Number & algebra
Use fluent algebra to support unfamiliar problem solving.
IB MYP Mathematics
IB MYP 5 Mathematics
Typically Grade 10 / Class 10
Grade and year names vary by country; confirm placement with your school.
Consolidate the final MYP year, prepare for school assessments and optional mathematics eAssessment, and plan the transition to DP.
MYP 5
TrackIB Middle Years Programme
LevelMYP 5 · Grade 10 (typical)
FocusAssessment and DP readiness
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 & algebra
Functions & mathematical models
Geometry & trigonometry
Statistics & probability
Assessment & transition
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 5?
MYP 5 students preparing for final school assessments, optional eAssessment or the move to IB DP mathematics.
Learners who benefit from a structured plan alongside their current school lessons.
Bring your school’s standard or extended topic list and assessment entry details so revision targets the right content.
Students who want to explain their reasoning as well as improve calculation accuracy.
Syllabus Map
MYP 5 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.
Functions & mathematical models
Interpret, compare and evaluate different relationships.
Geometry & trigonometry
Combine spatial reasoning with clear calculations.
Statistics & probability
Make and critique conclusions based on data.
Assessment & transition
Bring methods, explanations and reflection together.
Suggested Topic Breakdown
MYP 5 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 & algebra
Use fluent algebra to support unfamiliar problem solving.
MYP 5 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Indices, scientific notation and exact values
Percentage growth and financial contexts
Algebraic manipulation and rearrangement
Linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations
Sequences and generalisation
Extended algebraic methods only where required by the school
02
Functions & mathematical models
Interpret, compare and evaluate different relationships.
MYP 5 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Linear and quadratic models
Exponential growth and decay where taught
Function notation, graphs and transformations
Intersections and graphical solutions
Direct and inverse variation
Choosing domains and evaluating model limitations
03
Geometry & trigonometry
Combine spatial reasoning with clear calculations.
MYP 5 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Similarity and scale in two and three dimensions
Pythagoras and right-triangle trigonometry
Circle and coordinate geometry
Surface area and volume in applications
Non-right-triangle methods for the appropriate pathway
Extended spatial problems where included
04
Statistics & probability
Make and critique conclusions based on data.
MYP 5 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Sampling quality and bias
Distribution summaries and comparison
Correlation and regression interpretation
Multi-step probability using tables and trees
Conditional probability where taught
Evaluating statistical claims and uncertainty
05
Assessment & transition
Bring methods, explanations and reflection together.
MYP 5 Learning Plan
Suggested coverage, matched to your school
Mixed-topic revision based on diagnostic gaps
Pattern investigations with supported general rules
Written explanations and mathematical notation
Real-world modelling and evaluation
On-screen practice if registered for eAssessment
AA/AI and SL/HL readiness discussion based on school advice
Learning in practice
Investigate, explain and apply
A sample investigation
Explore a pattern involving areas or sequences, propose a rule, justify it and test its validity beyond the first examples.
A real-world application
Fit a model to a small dataset, interpret its predictions and explain why extrapolating too far may be unreliable.
These are practice examples; your school sets the assessed tasks and their requirements.
Assessment
MYP 5 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
Mathematics eAssessment is optional and depends on school registration. Confirm the mathematics or extended mathematics entry and exam-session requirements with your coordinator.
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.
- Plan an appropriate AA or AI route at SL or HL with your school, using demonstrated strengths, interests and future requirements.
FAQ
Common questions about MYP 5
Practical answers about topics, school alignment and assessment for this MYP year.
Which grade is MYP 5 equivalent to?
MYP 5 usually corresponds to Grade 10 (Class 10). This is the common Grades 6–10 mapping; local year names and placement rules vary by school and country.
Is there one fixed MYP 5 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.
Will I take a mathematics eAssessment?
Only if your school registers you. I confirm your entry and use school-approved materials for the applicable session alongside criteria-based practice.
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 5
Assessment and DP readiness
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 5.