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IB Maths AA SL
Study IB Mathematics AA SL through analytical reasoning, problem solving and mathematical communication.
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What you study in IB Mathematics AA SL
Develop mathematical knowledge and analytical reasoning through structured problem solving and interpretation.
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IB Maths AA SL 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 SL assessment
The current course combines external examinations with an individual mathematical exploration.
You complete an individual mathematical exploration, marked out of 20.
Paper 1 is completed without technology, while technology is required for Paper 2.
Paper 1 and Paper 2 each contribute 40%, while the mathematical exploration contributes 20%.
This page follows the current IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches course with first assessment in 2021.