Starting General Maths 1/2 with the right foundations makes a huge difference when students reach the demands of 3/4. Many of the skills — problem-solving, calculator fluency, interpreting questions, and showing clear working — are built long before Year 12 begins. By preparing early, students develop confidence, avoid the gaps that slow them down later, and enter 3/4 with the structure, habits and understanding they need to perform at a higher level. Our program strengthens these core skills step by step, so students aren’t just ready for 3/4 — they’re ahead of it.
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Everything you get with the Nova System
Weekly 90 minute Small Group Classes
Clear, structured teaching in groups capped at 10 — so every student actually keeps up.Weekly Homework Packs
Targeted practice each week with step-by-step,and tutor-written solutions.SAC-Focused Revision Workshops
Dedicated sessions designed to sharpen exam technique and reduce silly-mark losses.SAC & Exam Practice Library
Dozens of Nova-written SACs and trial exams to build real exam confidence.Full Topic Test Bank
Short, sharp checkpoints to make sure students understand each topic before moving on.Master Workbooks (Theory + Application)
Beautifully structured booklets written by 99+ ATAR tutors that guide students from understanding → application.Calculator Skills Support
Custom Classpad/TI walkthroughs for Methods, Specialist, and General — no more tech marks lost.Exam Preparation Pathway
A clear roadmap for revision: topic revision → mixed practice → timed full papers.Recorded Lessons
Every class recorded so students can revisit explanations anytime.1-on-1 Lessons
Personalised guidance to review work, fix misconceptions, and stay accountable.24/7 Help Channel
Students message us anytime for homework help, quick clarification, or revision support.Parent Updates
Fortnightly updates so parents know where their students are at and are kept in the loop!
Timeline
Our roadmap to success shows you exactly how your child will master their subject and ace their exams.
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Jan-Feb
Data Analysis
- Types of data and constructing displays.
- Measures of centre and spread.
- Investigating patterns, distributions and outliers.
- Basic probability rules and simulations.
- Interpreting data in real-world contexts.
Mar
Recursion & Financial Math
- Sequences and recurrence relations.
- Financial arithmetic: simple and compound interest.
- Graphs, networks and basic modelling.
- Paths, cycles and introductory optimisation.
- Interpreting discrete models in context.
Apr
Matrices
- Types of matrices and matrix notation.
- Matrix addition, subtraction and scalar multiplication.
- Matrix multiplication and interpreting results.
- Using matrices to model networks or transitions.
- Solving practical problems using matrix operations.
May
Linear Relations
- Understanding and sketching linear graphs.
- Gradient, intercepts and forms of linear equations.
- Quadratic patterns and simple curves.
- Modelling relationships from tables and graphs.
- Interpreting graphs to solve practical problems.
Jun
Unit 1 Exam Revision
Jul
Graphs & Networks
- Types of networks: directed, undirected, weighted.
- Shortest-path problems and introductory algorithms.
- Spanning trees and minimal connections.
- Scheduling and timelines (precedence diagrams).
- Interpreting network solutions in applied settings.
Aug
Variation
- Linear relations, equations and transformations.
- Substitution, rearranging formulas and solving problems.
- Simultaneous equations and graphical interpretation.
- Inequalities and representing solution sets.
- Using algebra to model real situations.
Sept
Space & Measurement
- Perimeter, area, surface area and volume.
- Similarity, scale diagrams and ratios.
- Right-angled trigonometry and angle relationships.
- Measurement accuracy, units and conversions.
- Solving real-world spatial problems.
Oct
Trigonometry
- Sine, cosine and tangent ratios in right-angled triangles.
- Angle of elevation/depression and real-world trig problems.
- Using Pythagoras’ theorem in applied contexts.
- The unit circle basics (very introductory, if included).
- Trigonometric problem solving with CAS.
Nov
Unit 2 Exam Revision
Dec
3/4 Head Start Program
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The Nova Scholars Resource Library
We provide 50+ weekly booklets and unlimited practise questions to help you master 1/2 General Mathematics
3 Step Approach
Nova Scholars Philosophy
Students succeed when they’re guided through a clear, proven learning process. Our structured approach builds understanding first, application second, and accuracy third — the combination that leads to real improvement.
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Step
1Real Understanding
Written by 99+ ATAR graduates and raw 50 scorers, our notes simplify the hardest ideas into clear, student-friendly explanations that make sense the first time.Step
2Guided Application
Every skill is broken down into step-by-step worked examples, showing your child exactly how to apply concepts in the way examiners want.Step
3Practice That Builds Accuracy
Students get access to question banks, graded difficulty drills, topic tests, SAC-style tasks, and exam-level problems — the repetitions that turn knowledge into marks.Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
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