Mathematics Higher Level for the IB Diploma

This highly illustrated coursebook and accompanying CD-ROM specifically covers the new IB Higher Level syllabus. The progressive approach encourages cumulative learning while the final chapter is dedicated to combined exercises that require skills from many topics – a typical trick in the IB Examinations.

• Worked examples show typical workings and thought processes.
• Exercises are progressive and colour-coded according to IB examination grades. They include short-answer questions and longer-answer questions typical of the IB examinations.
• “Theory of Knowledge” boxes highlight some of the weaknesses and ambiguities in mathematics as well as showing how mathematics links to other areas of knowledge.
• “From another perspective” boxes highlight international, historical, pragmatic and cultural differences between mathematicians. •
• “Examiners hints” highlight some common errors and pitfalls.
• “Key point” panels highlight key things or formulas to remember.
• Calculator hints highlight specific tips required for calculator work.
• “Fast forward” / “Rewind” boxes indicate connections with other sections of the book to help the reader navigate their way around.
• Exam and exam-style questions provide lots of exam practice.
• The accompanying CD-ROM contains an e-version of the student text plus extension worksheets, prior knowledge, the Option topics, calculator skills sheets and fill-in proofs.