Ebook: Mathematics for the international student: mathematics HL (Option): Calculus HL Topic 9 FM Topic 5

Mathematics HL Option Calculus has been written as a companion book to the Mathematics HL (Core) textbook. Together they aim to provide students and teachers with appropriate coverage of the two-year Mathematics HL Course, to be first examined in 2014.

This book covers all sub-topics set out in Mathematics HL Option Topic 9 and Further Mathematics HL Topic 5, Calculus.

The aim of this topic is to inroduce students to the basic concepts and techniques of differential and integral calculus and their applications.

Detailed explanations and key facts are highlighted throughout the text. Each sub-topic contains numerous worked examples, highlighting each step necessary to reach the answer for that example.

Theory of knowledge is a core requirement in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, whereby students are encouraged to think critically and challenge the assumptions of knowledge. Discussion topics for theory of knowledge have been included on pages 129 and 140. These aim to help students discover and express their views on knowledge issues.

Fully worked solutions are provided at the back of the text, however students are encouraged to attempt each question before referring to the solution.