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Harare International School |
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ONLINE BROCHURE FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS
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GROUP 5
MATHEMATICS
All students studying
for the IB Diploma must take a course in Mathematics.
Mathematics (Standard Level)
Topics
The core covers
number and algebra, functions and equations, circular functions and
trigonometry, vector geometry, statistics and probability and calculus.
The options are statistical methods, further calculus and further
geometry; the calculus is the most likely option.
Assessment
The final assessment
is based on the performance in two terminal examination papers and a
portfolio of three pieces of work completed during the course.
Paper 1 (30%) – A
one hour paper comprising 15 short-response questions on the core
syllabus content.
Paper 2 (50%) – A
two hour paper with two sections: section A requires five compulsory
extended-response questions on the core content to be answered, and
section B requires one question on the optional topic to be answered.
Portfolio (20%) –
This must include a mathematical investigation, extended closed problem
solving and mathematical modeling.
Mathematical
Studies (Standard Level)
The mathematical
studies (SL) program consists of the study of six core topics and one
option.
Topics
The core covers
number and algebra, sets and logic, geometry and trigonometry,
statistics and probability, functions and financial mathematics. The
three options are matrices and graph theory; further statistics and
probability; and introductory differential calculus.
Assessment
The final assessment
is based on the performance in two terminal examination papers and a
project completed during the course.
Paper 1 (30%) – A
one hour paper comprising 15 short-response questions on the core
syllabus content.
Paper 2 (50%) – A
two hour paper with two sections: section A requires five compulsory
extended-response questions on the core content to be answered, and
section B requires one question on the optional topic to be answered.
Portfolio (20%) –
The portfolio is an individual piece of work involving the collection
and/or generation of data and the analysis and evaluation of that data.
Projects may take the form of mathematical modeling, investigations,
applications, statistical surveys, etc.
Contents:
PAGE 1 IB BROCHURE
INTRODUCTION
PAGE 2 IB INTERNAL
CALENDAR 2005-2006
PAGE 3 CONTACT
INFORMATION
PAGE 4 GUIDANCE ON
CHOICE OF SUBJECTS
PAGE 5 Languages in
Groups 1 and 2
PAGE 6 Social
Sciences
PAGE 7 Natural
Sciences
PAGE 8 Mathematics
PAGE 9 Arts and
Electives
PAGE 10 Extended
Essay and Theory of Knowledge
PAGE 11 Creativity,
Action, and service
PAGE 12 Download CAS forms
and guide
PAGE 13 SOME USEFUL LINKS
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