IBDP Mathematics - Applications & Interpretations

Group 5 | Mathematics - Applications & Interpretations

🎓 LevelStandard Level (SL)
⏱ Hours150 (SL)
📚 Prerequisiteachieving a C or higher in Year 10 Mathematics or a B or higher in Year 10 General Mathematics
ℹ️ IB Course InformationLink (SL)

What will I learn?

There are five topics in this course: 

  • Number and algebra 
  • Functions 
  • Trigonometry and geometry 
  • Statistics and probability 
  • Calculus 

Why should I consider this course?

This course is designed for students who wish to gain a good knowledge of mathematics, but with an emphasis on the applied nature of the subject.  Students who are interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical models would also benefit from this course.  

 

Assessment

ComponentRequirement

%SL

Individual Maths Exploration (IA)Approximately 12-20 pages

20

Paper 11.5 hrs

40

Paper 21.5 hrs

40

What Skills does this course provide?

  • develops mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles
  • develops logical, critical and creative thinking
  • employs and refines their powers of abstraction and generalisation.

What Pathway Options does this course provide?

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue studies at university or courses that have limited mathematical content.