{"product_id":"ib-math-applications-interpretation-hl-course-book-2027-oxford","title":"IB DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Higher Level Course Companion (NYP Due February 2027)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxford Resources for IB DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Higher Level Course Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is Oxford University Press’s new concept-based course book for \u003cstrong\u003eIB Math AI HL\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully updated for the IB’s \u003cstrong\u003e2027 subject guide\u003c\/strong\u003e. It covers the new course from \u003cstrong\u003efirst teaching in August 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e through to \u003cstrong\u003efirst exams in May 2029\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Here’s what changes for HL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics removed from AI HL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplex numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVector product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoisson distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypothesis tests for the population mean of a normal distribution, the population mean of a Poisson distribution, and the correlation coefficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExam changes from May 2029:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePaper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePrevious\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eFrom 2029\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaper 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaper 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 marks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaper 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 marks, 1 hr 15 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 marks, 1 hour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew internal assessment criteria (now the same for SL and HL):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMarks\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA: Problem specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB: Abstraction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC: Computation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD: Interpretation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Mathematical Exploration remains the IA task, but students are now assessed on the IB’s four-stage mathematical inquiry process. The course keeps its core focus on \u003cstrong\u003emathematical modelling and statistical analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with functions and calculus and the use of technology to solve problems in context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow This Course Book Supports Your Teaching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully aligned with the new guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every syllabus topic and learning outcome is covered with clear explanations, worked solutions and varied activities, so you can plan with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clear conceptual framework.\u003c\/strong\u003e The concept-based structure gives departments a coherent way to plan DP Mathematics, organized around the big ideas rather than isolated techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt around the guiding questions.\u003c\/strong\u003e The guiding questions introduced in the 2027 subject guide are embedded throughout, ready to drive inquiry-based lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStronger IA preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed guidance and extensive practice support the new assessment requirements. A strengthened computational, inquiry-based approach helps students build successful Mathematical Explorations against the new criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferentiation from day one.\u003c\/strong\u003e “Prior Knowledge” exercises let you check readiness before each topic, so the whole class starts from a secure base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOK and international-mindedness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prompts throughout spark class discussion and give students a starting point for Mathematics TOK investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible AI use.\u003c\/strong\u003e A “Building your AI toolkit” feature teaches students to use artificial intelligence tools effectively, ethically and responsibly. This is useful guidance as schools set AI policies for coursework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline answers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Answers are hosted online and continuously updated, which supports both your planning and students’ independent study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIB math teachers and heads of department\u003c\/strong\u003e choosing a course book for the 2027 AI HL syllabus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIB coordinators and schools\u003c\/strong\u003e ordering student class sets for August 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudents\u003c\/strong\u003e starting IB Math AI HL in 2027 or later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTutors\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting AI HL students under the new guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford Resources for IB DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Higher Level Course Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Chang Wathall, David Harris, Panayiotis Economopoulos, Tony Halsey, Peter Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford University Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxford Resources for IB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781382080781\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276 x 219 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 February 2027 (estimated; available for pre-order)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSyllabus:\u003c\/strong\u003e IB DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation, 2027 subject guide, first assessment May 2029\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher Level (HL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTeacher FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this course book aligned with the 2027 IB Math AI subject guide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Oxford has fully updated it for the 2027 subject guide, for first teaching in August 2027 and first assessment in May 2029.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it arrive in time for August 2027 teaching?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOxford’s estimated publication date is 4 February 2027. Pre-orders ship as soon as stock is available, giving departments time to plan before the new course starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it still cover complex numbers and the Poisson distribution?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. These are removed from AI HL in the 2027 guide, along with the vector product and several hypothesis tests, and the course book follows the new content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support the new IA criteria?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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