IB Math AI - Study Hub
A public revision hub for IB Math AI (SL & HL) with syllabus overview, exam structure, and the highest-priority topics to revise first.
What is IB Math AI?
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation is the mathematics course built around modelling, statistics, probability, interpretation, and the effective use of technology. It is designed for students who want maths connected to real situations rather than treated only as abstract proof.
Aimnova covers Math AI at both Standard and Higher Level — HL adds matrices and eigenvalues, complex numbers, graph theory, and differential equations with numerical methods, plus an extra Paper 3. The hub helps you understand the syllabus structure, prioritise revision, and move quickly into the most repeated exam-style question types at your level.
Subject Group
Group 5 (Mathematics)
Available on Aimnova
SL & HL
Teaching Hours
150 (SL) · 240 (HL)
Exam Papers
Paper 1 (GDC) · Paper 2 (GDC) · Paper 3 (HL) · IA
IB Math AI Assessment
Paper 1
40% SL · 30% HL1 h 30 (SL) · 2 h (HL)A technology-active exam (GDC required) assessing core techniques, interpretation, and mathematical reasoning across the syllabus.
Paper 2
40% SL · 30% HL1 h 30 (SL) · 2 h (HL)A technology-active paper (GDC required) with extended modelling, statistics, probability, and interpretation tasks.
Paper 3
20% (HL only)1 hHigher Level only. Two compulsory extended real-world modelling and problem-solving tasks, with the GDC active throughout.
Internal Assessment
20%A mathematical exploration in which students investigate a focused topic and communicate reasoning clearly.
IB Math AI Syllabus - All Units and Topics
Unit 1: Number and Algebra
Unit 2: Functions
Unit 3: Geometry and Trigonometry
Unit 4: Statistics and Probability
Free IB Math AI Study Resources
Formula Booklet
Every formula given in the AI booklet, organised by topic — know what is provided and what you must memorise
Paper 1 Crash Course
Lock in the 13 highest-frequency Paper 1 topics before exam day
Paper 2 Crash Course
GDC workflows and long-question patterns for Paper 2
Start Studying
Jump into the live Math AI study flow (SL & HL)
Command Terms
Learn how IB wording changes what a high-scoring answer looks like
Exam Skills
Paper structures, command terms, and scoring strategy for AI SL and HL
Mock Exams
Full-length AI mock papers under timed conditions
Frequently Asked Questions about IB Math AI
What does Math AI focus on?
Math AI focuses on modelling, statistics, probability, functions, financial mathematics, and interpreting mathematics in context using technology confidently. At HL it extends into matrices and eigenvalues, complex numbers, graph theory, and differential equations with numerical methods.
What is the difference between Math AI SL and HL?
HL covers everything in SL plus additional topics (matrices and eigenvalues, complex numbers, graph theory, vectors, and differential equations with numerical methods), runs to 240 teaching hours versus 150, and adds a third exam — Paper 3, a one-hour pair of extended real-world modelling tasks worth 20%. Both papers are calculator-active at both levels.
How should I revise Math AI efficiently?
Prioritise repeated exam patterns first: statistics and hypothesis testing, financial mathematics, probability distributions, trigonometric modelling, and optimisation — plus matrices, graph theory, and differential equations at HL. Then practise full exam-style questions with correct calculator method and written interpretation.
Is Math AI good for real-world applications?
Yes. The course is designed around practical modelling and interpretation, making it especially relevant for students interested in social sciences, business, design, environmental studies, and technology-supported problem solving.
Start revising IB Math AI with structure
Use the syllabus overview, prediction article, and live study path to focus on the Maths topics that repeat most often — at SL and HL.
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