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 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-S2-02
models financial situations and solves problems involving interest, depreciation and borrowing money
- Calculate simple interest for different 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
Examine the effect of varying the interest rate, the term or the compounding period on the future value of an investment, with and without using digital tools
Compare the growth of simple interest and compound interest investments numerically and graphically, with and without using digital tools
Recognise that simple interest graphs are Loading and compound interest graphs are exponential
Use a spreadsheet to numerically and graphically model investments using both simple and compound interest
Interpret and analyse tables and graphs about the value of Loading
Graph and interpret the value of a share over time, with and without using digital tools
Calculate the Loading paid and the Loading on shares (excluding franked dividends)
Solve problems involving calculation of Loading Loading and total costs of purchasing shares
Compare and contrast savings accounts, Loading , shares and buying property as investment strategies
- Apply the straight-line depreciation method to calculate the depreciation of an asset using the formula where = salvage value, = initial value of the asset, = depreciation amount per time period and = number of time periods
- Apply the declining balance method to calculate the depreciation of an asset using the formula where = salvage value, = initial value of the asset, = depreciation rate per time period and = number of time periods
Compare straight-line depreciation and Loading both numerically and graphically, with and without using digital tools
Use a spreadsheet to numerically and graphically model depreciation using the straight-line and declining balance methods
Compare and analyse the costs associated with Loading , short term and long term Loading
Model a Loading as an application of compound interest with periodic Loading in tabular form for up to four time periods, with and without using digital tools
Use a spreadsheet to model and solve problems involving a reducing balance loan in a variety of contexts
Examine the effect of changing the repayment frequency, additional repayments or a Loading on the term and cost of a loan using a graph or by calculation
Solve problems involving reducing balance loans including calculating the total amount paid, monthly repayments, amount still owing and the time taken to repay the loan
Explain how Loading 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 understand the meaning of an Loading
Interpret a credit card statement, examining the implications of only making the Loading
Calculate the compound interest charged on a purchase, Loading or outstanding Loading for a given number of days, with and without using digital tools
Compare credit options to best manage finances to meet short-term, medium-term and long-term goals, such as credit cards and personal loans