--- title: "Mathematics: applications and interpretation" site: "Scotch Global Connect" url: "https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/courses/ibdp-applications-and-interpretation" description: "Applications and interpretation recognises the increasing role that mathematics and technology play in a diverse range of fields in a data-rich world." published: "2023-10-02" updated: "2024-08-08" --- # Mathematics: applications and interpretation Applications and interpretation recognises the increasing role that mathematics and technology play in a diverse range of fields in a data-rich world. Path: Courses › Mathematics: applications and interpretation ## Applications and interpretation SL and HL Group 5 – Mathematics ## Individual students have different needs, aspirations, interests and abilities. For this reason there are two different IBDP subjects in mathematics, analysis and approaches and applications and interpretation. Each course is designed to meet the needs of a particular group of students. The IBDP mathematics: applications and interpretation course recognises the increasing role that mathematics and technology play in a diverse range of fields in a data-rich world. As such, it emphasises the meaning of mathematics in context by focusing on topics that are often used as applications or in mathematical modelling. To give this understanding a firm base, this course includes topics that are traditionally part of a pre-university mathematics course such as calculus and statistics. Students are encouraged to solve real-world problems, construct and communicate this mathematically and interpret the conclusions or generalisations. ## Course aims ### [Applications and interpretation](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/schedule/aims-applications-and-interpretation) | Develop strong technology skills. | |---| | Become intellectually equipped to appreciate the links between the theoretical and the practical concepts in mathematics. | | Develop the skills needed to continue mathematical growth in other learning environments. | | Develop insight into mathematical form and structure. | | Develop independence in mathematical learning. | | Develop a considered approach to various mathematical activities and to explore different mathematical ideas. | ## Assessment requirements ### [Applications and interpretation](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/connect/schedule/assessment-applications-and-interpretation) | **Standard level** | **Weighting** | **Type** | **Description** | |---|---|---|---| | Exploration | 20% | Internal | Exploration into an area of interest that uses mathematics to explore the problem. | | Examination | 40% | External | Paper 1 (technology allowed) Short-response questions based on the syllabus. | | Examination | 40% | External | Paper 2 (technology allowed) Extended-response questions based on the syllabus. | | **Higher level** | **Weighting** | **Type** | **Description** | | Exploration | 20% | Internal | Exploration into an area of interest that uses mathematics to explore the problem. | | Examination | 30% | External | Paper 1 (technology allowed)Short-response questions based on the syllabus. | | Examination | 30% | External | Paper 2 (technology allowed)Extended-response questions based on the syllabus. | | Examination | 20% | External | Paper 3 (technology allowed)Two extended-response problem-solving question. | | | | | | ## Our IBDP courses ### IBDP subject groups ### Group 1 ### Group 2 ### Group 3 ### Group 4 ### Group 5 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