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-S1-02
solves problems involving simple interest and compound interest to make decisions about financial situations
Solve problems involving simple interest in a variety of contexts
Compare simple interest graphs for different interest rates and time periods, with and without using digital tools
Solve problems involving compound interest in a variety of contexts, including inflation and appreciation
Compare the growth of simple interest and compound interest investments either numerically or from a given graph
Use a spreadsheet to model investments using both simple and compound interest
Compare and contrast savings accounts, term deposits and buying property as investment strategies