Year 9 is a pivotal year in high school, where students consolidate foundational skills and prepare for more advanced concepts in English and Mathematics. Matrix Education offers structured courses designed to strengthen these core areas, ensuring students build confidence and achieve academic success.
Course Structure
Duration: 9 weeks per term
Lesson Length: 1.5 hours per week
Delivery Modes:
On-Campus: Face-to-face classes at Matrix campuses
Matrix+ Online: Flexible online learning with video lessons, quizzes, and downloadable resources
Year 9 English Course
The Year 9 English course focuses on enhancing analytical reading and writing skills, aligned with the NSW syllabus. Students engage with a variety of texts to develop critical thinking and effective communication.
Term Topics
Term 1: Reading Novels – Building reading skills, characterisation, setting, and plot
Term 2: Poetry – Shakespearean poetry, Emily Dickinson, modern poetry, and Australian poetry
Term 3: Critical Film Studies – Complex film techniques, the role of the director, and how to analyse film
Term 4: Shakespeare's Macbeth – Strategies for reading Shakespeare, approaching Macbeth, writing analytically and imaginatively
Year 9 Mathematics Course
The Year 9 Mathematics course builds on key algebra, geometry, and trigonometry foundations while introducing some new advanced concepts.
Term Topics
Term 1: Algebraic Expressions & Fractions, Equations, Inequalities
Term 2: Indices & Surds, Surface Area, Volumes
Term 3: Factorisation of Quadratic Expressions, Properties of Geometrical Figures
Term 4: Trigonometry, Linear Relationships, Simultaneous Equations
Year 9 Science Course
The Year 9 Science course helps students understand the principles behind real-world scientific phenomena. With a focus on experimentation, theory, and analytical thinking, this course prepares students for senior science subjects.
Term Topics
Term 1: Chemical World: Chemistry Part 1
Term 2: Living World: Biology Part 1
Term 3: Physical World: Physics Part 1
Term 4: Earth and Space: Earth Science Part 1stems
Holiday Courses
Matrix offers 4-day Holiday Skills-based Courses for Year 9 students in English and Maths. Each course runs for 2 hours per day and focuses on developing essential skills that reinforce term learning and prepare students for the term ahead.
These holiday programs are ideal for students who want to:
Deep-dive into an fundamental skill with step-by-step instruction
Build a complete understanding of how and when to apply it
Strengthen confidence through practice and feedback
Lay the groundwork for future success in class and assessments
By the end of the program, students walk away with more than just theory—they leave with practical skills they can use straight away.
More information on our skills-based Holiday Courses for Year 7-10 students can be found here.
What You’ll Get at Matrix
Expert teachers – No university students; only experienced subject matter experts
Syllabus-ready resources – Comprehensive workbooks updated each term
Online lesson videos – Rewatch any class anytime, anywhere
1-on-1 help – Free private tutor workshops for on-campus students
Modern campuses – Purpose-built classrooms for focused learning
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