IB DP Mathematics: FAQs on the 2019 syllabus (Part 2/3) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Universities around the world generally recognize all four new diploma mathematics courses, with some preferences for certain pathways in specific disciplines.

Key Insights

• 👶 Universities in the IB Americas region generally recognize all four new diploma mathematics courses, with some variations depending on the program or discipline.
• 🌍 In the IB Africa Europe and Middle East region, Germany and various other countries recognize both HL and SL courses, with some preferences.
• 🎓 UK universities generally accept both HL courses, with a preference for analysis and approaches HL in mathematics and engineering programs.
• 🌏 In the Asia-Pacific region, several universities accept all four courses, while some have specific requirements for mathematics programs.
• 🧑‍🎓 University recognition varies, and it is essential for students to check the requirements at individual institutions before applying.
• 👂 The IB provides a list of universities from around the world that recognize their diploma mathematics courses.
• 👨‍💻 Feedback on the video and digital copies of the OUP mathematics diploma courses books can be obtained through a QR code provided.

Transcript

hi everyone welcome to this talk by Oxford University Press this is a series of shorter videos that actually addresses frequently asked questions that we receive before I share today's frequently asked question I'd like to invite you to connect with me on my twitter handle which is at jennifer waffle or if you would like to have updates from Oxford... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the four new diploma mathematics courses?

The four new courses are analysis and approaches at SL and HL, and applications and interpretations at SL and HL.

Q: Which universities in Canada and the US recognize all four courses?

British Columbia University, University of Toronto, and some American universities recognize all four courses based on the program the student applies for.

Q: What are the preferences for HL mathematics courses in Ivy League schools?

Ivy League schools generally prefer HL mathematics courses, but a student studying applications and interpretation SL may not be as competitive.

Q: How do universities in Germany recognize the new diploma mathematics courses?

Germany recognizes both HL courses for general university admission qualification and both SL courses for subject-specific university admission qualification.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• There are four new diploma mathematics courses being offered for first teaching in 2019: analysis and approaches at SL and HL, and applications and interpretations at SL and HL.

• In the IB Americas region, universities in Canada and the US generally recognize all four courses, while Ivy League schools may prioritize HL mathematics courses.

• In the IB Africa Europe and Middle East region, Germany recognizes both HL courses, and UK universities generally accept both HL courses, with some preference for the analysis and approaches HL in mathematics and engineering programs.

• In the Asia-Pacific region, several universities in Singapore and New Zealand accept all four courses, while the University of Sydney recognizes three courses.