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IB Mathematics.
IB Mathematics is sat by students in the Diploma Programme worldwide. We tutor both routes (Analysis & Approaches, Applications & Interpretation) at Standard and Higher Level, including the Internal Assessment.
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About the exam
What IB Maths looks like.
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Two routes, two levels
Analysis & Approaches (AA) is the proof-heavier route, expected by most maths and engineering programmes. Applications & Interpretation (AI) is calculator-led and suits social-science and applied paths. Each is offered at SL and HL.
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AA HL is the hardest route
AA HL is the most rigorous IB maths option, covering calculus, complex numbers, vectors, and proof at a level comparable to A-Level Further Maths. Selective universities target this when they ask for HL maths.
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Internal Assessment matters
Twenty percent of every IB maths grade comes from a written mathematical exploration. A strong IA can lift an otherwise borderline grade, and a weak one can drop it.
How we work
Our approach.
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Right route, right level
The first conversation is often about whether the student is on the right route. Switching from AI HL to AA SL or vice versa is sometimes the highest-leverage move available.
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Calculator strategy
Most IB maths papers allow a graphing calculator, and AI in particular rewards efficient use of it. We teach the calculator as a tool, not as a crutch.
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IA support
We help students pick a question they can actually answer, plan the structure, and write to the IB criteria. Good IAs are built, not stumbled into.
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Tell us the route, the level, and where the IA stands. We will match the student with a tutor and a plan.
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