Mathematics IB SL

The first half concentrates on algebra and functions, with particular attention paid to graphing and solving linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Applications of the material during first semester include maxima/minima problems, average rate of change, and compound interest. Second semester, the course shifts to trigonometry, with discussion of the trigonometric ratios, radian measure, the graphs of the trigonometric functions, the special angle formulas, the laws of sines and cosines, vectors, parametric equations, and the conic sections. If time permits, the course explores additional topics such as mathematical induction, the binomial theorem, and sequences and series. Throughout the course, students make use of TI-83 graphing calculators for the purpose of solving problems and regression modeling.