Summary
Matrix’s Year 4 courses help students build strong writing and maths skills through focussed courses that align with the Stage 2 syllabus.
What courses are available?
Matrix offers English and Maths syllabus-aligned courses for Year 4 students.
Note that Matrix courses run a term ahead of school, so students should enrol in Matrix Term 1 courses in October, when they are in Year 3 Term 4 at school.
The schedule for the year is as follows:
English
Matrix Term 1 (October): Analysing Literature
Matrix Term 2 (February): Refining Imaginative Writing
Matrix Term 3 (April): Refining Persuasive Writing
Matrix Term 4 (July): Refining Informative Writing
Note: the Term and online English courses are different to the holiday courses. For details on the holiday courses, please see here.
Maths
Matrix Term 1 (October): Application of Number and Connected Ideas
Matrix Term 2 (February): Whole Number, Additive and Multiplicative Strategies
Matrix Term 3 (April): Operations and Measurement
Matrix Term 4 (July): Fractions, Measurement and Geometry
For information on OC and Selective Prep Courses see here or here.
What is the course format?
The English and Maths syllabus-aligned courses are offered as face-to-face courses and Matrix+ (online) courses. The course content is the same for both, so students can choose the delivery method that best suits them.
Face-to-face courses run during the school Term, over 9 lessons, each 1.5 hours in duration.
Online courses can be taken at any time.
Each course is divided into three x three-lesson blocks. Each three lesson block focuses on one subset of topics for two lessons, and assesses the students’ understanding in the third lesson, so as to provide feedback.
Note: Course availability may vary slightly each year and term. Refer to the Matrix website or enrolment form for the most up to date information on courses and classes.
Who are these courses for?
These courses are ideal for students who:
Want to build strong foundational writing and mathematical skills early
Want to build confidence in their abilities
Need additional help to stay ahead of their schoolwork