IB - Group 5 - Math

IB - Group 5 - Math: Analysis and Approaches SL “ See the world through mathematical eyes.” 

FOR THE FULL DIPLOMA: You must choose one from each Group with a minimum of 3 courses @ SL level and 3 @ HL level plus the CORE class for a total of 7 courses.

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IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL 

IBMA30SL1 (Year 1)

IBMA30SL2 (Year 2)

This two-year course has a strong emphasis on the ability to construct, communicate, and justify correct mathematical arguments. 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. Students 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. Throughout the course students are encouraged to take a considered approach to various mathematical activities and to explore different mathematical ideas.

The aims of IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches enable students to:

1. develop a curiosity and enjoyment of mathematics, and appreciate its elegance and power

2. develop an understanding of the concepts, principles and nature of mathematics

3. communicate mathematics clearly, concisely and confidently in a variety of contexts

4. develop logical and creative thinking, and patience and persistence in problem solving to    

 instill confidence in using mathematics

5. employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalization

6. take action to apply and transfer skills to alternative situations, to other areas of knowledge and

 to future developments in their local and global communities

7. appreciate how developments in technology and mathematics influence each other

8. appreciate the moral, social and ethical questions arising from the work of mathematicians and

 the applications of mathematics

9. appreciate the universality of mathematics and its multicultural, international and historical

 perspectives

10. appreciate the contribution of mathematics to other disciplines, and as a particular “area of 

 knowledge” in the TOK course

11. develop the ability to reflect critically upon their own work and the work of others

12. independently and collaboratively extend their understanding of mathematics.