Group 5: Mathematics
Group 5: Mathematics
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The Aims of the Course
The Aims of the Course
The aims of all courses in Group 5 are to enable students:
To appreciate the multicultural and historical perspectives of all Group 5 courses
To enjoy the courses and develop an appreciation of the elegance, power and usefulness of the subjects
To develop logical, critical and creative thinking
To develop an understanding of the principles and nature of the subject
To employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalisation
To develop patience and persistence in problem solving
To appreciate the consequences arising from technological developments
To transfer skills to alternative situations and to future developments
To communicate clearly and confidently in a variety of contexts
All DP mathematics courses are to enable students to:
develop a curiosity and enjoyment of mathematics, and appreciate its elegance and power
develop an understanding of the concepts, principles and nature of mathematics
communicate mathematics clearly, concisely and confidently in a variety of contexts
develop logical and creative thinking, and patience and persistence in problem solving to instil confidence in using mathematics
employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalization
take action to apply and transfer skills to alternative situations, to other areas of knowledge and to future developments in their local and global communities
appreciate how developments in technology and mathematics influence each other
appreciate the moral, social and ethical questions arising from the work of mathematicians and the applications of mathematics
appreciate the universality of mathematics and its multicultural, international and historical perspectives
appreciate the contribution of mathematics to other disciplines, and as a particular “area of knowledge” in the TOK course
develop the ability to reflect critically upon their own work and the work of others
independently and collaboratively extend their understanding of mathematics
Group 5 Maths Subjects
Group 5 Maths Subjects
Because individual students have different needs, interests and abilities, there are two IB Maths courses offered at West Island School - Analysis and Approaches, and Applications and Interpretation, each at Standard Level or Higher Level.
These courses are designed for different types of students: those who wish to study mathematics in depth, either as a subject in its own right or to pursue their interests in areas related to mathematics; those who wish to gain a degree of understanding and competence better to understand their approach to other subjects; and those who may not as yet be aware how mathematics may be relevant to their studies and in their daily lives. Each course is designed to meet the needs of a particular group of students. Therefore, great care should be taken to select the course that is most appropriate for an individual student.
In making this selection, individual students should be advised to take account of the following factors:
Their academic plans, in particular the subjects they wish to study in future
Their choice of career
Their own abilities in mathematics and the type of mathematics in which they can be successful
Their own interest in mathematics and those particular areas of the subject that may hold the most interest for them
Their other choices of subjects within the framework of the diploma
Maths teachers will assist with the selection process and to offer advice to students about which of the two courses they should consider taking, and at what level.
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
Analysis and Approaches is appropriate for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking. They will also be fascinated by exploring real and abstract applications of these ideas, with and without the use of technology.
Students who take Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches will be those who enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem-solving and generalisation. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences, or economics for example.
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
Applications and Interpretation is appropriate for students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world and solving practical problems. They will also be interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical models, with a graphical display calculator needed in all examinations.
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, psychology, and design, for example.
Assessment
Assessment
Adapted from "DP Maths Curriculum Review, April 2017", International Baccalaureate Organisation
Future Pathways
Future Pathways
We have seen students go into a variety of careers, including Engineering, Architecture, Coding and Information Technology.
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