Year 11 marks the beginning of the HSC journey, introducing students to the rigours of senior high school. It's a critical year where students build foundational knowledge and skills essential for Year 12 success. Matrix Education offers structured courses in English, Mathematics, and Science to support students through this transition, ensuring they are well-prepared and confident.
Course Structure
Duration: 9 weeks per term
Lesson Length:
English Advanced, Biology, Chemistry, Physics: 1.5 hours per week
Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1: 3 hours per week
Delivery Modes:
On-Campus: In-person classes at Matrix campuses
Matrix+ Online: Flexible online learning with video lessons, quizzes, and downloadable resources
Year 11 English Advanced
The Year 11 English Advanced course hones students' analytical reading and writing skills, aligning with the NSW syllabus. Students engage with a variety of texts to develop critical thinking and effective communication.
Term Breakdown
Term 1: How To Be a Better Writer
Approach discursive and imaginative writing tasks with confidence
Designed for Standard and Advanced English students
Term 2: Common Module: Reading to Write
Develop written style by studying various writers and composition styles
Designed for Standard and Advanced English students
Term 3: Module A: Narratives that Shape Our World
Understand relationships between context, meaning, and value
Designed for Advanced English students only
Term 4: Module B: Critical Study of Literature
Enhance appreciation of literature through close study of prose fiction
Designed for Advanced English students only
Year 11 Mathematics Standard
The Year 11 Mathematics Standard course focuses on practical applications of Maths in everyday life, such as budgeting, interpreting data, and measurement. It’s ideal for students who want to strengthen numeracy skills without the abstract concepts covered in Advanced or Extension courses.
Term Breakdown
Term 1:
Arithmetic Mathematics
Formulae and Equations
Decimals and Percentages
Term 2:
Working with Time
Financial Mathematics
Probability
Term 3:
Measurements
Data Analysis
Term 4:
Linear and Non-Linear Relationships
Simultaneous Equations
Mock Yearly Exams
Year 11 Mathematics Advanced
The Mathematics Advanced course develops students' understanding of algebraic techniques, functions, and calculus, preparing them for the HSC.
Term Breakdown
Term 1:
Algebraic Techniques
Linear Function
Absolute Values
Term 2:
Functions and Relations
Quadratics and Polynomials
Non-Linear Functions
Trigonometry
Term 3:
Further Trigonometry
Introductory Calculus
Applications of Differentiation
Exponential and Logarithms
Term 4:
Review of Calculus
Probability and Conditional Probability
Discrete Random Variables
Yearly Exam Revision
Year 11 Mathematics Extension 1
This course extends upon the Advanced course, introducing new concepts including complex algebra, proofs, and advanced calculus topics.
Term Breakdown
Term 1:
Functions and Relations
Non-Linear Functions
Absolute Values and Inequalities
Polynomials
Term 2:
Trigonometry and Inverse Trigonometry
Introductory Calculus
Term 3:
Graphical Relationships
Applications of Differentiation
Exponential and Logarithms
Term 4:
Parametric Forms
Probability and Statistics
Permutations and Combinations
Binomial Expansions
Year 11 Biology
The Biology course explores the structure and function of living organisms, biodiversity, and ecosystem dynamics, laying the groundwork for Year 12 studies.
Term Breakdown
Term 1: Module 1: Cells as the Basis of Life
Term 2: Module 2: Organisation of Living Things
Term 3: Module 3: Biological Diversity
Term 4: Module 4: Ecosystem Dynamics
Year 11 Chemistry
Chemistry introduces students to the properties and structures of matter, quantitative chemistry, and chemical reactions.
Term Breakdown
Term 1: Module 1: Properties & Structures of Matter
Term 2: Module 2: Introduction to Quantitative Chemistry
Term 3: Module 3: Reactive Chemistry
Term 4: Module 4: Drivers of Reactions
Year 11 Physics
Physics covers the fundamental principles of motion, forces, energy, and electricity.
Term Breakdown
Term 1: Module 1: Kinematics
Term 2: Module 2: Dynamics
Term 3: Module 3: Waves & Thermodynamics
Term 4: Module 4: Electricity & Magnetism
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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