Diploma Programme Mathematical studies SL guide First examinations 2014
Diploma Programme Mathematical studies SL guide First examinations 2014
IB mission statement IB learner profile International Baccalaureate Organization 2007
Contents Mathematical studies SL guide
Introduction Purpose of this document Additional resources Acknowledgment Mathematical studies SL guide 1
Introduction The Diploma Programme The Diploma Programme hexagon Studies in language and literature Group 1 Language acquisition Group 2 THE IB LEARNER PROFILE theory of knowledge extended essay Group 3 Individuals and societies Experimental sciences Group 4 creativity, action, service Group 5 Mathematics Group 6 The arts Figure 1 2 Mathematical studies SL guide
The Diploma Programme Choosing the right combination The core of the hexagon The IB mission statement and the IB learner profile Mathematical studies SL guide 3
Introduction Nature of the subject Introduction Summary of courses available Mathematical studies SL 4 Mathematical studies SL guide
Nature of the subject Mathematics SL Mathematics HL Further mathematics HL Mathematical studies SL course details Mathematical studies SL guide 5
Nature of the subject Prior learning Links to the Middle Years Programme Mathematics and theory of knowledge 6 Mathematical studies SL guide
Nature of the subject Mathematics and the international dimension Mathematical studies SL guide 7
Introduction Aims Group 5 aims 8 Mathematical studies SL guide
Introduction Assessment objectives Mathematical studies SL guide 9
Syllabus Syllabus outline Syllabus component Teaching hours SL 10 Mathematical studies SL guide
Syllabus Approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematical studies SL Format of the syllabus Mathematical studies SL guide 11
Approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematical studies SL Course of study Integration of project work Time allocation Use of calculators 12 Mathematical studies SL guide
Approaches to the teaching and learning of mathematical studies SL Mathematical studies SL formula booklet Teacher support materials Command terms and notation list Mathematical studies SL guide 13
Syllabus Prior learning topics Content Further guidance 14 Mathematical studies SL guide
Prior learning topics Content Further guidance Mathematical studies SL guide 15
Syllabus 16 Mathematical studies SL guide Syllabus content Topic 1 Number and algebra Content Further guidance Links 20 hours
Mathematical studies SL guide 17 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content
18 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content Mathematical studies SL guide
Mathematical studies SL guide 19 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content
20 Topic 2 Descriptive statistics Content Further guidance Links 12 hours Syllabus content Mathematical studies SL guide
Mathematical studies SL guide 21 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content
22 Topic 3 Logic, sets and probability 20 hours Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content Mathematical studies SL guide
Mathematical studies SL guide 23 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content
24 Topic 4 Statistical applications Content Further guidance Links 17 hours Syllabus content Mathematical studies SL guide
Mathematical studies SL guide 25 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content
26 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content Mathematical studies SL guide
Mathematical studies SL guide 27 Topic 5 Geometry and trigonometry 18 hours Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content
28 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content Mathematical studies SL guide
Mathematical studies SL guide 29 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content
30 Topic 6 Mathematical models 20 hours Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content Mathematical studies SL guide
Mathematical studies SL guide 31 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content
32 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content Mathematical studies SL guide
Mathematical studies SL guide 33 Topic 7 Introduction to differential calculus Content Further guidance Links 18 hours Syllabus content
34 Content Further guidance Links Syllabus content Mathematical studies SL guide
Assessment Assessment in the Diploma Programme General Methods of assessment Assessment criteria Mathematical studies SL guide 35
Assessment in the Diploma Programme Markbands Markschemes 36 Mathematical studies SL guide
Assessment Assessment outline Assessment component External assessment (3 hours) Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes) Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes) Internal assessment Weighting 80% 40% 40% 20% Project Mathematical studies SL guide 37
Assessment External assessment General External assessment details General information Paper 1 and paper 2 Calculators Mathematical studies SL formula booklet Awarding of marks Paper 1 38 Mathematical studies SL guide
External assessment Syllabus coverage Question type Paper 2 Syllabus coverage Question type Mathematical studies SL guide 39
Assessment Internal assessment Purpose of internal assessment Guidance and authenticity 40 Mathematical studies SL guide
Internal assessment Group work Time allocation Mathematical studies SL guide 41
Internal assessment Using assessment criteria for internal assessment Internal assessment details Project The purpose of the project 42 Mathematical studies SL guide
Internal assessment Introduction of the project Requirements and recommendations Mathematical studies SL guide 43
Internal assessment Internal assessment criteria 44 Mathematical studies SL guide
Internal assessment Criterion A: Introduction Achievement level Descriptor Criterion B: Information/measurement Achievement level Descriptor Mathematical studies SL guide 45
Internal assessment Achievement level Descriptor Criterion C: Mathematical processes Achievement level Descriptor 46 Mathematical studies SL guide
Internal assessment Achievement level Descriptor Criterion D: Interpretation of results Achievement level Descriptor Mathematical studies SL guide 47
Internal assessment Criterion E: Validity Achievement level Descriptor Criterion F: Structure and communication Achievement level Descriptor 48 Mathematical studies SL guide
Internal assessment Criterion G: Notation and terminology Achievement level Descriptor Mathematical studies SL guide 49
Appendices Glossary of command terms Command terms with definitions Calculate Comment Compare Construct Deduce Describe Determine Differentiate Draw Estimate Find Hence Hence or otherwise Interpret Justify Label List Plot Show 50 Mathematical studies SL guide
Glossary of command terms Show that Sketch Solve State Verify Write down Mathematical studies SL guide 51
Appendices Notation list 52 Mathematical studies SL guide
Notation list Mathematical studies SL guide 53
Notation list 54 Mathematical studies SL guide