Mathematics SL guide - Holy Heart of Mary High School

1 Mathematics SL guideFirst examinations 2014 Diploma ProgrammeMathematics SL guideFirst examinations 2014 Diploma ProgrammeDiploma ProgrammeMathematics SL guideInternational Baccalaureate, Baccalaur at International and Bachillerato Internacional are registered trademarks of the International Baccalaureate in the United Kingdom by Antony Rowe Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire5033 Published March 2012 Published on behalf of the International Baccalaureate Organization, a not-for-profit educational foundation of 15 Route des Morillons, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland by theInternational Baccalaureate Organization (UK) LtdPeterson House, Malthouse Avenue, Cardiff GateCardiff, Wales CF23 8 GLUnited KingdomPhone: +44 29 2054 7777 Fax: +44 29 2054 7778 Website.

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8 They are brave and articulate in defending their understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. ReflectiveThey give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. International Baccalaureate Organization 2007 Mathematics SL guideContentsIntroduction 1 Purpose of this document 1 The Diploma Programme 2 Nature of the subject 4 Aims 8 Assessment objectives 9 Syllabus

9 10 Syllabus outline 10 Approaches to the teaching and learning of Mathematics SL 11 Prior learning topics 15 Syllabus content 17 Assessment 37 Assessment in the Diploma Programme 37 Assessment outline 39 External assessment 40 Internal assessment 43 Appendices 50 Glossary of command terms 50 Notation list 52 Mathematics SL guide1 Purpose of this documentIntroductionThis publication is intended to guide the planning, teaching and assessment of the subject in schools.

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