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Year 11 Courses - Melbourne

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Year 11 marks the beginning of the VCE journey, setting the stage for academic success in Year 12 and beyond. It's a pivotal year where students develop the analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills required to excel in their chosen VCE subjects. Matrix Education offers structured and results-focused tutoring in English, Mathematics, and Science to help students master the VCE curriculum with confidence.

Course Structure

  • Duration: 9 weeks per term

  • Lesson Length:

    • English Unit 1 & 2, Specialist Maths 1 and 2, Biology Unit 1 & 2, Chemistry Unit 1 & 2, Physics Unit 1 & 2: 1.5 hours per week

    • Maths Methods 1 and 2: 3 hours per week

  • Delivery Modes:

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

    • Matrix+ Online: Flexible online learning with theory video lessons, weekly homework, quizzes, and comprehensive resources

Year 11 English Advanced

The Year 11 VCE English course develops students' analytical, creative, and comparative writing skills in line with the Victorian curriculum. Students engage with a range of texts to build critical thinking, argument analysis, and effective communication essential for VCE success.

Term Breakdown

  • Term 1: Reading and Exploring Texts – Australian Stories

    • Study of a set text exploring Australian identity, culture, and values.

    • Focus on developing analytical and text response essay skills.

  • Term 2: Crafting Texts – Creative and Persuasive Writing

    • Inspired writing based on mentor texts.

    • Emphasis on using language for impact, structure, and voice.

  • Term 3: Reading and Comparing Texts – Themes and Perspectives

    • Comparative analysis of two texts.

    • Learn to compare how authors explore similar themes in different ways.

  • Term 4: Analysing Argument – Media Texts and Persuasive Language

    • Study how language is used in the media to persuade.

    • Learn to write analytical responses and argument analyses.

Year 11 Specialist Mathematics Units 1 and 2

The Year 11 VCE General Mathematics course builds essential skills in logical reasoning, problem-solving, and practical applications. Students explore discrete mathematics, proofs, graph theory, and measurement to prepare for real-world and academic success in senior mathematics.

Term Breakdown

  • Term 1:

    • Discrete Mathematics

  • Term 2:

    • Logic

    • Number System

    • Proofs

    • Graph Theory

  • Term 3:

    • Space ad Measurement

  • Term 4:

    • TBC

Year 11 Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2

The Year 11 VCE Mathematical Methods course focuses on developing students’ understanding of functions, graphing, and algebraic techniques. Throughout the year, students explore polynomials, circular functions, probability, and calculus fundamentals to build strong analytical and problem-solving skills for Year 12.

Term Breakdown

  • Term 1:

    • Function and Relations

    • Graphs of Functions

    • Inverse Functions

  • Term 2:

    • Polynomials

    • Circular Functions

    • Exponentials and Logarithms

  • Term 3:

    • Probability

    • Counting Techniques

    • Further Circular Functions

  • Term 4:

    • Derivatives and Anti-Derivatives

Year 11 Biology

The Year 11 VCE Biology course introduces students to the fundamentals of life, exploring cellular structures, the organisation of living organisms, genetics, and the study of non-infectious diseases and disorders. This foundation prepares students for deeper scientific inquiry in Year 12.

Term Breakdown

  • Term 1: Unit 1 Area of Study 1 and 2: Cells as the Basis of Life

  • Term 2: Unit 1 Area of Study 1 and 2: Organisation of Living Things

  • Term 3: Unit 2 Area of Study 1: Genetics

  • Term 4: Unit 1 Area of Study 1 and 2: Non-infectious Diseases and Disorders

Year 11 Chemistry

The Year 11 VCE Chemistry course develops students’ understanding of the composition, structure, and properties of materials. Through the study of chemical reactions, quantitative analysis, water chemistry, and organic materials, students build essential skills for practical investigation and senior-level chemistry.

Term Breakdown

  • Term 1: Unit 1 Area of Study 1 and 2: Structure and Properties of Materials

  • Term 2: Unit 1 Area of Study 1 and 2: Reactive and Quantitative Chemistry

  • Term 3: Unit 2 Area of Study 1: Water

  • Term 4: Unit 1 Area of Study 1 and 2: Organic Materials

Year 11 Physics

The Year 11 VCE Physics course explores fundamental concepts in energy, matter, and motion. Students investigate light, heat, nuclear processes, electrical circuits, and kinematics to develop analytical and practical skills essential for success in senior physics.

Term Breakdown

  • Term 1: Unit 1 Area of Study 1 and 2: Light and Heat

  • Term 2: Unit 1 Area of Study 1 and 2: The Nucleus

  • Term 3: Unit 2 Area of Study 1: Electrical Circuits

  • Term 4: Unit 1 Area of Study 1 and 2: Motion

Holiday Courses

Matrix offers Holiday Accelerated Courses (HAC) for Year 11 students in English, Mathematics, and Science. These intensive 5 or 9-lesson programs are delivered during the school holidays and cover a full term’s content.

HAC is perfect for students who want to make the most of their break - either by learning the next term’s material early or revising the previous term's content to get a complete understanding. This allows students to stay on top of schoolwork, reduce stress, and feel more confident in class.

Ideal for students who want to:

  • Learn ahead before content is taught at school

  • Reinforce and revise material from the previous term

  • Build confidence before assessments

  • Lighten their weekly workload during term time

More information on our Holiday Accelerated Courses for Year 11 & 12 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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