Choosing an Internal Assessment topic is often the hardest part of the whole process — not because the maths is hard, but because "pick anything you're interested in" is a surprisingly difficult brief. Select a few interests below, your course and level, and get a shortlist of specific starting points.
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None of these are ready-made IA topics — they're starting points. A strong IA takes a general idea like "modelling population growth" and narrows it into something specific and personal: a particular species, a particular city, a particular dataset you found or collected yourself. Use these as a direction to research further, not a title to copy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use one of these ideas exactly as written?
You can use it as a starting direction, but a strong IA needs a specific, personal angle — a particular dataset, context, or refinement that makes the exploration your own rather than a generic template.
Does the topic need to relate to my future degree?
No — examiners care about mathematical depth and personal engagement, not whether the topic matches your intended university course. Pick something you'll actually enjoy spending weeks exploring.