IBDP Math

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)

IBDP is a rigorous pre-university course of study for students at the age from 16 to 19. The broad-based two-year curriculum is to facilitate students to be knowledgeable, inquiring, caring and compassionate.

IB Maths

Students can only study one course in maths as part of their diploma

Analysis and Approaches SL
Analysis and Approaches HL
Application and Interpretations SL
Application and Interpretations HL

Both AI and AA share 60 hours of common SL content.

Areas

Number and Algebra

Functions
Geometry and Trigonometry
Probability and Statistics
Calculus

Education Value

investigation
Inquiry-based learning
Internal assessment

Learning Outcome

After taking the course, students will be able to

Develop mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles
Develop logical, critical and creative thinking
Employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalisation

Analysis and Approaches

It is a course for students to gain a good level of mathematics in exploring reald and abstract applications of mathematical concepts by problem solving and generalisation. This course can scaffold students to further study subjects which require sufficient mathematical background, such as economics, geography and chemistry. It has a strong emphasis on calculus and theoretical approaches.

Expected learning Endeavour

AI	SL	HL
Number of Units	14	19
Number of Lessons	129	212
Study hour	5-6 hours / week	7-10 hours / week

Applications and Interpretations

It is a course for students to gain in-depth knowledge of mathematics in the applied nature to solve real life problems, which involves biology, human sciences and business. It has a strong emphasis on modelling and on using probability and statistics in practical scenarios.

Expected learning Endeavour

AI	SL	HL
Number of Units	12	19
Number of Lessons	144	191
Study hour	5-6 hours / week	7-10 hours / week

Assessment Model (no-routine, open-ended, real-world problems)

Knowledge and Understanding

Recognise and understand maths in various familiar and unfamiliar context

Problem Solving

Apply maths to both abstract and real-world contexts by analysis, modelling

Communication and Interpretation

Transform contexts into mathematics
Comment on context
Sketch or draw diagrams on paper and using technology
Record methods, solutions and conclusions using standardised notation
Use appropriate notation and terminology

Technology

Accurately, appropriately and efficiently to explore new ideas and solve problems

Reasoning

Construct mathematical arguments through use of precise statements, logical deduction and inference and by the manipulation of mathematical expressions

Inquiry Approaches

Investigate unfamiliar situations by organising and analysing information, making conjecture, drawing conclusions, and testing their validity.

Type	Format	Time (hr) and weighing (%)
External		SL	HL
Paper 1	Technology not allowed Section A: compulsory short-response questions Section B: compulsory extended-response questions	1.5 hr & 40%	2 hr & 30%
Paper 2	Technology allowed Section A: compulsory short-response questions Section B: compulsory extended-response questions	1.5 hr & 40%	2 hr & 30%
Paper 3	Technology allowed compulsory extended-response problem -solving questions	N/A	1 hr & 20%
Internal		15hrs & 20%	15hrs & 20%