Weak algebra under the surface
Factorising, rearranging and working with indices underpin every later topic. We drill them early so they don’t slow students down later.
Year 11 · Units 1 & 2
VCE Mathematical Methods 1/2 Tutoring
Year 11 Methods is where the foundations for Year 12 are laid. We make sure there are no gaps to carry forward.
$80/weekFirst week free
≈ $40 per hour of class
≈ $40 per hour of class
- Up to 8 students
- 2-hour classes, weekly
- In person, Box Hill
First week free, per subject. No payment details needed.
How we teach it
How we teach Methods 1/2
Methods 1/2 is a big step up from Year 10. Algebra becomes the language of every topic, and a gap in Term 1 shows up again in calculus in Term 3 — and again in Year 12. Our classes are designed to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Each week is a two-hour lesson class of up to eight students working through our own booklet, which follows the VCAA study design topic by topic. The tutor explains the idea, works examples, then watches students attempt questions and corrects working on the spot. Homework booklets come with full worked solutions, and students can book one-on-one help desks or message their tutor between classes.
We also build the habits Year 12 depends on: setting out working clearly, using the CAS calculator properly without relying on it, and practising under timed conditions before every school SAC and exam. Students who finish Year 11 fluent in functions and the basics of calculus start Units 3/4 with a real head start.
Term-by-term plan
Timeline for VCE Mathematical Methods 1/2
- Term 1
Linear and quadratic relations
Linear relations · Quadratic relations · Coordinate geometry · Gallery of graphs · Relations and functions
- Term 2
Functions and polynomials
Inverse and piecewise functions · Polynomial theory · Cubics and quartics · Transformations · Semester 1 exam preparation
- Term 3
Exponentials, circular functions and probability
Exponentials and logarithms · Trigonometry · Circular functions · Probability and combinatorics
- Term 4
Calculus and exam preparation
Differential calculus · Applications of differentiation · Introduction to anti-differentiation · Pseudocode · Semester 2 exam preparation
Class times
2027 class times
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| The 2027 timetable is being finalised. Book your free week and we'll match you to a class time on the call. | |||
Section A
Three mistakes we fix early
Memorising graph shapes without understanding transformations
We teach one method for transformations that works for every function family, so new graphs aren’t new problems.
Treating Year 11 as a practice year
Students who coast through Units 1/2 spend Year 12 catching up. Regular checks and practice SACs keep effort steady from Term 1.
Section B
How Methods 1/2 is assessed
School-assessed tasks
Tests, application tasks and investigations set by your school across Units 1 and 2.
End-of-semester exams
Most schools run a mid-year and an end-of-year exam, often split into calculator-free and CAS sections like Year 12.
Free Methods 1/2 Practice Set
Functions and graphs questions with worked solutions — the foundations Year 12 builds on.
Your tutors
Our Methods 1/2 tutors
Ryan Nguyen
Co-founder · Head of Mathematical Methods
Raw 45 Methods · 99.30 ATAR
Methods 1/2 · Methods 3/4
Cato Hobsbawn
Methods & Physics tutor
Raw 50 Methods · Raw 46 Physics · 99.85 ATAR
Methods 1/2 · Methods 3/4 · Physics 3/4
Mahd Ansari
Methods tutor
Raw 40 Methods · 98.95 ATAR
Methods 1/2 · Methods 3/4
Liam Ryan
Methods tutor
Raw 44 Methods · 99.40 ATAR
Methods 1/2 · Methods 3/4
FAQ
Methods 1/2 questions
How much does Methods 1/2 tutoring cost?
$80 a week for a 2-hour small-group class (about $40 per hour of class), including booklets, homework, help desks and messaging support. Your first week is free.
How many students are in each class?
Up to 8. That's small enough for the tutor to check every student's working in every lesson.
Should my child do Methods or General Maths?
Methods is a prerequisite for many university courses in science, engineering, commerce and health. If your child is unsure, we can talk it through on the call after you book the free week.
My child struggled in Year 10 maths. Can they still do Methods?
Often, yes, if gaps are fixed early. The free week shows both of you whether the pace suits.
Is Year 11 Methods taught a term ahead of school?
We aim to teach each topic before or alongside most schools, so class time at school becomes revision rather than first exposure.