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Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
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29 topics · free- 1.1Sequences and series: arithmetic and geometric
- 1.2Exponents and logarithms
- 1.3The binomial theorem
- 1.4Counting principles, permutations and combinations
- 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
- 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
- 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
Papers in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL
- SLPaper 1Practise under timed conditions, then mark against the band descriptors.
- SLPaper 2Drill the question style, then review the markbands to push into the top band.
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- What papers are in IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL?
- IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL is assessed by Paper 1, Paper 2, plus internal assessment. No calculator (Paper 1), calculator allowed (Paper 2) and — at HL — an extended problem-solving paper (Paper 3).
- How is IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches marked?
- IB uses markbands and assessment criteria rather than point-based A-Level marking codes — examiners place your response in a level band against descriptors. Our guides show what separates the top band from the middle on each paper.
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- Browse every recent Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL exam series on our IB Maths AA past-papers page, organised by session and paper, with mark-scheme guidance for each.
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