Study Guides

These Chemistry Notes summarise everything you need to know for the Units 1&2 course, giving you the fundamental knowledge to succeed this year and next. Every concept is accompanied by clear explanations and diagrams so that you can develop a comprehensive understanding of the foundations in VCE Chemistry. There are also plenty of insights from two high-scoring former students who guide you through the course and share with you their expertise and advice for scoring highly.

Emma achieved outstanding results across a range of VCE subjects, including a 40+ in Chemistry and a raw 50 in Music Performance, earning a Premier’s Award for topping the state. Emma has since gone on to pursue a Bachelor of Music at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Thushan graduated in 2011 with a perfect 99.95 ATAR and a 50 in Chemistry. He has since completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Honours at Monash University.

From the basics of chemical equations and stoichiometry to the complexities of organic compounds and medicinal chemistry, this book covers everything you need to know to succeed in VCE Chemistry.

Every chapter contains step-by-step breakdowns of important processes and reactions, as well as advice from two high-achieving recent graduates to help you answer even the trickiest of exam questions.

Julian achieved a raw score of 46 in Chemistry as well as a Premier’s Award in English and an ATAR of 99.95. He is now studying a Bachelor of Biomedicine at The University of Melbourne.

Thushan also graduated with a perfect 99.95 ATAR and a 50 in Chemistry. He has since completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Honours at Monash University.

This book contains a concise summary of everything you need to know in VCE Economics. From the complexities of micro and macroeconomic theory to the practical questions that require strong analytical abilities, these Notes will guide you through the subject and ensure that you understand every concept and can apply your knowledge with confidence.

Justin graduated with an outstanding raw score of 46 in Economics and an overall ATAR of 99.55. He is now pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Melbourne with a view to complete the Juris Doctor and become a corporate barrister.

Khai also achieved top results in all of her VCE subjects, including Economics, as well as a perfect ATAR of 99.95. In addition to her years of tutoring experience, she has also attained Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Actuarial Studies as a Chancellor’s Scholar at The University of Melbourne.

This book will guide you through the entire VCE English and EAL 1&2 course, with detailed advice for each Area of Study and how best to prepare for SACs and exams.

There are also sample essays, paragraphs, and sentence templates for you to use, essay checklists to help you compose high-scoring pieces, and countless tips to boost your English performance and enable you to feel more confident in your writing.

These Notes are written by two former students who both earned perfect study scores of 50 in VCE English.

Aurora graduated in 2021 with an ATAR of 99.80. She is now studying a Bachelor of Science Advanced – Research (Honours), majoring in Physics and Astrophysics.

Lauren earned a Premie’s Award for VCE English in 2013 and has over a decad’s experience in tutoring and lecturing. She has since graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Literature and Linguistics.

These Notes cover all of the language sub-systems along with an abundance of contemporary examples and analysis.

Within these pages, you’ll find a comprehensive explanation of all the important metalanguage in Units 3&4, top tips for analytical commentaries and essays, and sample responses so that you can understand how to put this knowledge into practice.

This book is co-authored by two exceptional recent graduates.

Benjamin achieved raw scores of 50 in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Specialist Maths, as well as two Premi’s Awards and a Top VCE All-Round High Achiever Award. He is now pursuing a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Linguistics with a view to pursue linguistic research in future.

Suhani also achieved outstanding VCE results including a score of 47 in English Language and is now studying Medicine.

This book summarises every topic in the VCE General Maths Study Design, guiding you through the formulas, equations, and strategies you need to succeed.

Each concept is accompanied by clear explanations and worked examples to help consolidate your understanding and ensure you can apply your knowledge in SACs and exams.

The author, Susanne, achieved a perfect raw score of 50 in General Maths, and has since gone on to attain a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) and Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) from Monash University. Brady also achieved a 50 in General Maths and is an experienced educator, having delivered tutorials and lectures for General Maths for several years. He has since earned a Bachelor of Arts at The University of Melbourne, majoring in Politics and Criminology.

Our VCE HHD Units 3&4 Notes condense everything you need to know for your assessment tasks. This book also provides top tips from two high-achieving students so that you can save time and save marks.

Fully updated with the World Health Organisation priorities, this book will guide you through all of the definitions, mnemonics, and key concepts, as well as offering you insight into how best to learn, remember, and most importantly understand this subject.

This book is co-authored by three exceptional HHD graduates.

Janath earned a perfect raw score of 50 in HHD as well as a Premier’s Award for topping the subject. He has since completed a Bachelor of Science (Genetics) at The University of Melbourne and is now pursuing Honours at The Doherty Institute with a view to become a forensic scientist.

Olivia Marie has tutored and delivered lectures to hundreds of HHD students and is now studying a Bachelor of Arts.

Jessica also graduated with a 50 and Premie’s Award in HHD and has gone on to attain a Bachelor of Commerce.

This book covers all four Revolutions: America, France, Russia, and China, concisely summarising everything you need to know.

You’ll also find relevant study questions to help put your knowledge into practice, and key quotes for every dot point of the study design, as well as detailed primary and secondary evidence for you to use in your essays.

There is even a breakdown of the exam tasks, featuring tips from two high-achieving students who explain what it takes to score highly in each section.

Nazli achieved an outstanding raw score of 47 in History, and has an extensive understanding of all four Revolutions in the VCE course, particularly Russia and China.

Zachary earned an ATAR of 99.00 as well as a raw 44 in History having studied America and France.

Hence, this book includes all of the important dates, statistics, and historiography you need to ace your History studies.

These Legal Studies Notes contain everything you need to know for your SACs and exams, written from the perspective of past high-achieving students.

From the intricacies of key definitions to the complexities of critically evaluating case studies, this book will guide you through the course while offering vital tips for understanding the content and maximising your marks.

Our VCE Legal Studies Unit 1&2 Notes are the product of two stellar VCE graduates who achieved raw scores of 40+ in Year 12.

Both Mackenzie and Shani are also highly accomplished tutors and lecturers who have helped hundreds of students improve their skills and understanding in Legal Studies, as well as a range of other VCE subjects.

These Legal Studies Notes contain everything you need to know for your SACs and exams, written from the perspective of past high-achieving students.

From the intricacies of key definitions to the complexities of critically evaluating case studies, this book will guide you through the course while offering vital tips for understanding the content and maximising your marks.

Our VCE Legal Studies Notes are the product of two stellar VCE graduates.

Both graduated in the top 2% of the state for Legal Studies, and have since gone on to pursue Law at university.

Jaidyn is currently studying Law at Monash University, while Karly is studying the Juris Doctor at The University of Melbourne having tutored and lectured Legal Studies for several years.

These Methods Notes contain everything you need to know for your SACs and exams, written from the perspective of past high-achieving students.

With plenty of worked examples to demonstrate key concepts and clear explanations of every dot point in the Study Design, this book focuses on clarifying your understanding of all the examinable material so you can focus on maximising your marks.

Amy graduated in 2021 with a raw score of 42 in Methods and an overall ATAR of 99.75. She now studies Radiography and Medical Imaging at Monash University.

Sam achieved a score of 48 in Methods, as well as 50s in General Maths and Physics, before going on to study Engineering at Monash University.

Luke also achieved a 48 in Methods and has since pursued a Bachelor of Science and Masters in Mechatronics Engineering at The University of Melbourne.

This book is written by a Premier’s Award winning past student who knows exactly how to score highly in Media SATs, SACs, and the exam.

Beyond summarising the important content for Media, this book offers plenty of exemplar responses and explanations to guide you through structuring your own productions and folios.

Catherine topped the state for VCE Media in 2019, earning a raw score of 50 as well as a Premi’s Award. Her 40+ study scores in English, Business Management, and Legal Studies earned her a 97.95 ATAR, and she has since gone on to pursue a double degree Bachelor of Laws (Honors) and Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Criminology and Human Rights, at Monash University.

PE is a content-heavy subject that requires a surprisingly diverse skill set; you have to be able to understand the physics of biomechanics, identify the sociocultural factors affecting skill development and memorise the many different types of fitness tests and training methods.

This book provides a concise summary of everything you need to know for you SACs and exam, as well as useful advice from a high-acheiving student's perspective about how to apply your knowledge.

Tim graduated with a 98.65 ATAR and a raw score of 47 in PE, placing him in the top 1% of the state. He has since tutored and lectured thousands of students in PE, Psychology and Methods in addition to earning his Bachelor of Science/Education at Monash University.

These Physics Notes summarise everything you need to know for your Units 3&4 SACs and exam, with clear explanations for even the most complex theories and phenomena.

Between the detailed diagrams to help you visualise every aspect of the course, to the valuable insights and exam tips from two past high-achieving students, this book is guaranteed to aid you in your VCE Physics journey.

Alwin achieved an ATAR of 99.50 and a score of 49, placing him in the top 0.1% of the state. He has since gone on to attain a double degree in Aerospace Engineering (Honours) and Commerce from Monash University.

Rei is an outstanding recent graduate who achieved raw scores of 40+ in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English EAL, earning him an overall ATAR of 99.15. He has since gone on to study a Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Melbourne, majoring in Finance and Economics with a view to pursue a future in asset management, valuations, and data analytics.

This book is written by a Premier’s Award winning past student who knows exactly how to score highly in Product Design and Technology SATs, SACs, and the exam.

Beyond summarising the important theory content for PDT, this book also features excerpts from the auth’s own A+ folio and explanations to guide you through the practical components of the course, including step-by-step processes and sample responses, as well as valuable tips for the end-of-year exam.

Ashley achieved an incredible raw score of 50 in Product Design and Technology, earning her a Premi’s Award for topping the state in the subject. Her exceptional design work was also shortlisted for VCE Top Designs 2021. She has since gone on to study a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne with a view to pursue a Masters in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Physics.

There are two things you need to do in Psychology: know the content, and apply your knowledge. These Notes are designed to help you do both!

By summarising everything you need to know clearly and concisely, and providing advice for approaching SACs and exams, this book will guide you through all of the definitions, tips, and tricks for succeeding in Psychology this year and next.

This book is co-authored by two exceptional recent graduates.

Alex achieved outstanding results in all of her subjects, including a raw score of 45 in Psychology. She is now studying a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) with a view to pursue a future in forensic psychology.

Tim earned a raw score of 48 in Psychology and has tutored and lectured thousands of students across the state. He has since gone on to attain a Bachelor of Science/Education from Monash University.

This book covers the entire Specialist Maths Units 1&2 course to prepare you for your SACs and exams. Every key concept and formula is clearly explained with an abundance of examples to ensure a solid theoretical and practical understanding. You will also find plenty of diagrams, calculator tips, and advice from a high-achieving former student who explains exactly what it takes to do well in Specialist Maths, setting you up for success next year in your 3&4 studies.

The ATAR Notes Complete Course Notes are written by recent VCE graduates, tutors, and passionate educators who seek to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of students. Written from the perspective of someone who has been in your shoes, these books prioritise building your understanding and confidence in every subject, guiding you through your learning from now until your final exam.

These Notes are designed to guide you through everything that the challenging VCE Specialist Maths course has to offer.

From the basics of logic and proofs to the most complex of differential equations, this book will take you through all of the formulas and examples you’ll need to succeed.

And best of all, i’s done from the perspective of two past high-achieving students and expert educators explaining everything for you and offering unique tips and tricks for your assessment tasks and exams.

Michelle achieved outstanding VCE results with an overall ATAR of 99.75. She is also an accomplished Specialist Maths tutor and lecturer.

Matthew earned a raw score of 47 in Specialist Maths, as well as perfect scores of 50 in Maths Methods and Physics. He has since gone on to study Computer Science, Algorithmics, and Quantum Computing at The University of Melbourne.

These Year 10 English Notes are designed to help you achieve your best this year, and set yourself up for success in Year 11 and Year 12.

Written by a past high-achieving student, they contain useful tips from someone who has gone through the same content as you.

You’ll also find valuable insights about essay structure, improving your vocabulary, and maximising your marks in writing tasks.

The author, Lauren, achieved a perfect score in English in Year 12, as well as full marks on the exam. She has years of experience in tutoring, lecturing, and essay marking, having helped thousands of students in their English studies. She has since graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Literature and Linguistics.

These Year 10 Maths Notes are based on the Australian National Curriculum and guide you through every topic you’ll learn this year.

Written by a past high-achieving student, they contain useful tips from the perspective of someone who has gone through the same content as you. Yo’ll also find valuable insights about what is most important to know as you head into Year 11 and 12.

The author, Dana, achieved an outstanding 99 ATAR Year 12. She also earned top results in her Maths, English, and Humanities subjects. She is an exceptional and passionate educator who has given lectures and tutorials to thousands of students across Australia through ATAR Notes and TuteSmart. Since graduating high school, she has gone on to pursue a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne, majoring in applied maths and electrical engineering.