11–12Mathematics Extension 2 11–12 Syllabus

Mathematics Extension 2 focuses on key ideas of algebra and calculus and appreciation of mathematical invention, intuition and exploration. Mathematics Extension 2 extends students’ conceptual knowledge and understanding through exploration of new areas of mathematics not covered in Mathematics Advanced and Mathematics Extension 1.

Through the study of Mathematics Extension 2, students:

• develop strong knowledge, understanding and skills in Working mathematically and in communicating concisely and precisely
• acquire knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to mathematical concepts that have applications in an increasing number of contexts
• gain an appropriate mathematical background for future pathways which are founded in mathematics and its applications.

Mathematics Extension 2 is a Year 12-only course. Students studying the Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12 course must:

• have studied the Mathematics Advanced and the Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 courses
• study the Mathematics Advanced Year 12 and Mathematics Extension 1 Year 12 courses concurrently with Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12.

An alternative approach is for students to study Mathematics Advanced Year 11 and Mathematics Advanced Year 12 before studying Mathematics Extension 1­ Years 11­–12 and Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12.

The course numbers and units for each year of study are set out below.

Course numbers:

• Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12, 1 unit): TBA