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Mathematics: Applications and
Interpretations (available at SL only)
This course is appropriate for students who are interested
in developing their mathematics for describing our world
and solving practical problems. They may also be interested
in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring
mathematical models. Students who take Mathematics:
Applications and Interpretation will be those who enjoy
mathematics best when seen in a practical context. This
subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects
such as social sciences, natural sciences, statistics, business,
some economics courses, psychology, and design.
*In addition check course requirements if you are considering studying
Economics, Psychology or overseas.
Course Essentials
Applications
and
Interpretations
Analysis and
Approaches
Levels
Available
HL
SL
SL
Entry
Requirements
Grade 8 in
Maths &
Grade 7 in
GCSE Science
Grade 6 in
GCSE Maths
Grade 6 in
GCSE Maths
IA weighting
20%
20%
20%
Yr Y2
teaching split
50/50
50/50
50/50
Exam papers/
calculator use
3 papers
1 non-calc
paper
2 papers,
1 non-calc
paper
2 papers, both
calculator
papers
Additional
content: complex
numbers, vectors,
extensions
in calculus,
functions and
trigonometry
Calculus,
pure maths,
algebra,
trigonometry
Emphasis in
content
University
courses and
careers
Maths,
Physical
Sciences,
Engineering
(please check
with individual
universities)
All courses
except those
requiring HL
Maths
Modelling,
Applications,
Statistical
methods
All courses
except those
requiring HL
Maths
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