↓ SECTION 07 — INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
ASSESSMENT
Internal Assessment A project and internal investigations. (24%) External Examinations Paper 1: 30 multiple choice questions. (0.75 hours, 20%) Paper 2: Data-based question, several short answer questions and an extended response. (1.25 hours, 32%) Paper 3: Several short answer questions in each of the two options studied. (1 hour, 24%)
GROUP 5 - MATHEMATICS SL Standard Level This course is designed for competent mathematics students who anticipate a need for a sound mathematical background in preparation for their future studies in, for example, chemistry, economics, geography, psychology and business administration. It is a demanding course covering a broad range of mathematical topics. The course consists of number and algebra: sequences and series, indices and logarithms and the binomial theorem; functions and equations: the concept of a function, transformations of graphs and polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; circular functions and trigonometry: identities, graphs and their transformations and the solution of triangles; vector geometry: position vectors, projections, scalar products and lines in planes; statistics and probability; calculus: limits, rules of differentiation, applications of differential calculus, antidifferentiation and areas under curves. One optional topic is studied and is selected from statistical methods, further calculus and further geometry. ASSESSMENT
Internal Assessment An individual exploration. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. (20%) External Examinations Paper 1: (1.5 hours, 40%) Paper 2: (1.5 hours, 40%)
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GROUP 5 - MATHEMATICAL STUDIES Standard Level This course is designed to provide a realistic mathematics course that caters for students with varied backgrounds and abilities. The students most likely to select this subject are those whose main interests lie outside the field of mathematics. Students likely to need mathematics for the pursuit of further qualifications should study one of the other mathematics subjects. The course consists of number and algebra: sequences and series and the solution of quadratic equations; sets and logic: truth tables, sets and Venn diagrams; geometry and trigonometry: two and three dimensional applications; financial arithmetic: interest and linear programming; functions: polynomial, exponential and trigonometric functions. One optional topic is studied and is selected from matrices and graph theory, further statistics and probability and introductory differential calculus.
polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; circular functions and trigonometry: identities, graphs and their transformations, the addition and double angle formulae and the solution of triangles; vector geometry: position vectors, projections, scalar and vector products and lines and planes; matrices and transformations; univariate statistics and probability; calculus: limits, rules of differentiation, applications of differential calculus, antidifferentiation, integration techniques, differential equations and areas under curves. One optional topic is studied and is selected from statistics and probability; sets, relations and groups; calculus; and discrete mathematics. ASSESSMENT
Internal Assessment An individual exploration. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. (20%) External Examinations Paper 1: (2 hours, 30%) Paper 2: (2 hours, 30%) Paper 3: (1 hour, 20%)
ASSESSMENT
Internal Assessment A project involving the collection and/or generation of data, and the analysis and evaluation of that data. (20%) External Examinations
GROUP 6 Students may select one of the Arts or a second subject from Group 2 (anticipated), Group 3 or Group 4.
Paper 1: (1.5 hours, 40%) Paper 2: (1.5 hours, 40%)
The School endeavours to satisfy each student’s choices for Group 6 but this will depend on availability.
GROUP 5 - MATHEMATICS HL
GROUP 6 – VISUAL ARTS
Higher Level
Standard Level and Higher Level
This course is designed for very able mathematics students. The majority of students studying this subject will be expecting to include mathematics as a major component of their university studies, either as a subject in its own right or within courses such as engineering, physics and technology whilst others may take this subject because they have a strong interest in mathematics and enjoy meeting the challenges and engaging in its problems.
Students can undertake Option A or Option B (where weighting of assessment differs between options); both require the compulsory completion of practical studio work and theoretical research. Integral to this is the Investigation Workbook. This takes the form of a working journal which contains a record of research into art practices and art appreciation. Equity is given to conceptual development, creative processes, and research and critical analyses of artistic styles, cultural influences and artworks studied, including gallery visits.
The course consists of number and algebra: sequences and series, indices and logarithms, mathematical induction and complex numbers; functions and equations: the concept of a function, transformations of graphs and