Information about the 2019 examination
This year’s examination will be based on the Mathematics B Senior External Syllabus 2006.
A graphing calculator is required. An additional non-programmable calculator is recommended. Calculators with computer algebra system (CAS) functionality are not allowed.
Resources
You can download the following resources. For tuition, see teaching centres.
Syllabus
The syllabus sets out the aims, objectives, learning experiences and assessment requirements for the subject.
Subject notices
Subject notices provide information about this year's examination.
Assessment reports and past papers
Assessment reports provide examination statistics and comments on overall candidate performance, and may include marking schemes and sample responses.
Past papers are actual examination papers from previous years.
2018
- NEW Assessment report (PDF, 12.0 MB)
- Subject notice 1 — February 2018 (PDF, 73.1 KB)
- Subject notice 2 — June 2018 (PDF, 69.7 KB)
- Paper One — Question book (PDF, 412.4 KB)
- Paper One — Response book (PDF, 206.9 KB)
- Paper One — Resource book (PDF, 493.9 KB)
- Paper Two — Question book (PDF, 449.2 KB)
- Paper Two — Response book (PDF, 206.9 KB)
2017
- Assessment report (PDF, 2.4 MB)
- Subject notice 2 — September 2017 (PDF, 69.9 KB)
- Subject notice 1 — January 2017 (PDF, 27.7 KB)
- Paper One — Question book (PDF, 440.4 KB)
- Paper One — Response book (PDF, 260.1 KB)
- Paper One — Resource book (PDF, 516.4 KB)
- Paper Two — Question book (PDF, 382.5 KB)
- Paper Two — Response book (PDF, 260.2 KB)
2016
- Assessment report (PDF, 2.4 MB)
- Subject notice 2 — September 2016 (PDF, 69.9 KB)
- Subject notice 1 — January 2016 (PDF, 51.0 KB)
- Paper One — Question book (PDF, 357.5 KB)
- Paper One — Response book (PDF, 236.3 KB)
- Paper One — Resource book (PDF, 478.6 KB)
- Paper Two — Question book (PDF, 377.4 KB)
- Paper Two — Response book (PDF, 227.4 KB)
2015
- Assessment report (PDF, 363.2 KB)
- Subject notice 1 — January 2015 (PDF, 89.5 KB)
- Subject notice 2 — October 2015 (PDF, 74.9 KB)
- Paper One — Question book (PDF, 352.1 KB)
- Paper One — Response book (PDF, 218.0 KB)
- Paper One — Resource book (PDF, 361.4 KB)
- Paper Two — Question book (PDF, 310.8 KB)
- Paper Two — Response book (PDF, 227.4 KB)
2014
- Assessment report (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- Subject notice 1 — February 2014 (PDF, 48.7 KB)
- Subject notice 2 — September 2014 (PDF, 34.9 KB)
- Paper One — Question book (PDF, 354.4 KB)
- Paper One — Response book (PDF, 244.4 KB)
- Paper One — Resource book (PDF, 488.5 KB)
- Paper Two — Question book (PDF, 340.2 KB)
- Paper Two — Response book (PDF, 243.0 KB)
2013
- Assessment report (PDF, 327.6 KB)
- Subject notice 1 — March 2013 (PDF, 174.2 KB)
- Subject notice 2 — September 2013 (PDF, 120.5 KB)
- Paper One — Question book (PDF, 142.6 KB)
- Paper One — Response book (PDF, 109.9 KB)
- Paper One — Resource book (PDF, 258.3 KB)
- Paper Two — Question book (PDF, 134.5 KB)
- Paper Two — Response book (PDF, 110.8 KB)
2012
- Assessment report (PDF, 2.5 MB)
- Subject notice 1 — April 2012 (PDF, 101.1 KB)
- Subject notice 2 — September 2012 (PDF, 128.4 KB)
- Paper One — Question book (PDF, 259.0 KB)
- Paper One — Response book (PDF, 175.4 KB)
- Paper One — Resource book (PDF, 429.0 KB)
- Paper Two — Question book (PDF, 244.6 KB)
- Paper Two — Response book (PDF, 176.0 KB)
2011
2010
More information
Email externalexams@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3120 6180.