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Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard
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Course Description

Develop In-depth Knowledge and Skills Across Chemistry, Physics, and Biology to Seamlessly Transition into VCE.

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Austin’s Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard programme is specifically designed for students planning to pursue VCE Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. With a focus on examination requirements, core skills development, and scientific expression, the course introduces key knowledge and thinking frameworks across all three disciplines.

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It provides a seamless transition from General Science in secondary school to the demands of VCE Science studies.

Core Highlights

Key Features of Austin Education's Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard:

Comprehensive Coverage of Three Key Areas, Bridging to VCE

  • Chemistry: Atomic structure, types of reactions, law of conservation of mass, electrolysis, acid-base fundamentals, etc.
  • Physics: Basics of mechanics, energy conversion, circuit principles, speed and acceleration, graph analysis, etc.
  • Biology: Cell structure and function, DNA and genetics, ecosystems, fundamentals of biological evolution.

All modules are designed based on VCE Unit 1–2 knowledge requirements, ensuring a strong foundation for future VCE studies.

Course Feature Background

Establishing a Scientific Mindset

  • Emphasising the integrated thinking process of hypothesis, experimentation, reasoning, and induction.
  • Cultivating analytical and logical expression skills (laying the foundation for VCE Biology/Psychology responses).
  • Teaching students how to design experiments, write Observations & Conclusions, and explain cause-and-effect relationships using appropriate terminology.
Course Feature Background

Practical-Oriented Teaching

  • Accompanied by quizzes and stage tests to regularly identify and address knowledge gaps.
  • Guiding students to understand the answer structure and terminology used in SAC and VCE question types.
  • Analysing the thinking process and potential pitfalls in real VCE Chemistry/Biology/Physics exam questions, allowing students to familiarise themselves with assessment standards in advance.
Course Feature Background

Subject Selection Support

  • The course includes “pre-specialisation capability suggestions” to help students assess which VCE science subject suits them best.
  • Based on classroom performance, teachers provide personalised subject selection advice and future academic direction recommendations.
Course Feature Background

Why Choose Austin’s Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard?

Why choose us
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1. All subjects taught by VCE teachers with Unit 3&4 teaching experience

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2. Internal materials, question banks, and tests developed for targeted, efficient learning

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3. Phased assessments to track student progress, with supplementary exercises and promotion mechanisms

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4. Teachers provide personalised subject selection advice and guidance on future academic paths based on performance

Our Process
Process

Who is Year 9-10 Pre-VCE Science Standard program designed for?

  • Students interested in science but still exploring which VCE subject to pursue
  • Students aiming for strong results in VCE science subjects (particularly those targeting 35+ study scores)
  • Students planning to pursue competitive pathways such as Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, or general STEM fields
  • Students who want early exposure to SAC-style assessments, scientific terminology, and exam response techniques

Learning Objective

TargetDescription
Comprehensive Knowledge AcquisitionMaster essential concepts in Year 10 Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, and establish a well-structured, integrated foundation in scientific understanding.
Advanced Thinking SkillsCultivate scientific reasoning through hypothesis formulation, variable control, and logical analysis.
Academic CommunicationAcquire proficiency in VCE-compliant scientific writing, including accurate use of terminology and structured expression.
Strategic VCE PreparationComplete core content ahead of schedule, enabling direct entry into accelerated Year 11 classes

Comprehensive Resources

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2-hour weekly group class

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4 sets of exclusive Austin Education practice booklets (Lesson Review Questions)

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0.5 hours of structured weekly homework

Ample optional/challenge/extension questions for further practice

4 semester exams

4 detailed exam performance reports

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Class video recordings for review

Unlimited Q&A and academic support

Dedicated 1-on-1 learning manager for personalised issue resolution

Free academic consultation included

Course Structure

Term 1

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Atoms, electron configuration, period table
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Molecules, ions, bonding, naming, chemical reactions basics (balancing)
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Mole, empirical formula
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Stoichiometry calculation (revision of mole and writing chemical equations)
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Chemical bonds (metallic, ionic, covalent)
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Intermolecular force
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Water, melting point, boiling point, latent heat, specific heat capacity
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Solubility, ions dissolving in water
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Exam
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Exam question explanation

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