The IB realises the importance of mathematics for our everyday lives, without mathematics it is difficult to make informed decisions about almost anything. We use mathematics to decide on a bank account, order carpet, estimate a length, or read a newspaper. Mathematics provides an important key to understanding the world. Mathematics, for most of us, also extends into our chosen profession: artists need to learn about perspective; musicians need to appreciate the mathematical relationships within and between different rhythms; economists need to recognise trends in financial dealings; and engineers need to take account of stress patterns in physical materials. Scientists view Mathematics as a language that is central to our understanding of events that occur in the natural world. Some people enjoy the challenges offered by the logical methods of mathematics. Mathematics also provides us with the skills to be problem solvers and logical thinkers.
Requirements are likely to be GCSE 7 or above for SL and GCSE 8 or above for HL. Students should only consider this course if they feel that their algebra skills are already strong for a GCSE or equivalent student.
Written Assessment (external assessment) Paper 1: short and long response questions[1 hour 30 minutes] (40%) Paper 2 short and long response questions [1 hour 30 minutes] (40%) The graphical calculator can be used on paper 2 only. Exploration (Internal assessment) 20% The exploration for both HL and SL is an opportunity for students to explore a question of their choice in a mathematical way
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,440 - £44,076 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,706 - £23,808 |
| Address | Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
The IB realises the importance of mathematics for our everyday lives, without mathematics it is difficult to make informed decisions about almost anything. We use mathematics to decide on a bank account, order carpet, estimate a length, or read a newspaper. Mathematics provides an important key to understanding the world. Mathematics, for most of us, also extends into our chosen profession: artists need to learn about perspective; musicians need to appreciate the mathematical relationships within and between different rhythms; economists need to recognise trends in financial dealings; and engineers need to take account of stress patterns in physical materials. Scientists view Mathematics as a language that is central to our understanding of events that occur in the natural world. Some people enjoy the challenges offered by the logical methods of mathematics. Mathematics also provides us with the skills to be problem solvers and logical thinkers.
Requirements are likely to be GCSE 7 or above for SL and GCSE 8 or above for HL. Students should only consider this course if they feel that their algebra skills are already strong for a GCSE or equivalent student.
Written Assessment (external assessment) Paper 1: short and long response questions[1 hour 30 minutes] (40%) Paper 2 short and long response questions [1 hour 30 minutes] (40%) The graphical calculator can be used on paper 2 only. Exploration (Internal assessment) 20% The exploration for both HL and SL is an opportunity for students to explore a question of their choice in a mathematical way