HSC Year 12 (Standard)

Standard Math:

Our Standard Maths course adheres to the NSW Mathematics Standard syllabus for Year 12, offering two distinct pathways: Standard 1, with an optional HSC exam, and Standard 2, which requires an HSC exam. Students explore financial maths, mastering calculations related to investments, loans, and depreciation to understand real-world financial applications. The course also covers statistical analysis, where students analyse bivariate data and correlation to interpret relationships and trends. Measurement is a key focus, with an emphasis on rates and scaling for practical problem-solving. For Standard 2 students, the curriculum includes networks, where they learn to use network diagrams to determine shortest paths and solve connectivity problems. Through structured practice and exam-focused strategies, we ensure students are well-prepared for their HSC exams and equipped with lifelong numeracy skills.

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Standard English:

Standard English tutoring aligns with the NSW English Standard syllabus, preparing students for the HSC exams through a focus on literacy and critical thinking. Students engage with the Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences, analysing texts such as novels, films, or media to explore how human emotions and values are represented. The course also includes Module A: Language, Identity and Culture, examining how language reflects cultural identities, Module B: Close Study of Literature, delving deeply into a single text to develop analytical skills, and Module C: The Craft of Writing, where students refine their creative and reflective writing abilities. We guide students through HSC Paper 1, shared with Advanced, and Paper 2, focusing on exam strategies such as time management and response structuring, to ensure strong results and effective communication skills for future endeavours.

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Modern History:

Modern History adheres to the NSW syllabus, immersing students in global events and historical analysis for the HSC. The course includes the Core Study: Power and Authority in the Modern World 1919–1946, where students examine the rise of dictatorships and the impact of World War II on global politics. Students also explore a National Study, such as Russia and the Soviet Union 1917–1941, to understand the dynamics of political change, a Peace and Conflict study, like Conflict in Europe 1935–1945, to analyse wartime strategies, and a Change in the Modern World topic, such as Civil Rights in the USA 1945–1968, to evaluate social movements. Our tutoring focuses on source analysis, essay writing, and exam preparation, ensuring students are equipped for the HSC Modern History exam and develop a deep understanding of historical impacts.

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Ancient History:

Ancient History aligns with the NSW syllabus, offering an in-depth exploration of ancient societies for the HSC. The course includes the Core Study: Cities of Vesuvius – Pompeii and Herculaneum, where students analyse archaeological evidence and historical sources to uncover the lives of ancient inhabitants. Students also study an Ancient Society, such as Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, to explore social structures, a Personality in Their Time, like Julius Caesar, to examine individual impacts, and a Historical Period, such as New Kingdom Egypt to Thutmose IV, to understand broader historical developments. We support students in mastering source evaluation, essay writing, and exam preparation, helping them excel in the HSC Ancient History exam and gain profound insights into ancient cultures.

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Studies of Religion:

Studies of Religion follows the NSW syllabus, deepening students’ understanding of religious traditions in the HSC year. The course includes Religious Tradition Depth Studies, focusing on practices, beliefs, and ethics in traditions such as Christianity or Islam, exploring topics like environmental ethics within Christianity. Students also examine Religion and Belief Systems in Australia post-1945, analysing the influence of religion on Australian society, and Religion and Peace, investigating how religions contribute to peace, such as through Christian teachings on peacebuilding. Our tutoring fosters critical analysis and exam readiness, preparing students for the HSC exam and cultivating an appreciation for religious diversity and its role in the modern world.