Group 5: Mathematics

IB Mathematics: AA SL study notes and revision

Free IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL notes covering number and algebra, functions, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and calculus.

Syllabus coverage

Every topic in one structured path

Work through the course in order or jump directly to the area you need to revise. Each public topic guide includes a clear introduction, a worked example, a complete unit outline, and links to the formulas used.

Topic 1

Number and Algebra

Number and Algebra is a core part of IB Mathematics: AA SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Introduction to Number and Algebra, Sequences and Series, Laws of Exponents and Logarithms, The Binomial Theorem with Positive Integer Exponents, Mathematical Proof and 2 more units, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.

7 units · 14 lessons

Topic 2

ƒ Functions

Functions is a core part of IB Mathematics: AA SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Introduction to Functions, The Concept of a Function, Composite and Inverse Functions, Transformations of Graphs, Quadratic Functions and 2 more units, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.

7 units · 13 lessons

Topic 3

Geometry and Trigonometry

Geometry and Trigonometry is a core part of IB Mathematics: AA SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Introduction to Geometry and Trigonometry, 3D Geometry and Mensuration, The Sine Rule and Cosine Rule, Radian Measure and the Unit Circle, Trigonometric Identities and Graphs and 1 more units, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.

6 units · 11 lessons

Topic 4

σ Statistics and Probability

Statistics and Probability is a core part of IB Mathematics: AA SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Introduction to Statistics and Probability, Sampling and Presenting Data, Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion, Correlation and Regression, Probability Fundamentals and 3 more units, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.

8 units · 14 lessons

Topic 5

Calculus

Calculus is a core part of IB Mathematics: AA SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Introduction to Calculus, Limits and Differentiation from First Principles, The Derivative and Rates of Change, Tangents, Normals and Optimisation, The Chain, Product and Quotient Rules and 4 more units, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.

9 units · 17 lessons

Topic 6

Internal Assessment

Internal Assessment is a core part of IB Mathematics: AA SL. This guide connects the syllabus ideas behind Internal Assessment Guide, shows how they appear in worked problems, and points you to the formulas and full lessons needed for exam revision.

1 units · 4 lessons

Assessment

How the course is assessed

Math AA SL combines external written examinations with an internally assessed mathematical exploration. Paper conditions, timing, and permitted technology must always be checked against the current IB subject brief.

Assessment arrangements can change. Confirm dates, paper conditions, permitted technology, and weighting with your school and the official awarding body before an examination.

Free interactive reference

IB Math AA SL Formula Booklet

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Reviewed by the Study to Learn editorial team · Updated 2026-07-24