Description
It is designed for students with competence and a good background in mathematics. Some students will choose to study the subject because they have a genuine interest in mathematics for further studies in this subject or related subjects such as physics, engineering or technology at university. This course is an IB higher level of study. It is a rigorous course of study and students selecting this course will be expected to have demonstrated a high level of mathematical competence in their previous studies. Topics include polynomials, induction, statistics, groups, analysis, geometry and discrete mathematics.

Assessment
This course is both a credit course and assessed externally by the IBO at the end of the second year of study (as part of the IB Diploma programme or as a separate IB certificate).