Implementation from 2026
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Overview
Course description
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 focuses on mathematical ways of viewing the world to investigate concepts, such as order, relation, pattern, uncertainty and generality. The course provides students with the opportunity to explore mathematical problems through observation, reflection and reasoning.
What students learn
Through the study of Mathematics Advanced 11–12, students:
- develop knowledge, understanding and skills in Working mathematically and communicating concisely and precisely
- consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through mathematical modelling
- gain an appropriate mathematical background for future pathways which involve mathematics and its applications at the tertiary level.
Course structure and requirements
Year 11 course structure
Year 12 course structure
Safety and risk management
Schools are required to ensure they follow Loading in delivering the Mathematics Advanced 11–12 Syllabus.
Course enrolment details
Further information for Mathematics Advanced Year 11
- Course number: 11255
- Course hours: 120
- Course units: 2
- Enrolment type: Elective
- Endorsement type: Board developed
Exclusions
- Mathematics Standard (Year 11, 2 units): 11236
- Mathematics Life Skills (Year 11, 2 units): 17680
Prerequisites
- Nil
Corequisites
- Nil
Further information for Mathematics Advanced Year 12
- Course number: 15255
- Course hours: 120
- Course units: 2
- Enrolment type: Elective
- Endorsement type: Board developed
Exclusions
- Mathematics Standard 1 (Year 12, 2 units): 15231
- Mathematics Standard 1 (examination) (Year 12, 2 units): 15232
- Mathematics Standard 2 (Year 12, 2 units): 15236
- Mathematics Life Skills (Year 12, 2 units): 17680
Prerequisites
- Mathematics Advanced (Year 11, 2 units): 11255
Corequisites
- Nil
HSC information
Information about curriculum requirements for the HSC are available on Assessment Certification Examination (ACE).