Year 12 is the final and most critical year of high school, culminating in the Higher School Certificate (HSC). Success in this year can significantly influence university admissions and future career opportunities.
Matrix Education offers structured courses in English, Mathematics, and Science to support students through this pivotal year. Our programs are designed to build confidence, deepen understanding, and equip students with the skills necessary to excel in their HSC examinations.
Course Structure
Duration: 9 weeks per term
Lesson Length: 3 hours per week
Delivery Modes:
On-Campus: Weekly lessons at Matrix campuses
Matrix+ Online: Learn at your own pace with video lessons, digital workbooks, and online support
Year 12 English (Standard & Advanced)
Matrix offers both English Standard and English Advanced courses to support students at different levels of study. Whether your child is working on writing fundamentals or refining high-level analytical skills, our programs are designed to guide them through every module with clarity and confidence.
Students will explore a range of prescribed texts and learn how to write effectively under exam conditions—skills that are crucial for strong HSC results.
Term Breakdown
Term 1: Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences
Designed for Standard and Advanced English students.
Term 2: Module A: Textual Conversations or Module C: The Craft of Writing
Term 3: Module B: Close Study of Literature or Module C: The Craft of Writing
Term 4: HSC Exam Preparation Course
Year 12 Mathematics Courses
Matrix offers four Mathematics courses to cater to different student needs:
Mathematics Standard
Term 1: Algebra, Linear and Non-Linear Relations, Trigonometric Functions, Rates and Ratios
Term 2: Investments and Loans, Annuities, Network Concepts, Bivariate Data Analysis, The Normal Distribution
Term 3: Working with Time, Probability, Critical Path Analysis, Mock Trial Exam
Term 4: Revisions and Common Module Questions
Mathematics Advanced
Term 1: Geometrical Applications of Differentiation, Integration
Term 2: Sequences & Series, Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions
Term 3: Trigonometric Functions, Probability, Revision of Preliminary Topics, Review of HSC Exam Style Questions
Term 4: Rates of Change, Exponential Growth & Decay, Coordinate Methods in Geometry, Applications of Geometry, Motion in a Straight Line
Mathematics Extension 1
Term 1: Differentiation & Integration, Exponential & Logarithmic Functions, Mathematical Induction, Trigonometry
Term 2: Further Trigonometric Functions, Integration, Inverse Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Term 3: Rates of Change, Motion in a Straight Line, Simple Harmonic Motion, Projectile Motion
Term 4: Binomial Theorem, Probability, Iterative Methods, Circle Geometry
Mathematics Extension 2
Term 1: Complex Numbers, Polynomials
Term 2: Curve Sketching, Conics
Term 3: Methods of Integration, Volumes
Term 4: Mechanics, Harder Inequalities, Mathematical Induction, Probability, Circle Geometry
Year 12 Science Courses
Matrix provides comprehensive courses in the three core sciences:
Biology
Module 5: Heredity
Module 6: Genetic Change
Module 7: Infectious Disease
Module 8: Non-infectious Disease and Disorders
Chemistry
Module 5: Equilibrium and Acid Reactions
Module 6: Acid/Base Reactions
Module 7: Organic Chemistry
Module 8: Applying Chemical Ideas
Physics
Module 5: Advanced Mechanics
Module 6: Electromagnetism
Module 7: The Nature of Light
Module 8: From the Universe to the Atom
Holiday Courses
Matrix offers Holiday Accelerated Courses (HAC) for Year 12 students in English, Mathematics, and Science. These intensive 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 by learning the next term’s material early and getting ahead of their peers. 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
Build confidence before assessments
Lighten their weekly workload during term time
Accelerate their learning so there's more time for revision
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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