{"product_id":"ib-math-applications-interpretation-sl-course-book-2027-oxford","title":"IB DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Standard Level Course Companion (NYP Due February 2027)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxford Resources for IB DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Standard Level Course Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is Oxford University Press’s new concept-based course book for \u003cstrong\u003eIB Math AI SL\u003c\/strong\u003e, updated for the IB’s \u003cstrong\u003e2027 subject guide\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supports the new course from \u003cstrong\u003efirst teaching in August 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003efirst assessment in May 2029\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is written by \u003cstrong\u003eJennifer Chang Wathall, Jane Forrest, Paula Waldman, David Harris and Nadia Stoyanova Kennedy\u003c\/strong\u003e, experienced IB authors, examiners and educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlanning for the New AI SL Course\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe IB has updated Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation for students starting the Diploma Programme from August 2027. The IB calls it a \u003cstrong\u003erefinement rather than a reinvention\u003c\/strong\u003e: content is reduced, nothing is added, and teachers won’t need major retraining. 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focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploration-ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed guidance and extensive practice support the new assessment requirements, with a strengthened computational, inquiry-based approach that helps students build strong Mathematical Explorations against the new criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA common starting point.\u003c\/strong\u003e “Prior Knowledge” exercises before each topic let you spot gaps early, which is especially helpful for mixed-background SL classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOK and international-mindedness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in prompts encourage discussion and give students a starting point for Mathematics TOK investigations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance on artificial intelligence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The “Building your AI toolkit” feature shows students how to use AI tools effectively, ethically 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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 Standard Level Course Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Chang Wathall, Jane Forrest, Paula Waldman, David Harris, Nadia Stoyanova Kennedy\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 9781382080798\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 624\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276 x 219 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