Abstract thought and the theoretical development of mathematics play an important role in this course, the theoretical result being used in problem solving. There are extensive sections on both the quadratic function and analytic geometry, both of which are an integral part of higher mathematics. New techniques for solving advanced equations are an important part of this course. This course includes an analysis of basic exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, second degree relations, Euclidean geometry, and equation solving. The accumulation of techniques and skills for use in the solution of a wide variety of problems continues.
Emphasis is placed on integration of the topics covered.
The only OAC Mathematics course available to them is Finite Mathematics. This is the final preparatory course for the IB Standard Level examination in Mathematical Studies. The course deals with the study of numerical and algebraic methods, geometry, trigonometry, functions, vectors, probability and statistics, set theory, and logic. The processes of problem solving, modelling, and applications are integrated with these topics. Students are required to complete a project that applies some of the mathematics they have learned to a topic of their choice.