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Year 7 Courses – Melbourne

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Matrix Year 7 English and Maths courses are designed to help students build strong foundations for success in high school. Our structured, term-based programs are taught by experienced teachers and focus on both academic improvement and learning confidence.

Course Structure

  • Duration: 9 weeks per term

  • Lesson Length: 1.5 hours per week

  • Delivery Modes:

    • On-Campus - Face-to-face classes at Matrix Melbourne Campus

    • Matrix+ Online - Flexible video-based learning with quizzes and downloadable resources

Year 7 English Course

This course introduces students to a variety of literary genres and text types, helping them develop essential reading, writing, and analytical skills. Students learn to:

  • Interpret and respond to texts

  • Identify persuasive language techniques

  • Explore classic literature, including an introduction to Shakespeare

Term Topics:

  • Term 1: Introduction to Genre – graphic novels, fables, and fantasy prose

  • Term 2: Analysing Texts – poetry, science fiction, and film

  • Term 3: Persuasive Language – advertising, journalism, speeches, and reviews

  • Term 4: Introduction to Shakespeare – Elizabethan context, drama conventions, and poetic language

Year 7 Mathematics Course

This course builds core numeracy and problem-solving skills, preparing students for high school maths. Students develop a strong grasp of concepts including fractions, algebra, geometry, and data.

Term Topics:

  • Term 1: Directed Numbers, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

  • Term 2: Algebraic Techniques, Financial Maths, Ratios, and Time

  • Term 3: Algebraic Equations, Angles, Geometry, Length, and Area

  • Term 4: Linear Relationships, Data, and Pythagoras’ Theorem

Holiday Courses

Matrix offers 4-day Holiday Skills-based Courses for Year 7 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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