New Mathematics 11–12 syllabuses

New Mathematics 11–12 syllabuses are now available on the NSW Curriculum website:

• Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024)
• Mathematics Advanced 11–12 Syllabus (2024)
• Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 Syllabus (2024)
• Mathematics Extension 2 11–12 Syllabus (2024)
• Mathematics Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2024).

2025

• Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabuses.

2026, Term 1

• Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 11
• Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
• Continue to teach for Year 12:
  • Mathematics Standard Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
  • Mathematics Advanced Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
  •  Mathematics Extension 1 Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
  • Mathematics Extension 2 Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)
  • Mathematics Life Skills Stage 6 Syllabus (2017).

2026, Term 4

• Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 12
• Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements.

2027

• First HSC examination for new syllabuses:
  • Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024) 
  • Mathematics Advanced 11–12 Syllabus (2024) 
  • Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 Syllabus (2024)
  • Mathematics Extension 2 11–12 Syllabus (2024).

Key features

• The NSW Government has delivered new Mathematics syllabuses for Years 11 and 12 as part of the NSW Curriculum Reform program.
• The new Mathematics 11–12 syllabuses build on the new Kindergarten to Year 10 Mathematics syllabuses being taught in NSW schools. 
• The new syllabuses clearly outline essential learning, giving every student the opportunity to maximise their potential in Mathematics.
• More clearly defined content and outcomes across the new Mathematics syllabuses will streamline teacher planning and allow students to better access rich learning opportunities. 
• New support materials including teaching advice will be available on the NSW Curriculum website to assist schools and teachers in implementing the new syllabuses.

Schools have access to support materials including teaching advice on the NSW Curriculum to assist with implementation. More resources will be made available over time as well as online, accredited professional development on NESA’s online learning hub.