How do I know if I am ready for AA HL Math?

Pre-College Topics International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Hello everyone,

I was wondering how to determine my readiness for AA HL next year and how I can fill any missing gaps. This year, I’ve covered:

1. Trigonometry
Unit circle, trig graphs (sine/cosine), inverse trig, laws of sines/cosines.

2. Functions (Core + Transformations + Inverses)
Function basics (domain/range, evaluating), transformations, function operations/composition, inverse functions.

3. Rational Functions & Expressions
Graphing (asymptotes, holes, intercepts), transformations, rewriting forms, solving equations, and all operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide, simplify).

4. Radicals
Simplifying, operations, solving radical equations, and graphing root functions.

5. Quadratics
Factoring, solving (all methods), graphing in all forms, analyzing key features.

6. Polynomials (Higher Degree + Division + Complex Numbers)
Graphing higher-degree polynomials, finding equations, long/synthetic division, remainder/factor theorems, complex conjugate root theorem, and solving with complex numbers.

7. Systems of Equations
Graphing, substitution, elimination, and modeling.

I’ve been doing really well in this course and have gotten 7s (1-7 scale like IB) so far, but at the same time I’ve heard AA HL is the hardest IB course there is. What else should I cover?

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You need to ask your math teacher!

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Try finishing this. Start with the course challenge to get credit for what you know.

Also check out the IB courses here: Dr Frost Learning

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I prepared with Cambridge IGCSE International Mathematics and Additional Mathematics. At the minimum, compare your syllabus with International Mathematics to be prepared and fill in the gaps if needed.