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11–12Mathematics Extension 2 11–12 Syllabus

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Implementation from 2026
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Year 12

Further work with vectors
Vector equations of lines and curves
  • Determine when two lines in vector form are parallel in two dimensions and three dimensions

  • Determine whether a given point lies on a line in vector form

  • Determine using vector methods whether three points are collinear in two dimensions and three dimensions

  • Determine the point of intersection of two non-parallel lines expressed as vector equations in two dimensions

  • Define skew lines in three dimensions and apply vector methods to determine whether two lines in three dimensions are skew

  • Examine and identify curves given as vector equations in two dimensions and three dimensions using graphing applications

  • Identify the vector equation of a curve given its graph

  • Use the circle equations and sphere equations to solve problems

  • Determine the Cartesian equation of a curve in two dimensions given its vector equation and graph the curve, where the curve is within the scope of this syllabus

Vectors and geometry
  • Define the medians, altitudes, perpendicular bisectors and angle bisectors of a triangle and recognise these definitions in vector proofs

  • Solve problems and prove geometric results in two dimensions and three dimensions using vectors

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