Mathematics Standard Level International Baccalaureate group 5 subject

Applications Open - 3 November 2025

Applications Close - 23 January 2026 (This is the official deadline, when planning for the new timetable will begin; however, applications will still be accepted after this date.)

Entry Requirements

IBCP: 3 x Grade 6 & 2 x Grade 5 (inc English & Maths)

IBDP: 6 x Grade 6 & 2 x Grade 5 (inc English & Maths)

IB course option: 6 x Grade 6 & 2 x Grade 5 (inc English & Maths)

How to Apply - Please apply via KentChoices

There are 2 options avalable:

Applications and interpretation

This course is designed for students who enjoy describing the real world and solving practical problems using mathematics, those who are interested in harnessing the power of technology alongside exploring mathematical models and enjoy the more practical side of mathematics.

Students we expect to follow this course are those who will not require mathematics as a major component in their future studies/career plan. it is expected that those choosing this standard level would have achieved a minimum of a grade 5 at GCSE mathematics.

This standard level course consists of topics such as:

Sequence and series, Financial calculations, Proof, Modelling, Trigonometry, Voronoi diagrams, Correlation and regression, Statistical distributions and Basic Calculus.

Mathematics: Analysis and approaches

This course is intended for students who wish to pursue studies in mathematics as a component of their university studies; it is for students who enjoy developing mathematical arguments, problem solving and exploring ral and abstract applications, with and without technology. It is expected that those choosing this standard level would have achieved a minimum of a grade 5 at GCSE mathematics.

This standard level course consists of topics such as:

Sequences and series, Logarithms and exponentials, Proof, Systems of equations, Trigonometry, Correlation and regression, Statistical distributions and Calculus.

Applicatins and interpretation

This standard level course is assessed through a combination of two exam papers and an exploratory project. It is broken down as:

Paper 1: 90 minutes long and worth 80 marks consisting of short questions and worth 40%

Paper 2: 90 minutes long and worth 80 marks consisting of long qustions and worth 40%

Exploration: A piece of self-chosen mathematical research worth 20%.

Mathematics: Analysis and approaches

This standard level course is assessed through a combination of 2 exam papers and an exploratory project. It is broken down a:

Paper 1: 90 minutes long and worth 80 marks consisting of sections A and B and worth 40%

Paper 2: 90 minutes long and worth 80 marks consisting of sections A and B and worth 40%

Exploration : A piece of self-chosen mathmatical research worth 20%

Students who intend to follow the mathematics studies course at Dane Court will be required to have attained a minimum of grade 5 at GCSE mathematics.

General entry requirements:

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6 x grade 6 and 2 x grade 5 at GCSE or equivalent.

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme: 3 x grade 6 and 2 x grade 5 at GCSE or equivalent.