Year 10 is a key transition point where students lay the academic groundwork for their senior studies. It’s a critical time to refine core skills, strengthen subject knowledge, and build the confidence needed for success in Years 11 and 12.
Matrix Year 10 courses are designed to support this transition with structured learning in English, Maths, and Science - helping students feel fully prepared for the demands of senior high school.
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 10 English Course
The Year 10 English course prepares students for the analytical and evaluative demands of senior English. Students refine their ability to construct sophisticated arguments, explore complex texts, and write with clarity and purpose under timed conditions.
Term Topics
Term 1: Rhetoric and Persuasion – Speeches, advertisements, news, and debates
Term 2: Narrative Fiction – Style, characterisation, metafiction, and metanarrative
Term 3: Modernism – Modernist poetry, planning long responses, and drafting
Term 4: Shakespeare's Hamlet – Soliloquies and performance influences
Year 10 Mathematics Course
The Year 10 Mathematics course tackles more abstract and non-linear concepts, preparing for the rigour of Advanced and Extension Maths in senior years. This course focuses on algebraic fluency, trigonometric applications, and logarithmic thinking - core areas that underpin problem-solving.
Term Topics
Term 1: Quadratic Equations and Probability
Term 2: Trigonometric Ratios and Further Trigonometry
Term 3: Curve Sketching, Non-Linear Relationships, and Functions
Term 4: Polynomials and Logarithms
Year 10 Science Course
The Year 10 Science course strengthens students’ scientific literacy and prepares them for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Through investigation and theory, students explore the second half of each core science strand while developing experimental and analytical skills crucial for success in specialised Science subjects.
Term Topics
Term 1: Chemical World – Chemistry Part 2
Term 2: Living World – Biology Part 2
Term 3: Physical World – Physics Part 2
Term 4: Experimental Science
Holiday Courses
Matrix offers 4-day Holiday Skills-based Courses for Year 10 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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