Applications and Interpretations: SL vs. HL

Applications and Interpretations: SL vs. HL

SL Math

AI SL Core Topics

• Algebra; linear, systems, series and sequences, complex.

• Functions: Quadratics, Exponential; modelling, systems, logarithms etc.

• Geometry: parallel and perpendicular lines, voronoi diagrams, SA and Volume, 3D figures.

• Trig; right triangle trig, 3D trig, unit circle and trig functions.

• Probability: simple, compound, conditional. Binomial.

• Statistics: measure of center and spread, comparing samples.

• Calculus: differentiation, rates of change, integration.

AI HL.... all of the SL AND

• Vectors and Matrices

• Poisson Distributions and comparison of regression samples

• Graph Theory and Transformations

• Complex systems and representations of trig functions

• Differential Equations

Benefits of HL

• More math!

• Greater likelihood of college credits and at a higher level. Some don't take SL credits.

• Better preparation for college.

• Better study skills and a broader introduction to college topics.

Students who are considering these studies should consider HL:

• Any business studies. These all require significant statistics and some calculus.

• Any science or medical pursuits. Once again, lots of stats.

• Engineering or IT. The vectors and matrices will be beneficial.