What is changing for Matrix courses in NSW in 2027?
What is changing for Matrix courses in NSW in 2027?
Year 3-4: No changes
Year 5–6: New Maths Acceleration courses for students wanting to work ahead
Year 7-8: No changes
Year 9: New Science Acceleration course covering two years of content in one
Year 10: Science course content updated to align with the new NESA syllabus.
Year 11:
All subjects move from a 4-term to a 3-term course structure to align with the new syllabus
Biology moves to a 3-hour class (from 1.5 hours) due to expanded content.
Year 12:
English Advanced - Moving to a "bring your own text" model with a shared focus on essay-writing skills and exam strategy, rather than text-specific classes.
Maths courses: Updated to align with the new NESA syllabus.
What is covered in the new Year 10 Science course in 2027?
What is covered in the new Year 10 Science course in 2027?
The new Year 10 Science course has been updated to follow the new NESA syllabus that schools will implement in 2027.
The course continues to cover Chemical, Physical and Biological Sciences, but the new syllabus also includes Data Science.
Which Year 11 Maths subject should my child take next year?
Which Year 11 Maths subject should my child take next year?
If you are unsure which Year 11 Maths course to choose, we generally recommend starting with the highest level of Maths available at your school (Advanced or Advanced + Extension 1). It's easy to drop down to an easier level later if needed.
At Matrix, Maths Extension 1 course already covers the Advanced content too, so students don't need to enrol in both separately.
Why is Year 11 Biology 3 hours at Matrix in 2027?
Why is Year 11 Biology 3 hours at Matrix in 2027?
The new Biology syllabus (starting 2027) has expanded significantly, with some content previously taught in Year 12 now moving into Year 11.
The additional class time will allow extra time for more advanced concepts so students have the space to build a solid foundation before Year 12 Biology.
What is the new Year 12 English course?
What is the new Year 12 English course?
The new Year 12 English course is not text-specific.
Students in the same class may be studying different prescribed texts at school, but they will work on the same core skills, including essay writing and exam strategies.
Students will submit parts of their essays regularly and have the opportunity to redraft their work using teacher feedback.
