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IB Diploma · Maths Analysis and Approaches · HL and SL

IB Maths Analysis and Approaches Tutor — HL and SL Online

Live 1-on-1 online tutoring for IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at both Higher Level and Standard Level. Papers 1, 2 and 3 (HL). Internal Assessment exploration support. Taught by IB specialists who know the exact criterion language and what Paper 3 problem-solving rewards.

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AA HL intake is limited — Paper 3 preparation requires consistent, individualised attention.

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AA HLHigher Level Specialist
AA SLStandard Level Covered
IAExploration Support
6 / 7Grade Focus
Why AA Over AI

AA is the IB Maths course the top universities want for any quantitative degree — STEM, economics, engineering. AA HL specifically is required by LSE for economics, Imperial for engineering, and most maths programmes globally. We focus on AA because the students who need this course are usually targeting demanding outcomes.

Paper 3 Is the Discriminator

Paper 3 (HL only) — extended problem-solving — is where AA HL students most often lose grades. The technique cannot be cracked through past paper familiarity alone. We teach Paper 3 reasoning explicitly from the start of HL preparation, not as a final-month bolt-on.

IA Worth 20%

The Internal Assessment is 20% of the IB Maths grade — full grade point on the table. We support topic selection (avoiding over-broad explorations), criterion-aligned writing, and proper technology use. Strong IAs frequently move 6s to 7s.

AA HL intake is limited so every student gets individualised Paper 3 and IA preparation.

IB Maths Analysis and Approaches
HL and SL — Full Syllabus

We cover every topic in the AA syllabus at both HL and SL, matched to IB's official assessment structure and criterion framework.

SL and HL Both

Core AA Syllabus (Both Levels)

  • Number and algebra — sequences, binomial, exponentials
  • Functions — quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, rational
  • Geometry and trigonometry — identities, applications
  • Statistics and probability — distributions, regression
  • Calculus — limits, differentiation, integration (techniques)
  • Internal Assessment exploration
HL Additional

AA HL — Extra Topics

  • Complex numbers — algebraic, polar, exponential form
  • Vectors in 3D — equations of lines and planes
  • Proof — direct, contradiction, induction, counterexample
  • Advanced calculus — substitution, parts, by inspection
  • Differential equations — separable, Euler's method
  • Maclaurin series and infinite series
Assessment

Papers and IA

  • Paper 1 — no calculator, technique-heavy
  • Paper 2 — calculator allowed, application-heavy
  • Paper 3 (HL only) — 1 hour, extended problem solving
  • IA exploration — 12–20 pages, 20% of grade
  • Final grade combines all components on 1–7 scale
  • Predicted grades (UCAS) issued in Y13 by school

Why IB Maths AA Students
Drop From 7 to 6 or 5

Paper 1 calculator dependency. Students drilled on calculator papers freeze on Paper 1's algebraic technique requirement. Manipulating algebraic fractions, completing the square, integration by substitution by hand — all rust quickly if not practised.
Paper 3 attempted as Paper 1. Students treat Paper 3 questions as algebraic puzzles instead of structured investigations. The marks come from showing reasoning, generalising, and connecting parts — not just getting answers.
IA topic too broad. Students choose huge topics ("how is maths used in music") that can't be explored in depth within 12–20 pages. The criterion-graded marks reward focused, specific explorations with personal engagement.
Calculus proofs skipped. AA HL expects students to prove derivative results from first principles. Many students memorise results instead of derivations and lose the proof marks.
Complex numbers half-learned. Students cover algebraic form but never become fluent in polar/exponential conversion. Paper 1 HL questions cycle through all three forms in single questions.
Pre-2021 past papers used. The current AA syllabus started in 2021. Earlier IB Maths SL/HL papers cover different topics. Students who practise the wrong material waste preparation time and develop wrong instincts.

Four-Stage Framework
AA-Specific from Day One

01

Diagnostic on AA Paper 1 and Paper 3

Free trial begins with non-calculator Paper 1 technique questions and (for HL) a Paper 3 extract. We see where the gaps are — fluency or reasoning.

02

Syllabus-Sequenced Coverage

Topics covered in IB's official order, with HL extension topics interleaved with their SL foundations. Proof and Paper 3 reasoning is built in from the start, not added at the end.

03

IA Exploration Support

From mid-Y12, dedicated IA sessions: topic narrowing, technology choice, criterion alignment, draft review against the 20-mark rubric. Strong IAs frequently shift the final grade up a point.

04

Paper 3 and Timed Mocks

From Y13: Paper 3 reasoning practice on real past papers (post-2021), then full timed Papers 1, 2, 3 under mock conditions in the final 8 weeks before the May session.

IB Maths AA Tutoring — FAQ

IB Maths Analysis and Approaches (AA) is one of the two IB Diploma Mathematics courses (the other is Applications and Interpretation, AI). AA emphasises algebraic technique, calculus and proof. It is the maths course preferred for university degrees in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, and other quantitative fields. AA is offered at both SL (Standard Level, 150 hours) and HL (Higher Level, 240 hours).
AA HL covers significantly more content: an additional 90 teaching hours, deeper calculus (including integration by substitution and parts), proof by induction, complex numbers, vectors in 3D, and statistics topics absent from SL. HL is assessed by three papers (P1, P2, P3) while SL has two (P1, P2). HL is required for most top university quantitative degrees — economics at LSE, mathematics at most universities, engineering at competitive institutions.
AA is the standard choice for any STEM, economics, or quantitative degree path. AI is acceptable for business, social sciences, arts, and design degrees. Some universities (notably Imperial College London, LSE for economics) explicitly require AA HL. If you are unsure of the final degree direction, AA gives more options. We have a dedicated guide comparing the two: AA vs AI.
Paper 3 (HL only) is a 1-hour problem-solving paper consisting of two extended questions. Unlike Papers 1 and 2 which test specific syllabus topics, Paper 3 tests deeper mathematical reasoning — students must apply techniques to unfamiliar contexts, build arguments, and sometimes prove generalisations. Many AA HL students score lower on Paper 3 than Papers 1 and 2, so dedicated Paper 3 preparation in the final months is essential.
Yes. The Internal Assessment (IA) is a 12–20 page mathematical exploration worth 20% of the final grade. We support topic selection (avoiding the common pitfalls of over-broad or syllabus-mirror topics), structure, criterion-aligned writing, and the use of technology. Strong IA grades regularly add a full grade point — moving students from 6 to 7 overall.
For competitive STEM courses, AA HL grade 6 or 7 is typically required. Mathematics, engineering and physics programmes at top universities often demand HL grade 7. Economics degrees at strong universities want AA HL grade 6 or 7 (some accept AI HL but prefer AA). For non-STEM degrees, AA SL grade 5 is generally sufficient. We focus students on the grade their target programme actually requires.
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