Are you preparing for the IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) HL Paper 3 for the May 2025 session? You’ve come to the right place. As one of the most challenging components of the IB Math HL course, Paper 3 tests students’ mathematical thinking, modeling ability, and deep conceptual understanding through exploratory and extended problem-solving tasks.
In this blog, I’m excited to share a Practice Paper + Detailed Solutions for Paper 3, carefully created and solved by me — Rishabh Kumar, a Premium IB Mathematics Tutor with 5+ years of experience teaching international curricula across Switzerland, Singapore, UAE, UK, US, and Hong Kong.
📄 What Is IB Math AA Paper 3?
- For: HL students only
- Format: One question (divided into parts), 1 hour, 55 marks
- Assessment Focus: Mathematical exploration, unfamiliar contexts, real-world applications
- Calculator Allowed: Yes (GDC use is expected)
🧠 What Makes Paper 3 Difficult?
- Unpredictable structure and unfamiliar problems
- Requires linking multiple areas of math (e.g., Calculus + Functions + Vectors)
- Focus on logic, reasoning, and modeling — not just formulas
- Time pressure and limited practice material in the market
That’s exactly why original, well-crafted Paper 3-style questions with full solutions are essential for scoring a 6 or 7.
📝 My Paper 3 Practice Paper Includes:
✔️ One complete Practice Paper (May 2025-style)
✔️ Marking scheme aligned with IB standards
✔️ Step-by-step solutions showing modeling, reasoning, and calculator steps
✔️ Relevant topics: Parametric equations, optimization, integrals, probability distributions, and transformations
✔️ Designed with real-world context and IB-style question wording
👨🏫 Who Created This?
I’m Rishabh Kumar, an experienced Mathematics tutor with:
- AIR 2 in ISI PGDAS AT 2025
- Rank 4 in ISI MS 2022 Admission Test
- Former IIT Guwahati Alumnus
- 5+ years of tutoring experience
- Students from top IB schools in Zurich, Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong
- Founder of Mathematics Elevate Academy (Premium IB Tutoring & Mentorship)
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Practice Paper & Solutions?
The IB Math AA HL Paper 3 Practice Paper and full solution set are available as a PDF download.
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🔥 Bonus Tips for Paper 3 Success
- Use your GDC smartly: Store functions, use regression, and verify graphs.
- Explain your reasoning: Paper 3 is about process, not just answers.
- Revise topics like: sequences, recursion, matrix modeling, probability distributions, parametric modeling
- Practice writing clearly: Justify steps, include units, and organize work
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🧾 Services include:
- Personalised coaching for Paper 3
- Weekly worksheets + marking
- Full syllabus revision strategy
🎯 Final Thoughts
IB Math AA HL Paper 3 is your chance to show creative, high-level mathematical thinking — and with focused practice, it’s absolutely possible to master it.
Download the Paper 3 Practice PDF, go through the solutions, and reach out for help if needed.
You don’t need more resources — you need the right ones.
