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 12 – Standard 1
- 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-12-S1-04
applies Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry to solve problems involving right-angled triangles
Apply Pythagoras’ theorem to solve practical problems in two dimensions
Apply trigonometric ratios to find the lengths of unknown sides in right-angled triangles given an angle in both degrees, and degrees and minutes
Apply trigonometric ratios to find the size of unknown angles in right-angled triangles, in both degrees, and degrees and minutes
Identify and interpret true bearings and compass bearings and convert between them
Solve practical problems involving Pythagoras’ theorem, the trigonometry of right-angled triangles, angles of elevation and depression, and true bearings and compass bearings