Pre DP Maths (Analysis and Approaches SL&HL) prior knowledge test

For students intending to start an IB DP Mathematics course in the next few months, assess how prepared they are and identify which areas they should focus on ahead of the move. This can be used to inform independent revision or class time before the school year concludes. In addition, it could be used to assess students transferring in to an IB school to check prior knowledge.

48 non-calculator questions (including 4 “HL only” for those looking at the higher level course) covering the spectrum of topics included on the prior knowledge topic list shared by the IB (list not included). They range from multiple choice to simple calculations and some more complex problem-solving. It is recommended to give students at least 1.5 hours to complete.

This is made ready to use so the questions are laid out 4 to a page resulting in 12 pages of questions and 13 pages of worked solutions and answers. There should be enough space for some calculations but you may want to provide spare paper for further “rough working out”. Also provide the relevant pre-DP formula book for your setting (e.g. MYP, iGCSE etc.)