Mathematical Studies for the IB Diploma: Mathematical Studies

Features

• A GDC-dedicated chapter covers the step-by-step processes for using the Texas and Casio calculators in the place of traditional mathematical methods.
• Chapter openers explain why the topic matters in the real world.
• The narrative is broken up into short, manageable-sized chunks and is written in plain English, making the key concepts clear and easy to understand.
• Progressive and repetitive exercises use a combination of routine ‘drill’ questions and application-related questions; they are written in the style of the IB’s short-answer and longer-answer questions.
• There are numerous worked examples that include methods using GDC.
• There are feature boxes for the following aspects of the syllabus: Theory of Knowledge, Internationalism, and Applications, as well as general hints with a special note when the hint is exam-specific.
• Key point panels highlight key things or formulas to remember.
• Exam and Exam-style questions provide lots of exam practice.

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