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11–12Mathematics Advanced 11–12 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2026
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Year 11
Year 12
MAO-WM-01Working mathematically

develops understanding and fluency in mathematics through exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and applying mathematical techniques to solve problems, and communicating their thinking and reasoning coherently and clearly

MAV-11-01

applies algebraic techniques and the laws of indices and surds to manipulate expressions and solve problems

MAV-11-02

uses functions and relations to model, analyse and solve problems

MAV-11-03

analyses and solves algebraic and graphical problems involving transformations of functions and relations

MAV-11-04

applies trigonometry to solve problems involving geometric shapes

MAV-11-05

uses periodic functions to solve trigonometric equations and prove trigonometric identities

MAV-11-06

interprets the meaning of the derivative and determines the derivative of functions to solve problems

MAV-11-07

applies exponential and logarithmic laws to simplify expressions, solve equations and prove results

MAV-11-08

analyses graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions

MAV-11-09

solves problems involving probability in a variety of contexts

MAV-11-10

displays and analyses datasets using summary statistics and graphical representations

MAV-12-01

uses algebraic and graphical techniques to analyse trigonometric functions

MAV-12-02

models, analyses and solves practical problems involving functions and their transformations

MAV-12-03

uses arithmetic and geometric sequences and series to model and solve problems

MAV-12-04

selects and applies differentiation methods to solve problems

MAV-12-05

solves problems involving indefinite and definite integrals

MAV-12-06

applies calculus to graph functions and model and solve problems involving optimisation, rates of change and motion in a line

MAV-12-07

solves problems involving discrete probability distributions, continuous random variables and the normal distribution

MAV-12-08

models and solves problems to make informed decisions about financial situations