Mathematics for the IB Diploma: Applications and Interpretation Higher Level Student Book 2nd Edition (NYP Due March 2027)

Mathematics for the IB Diploma: Applications and Interpretation HL, 2nd Edition is the brand-new, fully updated Higher Level textbook for the revised IB Math AI HL course. It is for first teaching in August 2027 and first assessment in May 2029. It is written by Paul Fannon, Vesna Kadelburg, Ben Woolley and Stephen Ward, and published by Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education).

Updated for the New IB Math AI Syllabus

The IB has revised the Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation course for students starting the Diploma Programme from August 2027. This second edition is updated for the new course guide, so students learn exactly what will be examined from 2029.

Key changes in the new HL course:

• Content removed at HL: complex numbers, the vector product, the Poisson distribution, and several hypothesis tests
• No new content added, giving a more focused, coherent course
• Shorter exams: HL Papers 1 and 2 are now 100 marks each, and Paper 3 is 50 marks over 1 hour
• Revised internal assessment: the mathematical exploration now uses new criteria shared by SL and HL, which are problem specification, abstraction, computation and interpretation

What’s Inside

• Clear explanations of every topic, with plenty of worked examples and model answers
• Thousands of practice questions, color-coded by difficulty
• Real-world examples and starter activities that build problem-solving skills
• Exam preparation with past paper questions plus complete practice exam papers and mark schemes
• Mapped to the new IB guide, so it’s easy to follow through the course

Who This Book Is For

• IB Diploma students starting Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL (Math AI HL) in 2027 or later
• IB math teachers and schools preparing for the new syllabus
• Parents and tutors supporting an IB Math AI HL student

Book Details

• Title: Mathematics for the IB Diploma: Applications and Interpretation HL, 2nd Edition
• Authors: Paul Fannon, Vesna Kadelburg, Ben Woolley, Stephen Ward
• Publisher: Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education)
• ISBN-13: 9781036020965
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 544
• Publication date: 26 March 2027 (available for pre-order)
• Syllabus: IB DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation, first teaching 2027, first assessment 2029
• Level: Higher Level (HL)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book for the new IB Math AI syllabus?
Yes. This 2nd edition is updated for the revised course, first taught in August 2027 and first examined in May 2029.

Should I buy the 1st or 2nd edition?
Students starting IB Math AI HL in August 2027 or later should use this 2nd edition. Students sitting exams before 2029 are on the previous syllabus and should use the 1st edition. If unsure, check with your teacher or DP coordinator.

Is this the SL or HL book?
This is the Higher Level (HL) book.

Is this the same as “IB Math AI HL”?
Yes. “AI” is the short name for the Applications and Interpretation course.

When will it ship?
The publisher’s release date is 26 March 2027. Pre-orders ship once stock arrives.

Is there an eBook version?
Yes. The publisher offers a Boost eBook edition with 2-year access (ISBN 9781036021887). This listing is for the paperback.