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2023 HSC English Exam How to Choose a Related Text for the Common Module
English 11-12

How to Choose a Related Text for the Common Module | HSC English

In this article, the Matrix English team shares their insights into how to choose a related text for English Common Module.

English 11-12

All The Light We Cannot See: Quotes and Analysis (HSC & VCE)

2023 HSC Maths Extension 2 Exam Paper Solutions
HSC Solutions

2023 HSC Maths Extension 2 Exam Paper Solutions

2023 HSC Maths Extension 1 Exam Paper Solutions
HSC Solutions

2023 HSC Maths Ext 1 Exam Paper Solutions

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HSC Solutions

2023 HSC Maths Advanced Exam Paper Solutions

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Year 9-10

How To Write An Amazing Feature Article In 5 Steps

Need to write a feature article for class? Don't worry, in this article, we show you how to write an amazing feature article in 5 steps!

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Year 9-10

How to Write a Scientific Report | Step-by-Step Guide

English 11-12

20 Paper 1 Practice Essay Questions to Get Ready for the English Adv HSC

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Year 12

How To Respond To NESA Key Words To Ace Your HSC

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Year 12

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Success Secrets

HSC Hacks
Success Secrets

Elvera’s 99.65 ATAR Hacks: My Secret Recipe for HSC Success

Join former HSC Matrix student Elvera as she goes through the study ingredients that scored her a 99.65 ATAR.

HSC Study Tips
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Johnathan’s Year 12 Study Tips: Goal-Setting During The HSC

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HSC Study Tips: Ace Year 12 With The Help Of Afrina And F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Year 12

Sienna’s HSC Study Tips: How To Ace Your Half Yearlies

HSC Study Tips
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My HSC Study Tips: How Exercise Keeps Me On Track

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Primary School

Primary School

Year 4 Spelling Words Australia: Download Free Word Lists

Join us as we unpack Australia's Year 4 spelling requirements and go over the most effective strategies for boosting your child's English literacy!

Primary School

Year 3 and 4 Spelling & Vocabulary: Download Free Word Lists

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Reading Habits For The OC Test: Build Reading Skills To Ace The OC Test

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Choosing an OC School That’s Right For Your Child

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Primary School

3 Strategies To Improve Your Child’s Maths Before Year 3

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English 7-8

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High Schools Guide

How to use Active Vs Passive Voice

How can I improve my English marks? Why does my writing never sound compelling? How do I study for English? These vexing questions have never failed to plague the minds of English students across the years! Read on to gain a better understanding on crucial stylistic and structural choices you should make while writing.

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English 7-8

Let’s Talk About Clichés | How To Avoid Clichés In Your Writing

English 7-8

The Ultimate Short Story Reading List | Flash Fiction, Short Stories, & Novellas

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Year 7-8

How to Show, Not Tell – 7 Creative Writing Dos and Don’ts

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Year 7-8

Why You Should Help Your Child Read Widely in Years 7 and 8

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English 9-10

active vs passive voice
High Schools Guide

How to use Active Vs Passive Voice

How can I improve my English marks? Why does my writing never sound compelling? How do I study for English? These vexing questions have never failed to plague the minds of English students across the years! Read on to gain a better understanding on crucial stylistic and structural choices you should make while writing.

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English 7-8

Let’s Talk About Clichés | How To Avoid Clichés In Your Writing

English 7-8

The Ultimate Short Story Reading List | Flash Fiction, Short Stories, & Novellas

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Year 9-10

The Ultimate ‘Lord of the Flies’ Cheatsheet

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English 9-10

The Ultimate ‘Looking for Alibrandi’ Cheatsheet | Year 9 & 10 English

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English 11-12

2023 HSC English Exam How to Choose a Related Text for the Common Module
English 11-12

How to Choose a Related Text for the Common Module | HSC English

In this article, the Matrix English team shares their insights into how to choose a related text for English Common Module.

English 11-12

All The Light We Cannot See: Quotes and Analysis (HSC & VCE)

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2023 HSC English Advanced Exam Paper 1 and 2 Sample Guidelines

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2023 HSC English Advanced Exam Paper 1 Sample Answers

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Mathematics 7-8

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5 Ways To Get Organised For High School

The key to doing well in high school is staying organised! So, here are 5 essential tips to help you (or your child) get organised for high school.

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Year 7-8

How To Give Feedback To Your Child | 7 Essential Parenting Tips

Year 7-8

5 Essential Maths Skills Year 6 Students Need For Year 7

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Science 7-10

The Ultimate Guide To Writing Perfect Study Notes | Free Note-Taking Kit

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Mathematics 9-10

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Science 7-10

The Ultimate Guide To Writing Perfect Study Notes | Free Note-Taking Kit

Want to revise more effectively? Need to know the secret to writing perfect study notes? Well, you've come to the "write" place!

Year 9-10

Year 10 Maths Algebra: How To Solve Quadratic Equations [Free Algebra Worksheet]

Year 9-10

Year 9 Maths Algebra: Factorisation Techniques [Free Algebra Worksheet]

Year 12

Maths-based University Course Options

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Year 9-10

5 Ways Maths Makes Your Life Easier

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Mathematics Standard 2

2023 HSC Maths Std 2 Exam Paper Solutions
HSC Solutions

2023 HSC Maths Standard 2 Exam Paper Solutions

The 2023 HSC Maths Std 2 Exam was on Monday 16 October. Read on to see how our Maths Team would have answered things.

HSC Solutions

2022 HSC Maths Standard 2 Exam Paper Solutions

HSC Solutions

HSC Maths Standard 2 Exam Paper Solutions

Year 12

Functions, Relations and Trigonometry | The Ultimate NESA Maths Reference Sheet Guide

Year 12

Statistical Analysis and Combinatorics | The Ultimate Guide to NESA’s Maths Reference Sheet

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Mathematics Advanced

2023 HSC Maths Advanced Exam Paper Solutions
HSC Solutions

2023 HSC Maths Advanced Exam Paper Solutions

The 2023 HSC Maths Advanced Exam was on Monday 16 October. Read on to see how our Maths Team would have answered things.

HSC Solutions

2022 HSC Maths Advanced Exam Paper Solutions

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HSC Solutions

HSC Maths Advanced Exam Paper Solutions

Year 12

Functions, Relations and Trigonometry | The Ultimate NESA Maths Reference Sheet Guide

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Mathematics Extension 1

2023 HSC Maths Extension 1 Exam Paper Solutions
HSC Solutions

2023 HSC Maths Ext 1 Exam Paper Solutions

For those of you eager to see how you went, the Matrix Maths Team has put together solutions for the 2023 HSC Maths Extension 1 Exam. Read on to see how you went!

2022 HSC Maths Extension 1 Exam Paper Solutions
HSC Solutions

2022 HSC Maths Ext 1 Exam Paper Solutions

HSC Solutions

HSC Maths Extension 1 Exam Paper Solutions

Year 12

Functions, Relations and Trigonometry | The Ultimate NESA Maths Reference Sheet Guide

Year 12

Statistical Analysis and Combinatorics | The Ultimate Guide to NESA’s Maths Reference Sheet

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Mathematics Extension 2

2023 HSC Maths Extension 2 Exam Paper Solutions
HSC Solutions

2023 HSC Maths Extension 2 Exam Paper Solutions

Congratulations Year 12 on getting through some of the toughest challenges in your schooling! The Matrix Maths team has put together the 2023 HSC Maths Extension 2 Solutions, so you don't have to wait to see how you went!

2022 HSC Maths Ext 2 Exam Paper Solutions
HSC Solutions

2022 HSC Maths Extension 2 Exam Paper Solutions

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Year 12

Jake’s HSC Trial Hacks: What I’m doing to prepare for Maths Ext 2

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HSC Maths Extension 2 Exam Paper Solutions

Year 12

Functions, Relations and Trigonometry | The Ultimate NESA Maths Reference Sheet Guide

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Science 7-10

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Parents

5 Ways To Get Organised For High School

The key to doing well in high school is staying organised! So, here are 5 essential tips to help you (or your child) get organised for high school.

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Year 7-8

How To Give Feedback To Your Child | 7 Essential Parenting Tips

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Year 11

3 Hot Tips To Study Science Effectively

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Year 12

How To Respond To NESA Key Words To Ace Your HSC

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Year 9-10

How to Write a Scientific Report | Step-by-Step Guide

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Biology

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2023 HSC Biology Exam Solutions

Want to see how you went in the 2023 Biology HSC exam? Read on!

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2022 HSC Biology Exam Solutions

HSC Solutions

HSC Biology Exam Paper Solutions

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Year 12

2021 HSC Biology Exam Solutions

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Year 12

The Secrets Band 6 Science Students Use To Ace Their Trials

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Chemistry

2023 HSC Chemistry Exam Paper Solutions
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2023 HSC Chemistry Exam Paper Solutions

Doing past papers? You've found the 2023 HSC Chemistry Exam Paper Solutions!

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2022 HSC Chemistry Exam Paper Solutions

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HSC Chemistry Exam Paper Solutions

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Year 12

The Secrets Band 6 Science Students Use To Ace Their Trials

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Physics

2022 HSC Physics Exam Paper Solutions
HSC Solutions

2022 HSC Physics Exam Paper Solutions

Congratulations on completing your HSC exams! See how you went with our 2022 HSC Physics Exam Paper Solutions.

HSC Solutions

2021 HSC Physics Exam Paper Solutions

HSC Solutions

HSC Physics Exam Paper Solutions

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Year 12

The Secrets Band 6 Science Students Use To Ace Their Trials

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Year 12

2020 HSC Physics Paper Solutions and Explanations

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Parents

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Primary School

What Does My Child’s NAPLAN Report Mean?

Do you want to learn about the NAPLAN report. We explain what your child's NAPLAN report means, what NAPLAN bands are, and how to use these resources to help your child improve.

Primary School

5 Tips To Prepare Your Year 4 Child For The Selective School Exam

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Parents

7 Common Language Convention Mistakes Students Make In Year 3 NAPLAN

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Parents

5 Common Numeracy Mistakes Students Make in the Year 3 NAPLAN

Parents

Year 3 Multiplication Practice Questions | 10 Problems to Test Your Child

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High Schools Guide

High Schools Guide

Selective Schools Victoria: The Complete SEHS Guide

Selective Schools Victoria: What are they? How does my child get into one? We have the answers.