Lesson format
Weekly 1.5-hour live online class
Targeted online practice with instant marking supports work between lessons.
IB-TRACK MATHEMATICS
Math support for IB-track students in Singapore.
International Baccalaureate (IB) students in Singapore follow a six-year pathway leading to the IB Diploma in Year 5–6 — Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) or Applications and Interpretation (AI), at HL or SL. Local IB-track schools run Year 1–2 as a single Mathematics course at accelerated pace and Year 3–4 split into Core and Advanced Mathematics taught in parallel; international IB students typically take IGCSE or MYP before joining the IB Diploma. DeepThink supports students through the pre-IB years towards the Diploma.
Choose your Mathematics level
Sec 1 IB
Year 1 IB-track Mathematics — building algebra, geometry, and number foundations.
Sec 2 IB
Year 2 IB-track Mathematics — quadratics, indices, Pythagoras, and trigonometry.
Sec 3 IB
Year 3 Core + Advanced Mathematics — A-Math depth begins (functions, logs, trigonometry).
Sec 4 IB
Year 4 Core + Advanced Mathematics — calculus, integration, and pre-IB readiness.
Syllabus
What IB-track Mathematics covers, year by year
Local IB-track schools structure their pre-IB years around a consistent mathematical progression. Year 1–2 runs a single Mathematics course at accelerated pace, building algebra, geometry, and trigonometry foundations. Year 3 splits into two parallel courses: Core Mathematics (upper secondary content with extension) and Advanced Mathematics (A-Math depth — polynomials, partial fractions, functions, exponentials and logarithms, intermediate trigonometry). Year 4 continues both — Core covers three statistics units, set theory, congruency and similarity, circle theorems, vectors, and probability; Advanced is the calculus year (differentiation, integration, kinematics). International IB students typically take IGCSE or MYP in Year 9–10 before joining the IB Diploma in Year 11–12 — the same destination as Year 5–6 for local IB-track students.
Year 1 — IB-track Mathematics
- Factors and real numbers; basic algebra and laws of indices
- Linear equations; angles, polygons, and geometric construction
- Ratio, rate, percentages, sequences, linear functions and graphs
- Mensuration of plane figures and prisms; data handling
Year 2 — IB-track Mathematics
- Simultaneous equations; algebraic expansion and factorisation
- Algebraic fractions; quadratic equations and graphs
- Indices and standard form
- Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometric ratios
- Volume and surface area of pyramids, cones, and spheres; symmetry
Year 3 — Core + Advanced (parallel courses)
- Core: simultaneous equations, quadratic solutions, indices/surds/logarithms, sine and cosine rule, linear inequalities, theory of quadratics, coordinate geometry, graphs of functions, mensuration
- Advanced: algebraic fractions, polynomials, partial fractions, functions and transformations, exponentials and logarithms, basic and intermediate trigonometry
Year 4 — Core + Advanced (parallel courses)
- Core: algebraic manipulation, set theory, congruency and similarity, circle theorems, arc length and sector area, vectors in 2D, linear law, three statistics units, practical math, number patterns, probability
- Advanced: binomial theorem, further trigonometric identities, differentiation (chain/product/quotient rule, tangents and normals), rates of change, maxima and minima, derivatives of trigonometric/exponential/logarithmic functions, integration, area between curves, kinematics
Year 5–6 — IB Diploma (destination)
- Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (AA) — HL or SL
- Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation (AI) — HL or SL
- Internal Assessment (Math IA) plus external Papers 1, 2, and (HL only) 3
Note
All IB pathways converge at the IB Diploma in Year 5–6 (local IB-track) or Year 11–12 (international schools) — Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation, at HL or SL.
Common challenges along the IB-track pathway
IB-track Math is a six-year programme, and each year has its own pressure points:
Year 1–2 is faster and deeper than the local syllabus
Year 1–2 IB-track Mathematics covers the lower secondary syllabus at accelerated pace and adds enrichment on top. Foundation gaps that mainstream students could fix in Sec 3 compound much faster on the IB track.
Year 3 doubles the workload — Core and Advanced run in parallel
Two separate mathematics courses, two assessment streams. Advanced introduces A-Math depth in functions, logarithms, and trigonometric identities. Students who treat them as one subject often underperform on both.
Year 4 brings calculus all at once
Differentiation, integration, kinematics, and applications layer onto a wide Core syllabus (statistics, vectors, sets, circles, probability). Year 4 is both wide and deep.
Year 5 IB Diploma assumes a solid Year 1–4
AA HL/SL and AI HL/SL build straight on the calculus and statistics from Year 4. Gaps left at Year 4 become catch-up under IB Diploma deadlines.
How DeepThink supports IB-track Math students
We support students at every step of the four pre-IB years:
Year-by-year classes built on the actual scheme
Sec 1 IB to Sec 4 IB are taught around the Year 1–4 IB-track Mathematics schemes used at local IB schools.
Treat Year 3–4 Core and Advanced as separate disciplines
Each course has its own pacing, its own assessment style, and its own conceptual demands. We teach them that way — not as one bigger maths class.
Build the algebra and reasoning IB papers expect
IB-track schools assess understanding and clear working, not just final answers. We teach students to explain identities, justify proofs, and reason through unfamiliar problems.
Set up a clean Year 5 IB Diploma transition
Year 4 calculus and statistics are the foundation for AA HL/SL or AI HL/SL. We make sure students arrive at Year 5 ready, not catching up.
A six-year programme deserves consistent, year-by-year support. We are here for all four pre-IB years.
The programme
What families should know about IB Mathematics support
The details parents usually want before deciding whether to book a trial.
Class size
Maximum 4 students
Students are grouped by learning pace, not just by level — if no existing class matches your child’s pace, we open a new one.
Syllabus focus
IB Mathematics
Full curriculum and chapter list shown in the syllabus section above.
Pricing
$50 per live class
Same fee across subjects, levels and streams.
Trial
Free trial in an existing class
Trials in existing classes are free. If no class suits your timing, we can arrange a 1-to-1 trial at another time for $30.
Best fit
IB students working on the IB Mathematics curriculum, at a pace and depth the programme demands.
Is it time for tuition?
When IB Mathematics support is the right fit
Extra help makes the biggest difference in these situations.
Year 1–2 is faster and deeper than the local syllabus
Year 1–2 IB-track Mathematics covers the lower secondary syllabus at accelerated pace and adds enrichment on top. Foundation gaps that mainstream students could fix in Sec 3 compound much faster on the IB track.
Year 3 doubles the workload — Core and Advanced run in parallel
Two separate mathematics courses, two assessment streams. Advanced introduces A-Math depth in functions, logarithms, and trigonometric identities. Students who treat them as one subject often underperform on both.
Year 4 brings calculus all at once
Differentiation, integration, kinematics, and applications layer onto a wide Core syllabus (statistics, vectors, sets, circles, probability). Year 4 is both wide and deep.
If these sound familiar, book a trial class.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for parents
Who is IB Mathematics tuition for?
IB students working on the IB Mathematics curriculum, at a pace and depth the programme demands.
What does weekly IB Mathematics support include?
Students attend a 1.5-hour live online class each week and then work through targeted online practice with instant marking and solutions between lessons.
Which syllabus does IB Mathematics tuition follow?
Local IB-track schools structure their pre-IB years around a consistent mathematical progression. Year 1–2 runs a single Mathematics course at accelerated pace, building algebra, geometry, and trigonometry foundations. Year 3 splits into two parallel courses: Core Mathematics (upper secondary content with extension) and Advanced Mathematics (A-Math depth — polynomials, partial fractions, functions, exponentials and logarithms, intermediate trigonometry). Year 4 continues both — Core covers three statistics units, set theory, congruency and similarity, circle theorems, vectors, and probability; Advanced is the calculus year (differentiation, integration, kinematics). International IB students typically take IGCSE or MYP in Year 9–10 before joining the IB Diploma in Year 11–12 — the same destination as Year 5–6 for local IB-track students.
Can families start with a trial class first?
Yes. A trial class helps you see whether our teaching pace and approach suit your child. Trials in existing classes are free. If no class suits your timing, we can arrange a 1-to-1 trial at another time for $30.
How do parents know what to work on next?
We keep parents informed on what was covered and where their child should focus. If we spot persistent gaps, we flag them early — not just before exams.
How many students are in each class?
Four, at most. Students are grouped by learning pace, not just by year level, so each lesson moves at the speed of the students actually in it. When no class matches a child’s pace, we open a new one. In a class that size, every child answers questions, gets their working checked, and gets help the moment they need it.
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