Designed for the new IB syllabus for first examination in 2006. For sample tests of Paper 1 and Paper 2 please follow the links. A calculator can be used when answering both papers.

Click on the links to view learning objectives, resources, and notes on all levels of the syllabus.

The course is assessed by:
The Studies project - 20%
Paper 1 short response answers 40%
Paper 2 longer response answers 40%

Number
Types of number, including rational, irrational; indices and standard form; rounding numbers and errors; ratio and percentage; finding compound and simple interest problems; time and average speed.

Functions and algebra
Solving linear algebra functions; straight line graphs (y=mc+c); Solving simultaneous equations by use of algebra, graphs and a GDC; quadratic equations, solving, graphing, completing the square, using the quadratic formula; graphing cubes, reciprocals, points of intersection and vertexes of curves; functions, inverses and graphs; exponential curves, growth and decay; arithmetic and geometric series.

Trigonometry and Geometry
Straight lines; trigonometry in the right-angled triangle; trigonometry in the non right-angled triangle; area and volume of 3-d shapes; trigonometry within 3-d shapes.

Logic and probability
Simple probabilities; combined events; conditional probability; sets and Venn diagrams, notation, drawing and use with probability; independent and mutually exclusive events; using logic and truth tables.

Statistics
Finding averages and range; drawing and interpreting cumulative frequency curves; box and whisker plots; using and understanding mean and standard deviation; correlation and regression; the chi-squared test of independence.

Differential calculus
Simple differentiation; tangents and normals; using the chain rule; graphing derivatives; turning points, including maximum and minimum problems.