International Baccalaureate (Group 5) Mathematics (all levels)

International Baccalaureate (Group 5) Mathematics (all levels)
All IB students must take a Mathematics course. They must choose between:
Mathematical Studies Standard Level
Mathematics Standard Level
Mathematics Higher Level

What does the course consist of?
Mathematics Higher and Standard Level students are taught together while Mathematical Studies students are taught in a separate class.
Students can change from Mathematics to Mathematical Studies within the first year but students that take Mathematical Studies from the start will not be able to change later to Mathematics Standard or Higher Level.
What you will learn

Assessment
Coursework forms 20% of the total mark in each course.
All examinations take place in May of the second year.
In all Mathematical Studies exams any calculator is allowed.
In Mathematics Standard and Higher exams, one paper is non-calculator.

What else do I need to know?
Whilst all the courses develop students' mathematical knowledge and ability to apply maths to real life contexts, Mathematics (Higher and Standard) extend much further the mathematics learnt, while Mathematical Studies concentrates more on the applications of mathematics.
Mathematical Studies is sufficient for nearly all University courses. Students who want to study Maths at University or need Maths to support Physics or Engineering at University should take A Levels in Maths and Physics rather than IB.