Current syllabus · first assessment 2021

IB · Maths AA · HL

IB Maths AA HL

Study IB Mathematics AA HL through analytical reasoning, problem solving and mathematical communication.

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What you study in IB Mathematics AA HL

Develop mathematical knowledge and analytical reasoning through structured problem solving and interpretation.

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IB Maths AA HL exam skills

Practise the command terms, data handling and extended reasoning used across IB assessment.

  • Follow command termsMatch the depth and structure of the response to the exact instruction.
  • Use data as evidenceRead units and uncertainty, identify patterns and support conclusions with values.
  • Build mark-efficient explanationsLink cause, evidence and subject vocabulary without repeating the prompt.

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IB Mathematics AA HL assessment

The current course combines external examinations with an individual mathematical exploration.

Paper / componentQuestionsTime% of grade
Paper 1See the current paper specification110 marksShort-response and extended-response questions; no technology.120 minutes30%
Paper 2See the current paper specification110 marksShort-response and extended-response questions; technology required.120 minutes30%
Paper 3See the current paper specification55 marksTwo compulsory extended-response problem-solving questions.60 minutes20%
Mathematical explorationSee the current paper specification20 marksIndividual written investigation of an area of mathematics.20%

You complete an individual mathematical exploration, marked out of 20.

Paper 1 is completed without technology, while technology is required for Paper 2.

Paper 3 contains two compulsory extended-response problem-solving questions and contributes 20% of the grade.

This page follows the current IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches course with first assessment in 2021.