Year 11 IB Subject Guide 2020

IB – MATHEMATICS: APPLICATIONS & INTERPRETATIONS Subject Summary:

This course is designed for students who enjoy describing the real world and solving practical problems using mathematics. It is for students who want to go on to study subjects such as Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Statistics, Business, Psychology or Design. It is for those who are interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical models and enjoy the more practical side of mathematics. It is offered at Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL). Students must have a good pass at Year 10 Mathematics and possess strong algebra skills.

Assessment Outline: Year 11

Semester One examination (formative) Semester Two examination (formative) Year 12 Semester One examination (formative) Term Three Mock examination (formative) Exploration (Internal Assessment) (summative 20%) Final examination (summative 80%)

Subject Outline The five main topics are:

 Number and Algebra  Functions  Geometry and Trigonometry  Probability and Statistics  Calculus

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