11–12Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 Syllabus
The new Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2026.
2025
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2026, Term 1
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Mathematics Extension 1 Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2026, Term 4
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2027
- First HSC examination for new syllabus
Content
Year 11
- MAO-WM-01
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
- ME1-11-05
uses the binomial theorem to solve problems and prove identities
Recognise that a binomial is an expression with two terms, and that a binomial expansion is an expansion of a power of a binomial
Use the binomial theorem to determine the coefficient of a term with a specific power or the constant term in a binomial expansion
Prove identities involving binomial coefficients in binomial expansions by substituting values, comparing coefficients or applying a combinatorial argument to a specified context
Apply given or proven identities involving binomial coefficients to prove further identities, without the use of calculus