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General Mathematics / Mathematics Standard 2

Applied Year 12 maths (financial maths, statistics, networks, matrices, measurement) for non-calculus pathways.

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At a glance

Set by
NESA, VCAA, QCAA, SCSA, SACE Board, TASC, BSSS
Level
High school (Year 11–12)
Region
Australia
Programme
Australian Senior Secondary Certificates (HSC, VCE, QCE, WACE, SACE, TCE, ACT SSC)
7 versions
HSC Mathematics Standard 2VCE General MathematicsQCE General Mathematics (General)WACE Mathematics Applications ATARSACE Stage 2 General MathematicsTCE General Mathematics (Level 3)ACT Mathematical Applications (T)

The format, as published

  • NSW Standard 2: 2.5 h HSC exam (+10 min reading), 100 marks: Section I 15 MC (15 marks) and Section II 85 marks (2025 HSC paper).
  • VIC: Exam 1 (1.5 h + 15 min reading, 40 MC, 30%) and Exam 2 (1.5 h + 15 min reading, 60 marks extended, 30%), CAS allowed in both.
  • QLD: 50% external assessment as Paper 1 technology-free + Paper 2 technology-active (timings unverified).
  • WA Applications ATAR: calculator-free and calculator-assumed sections (unverified).
  • SA: 130-minute exam (2 November 2026, 30%).
  • TAS Level 3: 3 h written exam.
  • ACT school-assessed.

Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)