Mathematics: analysis and approaches is for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will also be fascinated by exploring real and abstract applications of these ideas, with and without technology. Students who take Mathematics: analysis and approaches will be those who enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization. 

For more information:

• Speak to Ms Patel or Dr Portelli

The format of the syllabus section of the mathematics guides is the same for each subject and each level.

This structure gives prominence and focus to the aspects of teaching and learning, including conceptual understandings, content and enrichment.

There are five topics and within these topics there are sub-topics. The five topics are:

• number and algebra

• functions

• geometry and trigonometry

• probability and statistics

• calculus

External assessment 

Standard Level: 3 hours, 80%

Paper 1: 90 minutes, 40%, No technology allowed. (80 marks)

Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the syllabus.

Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the syllabus.

Paper 2: 90 minutes, 40%, Technology required. (80 marks)

Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the syllabus.

Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the syllabus

Higher Level: 5 hours, 80%

Paper 1: 120 minutes, 30%, No technology allowed. (110 marks)

Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the syllabus.

Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the syllabus

Paper 2: 120 minutes, 30%, Technology required. (110 marks)

Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the syllabus.

Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the syllabus.

Paper 3: 60 minutes, 20%, Technology required. (55 marks)

Two compulsory extended response problem-solving questions

Internal Assessment: 20%

Internal assessment in mathematics is an individual exploration. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. (20 marks)

Mathematics: applications and interpretation is for students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world and solving practical problems. They will also be interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical models. Students who take Mathematics: applications and interpretation will be those who enjoy mathematics best when seen in a practical context. 

For more information:

• Speak to Ms Patel or Dr Portelli

The format of the syllabus section of the mathematics guides is the same for each subject and each level. This structure gives prominence and focus to the aspects of teaching and learning, including conceptual understandings, content and enrichment. There are five topics and within these topics there are sub-topics. 

The five topics are: 

• number and algebra 

• functions 

• geometry and trigonometry 

• probability and statistics 

• calculus  

External assessment: 3 hours, 80% 

Paper 1: 90 minutes, 40%, Technology required. (80 marks) 

• Compulsory short-response questions based on the syllabus. (80 marks) 

Paper 2: 90 minutes, 40%, Technology required. (80 marks) 

• Compulsory extended-response questions based on the syllabus. (80 marks) 

Internal assessment 20%

Mathematical exploration Internal assessment in mathematics is an individual exploration. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. (20 marks)