Number & operations
Choose sensible operations and check the size of an answer.
IB MYP Mathematics
IB MYP 1 Mathematics
Typically Grade 6 / Class 6
Grade and year names vary by country; confirm placement with your school.
Build confidence with number, fractions, early algebra and geometry, while learning to explain how and why a method works.
MYP 1
TrackIB Middle Years Programme
LevelMYP 1 · Grade 6 (typical)
FocusConfident foundations
Assessment criteria
A
Knowledge
Select and apply methods
B
Patterns
Explore and justify rules
C
Communication
Make reasoning clear
D
Application
Model and evaluate
Number & operations
Fractions, decimals & percentages
Algebra & patterns
Geometry & measurement
Data & chance
MYP Year Navigator
Find your MYP year
Each year has its own learning plan. Choose your current school year, then tailor the topics to your class.
Student Fit
Who should take MYP 1?
Students entering the Middle Years Programme or strengthening their first year of secondary mathematics.
Learners who benefit from a structured plan alongside their current school lessons.
Bring any primary-school gaps in multiplication, division or fractions; I address them before adding new methods.
Students who want to explain their reasoning as well as improve calculation accuracy.
Syllabus Map
MYP 1 syllabus & learning plan
IB MYP is a flexible framework, not a single worldwide year-by-year syllabus. The topics below are a suggested tutoring sequence; lessons follow your school's unit plan, prior learning and assessment criteria.
Fractions, decimals & percentages
Move between representations and use them in everyday problems.
Algebra & patterns
Use symbols to describe a rule and solve simple unknowns.
Geometry & measurement
Describe shapes and calculate useful measurements.
Data & chance
Collect information and communicate what it shows.
Suggested Topic Breakdown
MYP 1 topic-by-topic learning plan
Use this suggested topic map alongside your school unit plan. Topics can move between years; extension work is selected after checking readiness.
01
Number & operations
Choose sensible operations and check the size of an answer.
MYP 1 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Place value and the four operations
Order of operations
Factors, multiples and prime numbers
Negative numbers on a number line
Squares, cubes and simple powers
Rounding, estimation and checking answers
02
Fractions, decimals & percentages
Move between representations and use them in everyday problems.
MYP 1 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Equivalent fractions and simplifying
Comparing and ordering fractions and decimals
Fraction and decimal calculations
Percentage as part of a whole
Simple ratios and sharing
Money, measurement and unit conversions
03
Algebra & patterns
Use symbols to describe a rule and solve simple unknowns.
MYP 1 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Variables and algebraic notation
Substitution into simple expressions
Collecting like terms
One-step and simple two-step equations
Continuing and describing sequences
Tables and coordinate plotting
04
Geometry & measurement
Describe shapes and calculate useful measurements.
MYP 1 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Angle types and simple angle relationships
Properties of triangles and quadrilaterals
Perimeter and area of rectangles and triangles
Volume of cuboids
Symmetry and simple transformations
Reading scales and choosing units
05
Data & chance
Collect information and communicate what it shows.
MYP 1 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Questionnaires and fair data collection
Frequency tables, bar charts and line graphs
Mean, median, mode and range
Reading and comparing representations
Probability language and simple outcomes
Experiments and relative frequency
Learning in practice
Investigate, explain and apply
A sample investigation
Build a row of joined squares with matchsticks. Record the first few counts, describe a pattern and test your rule on another row.
A real-world application
Plan a small class event using quantities, a budget and a table of costs; explain rounding and whether the plan is affordable.
These are practice examples; your school sets the assessed tasks and their requirements.
Assessment
MYP 1 assessment & investigations
1
Criterion A — choose and use suitable mathematics in routine and unfamiliar problems.
2
Criterion B — explore examples systematically, identify a rule and support your conclusion.
3
Criterion C — connect notation, diagrams, tables and explanations so your reasoning is understandable.
4
Criterion D — select mathematics for a practical situation, interpret the result and evaluate its usefulness.
5
School tasks use the relevant year-level descriptors. Tutoring feedback follows the task rubric; the school awards official grades.
6
Preparation focuses on school-based tests, investigations and applications; this year is not presented as a separate IB external mathematics examination.
How Classes Run
Teaching plan
- Review the school unit plan, recent marked work and the student’s own explanation of a difficult question.
- Teach a priority concept through a worked example, then fade support as the student attempts a related problem.
- Use short independent practice and an error log to check whether learning lasts beyond the lesson.
- Practise an investigation or application with feedback on reasoning and presentation, while the student remains the author.
- Prepare for MYP 2 by becoming fluent with fractions, signed numbers, simple equations and clear written explanations.
FAQ
Common questions about MYP 1
Practical answers about topics, school alignment and assessment for this MYP year.
Which grade is MYP 1 equivalent to?
MYP 1 usually corresponds to Grade 6 (Class 6). This is the common Grades 6–10 mapping; local year names and placement rules vary by school and country.
Is there one fixed MYP 1 syllabus?
IB MYP is a flexible framework, not a single worldwide year-by-year syllabus. The topics below are a suggested tutoring sequence; lessons follow your school's unit plan, prior learning and assessment criteria.
How do you match lessons to my school?
Share the unit outline, textbook chapter, task rubric and a recent test. I identify the current topic, prerequisite gaps and the depth your teacher expects.
Is this Standard Level or Higher Level?
SL and HL are DP course labels. MYP uses mathematics and extended mathematics pathways; the school’s provision and the student’s readiness determine the appropriate challenge.
How will my progress be assessed?
I use short diagnostic questions, independent practice and investigations alongside your school’s rubric. There is no separate external IB mathematics exam for each early MYP year.
What should I bring to an introductory session?
Bring the school topic list, one recent marked assignment and one question you found difficult. The paid session combines a learning check with focused teaching and a suggested plan.
Outcome Focus
What students build in MYP 1
Confident foundations
Clear mathematical explanations
Independent problem solving
School-aligned preparation
Next Step
Build a plan for your MYP year.
Bring your school unit plan and a recent marked task. The paid introductory session identifies a priority gap and a practical starting point for MYP 1.