{"product_id":"ib-math-applications-interpretation-sl-2027-pearson","title":"Maths: Applications and Interpretaton Standard Level (Print book and eBook) (NYP Due June 2026)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMathematics: Applications and Interpretation for the IB Diploma Standard Level (Print Book + eBook)\u003c\/strong\u003e is Pearson’s new textbook for \u003cstrong\u003eIB Math AI SL\u003c\/strong\u003e, written for the IB’s \u003cstrong\u003e2027 Subject Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is for students who begin the course in \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e and take their first exams in \u003cstrong\u003eMay 2029\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book was developed in cooperation with the IB by a team of experienced IB teachers and examiners led by Series Editor \u003cstrong\u003eIbrahim Wazir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e one printed student textbook plus an eBook access code with 2 years of access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMath for the Real World\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApplications and Interpretation is the IB math course built around \u003cstrong\u003ereal-world problems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Students learn to model situations, analyse data and use technology to find and explain answers. 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The author team includes IB examiners, IA moderators and DP workshop leaders who teach at international schools around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChoosing the Right IB Math Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMath AI SL, starting 2027 or later:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is your book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMath AI HL:\u003c\/strong\u003e you need the Applications and Interpretation \u003cstrong\u003eHigher Level\u003c\/strong\u003e book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMath AA (Analysis and Approaches):\u003c\/strong\u003e you need the Analysis and Approaches books. 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