Online IB Maths Tuition in Singapore: One-to-One and Small-Group Tutors for AA and AI, SL and HL
IB Diploma students take Maths: analysis and approaches or Maths: applications and interpretation, each at SL or HL, and both courses end in written papers plus an exploration. onlinetuition.sg matches IB students in Singapore, including IP students heading for the IB Diploma, with IB Maths tutors for live online lessons, one-to-one or in small groups, for the exact course and level they take.
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About IB Diploma Mathematics
The IB offers two Diploma Programme maths courses, each at standard level (SL) and higher level (HL). The current courses were first assessed in 2021 and are examined for the last time in November 2028; new courses with the same two names are taught from August 2027 and first examined in May 2029.
- Analysis and approaches (AA)
- Emphasises algebraic methods and the rigorous development of ideas, with proof at HL
- Applications and interpretation (AI)
- Emphasises modelling, statistics and technology, with calculus and statistics in applied settings
- SL and HL
- The IB recommends 150 teaching hours at SL and 240 at HL; HL adds further content to the SL course
- Written papers
- Two at SL and three at HL. AA Paper 1 is sat without technology; the other AA papers, and every AI paper, use a graphic display calculator
- Internal assessment
- The exploration, a piece of written maths on a question the student chooses, worth 20% of the final grade at both levels
Which version your child takes depends on the exam session: the current courses run to the November 2028 exams, and the new ones are examined from May 2029.
Common Challenges IB Maths Students Face
Choosing Between AA and AI
The courses differ in emphasis, algebraic methods in AA and modelling and statistics in AI, so the right one depends on the student and their plans.
AA Paper 1 Without a Calculator
Algebra, calculus and trigonometry worked by hand, with exact answers and no technology to check them.
Using the GDC Well
AI papers and the later AA papers expect a graphic display calculator, used quickly and with the right functions.
HL Paper 3
Two long, compulsory problem-solving questions at HL, each developing one idea step by step.
The Exploration
Picking a question with enough maths in it, then writing a clear, well-reasoned report on it.
Proof and Rigour in AA HL
Proof by induction, contradiction and counterexample, alongside topics such as complex numbers.
How Our Online IB Maths Tutors Help
Matched to AA or AI
A tutor for the exact course and level your child takes, SL or HL.
Calculator-Free Practice for AA
Exact methods for Paper 1, so algebra and calculus are secure without technology.
GDC Skills
The calculator functions the papers rely on, such as graphing and solving equations, practised until they are quick.
Guidance on the Exploration
Help with choosing a question, planning the maths and checking the reasoning, while the work stays your child's own.
Modelling and Data for AI
Modelling with functions and working with real data, the heart of the AI course, practised on worked examples.
Revision for Mocks and Finals
Topic by topic through the first year, then exam-style practice before the May or November session.
IB Maths Topics Covered by Our Tutors
Both courses share the same five topics, and HL adds further content to each. These are the current courses, first assessed in 2021.
The Five Topics
- Number and algebra
- Functions
- Geometry and trigonometry
- Statistics and probability
- Calculus
Analysis and Approaches
Stronger on algebra and analytical methods, for students who enjoy abstract problems. HL adds content such as complex numbers and proof by induction, contradiction and counterexample.
Applications and Interpretation
Stronger on modelling and statistics in real contexts, with technology used throughout, while still covering calculus.
Assessment
- SL
- Two written papers and the exploration
- HL
- Three written papers and the exploration
- Exploration
- 20% of the final grade
Key IB Maths Dates
Updated
From the IB's announcements on its Diploma maths courses.
- New AA and AI courses first taught
- August 2027
- Last exams for the current courses
- November 2028
- First exams for the new courses
- May 2029
Why Choose onlinetuition.sg for IB Maths Tuition?
Tutors Who Know IB Maths
Tutors need a deep understanding of the IB course your child takes and how it is assessed.
AA or AI, SL or HL
Lessons follow your child's exact course and level.
One-to-One or a Small Group
One-to-one, or a group of up to 4 students on the same course and level.
Lessons Around a Busy Diploma
Fixed weekly times on weekdays or at weekends, planned around the rest of the Diploma.
A Trial Lesson to Start
Your child meets the tutor in a trial lesson before you decide.
No Agency Fees
Requesting an IB Maths tutor is free.
Frequently Asked Questions About IB Maths Tuition
Thinking of IB Maths Tuition?
Should My Child Take Maths AA or AI?
AA suits students who enjoy algebra and abstract problems, while AI suits those who prefer modelling, data and technology. Check the requirements of any university courses your child is considering, then decide with the school.
Is IB Maths HL Much Harder Than SL?
HL covers more content and adds a third paper, and the IB recommends 240 teaching hours for HL against 150 for SL.
Will My Child Sit the Current Course or the New One?
It depends on the exam session: the current courses are examined for the last time in November 2028, and the new ones from May 2029. Your child's school will confirm which applies.
When Should My Child Start IB Maths Tuition?
Early in the first Diploma year, before the topics and the exploration build up, or as soon as test results start to slip.
Can a Tutor Help With the Exploration?
Yes, with choosing a question, the maths involved and clear writing. The exploration must be your child's own work, so the tutor guides rather than writes.
Getting a Tutor
How Do I Request an IB Maths Tutor?
Fill in the free form above and choose your child's IB year as the level. We'll contact you on WhatsApp.
Do You Have Tutors for MYP Maths?
Yes. Choose IB MYP as the level in the form, and we'll match a tutor for it.
Who Are Your IB Maths Tutors?
Undergraduates, part-time and full-time tutors, and current and former school teachers, each screened for qualifications, results and teaching experience.
Lessons
How Are IB Maths Lessons Taught Online?
Live on Zoom with cameras on, with the tutor writing and annotating on a shared whiteboard. Your child can bring questions from class.
How Long Is Each Lesson?
Usually 1.5 or 2 hours, at the same time every week.
What Happens If My Child Misses a Lesson?
You're in direct contact with the tutor, so tell them early. For a missed group lesson, the tutor can usually share the recording.
Others
How Much Does IB Maths Tuition Cost?
Fees depend on the level and class size, and we confirm the fee on WhatsApp before the first lesson.
Are There Any Agency Fees?
No.
How Much Notice Do We Give to Stop?
One month, out of courtesy to the tutor's planning. Payment is by PayNow.
Sources
- IB: Maths in the Diploma Programme
- IB: Mathematics: analysis and approaches guide, first assessment 2021
- IB: Mathematics: applications and interpretation guide, first assessment 2021
- IB: Mathematics: analysis and approaches subject brief
- IB: Mathematics: applications and interpretation subject brief
- IB: Mathematics: analysis and approaches, curriculum updates (new course from 2027)
- IB: Mathematics: applications and interpretation, curriculum updates (new course from 2027)
- MOE: The Integrated Programme (leading to the A-Level or IB Diploma)