Mapping of

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Mathematics:

Analysis and Approaches syllabus
with Cambridge University Press Coursebooks:
(Published in 2012)
Mathematics Higher Level for the IB Diploma,
Mathematics Standard Level for the IB Diploma,
and Mathematical Studies Standard Level for the IB Diploma
The new syllabus is categorised into Mathematics Analysis and Approaches SL and HL and Mathematics Applications and Interpretation SL
and HL. Having looked at the content of both categories, it is clear that each consists of the blend of topics from previous syllabuses:
Mathematical Studies SL, Mathematics SL, Mathematics HL, and Further Mathematics HL, and some additional topics not listed in the
previous syllabus.

Consequently, teachers who previously used the IB Mathematics coursebooks by Cambridge University Press* can still use these books for
teaching the new syllabus. The purpose of this document is to align the content of the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches syllabus with
the content of the Cambridge University Press coursebooks that published in 2012.

The alignment itself is structured into four columns: Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (Number and Algebra, Functions, Geometry and
Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability, and Calculus), Mathematics HL, Mathematics SL, and Mathematical Studies SL contents. For ease of
reference, the numbering in this document follows the exact format that is printed in the syllabus and the coursebooks.

Please use this document as a guide as it may not cater for all the details.

Best wishes,

Carolus Sadsoeitoeboen

ACS Jakarta School, Indonesia

* Mathematical Studies Standard Level for IB Diploma, Mathematics Standard Level for IB Diploma, Mathematics Higher Level for IB Diploma, and 4 Option
books: Mathematics Higher Level Topic 7 Statistics and Probability, Topic 8 Set, Relations and Groups, Topic 9 Calculus, and Topic 10 Discrete
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Topic 1 : Number and algebra

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Operations with 1.3 Expressing very large
numbers in the form and very small
SL. 1.1
𝑎 × 10& where 1 ≤ 𝑎 < numbers in standard
10 and k is an integer form
7C Arithmetic sequences 6C Arithmetic sequences 3.1 Arithmetic sequence
Arithmetic sequences 7D Arithmetic series 6D Arithmetic series 3.2 Arithmetic series:
and series the sum of an
arithmetic sequence
Use of the formulae for 7D Arithmetic series 6D Arithmetic series 3.1 Arithmetic sequence
the nth term and the 3.2 Arithmetic series:
sum of the first n terms the sum of an
of the sequence. arithmetic sequence
Use of sigma notation 7B General series and 6B General series and
SL 1.2
for sums of arithmetic sigma notation sigma notation
sequences.
7H Mixed questions 6H Mixed question on 3.2 Arithmetic series:
Applications sequences and series the sum of an
arithmetic sequence
Analysis, interpretation 7C Arithmetic Sequence 6C Arithmetic sequences 3.1 Arithmetic sequence
and prediction where a 7D Arithmetic Series 6D Arithmetic series 3.2 Arithmetic series:
model is not perfectly the sum of an
arithmetic in real life. arithmetic sequence

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Geometric sequences 7E Geometric sequence 6E Geometric sequences 3.3 Geometric
and series. 7F Geometric series 6F Geometric series 3.4 sequences
Geometric series:
the sum of a
geometric sequence
Use of the formulae for 7F Geometric series 6F Geometric series 3.4 Geometric series:
the nth term and the the sum of a
SL 1.3 sum of the first n terms geometric sequence
of the sequence.
Use of sigma notation 7B General series and 6B General series and
for sums of geometric sigma notation sigma notation
sequences.
7H Mixed questions 6H Mixed questions on 3.4 Geometric series:
Applications. sequences and series the sum of a
geometric sequence
Financial applications of
geometric sequences
and series: Mixed questions on
SL 1.4 7H Mixed questions 6H 4.2 Compound interest
• compound interest sequences and series
• annual depreciation

Laws of exponents with
2A Laws of exponents 2A Laws of exponents
integer exponents.
SL 1.5 Introduction to 2C The number e
2C The value e
logarithms with base 10 2D Introduction to
2D Introducing logarithms
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Numerical evaluation of 2C The value e 2C The number e
logarithms using 2D Introducing logarithms 2D Introduction to
technology logarithms
Simple deductive proof, 25A The principle of
numerical and algebraic; mathematical induction
how to lay out a left-
hand side to right-hand
SL 1.6 side (LHS to RHS) proof.
The symbols and 25F Induction and inequality
notation for equality
and identity.
Laws of exponents with
2A Laws of exponents 2A Laws of exponents
rational exponents.

Laws of logarithms.

Log , 𝑥𝑦 = log , 𝑥
+ log , 𝑦

SL 1.7 𝑥 2E Laws of logarithms 2E Law of logarithms
log , = log , 𝑥 − log , 𝑦
𝑦

log , 𝑥 3 = 𝑚 log , 𝑥


For 𝑎, 𝑥, 𝑦 > 0
Change of base of a
2E Laws of logarithms 2E Law of logarithms
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log 7 𝑥
log , 𝑥 = ,
log 7 𝑎
for 𝑎, 𝑏, 𝑥 > 0
Solving exponential
equations, including Solving exponential Solving exponential
2G 2G
using logarithms equations equations

Sum of infinite
SL 1.8
convergent geometric 7G Infinite geometric series 6G Infinite geometric series

sequences
8A Introducing the binomial 7A Introduction to the
theorem binomial theorem
8B Applying the binomial 7B Binomial coefficients
The binomial theorem:
theorem
Expansion of
; 8C Products of binomial 7C Applying the binomial
SL 1.9 𝑎 + 𝑏 , 𝑛 ∈ ℕ.
expansions theorem
8D Binomial expansions as
approximations
Use of Pascal’s triangle 8A Introducing the binomial 7A Introduction to the

and nCr . theorem binomial theorem
Higher Level
1A The product principle
Counting principles, and the addition
AHL 1.10 including permutations principle
and combinations 1B Counting arrangements
1C Algebra of factorials

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1D Counting selection
1E Exclusion principle
1F Counting ordered
selections
1G Keeping objects
together or separated
Extension of the 8C Products of binomial 7C Applying the binomial
binomial theorem to expansions theorem
fractional and negative
indices, i.e. 𝑎 + 𝑏 ; ,
𝑛 ∈ ℚ.
AHL 1.11 Partial fractions
Complex numbers: the
number i, where i2 = −1.
Cartesian form 𝑧 = 𝑎 +
𝑏i; the terms real part, 15A Definition and basic
AHL 1.12 imaginary part, arithmetic of i
conjugate, modulus and
argument.
Geometric
The complex plane 15B
interpretation
Modulus-argument 15B Geometric
(polar) Norm 15C interpretation
AHL 1.13
𝑧 = 𝑟 cos 𝜃 + i sin 𝜃 Properties of complex
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Euler form: 15G Complex exponents
𝑧 = 𝑟eHI

Sums, products and 15C Properties of complex

quotients in Cartesian, conjugates
polar or Euler forms and
their geometric
interpretation.
Complex conjugate 15D Complex solutions to
roots of quadratic and polynomial equations

polynomial equations 15E Sums and products of
with real coefficients roots of polynomials
De Moivre’s theorem 15F Operations in polar form
AHL 1.14
and its extension to
rational exponents
15G Complex exponents
Power and roots of
15H Roots of complex
complex numbers
numbers
Proof by mathematical 25A The principle of

induction mathematical induction
25B Induction and series
25C Induction and
AHL 1.15 25D sequences
Proof by contradiction. Induction and
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Induction and
inequalities
25B Induction and series
25C Induction and
Use of a 25D sequences
counterexample to Induction and

show that a statement is 25E differentiation
not always true. 25F Induction and divisibility
Induction and
inequalities
Solutions of systems of 4F Systems of linear 2.1 Linear equations
linear equations (a equations
maximum of three 2.2 Pairs of linear
equations in three equations
AHL 1.16 unknowns), including
cases where there is a
unique solution, an
infinite number of
solutions or no solution.

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Topic 2 : Functions

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Different forms of the 14.4 The equation of a
equation of a straight line. straight line

(Prior Learning Topics : Coordinate
Geometry, Mathematics HL
Syllabus)

14.1 The gradient of a
line
Gradient; intercepts. 14.1 The gradient of a
SL 2.1
line

Lines with gradients m 1 The gradient of a
and m .
2 line

Parallel line m = m .
1 2

Perpendicular lines
𝑚J × 𝑚K = −1

Concept of a function, 5A Relations, functions and 4B Domain and range 17.1 What is a function?
domain, range and graph graphs 17.2 Functions in more
SL 2.2
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Function notation, for 5B Function notation 4A Function notation 17.2 Function in more
example, f(x), v(t), C(n). detail
The concept of a function 5B Function notation 2B Exponential function
as a mathematical model

Informal concept that an 5E Inverse functions 4D Inverse functions

inverse function reverses
or undoes the effect of a
function.
Inverse function as a 5E Inverse functions 4D Inverse functions
reflection in the line y = x,
and the notation 𝑓 MJ 𝑥 .
The graph of a function ; 5A Relations, functions and 4B Domain and range 17.4 Drawing graphs and
its equation 𝑦 = 𝑓 𝑥 . graphs diagrams
Creating a sketch from 17.4 Drawing graphs and
information given or a diagrams
context, including
SL 2.3 transferring a graph from
screen to paper.
Using technology to graph
functions including their
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Determine key feature of 4C Features of graphs 3C Features of graphs 17.4 Drawing graphs and
SL 2.4
graphs diagrams
Finding the point of 17.4 Drawing graphs and
intersection of two curves diagrams
or lines using technology.
SL 2.5 Composite functions. 5D Composite functions 4C Composite functions
Identity function. Finding 5E Inverse functions 4D Inverse functions
the inverse function
f
-1
(x).
The quadratic function 3D The quadratic formula 1A The quadratic form 2.3 Quadratic equations
2
f ( x) = ax + bx + c : its and discriminant 2
y = ax + bx + c
SL 2.6 18.2 Quadratic functions
graph, y – intercept
(0 , c). Axis of symmetry. and their graphs
The form of 1C The factorised form
f ( x) = a( x - p)( x - q) , (Prior Learning Topics : Algebra, y = a( x - p)( x - q)

x – intercepts (p , 0), Mathematics HL Syllabus)
(q , 0).
The form (Prior Learning Topics : Algebra,

2
f ( x) = a( x - h) + k , Mathematics HL Syllabus)
vertex (h , k)
Solution of quadratic 4G Solving inequalities 3B Solving equations by
SL 2.7 equations and substitution
inequalities.
The quadratic formula. 3D The quadratic formula 1D The quadratic formula
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The discriminant
2
D = b - 4ac and the
nature of the roots, that
is, two distinct real roots,
two equal real roots, no
real roots.
The reciprocal function 5F Rational functions 4E Rational functions
1
f ( x) = , x ¹ 0 : its graph
x
and self-inverse nature

SL 2.8 ax + b
form f ( x) = and
cx + d
their graphs.
Rational functions of the 17.3 Rational functions
Equations of vertical and 17.3 Rational functions
horizontal asymptotes.
Exponential functions and 2B Exponential functions 2B Exponential functions 19.1 Exponential
their graphs: 16F The exponential and functions and their
x
f ( x) = a , a > 0, f ( x) = e
x natural logarithm graphs
functions
SL 2.9
Logarithmic functions and 16F The exponential and 2F Graphs of logarithms
their graphs: natural logarithm
f ( x) = log a x, x > 0, functions

f ( x) = ln x, x > 0.

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Solving equations, both 4A Solving equations by 3A Solving equations by 2.1 Linear equations
graphically and factorising factorising 2.2 Pairs of linear
analytically equations
4B Solving equations by 2.3 Quadratic equations
substitution
Use of technology to 4D Using a graphical 3D Using a graphical
solve a variety of calculator to solve calculator to solve
SL 2.10
equations, including those equations equations

where there is no

appropriate analytic

approach.

Applications of graphing 4D Using a graphical 8F Modelling using 2.1 Linear equations
skills and solving calculator to solve trigonometric functions 2.2 Pairs of linear
equations that relate to equations equations
real-life situations. 2.3 Quadratic equations

Transformation of graphs

Translations: 6A Translations 5A Translations
y = f ( x) + b; y = f ( x - a)
SL 2.11
Reflections (in both axes): 6C Reflections 5C Reflections
y = - f ( x); y = f (- x).
Vertical stretch with scale 6B Stretches 5B Stretches
factor p : y = pf ( x).

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Horizontal stretch with 6B Stretches 5B Stretches
1
scale factor : y = f (qx )
q
Composite 6E Consecutive 5D Consecutive
transformations. transformation transformation
Higher Level
Polynomial functions, 3A Working with
their graphs and polynomial

equations; zeros, roots
and factors
AHL 2.12 The factor and remainder 3B Remainder and factor

theorems. theorems
Sums and product of the 15E Sums and products of
roots of polynomial roots of polynomials
equations.
Rational functions of the
form
ax + b
f ( x) = 2 ,
AHL 2.13 cx + dx + e

2
ax + bx + c
and f ( x) =
dx + e
Odd and even functions 6G Symmetries of graphs
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Finding the inverse 5E Inverse functions 4D Inverse functions
-1
functions, f ( x) ,
Including domain
restriction.
Self-inverse functions. 5E Inverse functions 4D Inverse functions
Solution of g ( x) ³ f ( x),
AHL 2.15 both graphically and 4G Solving Inequalities
analytically.
The graphs of the
functions, y = f (x) and
1
y = f ( x ), y = ,
f ( x)
6D Modulus transformation
AHL 2.16 y = f (ax + b) , y = [ f ( x)]
2



Solution of modulus
equations and
inequalities.

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Topic 3: Geometry and trigonometry

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The distance between 9A Radian measure 8A Measuring angles 16.1 Finding the length of
two points in three 9B Definitions and graphs 8B Definitions and graphs a line within a three-
dimensional space, and of sine and cosine of the sine and cosine dimensional solid
their midpoint. functions function
Volume and surface (Prior Learning Topics : 16.3 Calculating volumes
area of three- Geometry, HL Syllabus) and surface areas of
dimensional solids three-dimensional
including right-pyramid, solids
SL 3.1 right cone, sphere,
hemisphere and
combinations of these
solids.
The size of an angle 11E Trigonometry in three 10E Trigonometry in three 16.2 Finding the size of an
between two dimensions dimensions angle in a three-
intersecting lines or dimensional solid
between a line and a 14E Angles and intersections
plane. between lines and
planes
SL 3.2 Use of sine, cosine and 11A Right-angled triangles 10A Right-angled triangles 15.1 Trigonometric ratios
tangent ratios to find
the sides and angles of
right-angled triangles.
The sine rule: 11B The sine rule 10B The sine rule 15.4 The sine rule

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𝑎 𝑏 𝑐
= =
sin 𝐴 sin 𝐵 sin 𝐶

The cosine rule: 11C The cosine rule 10C The cosine rule 15.5 The cosine rule
𝑐 K = 𝑎 K + 𝑏 K − 2𝑎𝑏cos 𝐶

𝑎K + 𝑏K − 𝑐 K
cos 𝐶 = ;
2𝑎𝑏

Area of a triangle as 11D Area of a triangle 10D Area of a triangle 15.6 Area of a triangle
1
𝑎𝑏sin 𝐶.
2

Applications of right and 11E Trigonometry in three 10E Trigonometry in three 15.1 Trigonometric ratios
non-right angled dimensions dimensions
trigonometry, including
Pythagoras’ theorem.
SL 3.3 Angles of elevation and 11A Right-angled triangles 10A Right-angled triangles 15.2 Angles of elevation
depression. and depression
Construction of labeled 15.7 Constructing labeled
diagrams from written diagrams
statements.
The circle: radian 9A Radian measure 8A Measuring angles
measure of angles; 11F Length of an arc 10F Length of an arc
SL 3.4
length of an arc; area of 11G Area of a sector 10G Area of a sector
a sector.

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Definition of cos 𝜃, sin 𝜃 9B Definitions and graphs 8B Definitions and graphs 15.1 Trigonometric ratios
In terms of the unit of sine and cosine of the sine and cosine
SL 3.5 circle. functions functions

Definition of 9C Definition and graph of 8C Definition and graph of
the tangent function the tangent function
sin 𝜃
tan 𝜃 =
cos 𝜃

Exact values of 9D Exact values of 8D Exact values of
trigonometric ratios of trigonometric functions trigonometric functions
W W W W
0, , , , and their
X Y Z K

multiples.
Extension of the sine 11B The sine rule 10B The sine rule
rule to the ambiguous
case.
The Pythagorean 10C Trigonometric identities 9C Trigonometric identities
identity
sinK 𝜃 + cos K 𝜃 = 1.
Double angle identities 12A Double angle identities 9E Double angle identities
SL 3.6
for sine and cosine.
The relationship 10D Using identities to solve 9D Using identities to solve
between trigonometric equations equations
ratios.

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The circular functions 9B Definitions and graphs 8B Definitions and graphs
sin 𝑥, cos 𝑥, and tan 𝑥; of sine and cosine of the sine and cosine
Amplitude, their functions functions
periodic nature, and
their graphs
Composite functions of 9E Transformations of 8E Transformations of
SL 3.7 the form trigonometric graphs trigonometric graphs
𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑎 sin 𝑏 𝑥 + 𝑐 + 𝑑

Transformations. 9E Transformations of 8F Modeling using
trigonometric graphs trigonometric functions
9F Modeling using
Real-life contexts.
trigonometric functions
Solving trigonometric 10A Introducing 9A Introducing
equations in a finite trigonometric equations trigonometric equations
interval, both graphically
SL 3.8 and analytically
Equations leading to 10B Harder trigonometric 9B Harder trigonometric
quadratic equations in equations equations
sin 𝑥 , cos 𝑥, or tan 𝑥 .
Higher Level
Definition of the 12D Reciprocal trigonometric
reciprocal trigonometric functions
ratios sec 𝜃, cosec 𝜃,
AHL 3.9
and cot 𝜃.
Pythagorean identities: 12D Reciprocal trigonometric 9C Trigonometric identities
1 + tanK 𝜃 = sec K 𝜃 functions

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1 + cot K 𝜃 = cosec K 𝜃
The inverse functions 9G Inverse trigonometric
𝑓 𝑥 = arcsin 𝑥, functions
𝑓 𝑥 = arccos 𝑥
𝑓 𝑥 = arctan 𝑥 , their
domain and ranges;
their graphs.
Compound angle 12D Reciprocal trigonometric 9E Double angle identities
identities functions
AHL 3.10
Double angle identity 12A Double angle identities 9E Double angle identities
for tan.
Relationships between 9B Definitions and graphs 8B Definitions and graphs
trigonometric functions of sine and cosine of the sine and cosine
AHL 3.11 and the symmetry functions functions
properties of their
graphs.
AHL 3.12 Concepts of a vector; 13A Positions and 11A Positions and
position vectors; displacements displacements
displacement vectors.
Representation of 13A Positions and 11A Positions and
vectors using directed displacements displacements
line segments.
Base vectors i, j, k. 13A Positions and 11A Positions and
displacements displacements
13A Positions and 11A Positions and
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𝑣J
𝒗 = 𝑣K
𝑣Z
= 𝑣J 𝒊 + 𝑣K 𝒋 + 𝑣Z 𝒌.

Algebraic and geometric 13B Vector Algebra 11B Vector algebra
approaches to the
following:
• the sum and
difference of two
vectors
• the zero vector O, 13B Vector Algebra 11B Vector algebra
the vector – 𝒗

• multiplication by a 13B Vector Algebra 11B Vector algebra
scalar, 𝑘𝒗,parallel
vectors
• magnitude of a 13C Distances 11C Distances
vector , 𝒗 ; unit
𝒗
vector,
𝒗
• position vectors 13A Positions and 11A Positions and
OA =a, OB = b displacements displacements

• displacement vector 13A Positions and 11A Positions and
AB= b – a displacements displacements

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Proofs of geometrical
properties using
vectors.
The definition of the 13E Properties of the scalar 11E Properties of the scalar
scalar product of two product product
vectors.
AHL 3.13 The angle between two 13D Angles 11D Angles
vectors.
Perpendicular vectors; 13E Properties of the scalar 11G Solving problems
parallel vectors. product involving lines
Vector equation of a line 14A Vector equation of a line 11F Vector equation of a line
in two and three
dimensions: 𝒓 = 𝒂 + 𝜆𝒃
The angle between two 14E Angles and intersections 11D Angles
AHL 3.14 lines. between lines and
planes
14B Solving problems with 11G Solving problems
Simple applications to
lines involving lines
kinematics.

Coincident, parallel, 14B Solving problems with 11G Solving problems
intersecting and skew lines involving lines
lines, distinguishing
AHL 3.15
between these cases.

Point of intersection.

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The definition of the 13G Properties of the vector
vector product of two product
vectors.
AHL 3.16 Properties of the vector 13G Properties of the vector
product. product
Geometric 13G Properties of the vector
interpretation of 𝒗×𝒘 product
Vector equations of a 14D Equations of a plane 11G Solving problems
plane: involving lines
𝒓 = 𝒂 + 𝜆𝒃 + 𝜇𝒄, where
b and c are non-parallel
vectors within the plane.
𝒓 ∙ 𝒏 = 𝒂 ∙ 𝒏, where n is 14D Equations of a plane
AHL 3.17
a normal to the plane
and a is the position
vector on a point on the
plane.
Cartesian equation of a 14D Equations of a plane
plane 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑦 + 𝑐𝑧 = 𝑑
Intersections of : a line 14E Angles and intersections
with a plane; two between lines and
planes; three planes. planes
AHL 3.18
14E Angles and intersections
Angle between: a line
between lines and
and a plane; two planes.
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Topic 4 : Statistics and probability

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Concepts of population, 21A Some important 5.1 Classifying data
sample, random sample, concepts in statistics
discrete and continuous
data.
Reliability of data 21A Some important 5.1 Classifying data
sources and bias in concepts in statistics
SL 4.1
sampling.
Interpretation of 21A Some important 5.8 Box and whisker
outliers. concepts in statistics diagrams

Sampling techniques 21A Some important 7.1 Range and
and their effectiveness. concepts in statistics interquartile rang
Presentation of data 21C Frequency tables and 16.C Frequency tables and 5.2 Simple discrete data
(discrete and group data grouped data
continuous): frequency
distributions (tables).
Histograms. 21B Measures of spread 16E Histograms 5.6 Frequency histogram
SL 4.2 21B Measures of spread 16D Cumulative frequency 5.7 Cumulative
Cumulative frequency;
frequency
cumulative frequency

graphs; use to find
16B Measures of spread 7.1 Range and
median, quartiles,
interquartile range
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interquartile range
(IQR).
Production and 16D Cumulative frequency 5.8 Box and whisker
understanding of box diagrams
and whisker diagrams.
Measures of central 21C Frequency tables and 16A Measures of the centre 6.1 Finding the median
tendency (mean, group data of data for simple data
median and mode). 6.2 Finding the mean for
discrete and
continuous data
Estimation of mean 21C Frequency tables and 16C Frequency tables and 6.3 Identifying the mode
from grouped data. group data grouped data or modal class
Modal class.

SL 4.3 Measures of dispersion 21B Measures of spread 16B Measures of spread 7.1 Range and
(interquartile range, interquartile range
standard deviation and
variance) 7.2 Standard deviation
Effect of constant 21B Measures of spread 16F Constant changes to
changes on the original data
data.
Quartiles of discrete (Prior Learning: Statistics and 16B Measures of spread 7.1 Range and
data. probability, Mathematics HL interquartile range
Syllabus)
Linear correlation of 16G Correlation 12.1 The concept of
SL 4.4
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Pearson’s product- 16G Correlation 12.4 Pearson’s product
moment correlation moment correlation
coefficient, r. coefficient, r
Scatter diagrams; lines 16G Correlation 12.2 Scatter diagrams
of best fit, by eye, 12.3 Line of best fit
passing through the
mean point.
Equation of the 16H Linear regression 12.5 Regression line of y
regression line of y on x. on x
Use of the equation of 16H Linear regression 12.6 Using the equation
the regression line for of the regression line
prediction purposes.
Interpret the meaning of 16H Linear regression 12.6 Using the equation
the parameters, a and b, of the regression line
in a linear regression
𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏
Concepts of trial, 22A Introduction to 17A Empirical probability 10.2 Sample space
outcome, equally likely probability diagrams
outcomes, relative
frequency, sample space 22B Combined events and 17B Theoretical probability
(U) and event. Venn diagrams
SL 4.5
22C Tree diagrams and
finding the intersection
The probability of an 22A Introduction to 17A Empirical probability 10.3 Calculating
;(q) probability probability and the
event A is P(A) =
;(s)
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The complementary 22A Introduction to 17A Empirical probability 10.1 Introduction to
events A and A’ (not A). probability probability
Expected number of 18B Expectation of a discrete 10.3 Calculating
occurrences. random variable probability and the
expected value
Use of Venn diagrams, 22C Tree diagrams and 17C Combined events and 10.6 The diagrams and
tree diagrams, sample finding the intersection Venn diagrams Venn diagrams
space diagrams and
tables of outcomes to
calculate probabilities.
Combined events: 22B Combined events and 17C Combined events and 10.5 Tree diagrams and
𝑃 𝐴 ∪ 𝐵 = 𝑃 𝐴 + 𝑃 𝐵 Venn diagrams Venn diagrams Venn diagrams
SL 4.6 −𝑃(𝐴 ∩ 𝐵)
Mutually exclusive 22B Combined events and 17C Combined events and 10.4 Mutually exclusive
events: Venn diagrams Venn diagrams events
𝑃 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 = 0.
Conditional probability: 22F Conditional probability 17D Tree diagrams and 10.8 Conditional
w(q∩x) finding intersections probability
P(A|B)= .
w(x)

Independent events: 22D Independent events 17E Independent events 10.5 Probability of
P 𝐴 ∩ 𝐵 = P 𝐴 P 𝐵 . combined events
Concept of discrete 23A Random variables 18B Expectation of a discrete
random variables and random variable
their probability
SL 4.7
distributions.
Expected value (mean), 23B Expectations, median 18B Expectation of a discrete
for discrete data. and variance of a random variable
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discrete random
variable
Applications.
Binomial distribution. 23C The binomial 18C The binomial
distribution distribution
SL 4.8 Mean and variance of 23C The binomial 18C The binomial
the binomial distribution distribution
distribution.
The normal distribution 24C The normal distribution 18D The normal distribution 11.1 The normal
and curve. distribution curve
Properties of the normal 24C The normal distribution 18D The normal distribution 11.1 The normal
distribution. distribution curve
SL 4.9
Diagrammatic 11.1 The normal
representation. distribution curve
Inverse normal 24D Inverse normal 18E The inverse normal 11.4 Inverse normal
calculations. distribution distribution calculations
Equation of the
regression line of x on y.
SL 4.10
Use of the equation for
prediction purposes.
Format definition and 22F Conditional probability 17D Tree diagrams and 10.8 Conditional
use of the formulae: finding intersections probability

SL 4.11 z(q∩x)
P(A|B) = for a
z(x)
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P(A|B) = P(A) = P(A|B’)
for independent events.
Standardization of 24C The normal distribution 18D The normal distribution 11.4 Inverse normal
normal variables calculations
(z-values)
SL 4.12 Inverse normal 18E The inverse normal 11.4 Inverse normal
calculations where distribution calculations
mean and standard
deviation are unknown.
Higher Level
Use of Bayes’ theorem 22H Bayes’ theorem
AHL 4.13
for a minimum of three.
Variance of a discrete 23B Expectation, median and 18C The binomial
random variable variance of a discrete distribution
random variable

Continues random 24A Continuous random 18A Random variables
variables and their variables
probability density
AHL 4.14 functions
Mode and median of 24B Expectation and
continuous random variance of continuous
variables. random variables
Mean, variance and 23B Expectation, median and 18B Expectation of a discrete
standard deviation of variance of a discrete random variable
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continuous random 24B Expectation and
variables. variance of continuous
random variables
The effect of linear 1A Adding and multiplying all the
transformations of X. data by a constant

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Introduction to the 1A The limit of a sequence
concept of a limit
Mathematics Higher Level Topic 9-
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SL 5.1
for IB Diploma Coursebook
Derivative interpreted 16D Interpreting derivatives 12D Interpreting derivatives 20.1 The derivative
as gradient function and and second derivatives and second derivatives 20.3 Rates of change
as rate of change
Increasing and 16D Interpreting derivatives 12D Interpreting derivatives 20.1 The derivative
decreasing functions. and second derivatives and second derivatives
Graphical 16D Interpreting derivatives 12D Interpreting derivatives 20.1 The derivative
SL 5.2 interpretations of and second derivatives and second derivatives
{ {
𝑓 𝑥 > 0, 𝑓 𝑥 = 0,
𝑓 { 𝑥 < 0

Derivative of 16C Rules of differentiation 12C Rules of differentiation 20.2 differentiation
𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑥 ; is 𝑓 { 𝑥 =
;MJ
𝑎𝑛𝑥 , 𝑛 ∈ ℤ
The derivative of 16C Rules of differentiation 12C Rules of differentiation
SL 5.3
functions of the form
𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑥 ; + 𝑏𝑥 ;MJ ….
Where all exponents are
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Tangents and normals at 16G Tangent and normals 12G Tangent and normals 20.6 Equation of the
a given point, and their tangent at a given
equations. point
SL 5.4
20.7 Equation of the
normal at a given
point
Introduction to 17C Rules of integration 13A Reversing differentiation
integration as anti-
differentiation of
functions of the form
𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑎𝑥 ; + 𝑏𝑥 ;MJ ….
where 𝑛 ∈ ℤ, 𝑛 ≠ −1
Anti-differentiation with 17G Definite integration 13G Definite integration
a boundary condition to
SL 5.5
determine the constant
term.
Definite integrals using 17H Geometrical significance 13H Geometrical significance
technology. of definite integration of definite integration
Area of a region 17I The area between a 13I The area between two
enclosed by a curve curve and the y-axis curves
𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥)and the x-axis,
where 𝑓 𝑥 > 0
Derivative 𝑥 ; 𝑛 ∈ ℚ , 16E Trigonometric functions 12E Differentiating
sin 𝑥, cos 𝑥, e• and ln 𝑥. trigonometric functions
SL 5.6 16F The exponential and 12F Differentiating
natural logarithm exponential and natural
logarithm functions

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Differentiation of a sum 16E Trigonometric functions
and a multiple of these
functions 16F The exponential and
natural logarithm
The chain rule for 18A Differentiating 14A Differentiating
composite functions. composite functions composite functions
using the chain rule using the chain rule

The product and 18B Differentiating products 14B Differentiating products
quotient rules. using the product rule using the product rule

18C Differentiating quotients 14C Differentiating quotients
using the quotient rule using the quotient rule
The second derivative 16D Interpreting derivatives 12D Interpreting derivatives 20.4 The second
and second derivatives and second derivatives derivative
Graphical behavior of 16D Interpreting derivatives
SL 5.7 functions, including the and second derivatives
relationship between
the graphs of
𝑓, 𝑓 { and 𝑓′′.
Local maximum and 16H Stationary points 12H Stationary points 21.2 Stationary points,
minimum points maxima and minima
SL 5.8 Testing for maximum 16H Stationary points 12H Stationary points 21.3 Optimization
and minimum
Optimization. 16H Stationary points 12H Stationary points

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Points of inflexion with 16I General points of 12I Optimization 21.2 Stationary points,
zero and non-zero inflexion maxima and minima
gradients.
Kinematic problems 20B Kinematics 15C Kinematics 20.4 The second
involving displacement derivative
SL 5.9 s, velocity v,
acceleration a and total
distance travelled.
Indefinite integral 17D Integrating x-1 and e
x
13D Integrating x-1 and e
x

𝑥 ; 𝑛 ∈ ℚ ,
J
sin 𝑥, cos 𝑥, • and e• .
The composite of any of 17E Integrating 13E Integrating
these with the linear trigonometric functions trigonometric functions
SL 5.10 function 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏.
Integration by 19B Integration by 15B Integration by
inspection (reverse substitution substitution
chain rule) or by
substitution for
expressions of the form:
𝑘𝑔{ 𝑥 𝑓 𝑔 𝑥 dx.
Definite integrals, 17G Definite integration 13G Definite integration
including analytical
SL 5.11 approach.

17H Geometrical significance 13H Geometrical significance
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Areas of a region 17I The area between a 13I The area between two
enclosed by a curve curve and the y-axis curves
𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥) and the x-axis,
where 𝑓(𝑥) can be
positive or negative
without the use of
technology.
Areas between curves. 17J The area between two 13I The area between two
curves curves
Higher Level
Informal understanding 1E Continuous functions
of continuity and 1F Differentiable functions
differentiability of a 1A Limit of a sequence
function at a point.
Mathematics Higher Level Topic 9-
Option: Calculus Coursebook
Understanding of limits 1E Continuous functions
(convergence and 1F Differentiable functions
AHL 5.12 divergence). 1A Limit of a sequence

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Definition of derivative 16B Differentiation from 12B Differentiation from first
from first principles first principle principle
𝑓{ 𝑥
𝑓 𝑥 + ℎ − 𝑓(𝑥)
= lim
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Higher derivatives
The evaluation of limits 4A Maclaurin series
ˆ(•) 4C Maclaurin series of composite
of the form lim and
•→, ‰(•)
ˆ(•) functions
lim using l’Hospital 1D L’Hospital’s Rule
•→Š ‰(•)
rule of the Maclaurin
series. Mathematics Higher Level Topic 9-
Option: Calculus Coursebook
AHL 5.13
Repeated use of 4A Maclaurin series
l’Hospital rule. 4C Maclaurin series of composite
functions
1D L’Hospital’s Rule

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Implicit differentiation. 18D Implicit differentiation
Related rates of change.
AHL 5.14
Optimization problems 16D Interpreting derivatives 14D Optimization with 21.3 Optimization
and second derivatives constraints
Derivatives of tan x, 16E Trigonometric functions
sec x, cosec x, cot x, a x, 18E Differentiating inverse
loga x, arcsin x, arcos x, trigonometric functions
AHL 5.15
arctan x.
17E Integrating
trigonometric functions

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Indefinite integrals of 19D Integration using inverse
the derivatives of any of trigonometric functions
the above functions.
The composites of any 19D Integration using inverse
of these with a linear trigonometric functions
function.
Use of partial fractions 19E Other strategies for
to rearrange the integrating quotients
integrand.
Integration by 19B Integration by 15B Integration by
substitution substitution substitution
AHL 5.16 Integration by parts. 19F Integration by parts
Repeated integration by
parts.
Area of the region 17I The area between a 13I The area between two
enclosed by a curve and curve and the y-axis curves
the y-axis in a given
AHL 5.17 interval
Volumes of revolution 20C Volumes of revolution 15D Volumes of revolution
about the x-axis or y-
axis.
First order differential 5D Linear differential equations
equations.
AHL 5.18 Mathematics Higher Level Topic 9-
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Numerical solution of 5E Approximations to solutions

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‹Œ
= 𝑓(𝑥, 𝑦) using
‹•
Mathematics Higher Level Topic 9-
Euler’s method.
Option: Calculus Coursebook

Variables separable. 5B Separation of variables

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5C Homogenous differential
Homogeneous equations
differential equation
‹Œ Œ
=𝑓 using the Mathematics Higher Level Topic 9-
‹• •
substitution 𝑦 = 𝑣𝑥. Option: Calculus Coursebook

5D Linear differential equations
Solution of
{
𝑦 + 𝑃 𝑥 𝑦 = 𝑄 𝑥 , using Mathematics Higher Level Topic 9-
the integrating factor. Option: Calculus Coursebook

Maclaurin series to 4A Maclaurin series
obtain expansions for
e • , sin 𝑥 , cos 𝑥, ln 1 + 𝑥 , Mathematics Higher Level Topic 9-
1 + 𝑥 ; , 𝑛 ∈ ℚ. Option: Calculus Coursebook
AHL 5.19

Use of simple 4C Maclaurin series of composite
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other series. Option: Calculus Coursebook
Maclaurin series
developed from
differential equations.

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