Mathematics Standard Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)

New syllabus implemented from 2026

The new Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2026.

2025

Plan and prepare to teach Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024)

2026, Term 1

Start teaching Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) 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 Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) for Year 12
Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements

2027

First HSC examination for Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024)

Detailed implementation information, including key features and resources, is available on the Mathematics syllabus development page.

About the syllabus

Students learn how to use mathematics to make informed decisions in their daily lives and develop understanding through real-world applications.

Course descriptions

Mathematics Standard students use mathematics to make informed decisions in their daily lives. Students develop understanding and competence in mathematics through real-world applications. These skills can be used in a range of concurrent HSC subjects.

Mathematics Standard 1 improves numeracy by building student confidence and making mathematics meaningful. Numerate students can manage situations or solve problems in everyday life, work or further learning.

In Mathematics Standard 2 students extend their mathematical skills beyond Stage 5 without the in-depth knowledge of higher mathematics that the study of calculus would provide. This course prepares students for a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, including continuing their studies at a tertiary level.

The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course is a common course for all students studying the Mathematics Standard Syllabus.

What students learn

Year 11 course

The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course content comprises four Topics, with the Topics divided into Subtopics.

Topic: Algebra

Formulae and Equations
Linear Relationships

Topic: Measurement

Applications of Measurement
Working with Time

Topic: Financial Mathematics

Money Matters

Topic: Statistical Analysis

Data Analysis
Relative Frequency and Probability

Year 12 course (Mathematics Standard 1)

Topic: Algebra

Types of Relationships

Topic: Measurement

Right-angled Triangles
Rates
Scale Drawings

Topic: Financial Mathematics

Investment
Depreciation and Loans

Topic: Statistical Analysis

Further Statistical Analysis

Topic: Networks

Networks and Paths

Year 12 course (Mathematics Standard 2)

The Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course content includes the same four Topics and the additional Topic ‘Networks’.

Topic: Algebra

Types of Relationships

Topic: Measurement

Non-right-angled Trigonometry
Rates and Ratios

Topic: Financial Mathematics

Investments and Loans
Annuities

Topic: Statistical Analysis

Bivariate Data Analysis
The Normal Distribution

Topic: Networks

Network Concepts
Critical Path Analysis

Course numbers and exclusions

Mathematics Standard 1

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

11236 Mathematics Standard (2 units – Year 11)
15231 Mathematics Standard 1 (2 units – Year 12)

Optional examination: Mathematics Standard students who intend to undertake the optional HSC examination must also be enrolled in this course:

15232 Mathematics Standard 1 (2 units – Year 12)

Prerequisites: The Mathematics Standard 1 Year 11 course has been developed on the assumption that students have studied the content and achieved the outcomes of the Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus and, in particular, the content and outcomes of all substrands of Stage 5.1 and the following substrands of Stage 5.2:

Area and surface area
Financial mathematics
Linear relationships
Non-linear relationships
Right-angled triangles (Trigonometry)
Single variable data analysis
Volume
some content from Equations
some content from Probability.

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions:

15236 Mathematics Standard 2 (2 units – Year 12)
11255 Mathematics Advanced (2 units – Year 11)
15255 Mathematics Advanced (2 units – Year 12)
11250 Mathematics Extension (1 unit – Year 11)
15250 Mathematics Extension 1 (1 unit – Year 12)
15260 Mathematics Extension 2 (1 unit – Year 12)
16611 Mathematics Life Skills (2 units – Year 11)
16611 Mathematics Life Skills (2 units – Year 12)

ATAR information

The Universities Admission Centre (UAC) has removed the ATAR course categorisation from the 2025 HSC onwards. From HSC 2025, Mathematics Standard 1 will no longer be classified as Category B. Read the advice for students choosing HSC subjects.

Mathematics Standard 2

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

11236 Mathematics Standard (2 units – Year 11)
15236 Mathematics Standard 2 (2 units – Year 12)

Prerequisites: The Mathematics Standard 2 Year 11 course has been developed on the assumption that students have studied the content and achieved the outcomes of the Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus and, in particular, the content and outcomes of all substrands of Stage 5.1 and the following substrands of Stage 5.2: