VCE Summer School 2024
Unit 1 & Unit 3 Head Start Lectures & SAC Attack

A UNIQUE SAC FOCUSED PROGRAM
specifically designed to prepare students for their Term 1 SAC(s)!

New for 2024: Work through a trial SAC assessment (Outcome 1) step-by-step & maximise your subject ranks!
New for 2024: Discover how to make your SACs stand out & earn the highest possible marks!
Cover course materials ahead of school in a time-efficient & relatively painless way!

Boost confidence & reduce stress levels & study loads in Term 1.

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In Person (Face to Face) at the University of Melbourne (Parkville) & VOD (Video on Demand)
Dates: Wednesday 10 – Tuesday 23 January 2024

VCE Summer School 2024
Unit 1 & Unit 3
Head Start Lectures

Get Ahead. Reduce Stress & Study Time. Maximise VCE Marks.

Dates: Wednesday 10 – Tuesday 23 January 2024
Venue: The University of Melbourne (Parkville)
Delivery: In-Person (Face to Face)
Delivery: Video on Demand (VOD)
Enrolments: Enrolments are NOW OPEN

The VCE is a great source of stress for most students, but it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right advice, a smart study plan and advance coverage of course materials, you can:

  • Cut down on the time spent studying
  • Greatly reduce stress levels
  • Score higher SAC marks
  • Improve subject ranks
  • Get a huge advantage in the VCE
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Lectures Relevant to ALL Students Studying Unit 1 &/or Unit 3 Subjects in 2024
The Secrets to VCE Success FREE! Beating Procrastination FREE!
SACS, Ranks, Moderation & the ATAR FREE! Preparing for Your SACS & Exams FREE!
VCAA Maths Methods Exam 2 Applications FREE!
Lectures Relevant to Students Studying Year 11 (Units 1 & 2) in 2024
Students Studying 1 or More
Year 12 (Unit 3 & 4) Subjects:
Students NOT Studying a
Year 12 (Unit 3 & 4) Subject:
Unit 1 Head Start Lectures Unit 1 Head Start Lectures
Unit 3 Prerequisite Lectures
Unit 3 Head Start Lectures
Lectures Relevant to Students Studying Year 12 (Units 3 & 4) in 2024
Students Who Didn’t Cover OR Scored <80%
in a 1/2 Subject they’re Studying in Unit 3:
Students Who Scored at
Least 80% in Each Unit 2 Subject
Unit 3 Prerequisite Lectures Unit 3 Head Start Lectures
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Unit 3 Prerequiste Lectures VCAA Maths Methods Exam 2 Apps Study Skills Lectures
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A+ Notes

You will receive the most comprehensive A+ notes available saving you countless hours in study time!

Elite VCE Teachers

To maximise your ATAR, we use qualified VCE teachers and VCE exam assessors (VCAA) – not unqualified uni students.

Maximise VCE Marks

TSFX offers a proven track history of unrivalled ATAR success. We get results, and can make a huge difference to your final marks.

Save Time

What may take you an hour to cover or understand can take an experienced VCE teacher just a few minutes to explain!

Lectures & Courses Available at Summer School

Get Ahead. Reduce Stress & Study Loads. Maximise SAC & Examination Marks.

Enrol Now – Limited Vacancies Available

Dates: Monday 15 – Tuesday 23 January 2024
Venue: The University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus)
Delivery: In Person (Face-to-Face) Lectures & VOD (Video on Demand)
Subjects: Please refer to the table below

The summer break gives every student the opportunity to get ahead in their studies and reduce stress levels and study loads in 2024. Studies also show that students who work through course materials ahead of school receive significantly higher marks (up to 21% higher)* than those students who don’t pre-read materials before their classes.

Students aiming for the highest possible marks should therefore be investing a generous amount of time over the summer holidays to revise the key concepts from the last unit covered at school and to work through the topics that will be covered in Term 1 before they’re covered at school.

The Fastest & Easiest Way to Get Ahead

Working through materials on your own, however, can be slow, tedious and ineffective – especially during the holidays when there are more enticing activities to indulge in instead of studying!

Our ‘Summer School Head Start’ program has therefore been designed to ensure that:

# you get ahead;
# you’re well prepared for your first round of SACs and;
# you secure the best possible advantage in your VCE in the fastest and least painful way!

To ensure you receive every possible advantage in your VCE, our lectures are prepared and delivered by hand-picked, qualified, experienced VCE teachers from top performing schools (not university students). Our teachers include authors of VCE texts and study guides, writers and markers (assessors) of the VCE exams, as well as leading experts in their subject fields.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to reduce stress, cut down on study and maximise VCE marks.

Important Note

As the marks received in Unit 1 and Unit 2 don’t directly contribute to an ATAR, many Year 11 students dedicate the minimum amount of time (and effort) to study, incorrect in their belief there will be plenty of opportunities to catch up in Year 12, if required. As many of the topics studied in Unit 1, and particularly from Unit 2 form the backbone of Year 12 studies, students who start their Unit 3 studies lacking strong foundations in key Year 11 concepts will find it difficult to cope with new course materials, and will obtain lower SAC marks and subject ranks than otherwise possible.

Those students who do, however, develop strong subject foundations and robust application skills based on their Year 11 studies will have a distinct advantage in Year 12, outperforming their peers in SACs and examinations; maximising their state-wide ranking and ATAR result.

Further Reading

*Reading Before Lectures Helps Students Succeed:  Read Article
Learn before Lectures: A Strategy That Improves Learning Outcomes in a Large Introductory Biology Class:  Read Article

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Unit 1 Subject Courses Available at the TSFX
VCE Summer School 2024: Head Start Lectures

Unit 1 Biology Unit 1 Chemistry
Unit 1 English Unit 1 Mathematical Methods
Unit 1 Physics Unit 1 Specialist Mathematics

Get Ahead. Reduce Stress & Study Loads. Maximise SAC & Examination Marks.

Enrol Now – Limited Vacancies Available

Dates: Wednesday 10 – Tuesday 23 January 2024
Venue: The University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus)
Delivery: In Person (Face-to-Face) Lectures & VOD (Video on Demand)
Subjects: Please refer to the table below

The summer break gives every student the opportunity to get ahead in their studies and reduce stress levels and study loads in 2024. Studies also show that students who work through course materials ahead of school receive significantly higher marks (up to 21% higher)* than those students who don’t pre-read materials before their classes.

Students aiming for the highest possible marks should therefore be investing a generous amount of time over the summer holidays to revise the key concepts from the last unit covered at school and to work through the topics that will be covered in Term 1 before they’re covered at school.

The Fastest & Easiest Way to Get Ahead

Working through materials on your own, however, can be slow, tedious and ineffective – especially during the holidays when there are more enticing activities to indulge in instead of studying!

Our ‘Summer School Head Start’ program has therefore been designed to ensure that:

# you get ahead;
# you’re well prepared for your first round of SACs and;
# you secure the best possible advantage in your VCE in the fastest and least painful way!

To ensure you receive every possible advantage in your VCE, our lectures are prepared and delivered by hand-picked, qualified, experienced VCE teachers from top performing schools (not university students). Our teachers include authors of VCE texts and study guides, writers and markers (assessors) of the VCE exams, as well as leading experts in their subject fields.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to reduce stress, cut down on study and maximise VCE marks.

Further Reading

*Reading Before Lectures Helps Students Succeed:  Read Article
Learn before Lectures: A Strategy That Improves Learning Outcomes in a Large Introductory Biology Class:  Read Article

Enrol Now – Limited Vacancies Available

Unit 3 Subject Courses Available at the TSFX
VCE Summer School 2024: Head Start Lectures

Unit 3 Accounting Unit 3 Biology
Unit 3 Business Management Unit 3 Chemistry
Unit 3 Economics (Video on Demand ONLY) Unit 3 English
Unit 3 English Language Unit 3 General Mathematics
Unit 3 Health & Human Development Unit 3 Legal Studies
Unit 3 Mathematical Methods Unit 3 Physical Education
Unit 3 Physics Unit 3 Psychology
Unit 3 Specialist Mathematics

Unit 3 English Text Analysis Lectures Available at Summer School

High Ground Much Ado About Nothing
My Brilliant Career Oedipus the King
Pride & Prejudice Rainbow’s End
Sunset Boulevard The Memory Police
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Advanced Study Skills Lectures for Year 11 & 12 Students – FREE!

Learn how average students achieve 90+ ATAR results, and how you can use the same systems and strategies to reach your full potential in the VCE.

These highly beneficial lectures will deliver effective, science-based, tested skills & strategies that will reduce the time you spend studying & greatly improve your VCE marks! Each lecture is valued at $50 & are free & exclusive for students attending one or more TSFX Summer School lectures.

Bonus Lecture #1: The Secrets to VCE Success: From Average to 90+ ATAR Results
Bonus Lecture #2: SACS, Ranks, Moderation & the ATAR
Bonus Lecture #3: Preparing for Your SACS & Exams
Bonus Lecture #4: Beating Procrastination

Learn More About the FREE Bonus Lectures

FREE Lectures for Students Studying Unit 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods in 2024

Bonus Lecture #5: VCAA Maths Methods Exam 2 Applications

This two part lecture series is valued at $100 & is free & exclusive for students attending the Unit 3 Mathematical Methods Head Start course.

Learn More About the FREE Bonus Lectures

Other Helpful Information

When you attend our ‘VCE Summer School Head Start Lectures’:

# You will get valuable advice and instruction from leading VCE teachers who are current or recent VCE exam assessors, giving you an edge in the VCE.
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You will cover key Unit 1 or Unit 3 topics to an A+ standard in a relaxed, step-by-step manner. Emphasis will be placed on the more challenging concepts as well as the topics that will be the focus of your SACs.
# You will work through a large collection of strategically selected SAC and exam-style questions.
# You will learn how marks are awarded in the exams and the level of detail required to obtain full marks.
# You will clarify misconceptions that result in the loss of valuable marks in SACs and exams.
# You will discover how to recognise potential sources of error, as well as the tricks and traps that could appear in your SACs and exams.
# You will refine and extend on your ability to dissect and process analysis-style questions.
# You will learn new problem-solving and application skills.
# You will gain exposure to the applications typically used to determine which students receive the higher subject ranks and SAC marks.
# You will discover how to maximise your SAC marks.

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Each subject course draws on the key knowledge and key skills outlined in the 2024 VCE Study Design. Detailed information regarding the topics that will be covered in each subject course, as well as teacher/lecturer details can be found by following the links below:

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# You will receive the highest quality instruction from experienced VCE teachers who are current or recent VCE exam markers (not unqualified university students).
# You will be taught by highly knowledgeable, passionate, committed and approachable teachers.
# You will experience engaging and interactive teaching that caters for different learning styles.
# You will receive detailed, comprehensive A+ notes that include clear and concise explanations, fully worked examples with step-by-step instructions and SAC/exam watch-outs – saving you countless hours in study time.
# You will be given a large collection of SAC and exam-style questions to further consolidate and extend on taught skills at home.

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You will get unlimited, unrestricted 24/7 access to:

# Fully edited AV recordings of the live, face-to-face (in person) head start lectures until the end of Term 1. No other VCE program provider allows students to use their recorded lectures to prepare for, and to maximise their Unit 1 and/or Unit 3 SAC marks.
# A non-downloadable online copy of the 2024 lecture notes as soon as they become available.

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In addition:

# You will learn the skills and information you’ll need to perform to a high standard in your SACs.
# You will receive key SAC and exam insights that only a VCE exam marker can provide. (Students taught by VCE exam assessors DO have an advantage over other students).

Important Points

To ensure you secure every possible mark in your SACs and exams, our ‘Summer School Head Start Lectures’ are prepared and delivered by experienced VCE teachers who are current or recent VCE exam assessors (VCAA) – the very same teachers who will be marking your VCE exams!

Don’t be tempted by organisations that use university students as their lecturers. They may have obtained a high ATAR or study score, but this DOES NOT equip a recent VCE graduate with the knowledge that’s required to prepare students for their SACs and exams. As an example, a student who obtained a study score of 45 in Mathematical Methods only answered about 79% of Exam 2 correctly! Recent VCE graduates can’t teach you how and where marks are awarded, which terms or statements must be included in exam responses, and alternate answers that would also receive full marks. This information is restricted to VCE exam markers and can make a huge difference to your VCE marks.

Knowing how the exams are marked also gives VCE exam markers the ability to guide you through the exam preparation process in the quickest and most effective way. You’ll spend your time revising what really matters, and you can’t get that kind of guidance from recent high school graduates who have no teaching experience, and who don’t have access to the detailed insights our teachers provide.

TSFX really is the best choice to give you that important head-start into Unit 1 or Unit 3.

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Our ‘VCE Summer School – Head Start Lectures’ are designed to reduce stress & study loads & ensure you have the knowledge & skills to secure the highest possible results in your Unit 1 &/or Unit 3 SACs. When you attend our head start lectures:

# You’ll receive a thorough set of A+ notes – saving you the time & effort of writing your own.
# You’ll work through key Unit 1 &/or Unit 3 topics ahead of school in a highly effective & relatively painless way!
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You’ll ensure you have the correct knowledge & skills in place to manage the ‘step up’ in the difficulty of course materials, the faster pace & the higher workloads as you transition into Year 11 or Year 12.
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You’ll save countless hours in study time (it’s much faster to have an experienced teacher work through examinable materials compared to working through them on your own).
# You’ll complete a trial SAC assessment before returning to school & learn how to make your SACs stand out & secure the highest possible scores!
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As hard as it may be to give up part of your holidays for study-related activities, you definitely won’t regret it when you get your results at the end of the year. Furthermore, every hour you invest in getting ahead will save you at least 3 hours of study when you start the new school year!
# While other students struggle to understand new concepts being presented in class, you’ll be hearing this information for the second time.
As you won’t be writing notes in class, you’ll be able to direct your full attention to what your teachers are saying, maximising your understanding of examinable skills & knowledge, as well as what you successfully commit to long-term memory.
You’ll be able to use the time you spend in class consolidating your learnings & asking your teachers the tough & insightful questions you wouldn’t usually think of, until you’re revising for a SAC or exam.
Your ability to analyse, synthesise & apply your knowledge to unfamiliar applications will greatly improve, boosting your SAC & examination marks.
You’ll be given unlimited 24/7 access to a recording of lectures in your enrolled subjects until 30 June 2024. You can then use these valuable resources to work through challenging concepts at your own pace, to fast track your SAC preparations & to boost your SAC marks.
You won’t get stuck on questions as frequently, reducing the time you’ll spend on homework & SAC preparations.
You’ll develop greater confidence in your academic abilities & find it easier to commit to independent study.
You’ll be less likely to procrastinate your studies, reducing stress levels & study loads across the year.
# Your subject ranks & moderated SAC marks will greatly improve, giving you a further advantage in the quest for the highest possible marks.
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Unfortunately, there are significant differences between the various VCE program providers, including variations in teaching philosophies and styles, how thoroughly subject materials are addressed, and the quality and quantity of notes that are given to students.

So how does TSFX differ from other VCE program providers?

Difference #1:

We deliver the highest quality VCE programs in the state.

Testimonials from past students attest to the fact that TSFX is the pre-eminent VCE program provider in Victoria.

Irrespective of which program you choose to attend, you can be confident you’ll receive the same exceptional quality that is our trademark.  At TSFX, we pride ourselves on the quality of our services, and year after year, we consistently deliver the finest and most comprehensive VCE programs available in Victoria. From our highly qualified and knowledgeable teachers, right through to our courses and notes, you can be assured that our exceptional level of quality is present in every aspect of TSFX.

Difference #2:

Our academic program is designed and delivered using a unique pedagogical model developed by TSFX that integrates the HITS professional learning program; a framework adopted by the International Baccalaureate program and the world’s leading universities.

Difference #3: 

Our programs are usually longer & more thorough than other VCE courses.

Students need to be exposed to more than just simple overviews if they’re aiming for the highest possible marks. Our programs are therefore longer in duration, ensuring that you get the best instruction and value for your time and money, as well as the highest possible VCE marks.

Difference #4: 

We employ experienced VCE teachers & VCE exam assessors (VCAA)(not uni students)

To ensure you receive every possible advantage in the VCE, our programs are prepared and delivered by hand-picked, qualified, experienced VCE teachers and VCE exam markers/assessors (VCAA) from top performing schools. Our teachers include authors of VCE textbooks, writers and markers of your VCE exams, as well as leading experts in their subject fields. Their wealth of experience is priceless.

Note:

The majority of university students who present VCE lectures and tuition classes have not received formal instruction in the majority of topics they are ‘teaching’. These students graduated before many VCE subjects underwent significant changes to their Study Design and are self-taught, using limited information that doesn’t cover the scope required for the higher VCE marks.

A high ATAR or study score DOES NOT equip a recent VCE graduate with a degree that provides no formal instruction or training in teaching WILL NOT have the skills, knowledge or experience that are crucial if students are to be prepared correctly for their VCE assessments. These graduates, as well as many teachers, will not have the knowledge or experience required to teach students how to set out answers in accordance with the VCE examination marking schemes, confirm which terms or statements have to be included and identify alternate answers that would also receive full marks. This information is restricted to VCE exam assessors appointed by VCAA – the teachers who mark the official VCE exams. VCE exam assessors also have access to other important information that many teachers aren’t aware of, and which can make a huge difference to your VCE marks.

Learning from the people who write and assess the VCE exams and who teach the subjects every day will always exceed the benefits of learning from university students who recently completed their VCE. Experience is the best teacher, and a crucial asset at this end-game stage of 12+ years of schooling, otherwise known as ‘the VCE’.

Difference #5: 

Our A+ subject notes far exceed the quality of notes issued by other VCE program providers.

TSFX is very highly regarded for the quality of our program materials – our students receive the most comprehensive and detailed A+ subject notes when they enrol into our lectures and weekly tuition classes.

Our exam preparation notes include every key concept that could be examined, as well as hundreds of examination-style questions that are not commercially available and frequently appear in the VCE exams! As an example, students who attended our recent Unit 3 Exam Revision Lectures received the following materials, saving them countless hours in exam preparation time:

Chemistry: Over 400 pages of notes and 320 exam-style questions.
Maths Methods: Over 400 pages of notes and 300 exam-style questions.

No other VCE program provider has been able to match the quality and depth of materials that are given to students who attend TSFX programs!

Difference #6: 

We continually invest in our courses and materials.

Our authors are required to update and improve our program materials on a yearly basis so that students attending our programs obtain the best possible instruction and resources that reflect the annual changes in examination marking and question trends.

To help make your exam preparations even easier, we also integrate the important applications and ideas from popular textbooks and study resources into our course materials.

We continually invest in our courses and materials to ensure our students receive every possible advantage in their VCE.

Note:

No other VCE program provider has been able to match the quality and depth of materials that are given to students who attend TSFX programs.

Difference #7:

We offer over 32 years experience in the VCE.

TSFX’s vast history of real-world experience in providing educational services to Year 11 and Year 12 students means that you can be confident that we have a genuine understanding of what’s required to obtain the highest ATAR results.

We’ve spent over 32 years analysing student concerns and the effects of study habits on academic performance, to create powerful programs that enable every student to reach their full academic potential. We’ve helped thousands of past students realise their ATAR goals and look forward to helping you achieve your personal best in the VCE.

Difference #8:

We offer a proven track history of unrivalled VCE success & can significantly boost your VCE marks.

TSFX offers a proven track history of unrivalled ATAR success. We get results, and can make a significant difference to your final marks.

The median ATAR for our 2021 Master Class students: 94.45
The median ATAR for our 2021 lecture students: 90.22

Our reputation for excellence is built on our long history of highly successful students, as well the exceptional quality of our teachers, programs and learning resources.

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Why Should I Attend?

You will be taught by and receive up to date advice from official exam assessors (the focus of the exams and the marking schemes change on a regular basis). Assessors have access to important information that many teachers aren’t aware of, and which can make a significant difference to your ATAR result.

Knowing how the exam marking system works also gives assessors the ability to guide you through the SAC/exam preparation process in the quickest and most effective way. You’ll spend your time revising what really matters, and you can’t get that kind of guidance from recent high school graduates who have no teaching experience, and who don’t have access to the detailed insights our teachers provide.

OUR TEACHERS

The world’s leading educational specialists agree that lectures are the fastest and most effective way to revise and consolidate large amounts of information in a short time frame. Not only is it much faster to have an experienced teacher take you through the revision process, using audio and visual delivery processes enables you to work through and remember 5 times more information than if you were to work through the same materials on your own.

TSFX is highly regarded for the quality of our program materials – our students receive the most comprehensive and detailed exam preparation notes available that include every key concept that could be examined, as well as hundreds of examination-style questions that are not commercially available. As an example, students who attended our recent ‘Unit 3 Exam Revision Lectures’ received the following materials, saving them countless hours in exam preparation time:

Chemistry: Over 400 pages of notes and 320 exam-style questions.
Maths Methods: Over 400 pages of notes and 300 exam-style questions.

We constantly invest in our courses and materials to ensure our students receive every possible advantage in their VCE.

Our notes are improved and extended upon each year so that they reflect the annual changes in examination marking and question trends. To help make your exam preparations even easier, we integrate the important concepts and applications from the main textbooks and study resources into our course materials.

Note:

No other program provider has been able to match the quality and depth of materials that are issued to students who attend TSFX programs.

SAMPLE NOTES

You will learn how examination papers are marked, how answers must be presented if they are to be awarded full scores, why common responses do not earn marks and how to minimise mistakes in the exams. The majority of class time is spent working through examination-style questions, as well as those questions that will serve to differentiate between the A/A+ and B grade scores.

You will gain thorough exposure to the questions and tricks that could appear in the exams. (Students regularly comment that many of the questions they cover during our programs appear in the actual exams!)

You will correct problem areas and hear information from a different perspective – improving the quality of exam responses and how well information can be applied in unfamiliar applications.

You will strengthen, consolidate and extend on the materials covered at school, and develop an added advantage over your state-wide peers.

You will dramatically reduce stress levels during the semester and find more time for leisure activities.

You will minimise procrastination opportunities and ensure you get the most from your study sessions.

You will greatly improve your confidence levels and maximise Year 11 and Year 12 marks!

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