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Revision Notes

IB Maths AA SL

Expert revision notes for IB Mathematics Analysis & Approaches Standard Level — covering every topic from Number & Algebra through to Calculus, with worked examples and exam tips for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

AA SL · Revision Notes

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Number & Algebra

Indices, logarithms, sequences, proof, and binomial theorem.

14 notes▾

Number Toolkit

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Standard Form→ Laws of Indices→

Exponentials & Logs

3▾

Introduction to Logarithms→ Laws of Logarithms→ Solving Exponential Equations→

Sequences & Series

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Language of Sequences & Series→ Sigma Notation→ Arithmetic Sequences & Series→ Geometric Sequences & Series→ Applications of Sequences & Series→ Compound Interest & Depreciation→

Proof & Reasoning

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Proof→

Binomial Theorem

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Binomial Coefficients & Pascal’s Triangle→ Binomial Theorem→

Functions

Linear, quadratic, exponential, transformations, and graphs.

22 notes▾

Linear Functions & Graphs

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Equations of a Straight Line→ Parallel & Perpendicular Lines→

Quadratic Functions & Graphs

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Quadratic Functions→ Factorising Quadratics→ Completing the Square→ Solving Quadratic Equations→ Quadratic Inequalities→ Discriminants→

Functions Toolkit

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Language of Functions→ Composite Functions→ Inverse Functions→ Graphing Functions & Their Key Features→ Intersecting Graphs→

Further Functions & Graphs

5▾

Reciprocal & Rational Functions→ Exponential & Logarithmic Functions→ Solving Equations Analytically→ Solving Equations Graphically→ Modelling with Functions→

Transformations of Graphs

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Translations of Graphs→ Reflections of Graphs→ Stretches of Graphs→ Composite Transformations of Graphs→

Geometry & Trigonometry

Coordinate geometry, 3D shapes, the unit circle and identities.

21 notes▾

Geometry Toolkit

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Coordinate Geometry→ Arcs & Sectors Using Degrees→ Radian Measure→ Arcs & Sectors Using Radians→

Geometry of 3D Shapes

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3D Coordinate Geometry→ Volume & Surface Area→

Trigonometry

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Pythagoras & Right-Angled Trigonometry→ Sine Rule, Cosine Rule & Area of a Triangle→ Angles of Elevation & Depression→ Bearings & Constructions→

The Unit Circle & Exact Values

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The Unit Circle→ Exact Values→

Trigonometric Functions & Graphs

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Graphs of Trigonometric Functions→ Solving Equations Using Trigonometric Graphs→ Transformations of Trigonometric Functions→ Modelling with Trigonometric Functions→

Trigonometric Equations & Identities

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Simple Identities→ Double Angle Formulae→ Relationship Between Trigonometric Ratios→ Linear Trigonometric Equations→ Quadratic Trigonometric Equations→

Statistics & Probability

Data, correlation, probability and probability distributions.

26 notes▾

Statistics Toolkit

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Sampling & Data Collection→ Measures of Central Tendency→ Measures of Dispersion→ Frequency Tables→ Linear Transformations of Data→ Outliers→ Box & Whisker Diagrams→ Cumulative Frequency Graphs→ Histograms→ Interpreting Data→

Correlation & Regression

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Scatter Diagrams & Correlation→ Pearson’s Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient→ Linear Regression→

Probability

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Probability & Types of Events→ Independent & Mutually Exclusive Events→ Conditional Probability→ Venn Diagrams→ Tree Diagrams→

Probability Distributions

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Discrete Probability Distributions→ Expected Values→

Binomial Distribution

2▾

The Binomial Distribution→ Calculating Binomial Probabilities→

Normal Distribution

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The Normal Distribution→ Calculations with Normal Distribution→ Standardisation of Normal Variables & z-Values→ Finding Unknown Parameters→

Calculus

Differentiation, integration, optimisation, and kinematics.

26 notes▾

Differentiation

4▾

Introduction to Derivatives→ Differentiating Powers of x→ Gradients, Tangents & Normals→ Increasing & Decreasing Functions→

Further Differentiation

8▾

Differentiating Special Functions→ Chain Rule→ Product Rule→ Quotient Rule→ Second Order Derivatives→ Stationary Points→ Concavity & Points of Inflection→ Derivatives & Graphs→

Integration

4▾

Introduction to Integration→ Integrating Powers of x→ Finding the Constant of Integration→ Finding Areas Using a GDC→

Further Integration

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Integrating Special Functions→ Reverse Chain Rule→ Integration by Substitution→ Definite Integrals→ Negative Integrals→ Area Between a Curve and a Line→ Area Between 2 Curves→

Optimisation

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Modelling with Differentiation→

Kinematics

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Displacement, Velocity & Acceleration→ Calculus for Kinematics→

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