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 2
- 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-S2-04
applies trigonometry to solve problems involving right-angled and non-right-angled triangles
Apply trigonometric ratios to right-angled triangles to find either the lengths of unknown sides or the size of unknown angles in both degrees, and degrees and minutes
Apply the sine rule in a given triangle to find the value of an unknown angle, given that the unknown angle is obtuse
Identify and interpret true bearings and compass bearings and convert between them
Construct and interpret compass radial surveys and solve related problems
Solve practical problems involving Pythagoras’ theorem, the trigonometry of right-angled and non-right-angled triangles, angles of elevation and depression, and true bearings and compass bearings