Assessment Body: IB

Level: MYP

Subject: Mathematics

First Teaching: September 2016

First Examination: June 2017

An approach that focuses on concepts and assessment in the teaching and learning of Mathematics:

• It approaches each chapter with research statements framed by key and relevant concepts, in a global context.
• It supports every aspect of assessment using tasks designed by experienced MYP educators.
• It distinguishes and extends learning with research projects and cross-border opportunities.
• It applies global frameworks in meaningful ways to offer an MYP Mathematics program with an international perspective.

Rita Beaton was, until very recently, the Director of Studies for MYP Mathematics and Sciences at the International Baccalaureate (IB) and continues to be involved in curriculum review. She is an experienced teacher of MYP and DP Mathematics and Sciences, and is the Mathematics Coordinator at her school. She has taught at several international schools in Europe as well as in North America. Her interests include overcoming math anxiety and STEM education. She is also the author of MYP by Concept 4&5 Mathematics.

Irina Amlyn has been a Mathematics teacher for MYP and Department Head, Chair, and frequent presenter of the Mathematics learning network in Bermuda, and has been involved in the development and assessment of the IB curriculum. Her main focus area is illustrating the relevance of Mathematics in our everyday lives and guiding students to experience its applications in various sciences. She is also the author of Mathematics for the IB MYP 1: by Concept.