Mathematical Studies

Course summary

The Mathematics IB curriculum is divided into two parallel strands: Applications and Interpretation, and Analysis and Approaches. At RHSB, we offer Applications and Interpretation at Standard Level and Analysis and Approaches at both Higher Level and Standard Level. Students would opt for the Analysis and Approaches course if they are a scientist or social scientists using Mathematics to assist them in the interpretation of experimental results. Analysis and Approaches SL would suit those going into degrees that have a mathematical element, but are not purely based on Maths, such as Medicine, Pure Sciences, and combined science. Analysis and Approaches HL is a challenging course which would suit the student wishing to go on to study a degree course with a strong focus on Mathematics. It focuses on the more abstract concepts needed to take Maths further. There will be some financial applications as well as the development of proofs in algebra and trigonometry. The Calculus is taken to a very high level, including the study of continuity, limits and L’Hopital’s Rule. The Applications and Interpretation course has a significant amount of Pure Maths content but has a greater focus on how Mathematics can be applied in real life.