Mathematics HL
All topics are compulsory. Students must study all the sub-topics in each of the topics in the syllabus as listed below. Students are also required to be familiar with the topics listed as Background Knowledge (Topics 1 to 6). If Optional syllabus content is selected, students must study all the sub-topics in Topics 7 to 10 as listed below. Click on the + icon to view more information.
Topics
Topics for the Mathematics HL course are as follows:
Assessment
Internal assessment in Mathematics HL is an individual mathematical exploration. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. Assessment for the Mathematics HL course is as follows:
Component | Description | Weighting |
Paper 1 (2 hours) No calculator allowed (120 marks) | Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the whole syllabus. Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus. | 30% |
Paper 2 (2 hours) Graphic display calculator required (120 marks) | Section A : Compulsory short-response questions based on the whole syllabus. Section B : Compulsory extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus. | 30% |
Paper 3 ( 1 hour) Graphic display calculator required (60 marks) | Compulsory extended-response questions based mainly on the syllabus options. | 20% |
Internal assessment | This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by IB at the end of the course. | 20% |

Mathematics SL
All topics are compulsory. Students must study all the sub-topics in each of the topics in the syllabus as listed below. Students are also required to be familiar with the topics listed as Background Knowledge.
Topics
Topics for the Mathematics SL course are as follows:
Assessment
Internal assessment in Mathematics SL is an individual mathematical exploration. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. Assessment for the Mathematics SL course is as follows:
Component | Description | Weighting |
Paper 1 (1 hour 30 mins) No calculator allowed (90 marks) | Section A: Compulsory short-response questions based on the whole syllabus. Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus. | 40% |
Paper 2 (1 hour 30 mins) Graphic display calculator required (90 marks) | Section A : Compulsory short-response questions based on the whole syllabus. Section B : Compulsory extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus. | 40% |
Internal assessment | This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by IB at the end of the course. | 20% |

IB Mathematical Studies SL
All topics are compulsory. Students must study all the sub-topics in each of the topics in the syllabus as listed below. Students are also required to be familiar with the topics listed as Background Knowledge.
Topics
Topics for the IB Mathematics Studies SL course are as follows:
Internal assessment in Mathematical Studies is an individual mathematical investigation. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics, using concepts, terminologies and notations taught within the course to investigate real life problems and draw conclusions based on their findings. Assessment for the IB Mathematics Studies SL course is as follows:
Assessment
Internal assessment in Mathematical Studies is an individual mathematical investigation. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics, using concepts, terminologies and notations taught within the course to investigate real life problems and draw conclusions based on their findings.
Component | Description | Weighting |
Paper 1 (1 hour 30 mins) No calculator allowed (90 marks) | Section A: Compulsory short-response questions (15) based on the whole syllabus. Section B: Compulsory extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus. | 40% |
Paper 2 (1 hour 30 mins) Graphic display calculator required (90 marks) | Section A : Compulsory short-response questions (5) based on the whole syllabus. Section B : Compulsory extended-response questions based on the whole syllabus. | 40% |
Internal assessment | This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by IB at the end of the course. | 20% |