Mathematics

Because individual students have different needs, interests and abilities, two courses in mathematics are available:

• Mathematical Studies SL (currently enrolled during 2019-2020 school year)
• Mathematics SL (currently enrolled for second year of course)
• Mathematics: analysis and approaches SL
• Mathematics: applications and interpretation SL

These courses are designed for different types of students: those who wish to study mathematics in depth, either as a subject in its own right or to pursue their interests in areas related to mathematics; those who wish to gain a degree of understanding and competence better to understand their approach to other subjects; and those who may not as yet be aware how mathematics may be relevant to their studies and in their daily lives. Each course is designed to meet the needs of a particular group of students. Therefore, great care should be taken to select the course that is most appropriate for an individual student.

In making this selection, individual students should be advised to take account of the following types of factor.

• Their own abilities in mathematics and the type of mathematics in which they can be successful
• Their own interest in mathematics, and those particular areas of the subject that may hold the most interest for them
• Their other choices of subjects within the framework of the Diploma Programme
• Their academic plans, in particular the subjects they wish to study in future
• Their choice of career