WELCOME TO IB MATH STUDIES
INSTRUCTOR: PRATIBHA SINHA
EMAIL: PSINHA@UPLIFTEDUCATION.ORG
TUTORIAL TIMES: FLEX PERIOD (BY APPOINTMENT) AND TUESDAY (4:00 TO 4:30)
INTRODUCTION
- Rigorous one-year course
- Designed to create foundations for students pursuing
liberal arts or humanities in college
- Emphasis is on the identification and communication of
mathematical ideas
- Problem solving is a major component of this course
COURSE TOPICS
The Math Studies SL course consists of seven core topics taught as integrated units of
study.
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Number and Algebra
Descriptive Statistics
Logic, Sets, and Probability
Statistical Applications
Geometry and Trigonometry
Mathematical Models
Introduction to Differential Calculus
Students will use graphing calculators to enhance their understanding and development of each
mathematical concept.
ASSESSMENTS
• Mathematical Project (due in December) – 20%
• Paper 1 Examination (in May) – 40%
• Paper 2 Examination (in May) – 40%
The IBO allows the use of a graphing calculator on both the exams
THE EXAM
Paper 1 Examination
Paper 2 Examination
Exam Design:
- 15 short questions, limited in scope
- Graphing calculator allowed
- Formula chart provided
- Difficulty level may vary with each question
- All work, answers, and graphs are written in exam
booklet
Exam Design:
- 6 long questions, deeper in scope
- Graphing calculator allowed
- Formula chart provided
- Difficulty increases within each question
- All work, answers, and graphs are written on
separate paper
Time:
- Exam is 95 minutes: 5 minutes to read through
exam and then 90 minutes to complete the work
- Roughly 6 minutes for each question
Marks:
- Exam is worth 90 marks (each question is worth 6
marks)
- Correct answers earn full marks
- Incorrect answers can earn partial marks for
correct method shown
Time:
- Exam is 95 minutes: 5 minutes to read through
exam and then 90 minutes to complete the work
- Roughly 15 minutes for each question
Marks:
- Exam is worth 90 marks (each question is worth
different marks, often between 12 to 20 marks)
- Correct answers must be supported with correct
method to earn full marks
MATHEMATICAL PROJECTS (INTERNAL ASSESSMENT)
Example 1: What is the relationship between the
weight of a car, its CO2 emissions and its fuel
consumption?
Example 2: The relationship between petrol price
and retail prices index in the US
Example 3: An investigation to find the optimum
dimensions of an aluminum drink can
Example 4: Is stretching beneficial to tennis
players?
Example 5: Statistics on flight information for an
international airline
GRADE BOUNDARIES (2013)
Paper 1 (90 marks)
Paper 2 (90 marks)
Project (20 marks)
Marks
Grade
Marks
Grade
Marks
Grade
0 – 13
1
0 – 15
1
0–4
1
14 – 26
2
16 – 30
2
5–6
2
27 – 35
3
31 – 42
3
7–8
3
36 – 48
4
43 – 52
4
9 – 11
4
49 – 60
5
53 – 62
5
12 – 14
5
61 – 73
6
63 – 72
6
15 – 16
6
74 – 90
7
73 - 90
7
17 – 20
7
Gradebook:
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Exams = 50%
Quizzes = 30%
Homework/Participation/Exit Tickets = 20%
Retakes are allowed on the tests for a 70. Student is required to attend at least
one tutorial and take the make-up exam within a week of the original test.