VCAA MATHEMATICS YEAR 11 & 12 EXAM BLASTER LECTURES WINTER SCHOOL 2020 CATCH UP. GET AHEAD. REVISE & EXTEND. MAXIMISE SAC & EXAM MARKS

TUESDAY 30 JUNE – SUNDAY 12 JULY 2020 Winter School. Your Gateway to Higher VCE Marks.

Catch Up. Revise. Extend. Get Ahead. Unit 2 & Unit 4 Head Start Lectures

The winter holidays give students the opportunity to catch up, revise, Objectives: extend, and get ahead in their studies, so they can reduce stress To get a huge head start to the Unit 2 and/or Unit 4 curriculum. levels and study loads in Term 3 & 4. Working through materials on your own, however, can be tedious, time-consuming and ineffective. To reduce stress levels and workloads in Terms 3 and 4. Winter School has therefore been designed to help you secure the To maximise Unit 2 and/or Unit 4 SAC marks. best possible advantage in the VCE in an effective, time-efficient and relatively painless manner! What Will be Covered? You’ll work through key Unit 2 and/or Unit 4 topics to an A+ Two types of lectures are available at Winter School: standard in a relaxed, step-by-step manner. Unit 2 & Unit 4 Head Start Lectures You’ll gain advance exposure to potential SAC and exam-style Unit 3 Exam Revision Lectures questions. You’ll clarify misconceptions that result in the loss of valuable Dates: Tuesday 30 June – Sunday 12 July 2020 marks in SACs and exams. You’ll learn what is required to out-perform your peers in school Live Streamed & Interactive based assessments.

Due to the COVID-19 social distancing laws our Winter School lectures will be live streamed and interactive, featuring real time screen Unit 3 Exam Revision Lectures capture and annotations using tried and tested delivery technologies to ensure you get a high quality, interactive live video stream. Objectives: Additional Features: Catch up on missed concepts. Real time audience participation Revise and extend on the Unit 3 course to VCE exam standard while course materials are still fresh in mind. Chats, polls, quizzes a large part of your exam preparations ahead of Live support Complete your VCE peers and reduce stress levels and study loads in the Q & A sessions with VCAA assessors challenging weeks before the exams. Outperform your state-wide peers. Free Lecture What Will be Covered? You’ll receive a comprehensive and detailed coverage of Valued at $200 examinable materials as specified in each subject’s Study Design, See Back Page for Details to VCAA examination standard. You’ll work through a large collection of exam-style questions and discover the tricks and traps that could appear in your exams. You’ll learn how exam papers are marked and how answers must How Do I Enrol? be presented if they are to be awarded full scores. Please complete the online or You’ll develop the problem-solving skills that are needed to paper enrolment form at: secure the higher marks. www.tsfx.edu.au/ws. Emphasis will be placed on the more challenging concepts, as well Alternatively, please call our office on 03 9663 3311 as the areas that have been poorly addressed in past VCE exams. between 10am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Detailed information regarding the topics that will be covered can be found at www.tsfx.edu.au/ws. What You’ll Get (All Subjects)

The highest quality instruction from Victoria’s most trusted VCE program provider. Engaging and interactive teaching that caters for different learning styles. Unlimited access to a recording of the audio-visual presentation for each enrolled lecture until the day after your subject exam(s). Detailed, comprehensive A+ notes that include every key examinable concept, clear and concise explanations, fully worked examples with step-by-step instructions and exam watch-outs – saving you countless hours in study time. A large collection of exam-style questions to further consolidate and extend on taught skills at home. The skills and information needed to perform to a in the VCAA exams. high standard Learn From the Best A level playing field (students taught by VCE exam assessorsDO have an advantage over other students). To ensure you receive every possible advantage in the VCE, our lectures of past students said they were glad they attended the are prepared and delivered by hand- Winter School Unit 3 Exam Revision Lectures rather than picked, qualified, experienced VCE teachers from top ranking schools leaving it to the end of the year. 97% (not university students). Our teachers include authors of VCE textbooks, writers and markers of your VCAA Benefits of Winter School exams, as well as leading experts in their subject fields. YOU’LL get ahead in a time-efficient and relatively painless manner! Note: The majority of university YOU’LL save countless hours in study time (it’s much faster to have an experienced teacher students who present VCE lectures take you through course materials than working through them on your own). and tuition classes have not received YOU’LL hear information from an examiners’ perspective and develop a deeper formal instruction in most of the topics understanding of examinable materials. they’re teaching. These students graduated before many VCE subjects YOU’LL get the most from your school holidays. underwent significant changes to their YOU’LL make Term 3 & 4 easier. Study Design and are self-taught, using limited information that does not YOU’LL decrease stress levels and study-loads before your SACs and exams. cover the scope required for the higher YOU’LL develop greater confidence in all of your studies. VCE marks. Experience is the best teacher, and an important asset at this YOU’LL learn proven strategies that will maximise your SAC and exam marks. end-game stage of Year 12. YOU’LL gain a huge advantage over your VCE peers!

Winter School 2020 Timetable.

Tue 30 June 2020 Wed 1 July 2020 Thur 2 July 2020 Fri 3 July 2020 Sat 4 July 2020 Sun 5 July 2020

9am – 1pm 9am – 1pm 9am – 1pm 9am – 1pm 9am – 1pm 9am – 1pm Unit 3 Accounting (Part 1) Unit 3 Accounting (Part 2) Unit 3 Psychology (Part 1) Unit 3 Psychology (Part 2) Unit 3 Biology (Part 1) Unit 3 Biology (Part 2) Unit 3 Chemistry (Part 1) Unit 3 Chemistry (Part 2) Unit 3 Specialist Maths (Part 1) Unit 3 Specialist Maths (Part 2) Unit 3 Physics (Part 1) Unit 3 Physics (Part 2)

2pm – 6pm 2pm – 6pm 2pm – 5.30pm 2pm – 5.30pm 2pm – 5.30pm 2pm – 5.30pm Unit 4 Maths Methods (Part 1) Unit 4 Maths Methods (Part 2) Unit 4 Biology (Part 1) Unit 4 Biology (Part 2) Unit 4 Psychology (Part 1) Unit 4 Psychology (Part 2) Unit 4 Physics (Part 1) Unit 4 Physics (Part 2) Unit 4 Specialist Maths (Part 1) Unit 4 Specialist Maths (Part 2)

Mon 6 July 2020 Tue 7 July 2020 Wed 8 July 2020 Thur 9 July 2020 Fri 10 July 2020 Sat 11 July 2020

9am – 1pm 9am – 10.30am 9am – 11.30am 9am – 11.30am 9am – 1pm 9am – 12.30pm Unit 3 English (Part 1) Unit 4 English (Part 1) Unit 2 English (Part 1) Unit 2 English (Part 2) Unit 3 Bus Management Unit 4 Bus Management Analysing Argument in the Exams Writing Comparative Text Responses 9am – 12pm 9am – 12pm Unit 3 Health & HD 9am – 12.30pm 9am – 12.30pm 9am – 12.30pm Unit 3 Further Maths (Part 1) Unit 3 Further Maths (Part 2) 2pm – 5.30pm Unit 4 Health & HD Unit 2 Chemistry (Part 1) Unit 2 Chemistry (Part 2) Core Topics Core Topics Unit 4 Accounting 1.30pm – 5.30pm 9am – 1pm 9am – 1pm Unit 3 Physical Education Unit 3 Maths Methods (Part 1) Unit 3 Maths Methods (Part 2)

2pm – 4pm 11.15am – 1.15pm 12.30pm – 4.30pm 12.30pm – 4.30pm Sun 12 July 2020 – VCAA Exam Blasters Lectures Unit 3 English (Part 2) Unit 4 English (Part 2) Unit 2 Maths Methods (Part 1) Unit 2 Maths Methods (Part 2) A+ Exam Text Responses Analysis of Specific Text Pairs 9am – 1pm 2pm – 6pm 2pm – 6pm 2pm – 5.30pm Unit 3 Mathematical Methods Unit 2 Mathematical Methods 4.30pm – 6.30pm 2pm – 4pm Unit 3 Legal Studies Unit 4 Legal Studies Unit 3 English (Part 3A) Unit 3 English (Part 3B) 9am – 12.30pm 2pm – 6pm Unit 4 Chemistry (Part 1) 2pm – 6pm Individual Text Analysis Lectures Individual Text Analysis Lectures Unit 3 Further Mathematics Unit 3 Specialist Mathematics Unit 4 Chemistry (Part 2) 4.30pm – 6.30pm Unit 3 English (Part 3C) FREE LECTURES Individual Text Analysis Lectures

Note: Unit 3 lectures are exam revision lectures. Unit 2 and 4 lectures are head start programs. Investment

Unit 2 Head Start Lectures Hours Price* Unit 2 Chemistry 7 $140 Unit 2 English 5 $90 Unit 2 Maths Methods 7 $140

Unit 4 Head Start Lectures Hours Price* Unit 4 Accounting 3.5 $70 Unit 4 Biology 7 $140 Unit 4 Business Management 3.5 $70 Unit 4 Chemistry 8 $140

Unit 4 English (Part 1) – Writing Comparative Text Responses 1.5 $30

Unit 4 English (Part 2) – Crucible & The Dressmaker 2 $50

Unit 4 English (Part 2) – Photograph 51 & The Penelopiad 2 $50

Unit 4 English (Part 2) – Ransom & The Queen 2 $50

Unit 4 English (Part 2) – Stasiland & Never Let Me Go 2 $50

Unit 4 English (Part 2) – Tracks & Charlie’s Country 2 $50 Unit 4 Health & Human Development 3.5 $70 Unit 4 Legal Studies 3.5 $70 An excellent & thorough presentation & Unit 4 Maths Methods 8 $140 set of notes! I feel like I’ve been armed Unit 4 Physics 7 $140 with a secret weapon for the exams. Unit 4 Psychology 7 $140 Student – Braemar College Unit 4 Specialist Maths 7 $140

*Price includes: Interactive live streamed lecture, access to fully edited recordings via our e-learning platform until the day after the Unit 3 Exam Revision Lectures Hours Price* subject exam, detailed and comprehensive A+ notes (sent to your home) and Q & A sessions with VCAA assessors. Unit 3 Accounting 8 $160 Unit 3 Biology 8 $160 Unit 3 Business Management 4 $80 Unit 3 Chemistry 8 $160

Unit 3 English (Part 1) – Analysing Argument in the Exams 4 $80

Unit 3 English (Part 2) – A+ Exam Text Responses 2 $40

Unit 3 English (Part 3C) – In Cold Blood 2 $50

Unit 3 English (Part 3C) – Like a House on Fire 2 $50

Unit 3 English (Part 3A) – Much Ado About Nothing 2 $50

Unit 3 English (Part 3B) – Nine Days 2 $50

Unit 3 English (Part 3B) – Pride and Prejudice 2 $50

Unit 3 English (Part 3C) – Rear Window 2 $50

Unit 3 English (Part 3B) – Station Eleven 2 $50

Unit 3 English (Part 3B) – The Lieutenant 2 $50

Unit 3 English (Part 3A) – The Women of Troy 2 $50 Unit 3 Further Maths 6 $120 Unit 3 Health & Human Development 4 $80 Unit 3 Legal Studies 4 $80 “If I had been aware of how brilliant the Unit 3 Maths Methods 8 $160 TSFX lectures were, I would have gone Unit 3 Physical Education 4 $80 to them at the beginning of the year.” Unit 3 Physics 8 $160 Unit 3 Psychology 8 $160 Student – Rosebud Secondary College Unit 3 Specialist Maths 8 $160 What Sets Us Apart? Lecturer Details Exceptional Teachers Accounting: Alan McAlister (Mazenod College). Instructors are qualified, experienced VCE teachers who are current or recent VCE exam markers. Biology: Recorded Classes Juliet Anstee (Firbank Grammar School), Veronica Parsons (Lauriston Girls’ School). Each lecture will be recorded, fully edited and made available to students 24/7 until the day after their subject exam. Business Management: Kathy Ambatzsis (Canterbury Girls Secondary College) Chris Seagrave Unparalleled A+ Course Notes (Notre Dame College). No other VCE program provider comes close to matching the quality and depth of materials that are given to students who attend TSFX programs! As an example, students attending Chemistry: our Unit 3 Maths Methods Exam Revision Lectures receive over 300 pages of notes and Irena Jaskula (TSFX), Phil Ponder 300 exam-style questions! Our course materials are prepared and updated by qualified, (Penleigh Essendon Grammar School). experienced VCE teachers each year – not inexperienced university students. English Catherine Hart (TSFX), Kilian McNamara No Superficial Overviews (Academy of Mary Immaculate), Carolyn Our programs are longer in duration, ensuring you get the best instruction and value for your Stone (Lauriston Girls’ School), Anthony time and money, as well as the highest possible VCE marks. Young (Braemar College), Marcellene D’Menzie (Princess Hill High School). We Get Results Further Maths Fiona LaTrobe (Ballarat Grammar School). TSFX offers a proven track history of unrivalled VCE success. We get results, and we can make a significant difference to your VCE marks. Health & Human Development Jacqueline Cullie (Victorian College of the Arts). The average ATAR for students who attended Legal Studies our revision lectures in 2019 Keri Brown (TSFX), Helen Voidis 90.59 (Gilmore College for Girls).

“A fantastic session that gave me the tools and confidence to tackle semester two! “ Student – Fintona Girls School

Maths Methods Chris Ireson (Melbourne High School), Irena Jaskula (TSFX), Mal Widdicombe (Geelong Grammar School). Physical Education Chris Clark (Melbourne Grammar School). Physics Paul Fielding (Billanook College). Psychology Anna Lam (TSFX), Veronica Parsons (Lauriston Girls’ School). Specialist Maths Chris Ireson (Melbourne High School), David Rogers (Camberwell Grammar School).

How Do I Enrol? Please complete the online or paper enrolment form at: www.tsfx.edu.au/ws. Alternatively, please call our office on 03 9663 3311 between 10am Trust your one chance with TSFX and 5pm, Monday to Friday. VCAA MATHEMATICS EXAM BLASTER LECTURES Date: Sunday 12 July 2020

The VCAA Exam Blaster lectures are specialised programs These exclusive lectures will be delivered by teachers with designed to help students complete the challenging analysis-style extensive experience in teaching Units 3 & 4, and who have questions to a high standard in their Unit 4 SACs and the VCE been heavily involved in writing or marking VCE exams. mathematics exams. Students will derive immeasurable benefits Each Exam Blaster lecture is valued at $200 and is FREE from up to 4 hours of expert advice and instruction, providing when enrolling into any Winter School subject lecture. Note them with a distinct advantage over their subject peers. that the Unit 3 & 4 English text lectures do not qualify as a Students attending this program will: subject. Consolidate key concepts from the Unit 3 course by Lectures are available in: working through potential examination questions, while Unit 2 Mathematical Methods (2pm – 6pm) simultaneously gaining an appreciation of how taught concepts will be extended upon in the final VCAA exam(s). Unit 3 Further Mathematics (9am –12.30pm) Learn how to interpret and dissect analysis-style questions, Unit 3 Mathematical Methods (9am – 1pm) and how VCAA examiners award marks. Unit 3 Specialist Mathematics (2pm –6pm) Obtain a unique collection of Exam 2 analysis-style questions to further consolidate and extend on taught skills.