Further MathematicsAt TSSM we cover VCE Further Mathematics in more detail than any other educational institute in Victoria.
With a team of six professional Further Mathematics teachers, one of whom is a current VCE Assessor, we are able to provide students with nine intensive programs throughout the year.
Why would you go anywhere else? Please read below for specific course information.
Summer School - Head Start to Unit 3
Students will achieve a thorough understanding of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Data Analysis (core); and Applications Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry.
Our detailed Summer School Further Mathematics Program is eight hours in length and held over two days at RMIT University, City Campus.
This program highlights the key areas of Unit 1 and 2 Mathematics which are critical in giving students a head start to Unit 3 studies and SACs for Further Mathematics.
Unit 3 content will be covered in detail over the two days with an emphasis on problem solving strategies and the practical application of mathematical concepts to SACs and examination style questions.
This program is designed to ensure that students are ready to tackle Unit 3 material with confidence and to improve the skills necessary to perform well in this Unit.
This program is conducted in a friendly classroom atmosphere with a limit of forty students per class ensuring that students can ask questions.
Unit 3 - 12 Week Intensive Target Classes
Students will cover a thorough study of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Data Analysis (core); and Applications (Modules) including one of the following: Module 1: Number Patterns; Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry; or Module 3: Graphs and Relations.
Students should select one module that they will study during semester 1 (Unit 3) at school. All other modules will be covered in detail during our semester 2 programs.
Our 12 Week Intensive Further Mathematics Target Class is twenty-eight hours in length and held at RMIT University, City Campus.
This program covers all Unit 3 content in detail and focuses on the application of theory to examination style questions necessary for peak performance in Unit 3 Further Mathematics SACs and the final examinations.
Students will be able to sharpen their skills by completing an extensive range of examination style questions throughout the program.
Students will be in groups with similar task oriented students in a friendly classroom atmosphere. With a limit of only eight to twelve students per class, this ensures that students can really develop.
Unit 3 - Easter Holiday Program
Students will cover a thorough study of all Unit 3 Areas of Study including; Data Analysis (core); and Applications (Modules) including one of the following: Module 1: Number Patterns; Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry; or Module 3: Graphs and Relations.
Students should select one module that they study during semester 1 (Unit 3) at school. All other modules will be covered in detail during our semester 2 programs.
Our Easter Holiday Further Mathematics Program is eight hours in length and held at RMIT University, City Campus.
The objective of this program is to give students a detailed overview of the entire Unit 3 Further Mathematics course content, with particular emphasis on examination related questions.
Students will be given ample opportunity to complete examination style questions during the program and get feedback on the solutions.
This will enable students to enhance their skills when approaching examination style questions making them more efficient in the official examinations.
This program is conducted in a friendly classroom atmosphere. With a limit of forty students per class, this ensures that students can really develop.
Winter School - Head Start to Unit 4
Students will achieve a thorough understanding of all Unit 4 Areas of Study including two of the following: Module 1: Number Patterns; Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry; Module 3: Graphs and Relations; Module 4: Business-Related Mathematics; Module 5: Networks and Decision Mathematics; or Module 6: Matrices. Students will select two modules that they wish to develop for Unit 4 study.
Our detailed Winter School Further Mathematics Program is five hours in length and held at RMIT University, City Campus.
This program highlights the key areas which are critical in giving students a head start to Unit 4 studies and SACs for Further Mathematics.
Unit 4 content will be covered in detail with an emphasis on problem solving strategies and the practical application of mathematical concepts to SACs and examination style questions.
This program is designed to ensure that students are ready to tackle Unit 4 material with confidence and to improve the skills necessary to perform well in this Unit.
This program is conducted in a friendly classroom atmosphere, with a limit of forty students per class ensuring that students can ask questions.
Unit 4 - 15 Week Intensive Program
Students will cover a thorough study and revision of all Unit 3 and 4 Areas of Study including; Data Analysis (core); and Applications (Modules) including three of the following: Module 1: Number Patterns; Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry; Module 3: Graphs and Relations; Module 4: Business-Related Mathematics; Module 5: Networks and Decision Mathematics; or Module 6: Matrices.
Our 15 Week Intensive Further Mathematics Exam Revision Program is thirty-four hours in length and held at RMIT University, City Campus.
This program covers all Unit 3 and 4 content in detail and focuses on the application of theory to examination style questions necessary for peak performance in the Further Mathematics final examinations.
Students will be able to sharpen their skills by completing an extensive range of examination style questions throughout the program.
During Weeks 12 to 15, students will sit four trial examination papers under strict examination conditions. Two of the trial examinations will be based on Written Exam 1 (multiple choice examination) and two will be based on Written Exam 2 (analysis examination).
These trial examination papers are prepared adhering to VCAA guidelines and specifications, ensuring that students receive a realistic indication of the official VCAA examinations.
Students will be grouped with similar task oriented students in a friendly classroom atmosphere. With a limit of only eight to twelve students per class, this ensures that students can really develop.
Unit 4 - 11 Week Intensive Program
Students will cover a thorough study and revision of all Unit 3 and 4 Areas of Study including Data Analysis (core); and Applications (Modules) including three of the following: Module 1: Number Patterns; Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry; Module 3: Graphs and Relations; Module 4: Business-Related Mathematics; Module 5: Networks and Decision Mathematics; or Module 6: Matrices.
Our 11 Week Intensive Further Mathematics Exam Revision Program is twenty-six hours in length and held at RMIT University, City Campus.
This program covers all Unit 3 and 4 content in detail and focuses on the application of theory to examination style questions necessary for peak performance in the Further Mathematics final examinations.
Students will be able to sharpen their skills by completing an extensive range of examination style questions throughout the program.
Students will be grouped with similar task oriented students in a friendly classroom atmosphere. With a limit of only eight to twelve students per class, this ensures that students can really develop.
Unit 4 - September Holiday Program
Students will cover a thorough study of all Unit 3 and 4 Areas of Study including; Data Analysis (core); and Applications (Modules) including three of the following: Module 1: Number Patterns; Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry; Module 3: Graphs and Relations; Module 4: Business-Related Mathematics; Module 5: Networks and Decision Mathematics; or Module 6: Matrices.
Our September Holiday Further Mathematics Program is eight hours in length and held at RMIT University, City Campus.
The objective of this program is to give students a detailed overview of the entire Further Mathematics course content with particular emphasis on examination related questions.
Students will be given ample opportunity to complete examination style questions during the program and get feedback on the solutions.
This will enable students to enhance their skills when approaching examination style questions making them more efficient in the official examinations.
This program is conducted in a friendly classroom atmosphere. With a limit of forty students per class, this ensures that students can really develop.
Unit 4 - 4.5 Hour Final Program
Students will cover a thorough study of all Unit 3 and 4 Areas of Study including; Data Analysis (core); and Applications (Modules) including three of the following: Module 1: Number Patterns; Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry; Module 3: Graphs and Relations; Module 4: Business-Related Mathematics; Module 5: Networks and Decision Mathematics; or Module 6: Matrices.
Our 4.5 Hour Further Mathematics Exam Revision Program is held at RMIT University, City Campus.
This program will give students a quick overview of the entire course, however the emphasis of the program will be to cover as many examination style questions as possible, whilst highlighting common examination pitfalls and the assessor's tips on how to approach and complete the examinations within the given time frame.
Although not compulsory, TSSM recommends that students will benefit most from this program if they also attend the September Holiday Program for Further Mathematics.
This program is conducted in a friendly, small lecture atmosphere. With a limit of eighty students per lecture, students will be encouraged to ask questions.
Unit 4 - 3.5 Hour Final Program (Regional Only)
Students will cover a thorough study of all Unit 3 and 4 Areas of Study including; Data Analysis (core); and Applications (Modules) including three of the following: Module 1: Number Patterns; Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry; Module 3: Graphs and Relations; Module 4: Business-Related Mathematics; Module 5: Networks and Decision Mathematics; or Module 6: Matrices.
Our 3.5 Hour Further Mathematics Exam Revision Program is a slightly condensed version of the 4.5 Hour Exam Revision Program, created specifically for regional students.
This program is held in Bendigo at Bendigo Senior Secondary College (Senior Campus); in Ballarat at The University of Ballarat (Mt. Helen Campus); and in Gippsland at Monash University (Gippsland Campus, Churchill).
This program will also give students a quick overview of the entire course, however, the emphasis of the program will be to cover as many examination style questions as possible, whilst highlighting common examination pitfalls and the assessor's tips on how to approach and complete the examinations within the given time frame.
This program is conducted in a friendly small lecture atmosphere. With a limit of eighty students per lecture, students will be encouraged to ask questions.
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