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
- ME1-11-03
solves problems in three dimensions using trigonometry and simplifies expressions, proves results and solves problems involving compound angles using trigonometric identities
Interpret information about a 3-dimensional context given in diagrammatical form
Interpret information about a 3-dimensional context given in written form
Apply trigonometry to solve problems in three dimensions where a diagram is given
Use sum and difference expansion formulas to solve problems and prove results
Use the double angle formulas to solve problems and prove results
Solve trigonometric equations involving factorisation and/or substitution of trigonometric identities over restricted domains
Interpret solutions of trigonometric equations graphically with and without graphing applications
Model and solve practical problems using trigonometric equations and analyse their solutions in a variety of contexts