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-S1-03
solves problems involving interest and depreciation to make decisions about loans and credit cards
Explain the similarities and differences between the declining balance formula and the compound interest formula
Compare straight-line depreciation and declining balance depreciation either numerically or from a given graph
Use a spreadsheet to model depreciation using the straight-line and declining balance methods
Compare and analyse the costs associated with buy now, pay later, short term and long term loans
Model a reducing balance loan as an application of compound interest, given the interest rate per time period, with periodic repayments, using a table for up to three time periods
Examine the effect of changing the repayment frequency, making additional repayments or a making a lump-sum payment on the term and cost of repaying a loan
Use a spreadsheet to model and solve problems involving a reducing balance loan in a variety of contexts
Explain how credit cards are an example of a reducing balance loan
Compare credit card interest rates with interest rates for other loan types
Identify the various fees and charges associated with credit card usage, and explain the meaning of an interest-free period
Interpret a credit card statement, examining the implications of only making the minimum payment
Calculate the compound interest charged on a transaction or outstanding balance for a given number of days
Compare credit cards and personal loans as options to meet short-term, medium-term and long-term financial goals