AI SL
Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation, Standard Level
Mathematics that emphasises modelling and the use of technology to make sense of real-world data and situations.
Who this course is for
For students who enjoy applied mathematics with the GDC at hand. A good fit for futures in design, social sciences, business, and natural sciences where data literacy matters more than abstract proof.
Topics covered
- Number and algebra
- Functions
- Geometry and trigonometry
- Statistics and probability
- Calculus
Assessment
External assessment: 80% · Internal assessment: 20%
Paper 1
40%Short-response questions covering the whole syllabus. All questions answered.
Paper 2
40%Extended-response questions, often grounded in real-world contexts. All questions answered.
Internal Assessment — Exploration
20%A 12–20 page mathematical exploration on a topic of the student's choice. Students develop, apply and reflect on mathematical ideas, marked against the IB criteria for presentation, communication, personal engagement, reflection, and use of mathematics.
At a glance
- Family
- AI
- Level
- SL
- External
- 80%
- IA
- 20%
Thinking about this course?
Talk to your Year 11 mathematics teacher in the second half of Year 11. Bring your end-of-year report and any specific degree programmes you are considering.
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