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Mathematics
Math HL
Topics:
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Algebra
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Functions and Equations
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Circular functions and trigonometry
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Vectors
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Statistics and probability
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Calculus
Options:
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Statistics and probability
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Sets, relations and groups
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Calculus
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Discrete mathematics
Internal Assessment -
External Assessment -
Paper One (no calculator allowed, short and
extended response questions on the core
syllabus)
Paper Two (graphic display calculator required,
short and extended response questions on the
core syllabus)
Paper Three (graphic display calculator required,
extended response questions mainly on the
options)
Math SL
Topics:
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Algebra
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Functions and equations
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Circular functions and trigonometry
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Vectors
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Statistics and probability
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Calculus
Internal Assessment - Written investigation of an area
of mathematics
External Assessment -
Paper One (no calculator allowed, short and
extended response questions on the whole
syllabus)
Paper Two (graphic display calculator required
short and extended response questions on the
whole syllabus)
Math Studies
Topics:
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Number and algebra
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Descriptive statistics
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Logic, sets and probability
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Statistical applications
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Geometry and trigonometry
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Mathematical models
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Introduction to differential calculus
Internal Assessment - collection of information/
generation of measurements, analysis and
evaluation of the information/measurements
External Assessment -
Paper One (short response questions)
Paper Two (extended response questions)

what do you do?
I'm UNDER CONSTRUCTION
what's it like?
I'm UNDER CONSTRUCTION
what do you do?
We take notes and do questions (or procrastinate doing questions).
what's it like?
Math is, well, frustrating and annoying unless you really like math. Tests are stressful, but out of all the subjects, they are probably the best preparation for the actual IB exams. Don't procrastinate when studying, and you can never practive too much for math!
what do you do?
I'm UNDER CONSTRUCTION
what's it like?
I'm UNDER CONSTRUCTION

