11–12Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus
The new Mathematics Standard 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 Standard 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
- MST-11-04
solves financial problems involving budgeting and purchasing
Apply percentage increase and decrease to determine the cost of goods, and profit and loss
Calculate the goods and service tax (GST) or value-added tax (VAT) when purchasing goods and services in Australia and internationally
Solve problems involving GST or VAT
Examine payment options involving buy now, pay later and analyse the costs associated with these schemes for purchasing goods
Calculate the cost of buying on terms that involve paying an initial deposit and making regular repayments
Compare the total cost of using different methods of purchasing goods and justify which method of purchasing is best suited to a given context
Calculate the cost of purchasing a vehicle by considering the purchase price or loan repayments, registration, compulsory and non-compulsory third-party insurance, comprehensive insurance and stamp duty at current rates
Examine the ongoing costs of a vehicle
Use a spreadsheet to model the costs of purchasing, running and maintaining a vehicle
Calculate household costs including electricity, water and gas usage from household bills
Prepare a personal budget for a given income, considering fixed and discretionary spending
Use a spreadsheet to model personal and household budgets
Examine budgeting, saving, establishing an emergency fund with 3 to 6 months of living expenses, and monitoring spending as strategies designed to minimise financial problems