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What are the differences between the AP and the IB Mathematics Courses?

April 26, 2017AP Courses differences IB Mathematics

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What are the differences between the AP and the IB Mathematics Courses?

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AP and IB students begin with honors classes ( Honors Geometry and Algebra 2 with Analysis). After Algebra 2 students may choose IB Math Studies or IB Precalculus. After Algebra 2 with Analysis students may choose one of three options (see the diagram) depending upon whether they want to pursue an IB diploma as their goal. Once a student is accepted in the IB program, the differences are twofold: 1. The IB program requires a written project for both the IB PreCalculus and the IB Math Studies classes. 2. In the IB Math Studies course a different range of topics is emphasized which prepares students for the IB Exam. Upon the successful completion of the IB PreCalculus course, students are not only prepared for the IB Exam, they are also prepared for AP Calculus.