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Year 10 Courses - Melbourne

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Year 10 is a key transition point where students lay the academic foundation for success in Years 11 and 12. It’s a crucial time to refine core skills, deepen subject knowledge, and build the confidence needed for senior studies.

Matrix Year 10 courses are designed to support this transition through structured, syllabus-aligned programs in English, Maths, and Science. Our expert teachers and comprehensive resources ensure students feel fully prepared for the challenges 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: Imaginative Writing – Style, characterisation, metafiction, and metanarrative

  • Term 3: Perspective and Context – Modernist poetry, planning long responses, and drafting

  • Term 4: Adapting Shakespeare - Comedy

Year 10 Mathematics Course

The Year 10 Mathematics course focuses on advanced algebraic and analytical skills. Students explore quadratic equations, data analysis, non-linear relationships, functions, trigonometry, polynomials, and logarithms—laying a strong foundation for senior mathematics.

Term Topics

  • Term 1: Quadratic Equations and Data Analysis

  • Term 2: Curve Sketching, Non-Linear Relationships, and Function

  • Term 3: Further Trigonometry

  • Term 4: Polynomials and Logarithms

Year 10 Science Course

The Year 10 Science course builds on core scientific concepts across chemistry, biology, physics, and earth and space science. Students deepen their understanding of chemical reactions, biological systems, physical forces, and planetary processes, preparing them for senior 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: Earth and Space Science: Part 2

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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