AA), and financial mathematics (AI).
Domain and range, transformations, and exponential and logarithmic models.
Circle theorems, trigonometric rules, and 3D vectors.
Distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, and correlation — with particular depth in AI.
Differentiation, integration, and differential equations — AA analytically, AI through numerical methods and modelling.
Applying mathematics to real-world contexts, with particular depth in AI.
Using a calculator or software correctly and interpreting the output — HL-specific extensions where applicable.
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Tutor matching starts with the student's actual IB Mathematics course.
Lesson depth and assessment preparation reflect the student's level.
Students work on understanding how to approach unfamiliar questions rather than memorising solutions.
Tutors can identify earlier algebra or mathematical gaps that are affecting advanced topics.
Students can work with Paper 1, Paper 2 and HL Paper 3 questions where relevant.
Students receive guidance with the Mathematical Exploration without outsourcing assessed work.
Another specialist can be recommended if the initial tutor is not the right fit.
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Focused, one-to-one support that helps students understand difficult topics and prepare with confidence.
Meet your recommended tutor in a private one-to-one trial. Share your child’s current priorities, see how the tutor teaches, and decide whether the fit feels right before booking regular lessons. No credit card. No commitment.
Quick questions
Helpful answers about exam boards, syllabus topics, tutor matching and lesson support.
Online IB Maths tutoring starts from $15 per hour where current pricing applies. The confirmed rate depends on the tutor, course, level and lesson requirements.
Yes. Tutor matching is available for Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Yes. Students can be matched for AA SL, AA HL, AI SL or AI HL.
Maths AA places greater emphasis on analytical mathematics, algebra and calculus, while Maths AI places greater emphasis on applications, modelling, statistics and technology.
Yes. Tutoring can focus on course-specific exam questions, mathematical reasoning, accuracy, working, timing and interpretation.
Yes. HL tutoring can include Paper 3 preparation, with emphasis on unfamiliar problems, investigation and multi-step reasoning.
Tutors can provide ethical guidance on topic feasibility, mathematical methods, assumptions, interpretation and teacher feedback. They do not write or complete assessed work.
Yes. One-to-one tutoring can identify prerequisite gaps and repair the earlier mathematics before returning to the advanced topic.
Past-paper and IB-style questions can be used to diagnose weaknesses, test understanding and improve independent problem solving.
Yes. Focused support can be arranged for mocks, paper preparation or final revision depending on tutor availability.
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