11–12Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024)
The new Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2026 and will replace the Mathematics Standard Stage 6 Syllabus (2017).
2026, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing the 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 the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing the new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2027
- First HSC examination for the 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
- Calculate simple interest for different interest rates and time periods using the formula where = simple interest, = principal, = interest rate per time period and = number of time periods
Solve problems involving simple interest in a variety of contexts
Compare simple interest Loading for different interest rates and time periods, with and without using digital tools
- Calculate the future value, present value or interest rate of a compound interest investment using the formula where = future value of the investment, = present value of the investment, = interest rate per time period and = number of time periods
Solve problems involving compound interest in a variety of contexts, including Loading and Loading
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, Loading and buying property as investment strategies