IB · Group 5
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches past papers
2021–2026Paper 1 · Paper 2 · Paper 3
Practice by topic
Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.
- 1.1Sequences and series: arithmetic and geometric
- 1.2Exponents and logarithms
- 1.3The binomial theorem
- 1.4Counting principles, permutations and combinations
- 1.5Proof: induction, contradiction and counterexample
- 1.6Complex numbers: Cartesian, polar and Euler form
- 1.7Complex numbers: De Moivre's theorem and roots
- 1.8Systems of linear equations
- 2.1Linear functions and equations of straight lines
- 2.2Functions: domain, range, composite and inverse
- 2.3Quadratic functions and equations
- 2.4Transformations of graphs
- 2.5Rational functions and their graphs
- 2.6Exponential and logarithmic functions
- 2.7Polynomial functions, factor and remainder theorems
- 2.8Solving equations and inequalities; modulus functions
- 3.1Geometry of 3D solids: volume and surface area
- 3.2Trigonometry: sine and cosine rules
- 3.3The unit circle and radian measure
- 3.4Trigonometric functions and their graphs
- 3.5Trigonometric identities and equations
- 3.6Compound and double angle identities; inverse trig
- 3.7Vectors: properties and operations
- 3.8Vector equations of lines
- 3.9Scalar and vector products; planes
- 4.1Descriptive statistics
- 4.2Bivariate data: correlation and linear regression
- 4.3Probability, Venn diagrams and tree diagrams
- 4.4Discrete random variables and expected value
- 4.5The binomial distribution
- 4.6The normal distribution
- 4.7Conditional probability and Bayes' theorem
- 4.8Continuous random variables and probability density functions
- 5.1Limits and differentiation from first principles
- 5.2Differentiation rules: chain, product and quotient
- 5.3Tangents, normals and the second derivative
- 5.4Optimization and kinematics
- 5.5Integration as antidifferentiation
- 5.6Definite integrals: areas and volumes of revolution
- 5.7Further differentiation: implicit, related rates and L'Hopital
- 5.8Integration techniques: substitution, by parts and partial fractions
- 5.9Differential equations and slope fields
- 5.10Maclaurin series
Papers by exam series
- May 2026HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2025HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2024HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2023HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2022HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- November 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
- May 2021HLPaper 1Paper 2Paper 3
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IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL past papers — by session
Every recent Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches exam series we cover (2021–2026), each with Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise a paper, then mark it against the IB band descriptors — that's where the grade is won.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL past papers?
- Every recent Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.
- Does IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches have mark schemes?
- Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.
- What's the best way to use Maths AA past papers?
- Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.
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