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IB maths, explained with data

I analysed official IB statistics, subject reports and course guides so that parents can plan subject choices and preparation with real numbers.

IB Math AA · data to 2025

IB Mathematics, by the numbers

16.4%AA HL students with a 7 in 2025

How many students get a 7, how many marks out of 100 a 7 takes, how the IA mark changes the exam target, how to choose between HL and SL, and the new course from 2029.

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IGCSE → IB

From IGCSE to IB Mathematics

14 → 5SL items still new in IB after Add Maths

How IGCSE Extended, Additional Maths and IB AA SL and HL connect, which topics are taught where, and what to prepare before HL if a student has taken Extended only.

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