Mathematics for the IB Diploma: Applications and interpretation SL: 2nd ed (NYP Due March 2027)

Mathematics for the IB Diploma: Applications and Interpretation SL, 2nd Edition is the brand-new, fully updated Standard Level textbook for the revised IB Math AI SL course. It is for first teaching in August 2027 and first assessment in May 2029. It is written by Paul Fannon, Vesna Kadelburg, Ben Woolley and Stephen Ward, the author team behind the popular Mathematics for the IB Diploma series, and published by Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education).

Updated for the New IB Math AI Syllabus

The IB has revised the Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation course for students starting the Diploma Programme from August 2027. This second edition is updated for the new course guide, so students learn exactly what will be examined from 2029.

Key changes in the new SL course:

• Content removed at SL: logarithms, and approximating areas with the trapezoidal rule
• No new content added, giving a more focused, coherent course
• Shorter exams: SL Papers 1 and 2 are now 75 marks each (previously 80)
• Revised internal assessment: the mathematical exploration now uses new criteria shared by SL and HL, which are problem specification, abstraction, computation and interpretation

What’s Inside

• Clear explanations of key concepts and applications throughout
• Plenty of worked examples with model answers
• Mapped to the new IB guide, so it’s easy to follow through the course
• Focus on modelling and statistics, the heart of the AI course, plus functions and calculus

Who This Book Is For

• IB Diploma students starting Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation SL (Math AI SL) in 2027 or later
• IB math teachers and schools preparing for the new syllabus
• Parents and tutors supporting an IB Math AI SL student

Book Details

• Title: Mathematics for the IB Diploma: Applications and Interpretation SL, 2nd Edition
• Authors: Paul Fannon, Vesna Kadelburg, Ben Woolley, Stephen Ward
• Series: Mathematics for the IB Diploma
• Publisher: Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education)
• ISBN-13: 9781036022013
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 448
• Publication date: 4 February 2027 (available for pre-order)
• Syllabus: IB DP Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation, first teaching 2027, first assessment 2029
• Level: Standard Level (SL)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this book for the new IB Math AI syllabus?
Yes. This 2nd edition is updated for the revised course, first taught in August 2027 and first examined in May 2029.

Who wrote this book?
Paul Fannon, Vesna Kadelburg, Ben Woolley and Stephen Ward, the same author team behind the 1st edition and the Higher Level book.

Should I buy the 1st or 2nd edition?
Students starting IB Math AI SL in August 2027 or later should use this 2nd edition. Students sitting exams before 2029 are on the previous syllabus and should use the 1st edition. If unsure, check with your teacher or DP coordinator.

Is this the SL or HL book?
This is the Standard Level (SL) book. Higher Level students need Mathematics for the IB Diploma: Applications and Interpretation HL, 2nd Edition (ISBN 9781036020965).

Is this the same as “IB Math AI SL”?
Yes. “AI” is the short name for the Applications and Interpretation course.

Is there a matching workbook?
Yes. The publisher is releasing an Exam Practice Workbook for this course (ISBN 9781036022020), due June 2027.

Is there an eBook version?
Yes. The publisher offers a Boost eBook edition with 2-year access (ISBN 9781036021900). This listing is for the paperback.