IBDP Deep-dive:
Deconstructing the Math AA Course

There was a time when someone bought 80 watermelons in a math problem and no one questioned why! Or a boy ate 19 out of the 20 chocolates and no one thought of stopping him! But not anymore. The DP math: analysis and approaches (AA) course goes above and beyond just finding the ‘x’ 😉. Real-world applications, mathematical modelling, and integration of graphing calculators and mathematical software are just a few of the skills students develop during the course.

As math AA educators, you are responsible for challenging students’ mathematical understanding, problem-solving skills, and logical reasoning. And we are here to support you in doing just that! Join us at our third IBDP deep-dive: Deconstructing the math AA course, and add to your teaching toolkit! Collaborate with peers to unpack innovative teaching strategies and compound your students’ success on the math AA course! Connect with like-minded educators from around the world, share resources, and learn from one another.

Session I: Structuring the math AA course (1 hour) 
Speaker: Tony Halsey

When designing your math AA course, there are several components to consider. Join Tony to discuss pacing and content integration for the course. Explore essential skills for internal and external assessments, and when to best introduce them to your students. The session will conclude with a discussion on the use of math-specific technology and how it can benefit your classroom instruction.

Session II: Mastering the math AA internal assessment (1.5 hours) 
Speaker: Dr. Edward Downes

Join Dr. Downes to learn more about breaking down the math IA into manageable steps. At this collaborative session, you can ideate on strategies for stimulating student ideas.  From choosing a winning topic to timing tips, this session will focus on best practices to support student success on the IA. 

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Session III: Building skills for paper 1 and HL paper 3 (1.5 hours) 
Speaker: Adrian Sparrow

Student success in the math AA course factors in various transferable skills. Join Adrian as he helps you identify, and explicitly teach, skills that are relevant to both paper 1 and the new paper 3 assessments. Deconstruct ways to approach both assessments in the classroom in time-efficient ways, and develop confidence in your ability to guide students to mastery! 

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Session IV: Integrating calculator skills for paper 2 (1.5 hours)
Speaker: Kevin Frederick 

Join Kevin as he breaks down some important tips to help students efficiently use calculators for paper 2. Focusing on the importance of calculator skills in math assessments, this session will explore best practices for integrating calculator skills in your classroom.

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