Year 8 Maths Holiday Course

Essential skills in just 5 days

Learn key maths concepts

Gain essential skills and get ahead of your peers in the Matrix Maths Holiday Course. The condensed approach to content delivery provides valuable exposure to key topics before they’re taught at school.

 

Get ahead in the holidays

Build a strong foundation

Year 8 is one of the foundational years for HSC success. Consolidate existing knowledge and get equipped with the skills to solve new, unfamiliar and challenging questions in our 5-day holiday course.

 

No more guesswork

Confidence

Be confident knowing you’ll be taught by the most experienced teachers and time-tested resources. Learn content ahead of the school term and get ahead!

 

Year 8 Maths Holiday Program

Learn essential skills in 5 days


Algebraic Techniques, Geometry
Algebraic Fractions, Equations
Data Analysis and Linear Relationships

Year 8 Maths Holiday Course Outline

Gain essential maths skills that you'll need in your exams.




Day 1

Directed Numbers

  • Addition, subtraction of directed numbers
  • Multiplication, division of directed numbers
  • Orders of operations

Day 2

Fractions and Decimals

  • Adding and subtracting fractions
  • Multiplication and division of fractions
  • Decimal notations and conversions
  • Multiplication and division of decimals

Day 3

Equations

  • Solving equations using inverse operations
  • Equations with pronumerals appearing more than once
  • Equations with pronumerals on both sides of equations
  • Equations with parentheses

Day 4

Algebraic Techniques 1

  • The distributive law
  • Expanding brackets involving indices
  • Binomial products

Day 5

Factorisation

  • Extracting the highest common factors
  • Negative common factors
  • Further factorisation techniques
  • Grouping in pairs

Day 1

Simplifying, Multiplication and Division of Algebraic Fractions

Day 2

Further Simplification of Fractions, Solving Simple Linear Equations

Day 3

Equations Involving Fractions, Cross Multiplication, Formulae as Equations

Day 4

Substitution Techniques, Simple Quadratic and Cubic Equations

Day 5

Forming Algebraic Expressions, Using Equations to Solve Word Problems

Day 1

Data Analysis 1

  • Data Representation

Day 2

Data Analysis 2

  • 3 M’s

Day 3

Data Analysis 3

  • Boxplot & Outliers

Day 4

Linear Relationships 1

Day 5

Linear Relationships 2

Year 8 Maths Holiday Course Timetable

Chatswood

3 – 7 Jul 2023

Time: 1:30PM – 3PM

Epping

3 – 7 Jul 2023

Time: 1:30PM – 3PM

Hurstville

3 – 7 Jul 2023

Time: 9:30AM – 11AM

Parramatta

3 – 7 Jul 2023

Time: 1:30PM – 3PM

Strathfield

3 – 7 Jul 2023

Time: 1:30PM – 3PM

Year 8 Maths Holiday Course Pricing

5 lessons

per course

x

1.5 hrs

per lesson

=

$283.50 (usually $315.00)

*Early Bird Discount until 2 June

What you'll get:

  • Classes taught by inspirational teachers

  • 5 engaging Theory Lessons

  • Detailed Theory Book

  • Maths practice questions and drills

Loved by over 4500 students across 220 schools

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How is Matrix different?

 
    Matrix Others
Program

Matrix

Teaching program that covers the NSW Education Standard Authority syllabus. Structured learning system that allows students to develop sound study habits every week.

Others

Most private tutors and other tuition centres do not follow a set structure; rather they have an ad-hoc approach without considering timing and outcomes.

Teachers

Matrix

Vast classroom teaching experience, HSC and/or university teaching experience with an ability to explain concepts clearly.

Others

Have little or no actual teaching experience, cannot explain difficult concepts in a manner that students can understand.

Resources

Matrix

A full set of resources written by academics and education researchers. Online access to supplementary exam papers / texts with top responses.

Others

Only address content that students raise, use generic textbooks.

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