IB Group 5 subjects explained

The Group 5: Mathematics subjects of the IB Diploma Programme consist of two different mathematics courses, both of which can be taken at Standard Level (SL) or Higher Level (HL).^[1] To earn an IB Diploma, a candidate must take either Mathematics Applications and Interpretation (SL/HL) or Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (SL/HL), as well as satisfying all CAS, TOK and EE requirements. ^[2]

Examination structure

At the standard level (SL), there are 2 external examinations and 1 internal examination for both of the IB math courses. At the higher level (HL), there are 3 external examinations and 1 internal examination for both of the IB math courses.^{[3] [4]}

Course syllabi

Both Mathematics Analysis and Approaches and Mathematics Applications and Interpretation include the following elements:

• Number and Algebra
• Functions

References

• Book: Conditions of use of GDCs in examinations from 2008 onwards . 2007 . International Baccalaureate Organization . refCalc2007 .
• Book: Diploma Programme, Coordinator Notes, September 2007 . 2007 . International Baccalaureate Organization . refCNSep2007 .
• Book: Diploma Programme, Further Mathematics SL subject guide, First examinations 2006 . 2004 . International Baccalaureate Organization . Cardiff, Wales, UK . refFMSG2004 .
• Book: Diploma Programme, Handbook of Procedures for the Diploma Program, May and November 2009 examination sessions . 2008 . International Baccalaureate Organization . Cardiff, Wales, UK . HandProc2008 .
• Book: Diploma Programme, Mathematics HL subject guide, First examinations 2008 . 2006 . International Baccalaureate Organization . Cardiff, Wales, UK . refHLSG2006 .
• Book: Diploma Programme, Mathematics SL subject guide, First examinations 2008 . 2006 . International Baccalaureate Organization . Cardiff, Wales, UK . refSLSG2006 .
• Book: Diploma Programme, Mathematical Studies SL subject guide, First examinations 2006 . 2004 . International Baccalaureate Organization . Cardiff, Wales, UK . refStSG2004 .
• Book: Schools' Guide to the Diploma Programme . 2002 . International Baccalaureate Organization . Geneva, Switzerland . refSchoolGuideDP2002 . 3 Jul 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091229142506/http://www.ibo.org/diploma/documents/schools_guide_diploma.pdf . 2009-12-29 .
• Book: Diploma Programme, Computer Science subject guide, First examinations 2010 . 2008 . International Baccalaureate Organization . Cardiff, Wales, UK . refCSSG2010 .

Notes and References

1. Web site: Maths in the DP. 2021-02-18. International Baccalaureate®. en.
2. Web site: Understanding DP assessment. 2023-04-11. International Baccalaureate®. en.
3. Web site: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Subject Brief Mathematics: analysis and approaches. 2023-04-11. International Baccalaureate. en.
4. Web site: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Subject Brief Mathematics: applications and interpretation. 2023-04-11. International Baccalaureate. en.