11–12Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024)

The external HSC examination measures student achievement in a range of syllabus outcomes.

The external examination and its marking relate to the syllabus by:

• providing clear links to syllabus outcomes
• enabling students to demonstrate the levels of achievement outlined in the Performance Band Descriptions
• applying marking guidelines based on criteria that relate to the quality of the response
• aligning performance in the examination each year to the standards established for the course.

Examination questions may require students to integrate knowledge, understanding and skills developed through studying the course.

The Year 11 course is assumed knowledge for the Year 12 course.

Some students with disability may be eligible for HSC exam provisions when completing the HSC examination.

The HSC external examination in Mathematics Standard 1 is not compulsory. Students may choose to sit for an optional HSC examination.    

Should a student seek an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the examination mark may be used by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) to contribute to the calculation of the ATAR.      

The examination will be based on the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course and will focus on the Year 12 outcomes. The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course will be assumed knowledge for this examination and may be examined.

The external HSC examination measures student achievement in a range of syllabus outcomes.

The external examination and its marking relate to the syllabus by:

• providing clear links to syllabus outcomes
• enabling students to demonstrate the levels of achievement outlined in the Performance Band Descriptions
• applying marking guidelines based on criteria that relate to the quality of the response
• aligning performance in the examination each year to the standards established for the course.

Examination questions may require students to integrate knowledge, understanding and skills developed through studying the course.

The Year 11 course is assumed knowledge for the Year 12 course.

Some students with disability may be eligible for HSC exam provisions when completing the HSC examination.

The examination will be based on the Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course and will focus on the Year 12 outcomes. The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course will be assumed knowledge for this examination and may be examined.