SCHEME OF WORK FOR MAA HL SEMESTER 2 2024 , JAN – MAY

DATES &
TEACHING
CONTENTS FURTHER GUIDANCE NO OF RESOURCES
STRATEGIES
PERIODS
TOPIC 4: STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY
4 WEEKS
8 JAN 2024- 9 FEB 2024
18 PERIODS

4.4 a) Linear correlation of bivariate a) Technology should be used to 2 Oxford Group

data. Pearson’s product-moment calculate r. However, hand and past presentation using
correlation coefficient, r calculations of r may enhance year the questions
understanding. Critical values of r questions given by teachers
will be given where appropriate.
Students should be aware that Reciprocal
b) Scatter diagrams; lines of best Pearson’s product moment correlation questioning
fit, by eye, passing through the coefficient (r) is only meaningful for
mean point. linear relationships. Guided discussion

c) Equation of the regression line of

y on x.
b) positive, zero, negative; strong, weak,
no correlation. Students should be
able to make the distinction between
correlation and causation and know
Use of the equation of the regression that correlation does not imply
line for prediction purposes. Interpret the causation.
meaning of the parameters, a and b, in a
linear regression 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥𝑡𝑏

4.5 Concepts of trial, outcome, equally likely
outcomes, relative frequency, sample space
(U) and event.
a) The probability of an event A is
P(A) =𝑛(𝐴) .
𝑛(𝐵)
b) The complementary events A and
A′ (not A).
c) Expected number of occurrences.
d) Use of Venn diagrams, tree
diagrams, sample space diagrams
and tables of outcomes to
calculate simple probabilities
e) Permutation and combination
PROBABILITY AND PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION
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Sample spaces can be represented in many
ways, for example as a table or a list.
Experiments using coins, dice, cards and
so on, can enhance understanding of the
distinction between experimental (relative
frequency) and theoretical probability.
Simulations may be used to enhance this topic

4.6 a. Combined events: P(A 𝖴 B) = 4

The non-exclusivity of “or”
P(A) + P(B) − P(A ∩ B).
An alternate form of this is: P(A ∩ B) =
b. Mutually exclusive events: P(A ∩
P(B)P(A|B). Problems can be solved with the
B) = 0.
aid of a Venn diagram, tree diagram, sample
c. Conditional probability: P(A|B) =
space diagram or table of outcomes without
P(A ∩ B) P(B) . MAA HL Text Lecture
explicit use of formulae. Probabilities with
d. Independent events: P(A ∩ B) = Book Formative
and without replacement.
P(A)P(B). Oxford Assessment
e. Bayes theorem /Pearson/Haese (Self evaluation
4.7 a) Concept of discrete random variables Probability distributions will be given in the 2 & Hariss)/ techniques /think
and their probability distributions. following ways: Hodder pair share)
Including Expected value (mean) and Publisher Inquiry base
variance. learning
b) Prove and use GDC Problem base
E(X)= X P(X=x) learning
E(aX+b)= aE(X) +b Christos Interdisciplinary
𝑉𝑎𝑟(𝑥) = 𝐸(𝑋2) − (𝐸(𝑋))2 E(X) = 0 indicates a fair game where X
represents the gain of a player website teaching
𝑉𝑎𝑟(𝑎𝑋) = 𝑎2𝑉𝑎𝑟(𝑥) = 𝑉𝑎𝑟(𝑎𝑋 + 𝑏)
IB questions
Bank
4.8 Binomial distribution. Mean and variance 2
of the binomial distribution.
 4.9 Find 2
Simple continuous random a) 𝐸(𝑥) = ∫ 𝑥𝑓(𝑥)𝑑𝑥
variables (without using
integration) Including mean ,mode b) 𝐸(𝑥2) = ∫ 𝑥2𝑓(𝑥)𝑑𝑥
and variance
c) 𝑉𝑎𝑟(𝑥) = ∫ 𝑥2𝑓(𝑥)𝑑𝑥 − (𝐸(𝑥))2

4.10 Awareness of the natural occurrence of the 3

normal distribution. Students should be aware
that approximately 68% of the data lies
between μ ± σ, 95% lies between μ ± 2σ and
99.7% of the data lies between μ ± 3σ
Probabilities and values of the variable must
a) Standardization of normal
be found using technology.
variables (z- values).
For inverse normal calculations mean and
b) Normal distribution
standard deviation will be given. This does
c) Inverse normal calculations where
not involve transformation to the standardized
mean and standard deviation are
normal variable z.
unknown.
Probabilities and values of the variable must
be found using technology. The standardized
value (z) gives the number of standard
deviations from the mean.

STANDARDIZED TEST 1 -
PAPER 2 -
15 Feb 2024

GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY – 27 PERIODS

12 FEB -29 FEB 2024 ( 3 WEEKS)
18 MARCH -5 APRIL 2024 ( 3 WEEKS)

3.1 The circle: radian measure of angles; length 2

of an arc; area of a sector.
3.2 Solving Right angle triangle and Use of sine, In all areas of this topic, students should
cosine and tangent ratios to find the sides and be encouraged to sketch well-labelled
angles of right-angled triangles diagrams to support their solutions. 3
And its application Link to: inverse functions (SL2.2)
when finding angles.
3.3 Solving non right angle triangle Ambiguous case : In thinking 3
a) The sine rule and ambiguous case website Other contexts:
b) The cosine rule Triangulation, map- making.
c2 = a2 + b2 – 2ab cos C Links to other subjects:
Cos C =( 𝑎2+𝑏2−𝑐2)/2𝑎𝑏. Vectors (physics).
c) Area of a triangle as ½( ab sin C )
d) Application

3.4 Definition of cos θ, sin θ in terms of the unit Definition of cos θ, sin θ in terms of the 3
circle including unit circle
special angle and solving simple trigonometry Includes the relationship between angles in
equations different quadrants. Examples:
cos x = cos( − x)
tan(3π − x) = − tan
x sin(π + x) = − sin
x MAA HL Text Lecture
Book Formative
Exact values of trigonometric ratios of 0, Oxford Assessment
π/ 6 , π /4 , π /3 , π/ 2 and their multiples. /Pearson/Haese& (Self evaluation
3.5 Proving Trigonometry identities and solving Derivation of double angle identities from 5 Hariss)/ Hodder techniques
equations compound angle identities. Publisher /think pair
a) 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝜃 + 𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝜃 = 1 Link to: De Moivre’s theorem (AHL1.14). share)
b) 1 + 𝑡𝑎𝑛2𝜃 = 𝑠𝑒𝑐2𝜃 GDC Inquiry base
c) 𝑐𝑜𝑡2𝜃 + 1 = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐2𝜃 learning
d) Compound angle identities Christos website Problem base
e) Double angle identities learning
IB Interdisciplinary
3.6 The circular functions and equations Trigonometric functions may have questions teaching
a) sin x, cos x, and tan x; amplitude, their domains given in degrees or radians. 10 Bank
periodic nature, and their graphs
b) Composite functions of the form
f(x)=a sin(b(x+c))+d.
c) Application
d) Solving equations
 e) Reciprocal function ,graph and
equations
f) The inverse functions f(x)= arcsin x
,f(x)=arccos x,f(x)=arctan x; their
domains and ranges; their graphs and
solving equations
.
3.7 Definition of a complex number in cartesion
form
Algebra & properties of complex numbers
3.8 Modulus and argument of complex number
or Polar Form and Euler Form.
Modulus–argument (polar) form:
z = r (cos θ + isin θ)= rcisθ.
Euler form:
z = reiθ
Examples: height of tide, motion of a
Ferris wheel.
Students should be aware that not all
regression technology produces
trigonometric functions in the form
f(x)=asin(b(x+c))+d.
Example: y=sin x used to obtain y=3sin2x
by a stretch of scale factor 3 in the y
direction and a stretch of scale factor 12
in the x direction.
Link to: transformations of graphs
(SL2.11).
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STANDARDIZED TEST 2
PAPER 3 -
8 APRIL 2024
VECTORS
(VECTOR – 21 HOURS – SEM 3 )
8 APRIL -19 APRIL (2 WEEKS)
Sums, products and quotients in Cartesian 3
The complex plane is also known as the
Argand diagram.
Link to: vectors (AHL3.12).
The ability to convert between Cartesian, 3
modulus-argument (polar) and Euler form
is expected.
 Sums, products and quotients in Cartesian,
polar or Euler forms and their geometric
interpretation.

3.9 Powers of Complex Number and De Moivre’s Include Drawing complex number in 3
theorem example Argand diagram.
(2 + 2𝑖)5 Include mathematical induction MAA HL Text Lecture
3.10 Solving complex number equations in the Book Formative
form 5 Oxford Assessment
a) 𝑧3 = 1 (roots of unity) /Pearson/Haese& (Self evaluation
b) 𝑧4 = −8 + 8(√3𝑖 Hariss)/ Hodder techniques
c) Use GDC to find solution Publisher /think pair
Or Finding roots of complex number share)
example : Find cube roots of -27i GDC Inquiry base
learning
Christos website Problem base
learning
IB Interdisciplinary
questions teaching
Bank
3.11 DMT and trigonometry formulae Use DMT to find general formulae for 5 -
1 𝑛 1
𝑧𝑛 + ,𝑧 −
𝑧𝑛 𝑧𝑛
And relate with
1
𝑧𝑛 + = 2 cos(𝑛𝜃) ,
𝑧1𝑛
𝑛
𝑧 − = 2𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛(𝑛𝜃)
𝑧𝑛

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