aditya Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 The IBID math textbook are useful for the hl core part of the syllabus but for the options the schools usually provide another textbook for the option provided Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBiskillingme Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 My school uses Oxford 'Introducing to Pure Mathematics' and 'Further Pure Mathematics' book for HL course. It is written for A-level course rather than IB. That's why the style of exercises and exam questions are different :/ It would be great if anyone can recommend great books for IB HL Maths Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yansari Posted December 19, 2012 Report Share Posted December 19, 2012 I would highly recommend the IB question bank because you have to start practicing for exams as soon as possible in order to be prepared its better than past papers because you can choose what topic you want to focus on Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlefishin Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 For most of the textbooks are written based on the syllabus given by IBO, so no matter which is the one you use, it will cover all the topic needed to be test in the examination. Don't worry! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboro76 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Our School uses the Mathematics for the IB diploma. It is a good book, although I dont have much to compare it to. Also, you can get a 'worked solutions' book. It has all the answers, with working out to all the questions. It is very useful. I'm constantly photocopying pages out of our teachers... I should probabally get one of my own. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lero Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Textbooks are important but should be the least of your concern for Math HL. I used the Haese & Harris textbook alongside the Pearson textbook for some core but mainly options (which was quite exceptional for the latter in particular). Focus on completing as many past papers as humanly possible (minimum 2006 onwards) and critiquing any error you make to ensure you never make it again. Do this with your teacher who will provide guidance and advice. The IB questionbanks which can be accessed from the internet will be your best resource for past exam questions and the ease in which you can focus on a specific topic thoroughly is crucial. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushK96 Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 We use the Oxford Math HL. It is also very nice. Has TOK and EE help at the end of every chapter and also has exam style questions in the end. You also get a soft copy with it. You could also try understanding Pure Math, although it is out of our syllabus but a-level uses it and so it is quite handy. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypton Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 where can you get the worked solutions to the IBID book? There are a few problems Im having a hard time with Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I use Haese and Harris and it is way too easy compared to actual IB questions.I also use the old(as in not the new edition) Oxford book. It has some decent Math HL worthy questions and past IB exam questions.So I recommend the Oxford book for questions and the Haese and Harris book for colorful pictures and diagrams. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venkat Kadari Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Hi please visit www.pitaurus.com. Click on "Enter Here" button, then click on "IB DP Math" link and then on the "Useful Links and Downloads" link. You'll find resources on Syllabi for 2014 and past papers for HL, SL and Studies.For more information, please email me at "[email protected]". I can share ebooks on math and love to extend any help there on.Thanks.Venkat Kadari. Edited August 18, 2013 by Venkat Kadari Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm8888 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I use the IBID and find it very useful but I also have the oxford book Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight K Shrute Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 My school gave me the H&H book but I also have the IBID and Cambridge one's. Personally I think IBID > Cambridge > H&H. IBID has great explanations and questions whilst the H&H's questions feel to simple. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia. Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I am using the Mathematics HL Course Companion from Oxford - does anyone know if it's a good book? I like it so far, but should I get something else as well? Help appreciated! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayedott Gee Posted September 19, 2013 Report Share Posted September 19, 2013 Anyone who says the IBID textbook is good can go away. The stupid author who wrote it clearly does not understand that worked solutions are essential to learning in math. the solutions manual for the 3rd edition is near unobtainable. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinik Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) Anyone who says the IBID textbook is good can go away. The stupid author who wrote it clearly does not understand that worked solutions are essential to learning in math. the solutions manual for the 3rd edition is near unobtainable. I like the book a lot but if you have such a problem than the Pearson one would be the best choice for you. If you buy the e-book edition there are worked examples for the questions and pdf files that cover all the options. It also comes with a ton of ideas for IA and TOKAnyone who says the IBID textbook is good can go away. The stupid author who wrote it clearly does not understand that worked solutions are essential to learning in math. the solutions manual for the 3rd edition is near unobtainable. When you are solving the problems think about the stuff you have learned form the book so far. The answers can be answered you just have to think back and remember everything it teaches you. If you have problems with some particular question post it here I am sure people will be happy to help you outSorry for double post Edited September 20, 2013 by ~Lc~ Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigel Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 The IBID Math book is really mediocre honestly, but not as bad considering the quality of their other textbooks. If you need something simple, don't hesitate and just buy the Pearson IB Diploma book (it will do wonders for you).However if you're really keen on Math and want to expand some of the concepts explained in Calculus, Trig and Precalc, buying "Single Variable Calculus: Early Trascendentals" by Stewart is completely amazing. You might even need it for your university studies (at least in Canada they do). But just buy it if you're a math freak and you have the cash to pay for it (it's close to $150). Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lognarithm Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 (edited) We used the Stewart book for AP Calc BC junior year, it's great for learning the calculus portion of math. Now we use the Cambridge HL books, which are alright but mostly review some older stuff which we need to go over. Fair warning, the Cambridge book's solutions in the back are mighty horrible when it comes to statistics, but everything else is mostly fine. Edited November 28, 2013 by Lognarithm Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Hoose Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 This book is unbelievable good at explanations, although some of the example problems tend to be similar to each other (not much variation) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mathematics-Higher-Level-International-Baccalaureate/dp/0199129347 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechnight Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 We're using Oxford by MacKenzie & Roberts. Explanations are quite good and there are a lot of examples, but solutions are wrong quite often. (Arggh) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwmurri Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 We use the Pearson textbook, and I think its really good and clear at explaining the topics. There is also an online version that has the options. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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