Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation past papers · IB HL
2021–2026Group 5Paper 1 · Paper 2 · Paper 3
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL past papers — by session
Every recent Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation 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.
Practice by topic
Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.
- 1.1Standard form, approximation and percentage error
- 1.2Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series
- 1.3Financial mathematics: compound interest, annuities and amortization
- 1.4Exponents and logarithms
- 1.5Systems of equations and matrix operations
- 1.6Matrices: determinants, inverses and applications
- 1.7Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
- 1.8Complex numbers: Cartesian and polar form for applications
- 2.1Linear models and equations of straight lines
- 2.2Functions: domain, range, inverse and graphs
- 2.3Modelling with quadratic, cubic and power functions
- 2.4Modelling with exponential and logarithmic functions
- 2.5Modelling with sinusoidal functions
- 2.6Modelling with logistic, piecewise and other functions
- 2.7Linearizing data: log-log and semi-log graphs
- 3.1Distances, volumes and surface areas of 3D solids
- 3.2Trigonometry: sine and cosine rules
- 3.3Applications: bearings, elevation and gradients
- 3.4Voronoi diagrams and nearest-neighbour problems
- 3.5Vectors: properties, operations and applications
- 3.6Vector applications: kinematics and motion
- 3.7Graph theory: adjacency matrices and walks
- 3.8Graph algorithms: spanning trees, Chinese postman and travelling salesman
- 4.1Sampling techniques and data collection
- 4.2Descriptive statistics
- 4.3Correlation and regression: Pearson and Spearman
- 4.4Probability, Venn diagrams and tree diagrams
- 4.5Discrete random variables and expected value
- 4.6Binomial and Poisson distributions
- 4.7The normal distribution
- 4.8Hypothesis testing: chi-squared and t-tests
- 4.9Confidence intervals and further hypothesis testing
- 4.10Transition matrices and Markov chains
- 5.1Introduction to differentiation and rates of change
- 5.2Differentiation: tangents, normals and optimization
- 5.3Introduction to integration and area under a curve
- 5.4The trapezoidal rule and numerical integration
- 5.5Further differentiation and the second derivative
- 5.6Definite integrals: areas and volumes of revolution
- 5.7Kinematics and related rates of change
- 5.8Differential equations: Euler's method and slope fields
- 5.9Coupled and second-order differential equations
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
Practise any paper, then upload your answer for criteria-based feedback while official IB mark-scheme marking rolls out.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I find IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL past papers?
- Every recent Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation 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: Applications and Interpretation 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 AI 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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