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IB Math AA/AI and sciences: topic notes and assessment resources.

Mathematics

Introduction to Differentiation

IB Math AA — the derivative as a gradient, the power rule, tangent lines and increasing/decreasing functions. Worked example and Paper 1 vs Paper 2 advice.

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Math AA

The Binomial Theorem

IB Math AA — expanding (a + b)ⁿ with binomial coefficients, and finding a specific term without full expansion. Worked example and an exam tip.

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Macroeconomics

IB Economics HL and SL

Aggregate Demand and the Multiplier

The four components of aggregate demand and how an initial injection multiplies through the economy, with the IB diagram and the evaluation Paper 1 rewards.

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Microeconomics

IB Economics HL and SL

Market Equilibrium and Elasticity

Finding equilibrium price and quantity, and how price elasticity of demand shapes the diagram and the evaluation IB Economics rewards.

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