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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So much confusion in this thread with what actually is IB and what requirements are needed to complete the IB diploma program.

The fact that IB schools supplement their math program with AP classes (calculus) and college level classes (multivariable, linear algebra differential equations) and somehow call them IB classes, just underscores that in itself the program is not very strong.

I”d genuinely be curious on why a student completing coursework up to differential equations (or any other of the linear algebra/multivariable) would benefit from being in the IB program. Is it that the teachers or the student cohort are better, classes more rigorous?

For the typical strong student that took Algebra 2 in 8th, and enters precalculus in 9th, one could double up with AP Statistics as a freshman, then AP calculus BC in 10, and leaving for 11th and 12th the college level classes one for each semester of multivariable, linear algebra, differential equation, discrete math that could be done through dual enrollment if not offered at the high school.

There’s no need to waste two years with the IB HL math, and I’m very doubtful a 7 on that exam as part of the IB diploma would bring anything to that student.[/quote]
One of the nice things about IB is that they really emphasize analysis, writing, and thinking differently, even in math classes. [/quote]

Are you sure you’re not just parroting some marketing script? The AP or DE don’t emphasize analysis writing and thinking differently? Please use your acquired skills of analysis, writing and thinking differently to answer this question. Joking aside, this is such a vacuous answer. Eye roll![/quote]

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