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Key Facts: IB Math AI SL Exam
150 hours
Teaching hours over two years
IB subject brief
1-7
IB grading scale
International Baccalaureate Organization
80% / 20%
Exam papers vs Internal Assessment weighting
IB Math AI guide
100
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IB Math AI SL is the applications-focused IB Diploma maths course, with 150 teaching hours covering modelling, statistics, and basic calculus. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 require a GDC; together they form 80% of the grade with the IA Exploration contributing 20% on the 1-7 IB scale.
Sample IB Math AI SL Practice Questions
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1Write 0.000045 in scientific notation a x 10^k where 1 <= a < 10.
2A student measures a length as 12.4 cm but the true value is 12.0 cm. Find the percentage error.
3Round 0.04982 to 3 significant figures.
4An arithmetic sequence has first term 5 and common difference 3. Find u_20.
5Find the sum of the first 15 terms of the arithmetic sequence 4, 7, 10, 13, ....
6A geometric sequence has u_1 = 3 and common ratio r = 2. Find u_8.
7$5000 is invested at 4% per annum compounded annually. What is the value after 10 years (to nearest dollar)?
8$2000 is invested at 6% per annum compounded quarterly. Find the value after 5 years (to nearest dollar).
9A car depreciates at 15% per year. After how many complete years will its value first drop below half of its original value?
10Simplify log(100) + log(10) using base 10.
About the IB Math AI SL Exam
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Standard Level (Math AI SL) is one of two IB Diploma mathematics courses, taught from 2019 with first exams 2021. AI SL emphasises real-world contexts, modelling, and graphical/numerical use of a graphic display calculator (GDC) across five topic areas: number and algebra, functions, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and calculus. Assessment is two 90-minute papers (GDC required for both) worth 80% plus a 20% Internal Assessment Exploration.
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Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
3 hours total written exams (Paper 1: 90 min, Paper 2: 90 min)
Passing Score
Grade 4 typically required; overall Diploma needs 24+ points across 6 subjects with no failing conditions
Exam / Certification Fees
USD $119 per subject registration fee (school-set, varies by country)
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Number and Algebra
Scientific notation, percentage error, arithmetic and geometric sequences, compound interest, exponents and logarithms, exponential growth and decay
Functions
Linear, quadratic, cubic, exponential and sinusoidal models, direct and inverse variation, piecewise functions, transformations, regression with GDC
Geometry and Trigonometry
Pythagoras, sine and cosine rules, area of triangle, 3D solids (volumes and surface areas), angle between line and plane, Voronoi diagrams
Statistics and Probability
Sampling, frequency tables, box plots, correlation (Pearson and Spearman), regression, probability, binomial and normal distributions, chi-squared and t-tests with GDC
Calculus
Gradient as rate of change, power rule for derivatives, tangents, optimisation, integration of polynomials, area under a curve, trapezium rule
Preparing for the IB Math AI SL Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grade 4 typically required; overall Diploma needs 24+ points across 6 subjects with no failing conditions
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours total written exams (Paper 1: 90 min, Paper 2: 90 min)
- Exam / certification fees: USD $119 per subject registration fee (school-set, varies by country) Official sources
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- Work through all 100 available questions
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IB Math AI SL: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between IB Math AI SL and IB Math AA SL?
Applications and Interpretation (AI) emphasises real-world modelling, statistics, and use of technology, while Analysis and Approaches (AA) focuses on algebraic rigor, abstract proof, and pure mathematics. AI SL is often chosen by students heading into social sciences, business, or design.
Is a graphic display calculator required for IB Math AI SL?
Yes. A GDC is required for BOTH Paper 1 and Paper 2 in Math AI SL. The IB publishes a list of approved calculator models, including TI-84 Plus CE, TI-Nspire CX, and Casio fx-CG50.
How is IB Math AI SL graded?
Math AI SL is graded 1-7 (7 highest). Paper 1 contributes 40%, Paper 2 contributes 40%, and the Internal Assessment Exploration contributes 20%. A grade of 4 is typically considered a pass.
When are IB Math AI SL exams sat?
IB Diploma exams are sat in May (Northern Hemisphere) or November (Southern Hemisphere) of the second year of the Diploma Programme. Results are released in early July or January respectively.