Group 5 Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (HL/SL)

Entry Guidance

Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL and HL is appropriate for students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world and solving practical problems. They will also be interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical models. Students who take Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation will be those who enjoy mathematics best when seen in a practical context. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects such as Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Statistics, Business, Psychology and Design.

Course Aims

The mathematics courses aim to contribute to students' personal attributes, subject understanding and global awareness by enabling them to:

• Develop a curiosity and enjoyment of mathematics, and appreciate its elegance and power.

• Develop an understanding of the concepts, principles and nature of mathematics.

• Communicate mathematics clearly, concisely and confidently in a variety of contexts.

• Develop logical and creative thinking, and patience and persistence in problem solving to instil confidence in using mathematics.

• Employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalisation.

• Take action to apply and transfer skills to alternative situations, to other areas of knowledge and to future developments in their local and global communities.

• Appreciate how developments in technology and mathematics influence each other.

• Appreciate the moral, social and ethical questions arising from the work of mathematicians and its applications.

• Appreciate the universality of mathematics and its multicultural, international and historical perspectives.

• Appreciate the contribution of mathematics to other disciplines, and as a particular “area of knowledge” in the ToK course.

• Develop the ability to reflect critically upon their own work and the work of others.

• Independently and collaboratively extend their understanding of mathematics.

Course Content

The course consists of the study of five compulsory topics:

• Number and algebra

• Functions

• Geometry and trigonometry

• Statistics and probability

• Calculus

Assessment Outline

HL Assessment Component Weighting

External Assessment (5 hours) 80%

• Paper 1: Technology required (2 hours; 110 marks) Compulsory short-response questions based on the syllabus 30%

• Paper 2: Technology required (2 hours; 110 marks) Compulsory extended-response questions based on the syllabus 30%

• Paper 3: Technology required (1 hour; 55 marks) Two compulsory extended-response problem solving questions 20%

Internal Assessment 20%

• Mathematical exploration

• This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics (20 marks)

SL Assessment Component Weighting

External Assessment (3 hours) 80%

• Paper 1: Technology required (1 hour 30 minutes; 80 marks) Compulsory short-response questions based on the syllabus 40%

• Paper 2: Technology required (1 hour 30 minutes; 80 marks) Compulsory extended-response questions based on the syllabus 40%

Internal Assessment 20%

• Mathematical exploration

• This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics (20 marks)

For Further Advice

Contact Emma Chamberlain, Head of Mathematics: Emma.Chamberlain@dulwich-seoul.kr