IB Math RevisionIB Math AI SL past papers
IB Mathematics: applications and interpretation, Standard Level. The IB sells its past papers and markschemes, so the only free official papers are the specimen papers. Here they are, with where to buy past papers, the paper format, and our own practice papers you can sit on screen with a timer.
Papers are © the International Baccalaureate Organization; we link to the official copies. The IB does not publish past papers for free. Its specimen papers are free on ibo.org; past papers and markschemes are sold through the official IB store (Follett).
Official IB papers
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Applications and interpretation: specimen papers (SL and HL, Papers 1-3) Maths AI Specimen
IB past papers and markschemes (May and November sessions)
The specimen document covers SL and HL: SL students use the SL Papers 1 and 2.
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Our AI SL practice and prediction papers
Written by us (not IB papers), free to use on this site.
SL AI Practice Paper 1 (interactive) Written by us
SL AI Practice Paper 2 (interactive) Written by us
Predicted papers Written by us
The IB Math AI SL exam papers
| Paper | Format | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Calculator (GDC) required; short-response questions | 1 h 30 min | 80 | 40% |
| Paper 2 | Calculator (GDC) required; extended-response questions | 1 h 30 min | 80 | 40% |
The internal assessment (the mathematical exploration) is the remaining 20%. First assessment 2021 syllabus.
Practise these topics
Every paper can test all five syllabus topics. Each link opens a page to learn the sub-topic and practise it.
Number and Algebra
- Scientific notation and estimation
- Arithmetic sequences and series
- Geometric sequences and compound interest
- Financial maths — loans, mortgages and CG50
- Exponents and logarithms in real-world models
Functions
- Linear functions and modelling
- Quadratic functions — vertex, roots, and applications
- Exponential and logistic growth models
- Sinusoidal models for periodic data
- Piecewise functions and modelling
Geometry and Trigonometry
- 3D geometry — volume, surface area, and packaging
- Sine rule vs cosine rule — the decision tree
- Voronoi diagrams — nearest-neighbour problems
- 3D trigonometry — angle of elevation and depression
- Bearings and navigation problems
Statistics and Probability
- Chi-squared test — goodness of fit and independence
- Correlation, regression, and Pearson's r
- Normal distribution — CG50 and TI-Nspire keystrokes
- Conditional probability with tree diagrams
- Expected value, variance, and games
Calculus
Formula booklet
Mathematics: applications and interpretation formula booklet · International Baccalaureate · First assessment 2021 (current edition)
As for AA: distributed to schools and provided in the exam, not posted publicly by the IB.
Questions students ask
Are IB Math AI SL past papers free?
Not officially. The IB sells past papers and markschemes through its official store (opens in a new tab); your school may also have them. The only free official papers are the specimen papers on ibo.org, linked above. Copies on other websites are not licensed by the IB.
How many papers are there in IB Math AI SL?
2 exam papers: Paper 1 (1 h 30 min, 80 marks, 40% of the grade; calculator (gdc) required; short-response questions); Paper 2 (1 h 30 min, 80 marks, 40% of the grade; calculator (gdc) required; extended-response questions). The internal assessment (exploration) is the other 20%.
Where are the IB Math AI SL grade boundaries?
The IB publishes grade boundaries to schools after each session (in the subject reports on its Programme Resource Centre), not as a public web page. Ask your teacher for the latest ones: we don't quote numbers we can't verify.
Which formula booklet do I get in the exam?
The applications and interpretation formula booklet (the same booklet for SL and HL; HL students use the extra HL sections). A clean copy is provided in every exam.
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