Differentiation and integration are almost guaranteed to appear in the long-form Section B questions. Focus on the chain rule and finding areas under curves.
Practice finding intersections, maximums, and zeros quickly. Math-IB-SL
This is the backbone of the course. If you can’t manipulate a quadratic or understand a composite function, the rest of the course will feel shaky. This is the backbone of the course
Stop trying to memorize every identity. Instead, spend time learning everything is in the official IB Formula Booklet. On exam day, knowing exactly which page holds the volume of a sphere can save you precious seconds. Instead, spend time learning everything is in the
Whether it’s the math behind basketball free throws or the geometry of architecture, passion makes the "Personal Engagement" criteria easier to hit.
While the syllabus is broad, three areas consistently carry heavy weight in exams:
The Exploration (IA) is a 12–20 page paper on a math topic of your choice. It accounts for 20% of your final grade.