BSH IB Group 5
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematical Studies
Mathematical Studies
The Mathematical Studies (SL) programme consists of the study of six core topics and one option.
Mathematical Studies is designed to build confidence and encourage an appreciation of Mathematics in students who do not anticipate a need for Mathematics in the future.
The core covers number and algebra, sets and logic, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, functions and financial mathematics. The three options are matrices and graph theory; further statistics and probability; introductory differential calculus.
Mathematics (SL)
The population of students most likely to select this subject will be those who expect to go on to study subjects which have a significant mathematical content, for example: Economics, Geography, Psychology, Business Administration or Science.
The core covers number and algebra, functions and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, vector geometry, statistics and probability and calculus. The options are statistical methods, further calculus and further geometry; the calculus is the most likely option.
Mathematics (HL)
Mathematics (HL)
This is a higher level course that contains all of the material in the Mathematics SL course and more. This course is aimed at students who 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, Technology or Physics. This course is a very demanding one and prospective students should be extremely competent mathematicians. The course covers all of the topics listed in the Mathematics SL course, most to a greater depth, and in addition, introduces matrices and transformations. Options available are: statistics, sets, relations and groups, discrete mathematics, analysis and approximation, Euclidean geometry and conic sections.