Transcription of IB MATHEMATICS COMPARABILITY STUDY
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IB MATHEMATICS COMPARABILITY STUDY : CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT COMPARISON Adriana Alc ntara, International Education Consultant REPORT FOR IB GLOBAL RECOGNITION, September 2015 UK NARIC The National Recognition Information Centre, United Kingdom Prepared by: Liz Bergeron, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse The summary is based on full reports by Adriana Alc ntara and UK NARIC. 1 Introduction Purpose and Scope of the IB MATHEMATICS COMPARABILITY STUDY This report summarizes two independently written reports created as a part of the IB MATHEMATICS COMPARABILITY STUDY . The purpose of the IB MATHEMATICS COMPARABILITY STUDY is to review and compare a selection of well-established MATHEMATICS qualifications offered in a range of high-performing education systems around the world whose primary function is to prepare senior secondary students for higher education .1 In this STUDY , IB s four Diploma Program MATHEMATICS courses Mathematical Studies SL, MATHEMATICS SL, MATHEMATICS HL and Further MATHEMATICS HL are compared with five MATHEMATICS qualifications chosen on the basis of their market share, the extent of their university recognition, geographical spread and their performance on PISA tests (where relevant):2 1) Alberta Diploma (Canada): Alberta Math 30-1, Alberta Math 30-2, Alberta 31 2) Advanced Placement (AP) (US and Canada, growing overseas market): AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC 3) GCE A Levels (England and overseas market): A Level Ma
In general, it is clear that the mathematics courses seek to provide a solid preparation for further study in higher education. Specifically, three courses (the IB DP Further Mathematics HL, A Level Further Mathematics and the Singapore Math H3) are intended for those who have a strong aptitude and enthusiasm for mathematics. Structure
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