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Mathematics Standard
- Year 10 Subject Selection Workshop
- For students commencing Year 11 in 2027
- Australian International Academy, Strathfield
- Units
- 2 units — common Year 11 course; Mathematics Standard 2 in Year 12 (Board Developed)
- Exclusions
- Mathematics Standard 1, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2
- Pre-requisites
- Students should have completed a Stage 5 Mathematics course; the Year 11 course is a prerequisite for Year 12
- Group
- Common to all students — Studied by every student on the ATAR Pathway
Syllabus in use · Current syllabus (2024)
The Academy teaches the Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024), which was implemented for Year 11 from 2026 and is examined for the first time in the 2027 HSC. This is the current syllabus for the Year 11 2027 cohort.
Course description
Mathematics Standard enables students to use mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions in daily life. All Year 11 students share a common Mathematics Standard course. In Year 12, ATAR-pathway students study Mathematics Standard 2, which develops mathematical knowledge through applications and modelling and can contribute to the ATAR.
Course structure
Year 11 Preliminary · 2027
- Algebra: Formulae and Equations; Linear Relationships
- Measurement: Applications of Measurement; Working with Time
- Financial Mathematics: Money Matters
- Statistical Analysis: Data Analysis; Relative Frequency and Probability
Year 12 HSC · 2028
- Algebra: Types of Relationships
- Measurement: Non-right-angled Trigonometry; Rates and Ratios
- Financial Mathematics: Investments and Loans; Annuities
- Statistical Analysis: Bivariate Data Analysis; The Normal Distribution
- Networks: Network Concepts; Critical Path Analysis
Students who should consider this course
This course suits students who want to extend their mathematical skills beyond Stage 5 through real-world applications, without the in-depth calculus focus of Mathematics Advanced.
School-based assessment components
| Component | Weighting % |
|---|---|
| Understanding, fluency and communication | 50 |
| Problem solving, reasoning and justification | 50 |
HSC examination
The HSC examination consists of a written paper worth 100 marks. NESA-approved calculators may be used. One school-based assessment task in both Year 11 and Year 12 must be an assignment or investigation-style task.
Subject presentation
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Year 10 Subject Selection Workshop — Mathematics Standard, for students commencing Year 11 in 2027 (Mathematics Faculty). Based on the NESA Mathematics Standard 11–12 Syllabus (2024).
Text transcript of the slides (19 slides)
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Why choose Mathematics Standard?
- Mathematics for decisions, work, study and everyday life — the course enables students to use mathematics to make informed decisions in their daily lives, developing understanding and competence through real-world applications.
- Build mathematical confidence by applying mathematics to practical situations, problem-solving and modelling.
- Develop reasoning, communication, critical thinking and technology skills.
- Strengthen financial literacy, measurement, data analysis and decision-making.
- Prepare for a broad range of employment, training and further education pathways.
- Choose a Year 12 pathway that matches your mathematical needs and future goals.
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Your 2027–2028 pathway
- Year 11 (2027): Mathematics Standard — 2 units, 120 indicative hours. All students complete this common course first.
- Year 12 (2028), choose one: Mathematics Standard 1 — 2 units, applications and modelling; or Mathematics Standard 2 — 2 units, more complex content.
- Year 11 Mathematics Standard is the prerequisite for both. ATAR Pathway students study Mathematics Standard 2 in Year 12.
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What will you study in Year 11?
- Algebra — formulas and equations; linear relationships.
- Financial Mathematics — earning money; managing money.
- Measurement — applications of measurement; time and location.
- Networks — networks, paths and trees.
- Statistics — data analysis.
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Working mathematically — embedded across every area of study
- Understanding and fluency — build knowledge, make connections and use techniques accurately.
- Problem solving — choose and apply strategies in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
- Reasoning — explain, justify, interpret and evaluate mathematical thinking.
- Communication — use mathematical language, notation, diagrams, tables and graphs clearly.
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Year 12 Mathematics Standard 1 — course structure
- Practical applications and modelling.
- Algebra: algebraic relationships.
- Financial Mathematics: investment; depreciation and loans.
- Measurement: right-angled triangles; ratios and rates.
- Statistics: bivariate data analysis; relative frequency and probability.
- Designed to build confidence and prepare students for post-school employment or further training.
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Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2 — course structure
- Extending mathematical thinking through more complex content.
- Algebra: algebraic relationships.
- Financial Mathematics: investment and loans; annuities.
- Measurement: trigonometry; ratios and rates.
- Networks: network flow; critical path analysis.
- Statistics: bivariate data analysis; relative frequency and probability; the normal distribution.
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Standard 1 or Standard 2?
- Standard 1 — practical, meaningful applications; builds mathematical confidence; focus on applications and modelling; supports employment and further training; an optional HSC examination pathway is available.
- Standard 2 — more complex mathematical content; greater depth in applications and modelling; includes Networks and the Normal Distribution; supports a wider range of educational and employment aspirations; an HSC examination course.
- Think about your strengths, goals and preferred level of challenge.
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Mathematics Standard 1 — understanding the ATAR pathway
- Students on an ATAR Pathway who take Standard 1 must complete the optional HSC examination, enrolling additionally in Mathematics Standard 1 (Examination).
- The examination result may be eligible to contribute to the ATAR, subject to UAC ATAR rules and the student’s overall pattern of study.
- Students considering university should check current course prerequisites and UAC requirements.
- Key message: Standard 1 is not automatically a ‘non-ATAR course’ — the ATAR outcome depends on whether the optional HSC examination is taken and the student’s overall ATAR-eligible pattern of study.
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HSC assessment — an important difference
- Standard 1: school-based assessment leads to an HSC grade. Students undertaking the optional HSC examination must also enrol in Mathematics Standard 1 (Examination).
- Standard 2: students complete school-based assessment and sit the external HSC examination. Performance is reported using HSC Performance Bands 1–6.
- Your school will provide the final assessment schedule and task details for your cohort.
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Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2 — course components and assessment
- School-based assessment: Knowledge and understanding 50%; Skills in working mathematically 50%.
- Assessment focuses on Year 12 outcomes; Year 11 Mathematics Standard is assumed knowledge.
- Standard 2 has HSC Performance Band Descriptions — Bands 1–6 describe overall HSC achievement; higher bands reflect stronger reasoning, modelling, problem-solving and communication.
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What does the 50/50 weighting mean?
- 50% Knowledge and understanding — understanding mathematical concepts and relationships; selecting and applying appropriate techniques; applying course knowledge in mathematical contexts.
- 50% Working mathematically — communicating mathematical thinking and reasoning; choosing and applying techniques to solve problems; making connections and developing fluency; using mathematical models and appropriate representations.
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Assessment — key points for students
- Year 11: common Mathematics Standard course; school-based assessment contributes to the Year 11 grade.
- Year 12 Standard 1: school-based assessment measures achievement against the Standard 1 outcomes and content.
- Balanced assessment: Knowledge and understanding and Working mathematically carry equal weighting — 50% each.
- School program: the school determines individual task types and weightings within NESA requirements.
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What should you bring from Year 10?
- Confidence with number skills, fractions, percentages, ratios and rates.
- Ability to substitute into formulas and solve basic equations.
- Understanding of graphs and linear relationships.
- Measurement and trigonometry skills in practical contexts.
- Ability to interpret tables, graphs, statistics and probability.
- Willingness to show working, explain reasoning and use a calculator appropriately.
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How to succeed in Mathematics Standard
- Stay current — complete classwork and homework regularly.
- Show working — communicate steps and reasoning clearly.
- Use technology well — use an approved calculator accurately and efficiently.
- Revise often — practise mixed and exam-style questions throughout the course.
- Ask for help — seek feedback early when a concept is unclear.
- Learn from data — use assessment feedback to target weaker skills.
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Where can Mathematics Standard take you?
- Business and finance
- Health and nursing
- Information technology
- Trades and technical fields
- Further education and training
- Everyday financial decision-making
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Choosing the right pathway — ask yourself
- What level of Mathematics am I currently studying successfully in Year 10?
- How confident am I with algebra, graphs, problem solving and multi-step questions?
- Which Year 12 pathway best matches my future study, training or employment plans?
- Am I prepared to practise consistently and seek support when needed?
- Have I checked any mathematics requirements for courses or careers I may be considering?
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Your Mathematics Standard journey
- 2026 — Year 10 subject selection.
- 2027 — Year 11 Mathematics Standard.
- Late 2027 — choose Year 12 Standard 1 or Standard 2.
- 2028 — Year 12 / HSC pathway.
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Questions?
- Choose the course that gives you the right balance of challenge, confidence and future opportunity.
- Choose a pathway that matches your strengths, future goals and willingness to learn.
- Best wishes for Year 11 Mathematics Standard in 2027 — Mathematics Faculty.