Between internal assessments, extended essays, and constant mock exams, IB students rarely feel like they have time for math revision. The problem isn’t laziness — it’s lack of structure.
IB Mathematics (AA or AI) rewards consistent, spaced learning, not last-minute cramming. The key is to design a flexible, high-impact routine that fits even the busiest student’s schedule. And that’s where RevisionDojo’s Flashcards, Notes, and Questionbank come in — tools that condense the syllabus into daily 30-minute blocks so you can study smarter, not longer.
Before building your routine, make sure you:
- Know your exam dates for Papers 1 and 2.
- Identify your weakest topics (use the “Topic Mastery Tracker” inside RevisionDojo).
- Create a daily slot for at least 25 minutes of math review.
- Have access to RevisionDojo Flashcards and Notes on your phone or laptop.
- Commit to consistency over intensity — small steps daily work better than marathon sessions.
IB Math has a massive syllabus, so focus on what actually matters for your level and paper type.
For AA students: prioritize algebra, calculus, and functions.
For AI students: focus on statistics, modeling, and data analysis.
Use the RevisionDojo dashboard to sort topics by exam weighting. Spend 60% of your time on high-value topics and 40% maintaining strengths. This creates a results-driven balance without burnout.
The Flashcards feature is the heart of short, effective learning. It’s perfect for students balancing CAS, IA deadlines, or extracurriculars.
How to use them effectively:
- Morning Burst (5–10 min): Review 15–20 flashcards from yesterday’s topics.
- After School (10 min): Add 10 new ones — key formulas, definitions, or processes.
- Weekend (15–20 min): Shuffle your deck for cumulative revision.
RevisionDojo’s Flashcards automatically track your accuracy rate, so over time, you’ll see which topics you’ve mastered and which need review.
The best part? They’re prebuilt by IB teachers and aligned directly to your syllabus, so you don’t waste hours making your own.
Not every study session has to last hours. In fact, shorter sessions boost retention.
Here’s a sample structure that works for almost any schedule:
- Monday–Friday: 25-minute blocks after class (focus on one topic each day).
- Saturday: 45-minute “Consolidation Session” using Notes and practice problems.
- Sunday: 15-minute recap with Flashcards only.
RevisionDojo’s Notes and Flashcards are optimized for this system — they load quickly, are mobile-friendly, and encourage micro-learning anywhere (bus rides, study halls, lunch breaks).
Reading without practice creates a false sense of confidence. After reviewing Notes, always apply what you’ve read immediately using questions from the same topic.
Try this structure for every study block:
- Read (10 min): One concept from RevisionDojo Notes.
- Solve (10 min): Two questions from the Questionbank.
- Review (5 min): Check answers and summarize one insight.
This formula creates what cognitive scientists call “retrieval practice” — a learning loop proven to double long-term retention.
A good IB Math routine alternates between old and new material. For example:
- Week 1: Functions, Exponentials, Logarithms
- Week 2: Trigonometry, Geometry, Calculus Basics
- Week 3: Probability, Statistics, Data Modeling
Use RevisionDojo’s Progress Tracker to monitor your completion rate. When a topic hits 80% mastery, move to the next one. This rotation system ensures no topic goes untouched before exams.
To make your study routine efficient and sustainable:
- Use Notes for theory review.
- Use Flashcards for recall and formula memorization.
- Use Questionbank for application and timed practice.
Each feature feeds into the next — Notes explain, Flashcards reinforce, and Questionbank tests. Together, they form a complete ecosystem for IB Math mastery.
When you’re short on time, do just one feature per day. Even 15 minutes of Flashcards beats skipping study entirely.
Every Sunday (or your chosen rest day), spend 30 minutes reviewing what you studied that week.
Don’t aim to learn anything new — just test recall using your saved Flashcard decks and previously attempted questions.
This “consolidation day” transforms short-term memory into long-term understanding. It’s the difference between remembering for the exam and retaining for life.
RevisionDojo automatically visualizes your progress through performance analytics. Use it weekly to:
- Identify your lowest-scoring topic (and schedule it next).
- Measure accuracy improvements over time.
- Celebrate milestones — consistency builds confidence.
Seeing progress graphically reduces stress and motivates you to keep going.
1. How much time should I study IB Math each day?
Aim for at least 25–30 minutes of focused math review daily. Quality matters more than quantity. A short, structured session using RevisionDojo tools is worth more than two hours of distracted studying.
2. What if I fall behind on my routine?
Don’t try to “catch up” in one day. Instead, skip directly to your current week and reintroduce missed topics later. The key is forward momentum, not perfection.
3. Can I build my own flashcards or should I use the prebuilt ones?
You can do both. Start with the prebuilt decks to cover the syllabus quickly, then add custom cards for tricky topics like integration or probability models.
Consistency beats intensity in IB Math every time. By following a structured yet flexible routine — powered by RevisionDojo Flashcards, Notes, and Questionbank — you can steadily improve, even with a packed IB schedule.
Remember, your study routine should feel sustainable, not punishing. With the right tools and 30 minutes a day, success in IB Math becomes inevitable.
Ready to build your own high-impact IB Math study routine?
Log into RevisionDojo and start combining Flashcards, Notes, and the Questionbank today — your path to a consistent, confident math journey starts here.
