Head of Faculty: Mr Ian Bengey
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Aims
The aims of all courses in group 5 are to enable students:
Because individual students have different needs, interests and abilities, there are two IB Maths courses offered at West Island School, each at standard or higher level. These courses are designed for different types of students: those who wish to study mathematics in depth, either as a subject in its own right or to pursue their interests in areas related to mathematics; those who wish to gain a degree of understanding and competence better to understand their approach to other subjects; and those who may not as yet be aware how mathematics may be relevant to their studies and in their daily lives. Each course is designed to meet the needs of a particular group of students. Therefore, great care should be taken to select the course that is most appropriate for an individual student.
In making this selection, individual students should be advised to take account of the following factors:
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Aims
The aims of all courses in group 5 are to enable students:
- To appreciate the multicultural and historical perspectives of all group 5 courses
- To enjoy the courses and develop an appreciation of the elegance, power and usefulness of the subjects
- To develop logical, critical and creative thinking
- To develop an understanding of the principles and nature of the subject
- To employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalisation
- To develop patience and persistence in problem solving
- To appreciate the consequences arising from technological developments
- To transfer skills to alternative situations and to future developments
- To communicate clearly and confidently in a variety of contexts
Because individual students have different needs, interests and abilities, there are two IB Maths courses offered at West Island School, each at standard or higher level. These courses are designed for different types of students: those who wish to study mathematics in depth, either as a subject in its own right or to pursue their interests in areas related to mathematics; those who wish to gain a degree of understanding and competence better to understand their approach to other subjects; and those who may not as yet be aware how mathematics may be relevant to their studies and in their daily lives. Each course is designed to meet the needs of a particular group of students. Therefore, great care should be taken to select the course that is most appropriate for an individual student.
In making this selection, individual students should be advised to take account of the following factors:
- Their academic plans, in particular the subjects they wish to study in future
- Their choice of career
- Their own abilities in mathematics and the type of mathematics in which they can be successful
- Their own interest in mathematics and those particular areas of the subject that may hold the most interest for them
- Their other choices of subjects within the framework of the diploma
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL/HL)
This course is appropriate for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will also be fascinated by exploring real and abstract applications of these ideas, with and without the use of technology. Students who take Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches will be those who enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences, or economics for example.
How will I be assessed?
Standard Level
This course is appropriate for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will also be fascinated by exploring real and abstract applications of these ideas, with and without the use of technology. Students who take Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches will be those who enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences, or economics for example.
How will I be assessed?
Standard Level
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
Internal Assessment |
External Assessment |
90 minutes 40% |
90 minutes 40% |
20% |
80% |
Higher Level
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
Paper 3 |
Internal Assessment |
120 minutes 30% |
120 minutes 30% |
60 minutes 20% |
20% |
Adapted from "DP Maths Curriculum Review, April 2017", International Baccalaureate Organisation
Future Pathways
We have seen students go into a variety of careers including Engineering, Architecture, Coding and Information Technology.
We have seen students go into a variety of careers including Engineering, Architecture, Coding and Information Technology.
