Insites
Mathematics
Group 5
Course Description
Course Structure
SL and HL
Prerequisites:
Nil
Exclusions:
Nil
The IB DP mathematics Standard Level (SL) course focuses on introducing important mathematical concepts through the development of mathematical techniques. The intention is to introduce students to these concepts in a comprehensible and coherent way, rather than insisting on the mathematical rigour required for mathematics HL. Students should, wherever possible, apply the mathematical knowledge they have acquired to solve realistic problems set in an appropriate context.
The internally assessed exploration offers students the opportunity for developing independence in their mathematical learning. Students are encouraged to take a considered approach to various mathematical activities and to explore different mathematical ideas. The exploration also allows students to work without the time constraints of a written examination and to develop the skills they need for communicating mathematical ideas.
The IB DP Higher Level (HL) mathematics course focuses on developing important mathematical concepts in a comprehensible, coherent and rigorous way, achieved by a carefully balanced approach. Students are encouraged to apply their mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in a variety of meaningful contexts. Development of each topic should feature justification and proof of results.
Students should expect to develop insight into mathematical form and structure, and should be intellectually equipped to appreciate the links between concepts in different topic areas. They are also encouraged to develop the skills needed to continue their mathematical growth in other learning environments. The internally assessed exploration allows students to develop independence in mathematical learning. Students are encouraged to take a considered approach to various mathematical activities and to explore different mathematical ideas. The exploration also allows students to work without the time constraints of a written examination and to develop the skills they need for communicating mathematical ideas.
Coursework
| Group 5: | Mathematics Standard Level | Mathematics Higher Level |
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| Mathematical Exploration | Mathematical exploration Internal assessment in mathematics SL is an individual exploration. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics | Mathematical exploration – A piece of individual written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. |
Assessment
| Group 5: | Mathematical Standard Level | Mathematical Higher Level | ||||
| Type of Assessment | Format of assessment | Time (hours) | Weighting of final grade (%) | Time (hours) | Weighting of final grade (%) | |
| External | 5 | 80 | 5 | 80 | ||
| Paper 1 (non-calculator) | Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the whole syllabus. Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus. | 1.5 | 40 | Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the core syllabus. Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the core syllabus. | 2 | 30 |
| Paper 2 (graphical display calculator required) | Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the whole syllabus. Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus. | 1.5 | 40 | Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the core syllabus. Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the core syllabus | 2 | 30 |
| Paper 3 (graphical display calculator required) | Compulsory extended-response questions based mainly on the syllabus options. | 1 | ||||
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| Mathematical Exploration | Internal assessment in mathematics SL is an individual exploration. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. | 20 | The individual exploration is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. | 20 |
