HSC Maths Extension 1 tutoring
Extension 1 is one of the strongest-scaling courses in the HSC, and from the 2027 HSC it follows a new syllabus. Our tutors teach the proof and problem-solving it demands.
One-to-one from A$40 a class ยท billed in USD
NSW - HSC, online 1-to-1
What every programme includes
- โ Proof, including mathematical induction
- โ Vectors
- โ Trigonometric functions
- โ Combinatorics
- โ Further calculus and differential equations
- โ Statistical analysis
Lesson times in your time zone
Weekdays 3pm-9pm after school ยท Weekends 8am-8pm, your local time. Pick the slot when you book.
How it is assessed
The HSC Mathematics Extension 1 exam is 2 hours plus 10 minutes' reading, worth 70 marks: 10 multiple-choice marks and 60 marks of written questions. Results are reported in bands E1 to E4.
The new syllabus is organised into seven areas of study: functions, proof, vectors, trigonometric functions, combinatorics, calculus and statistical analysis. It is taught to Year 12 from Term 4 2026 and first examined in 2027.
Scaling and the ATAR
In the 2025 HSC, Mathematics Extension 1 had a mean scaled mark of 39.7 out of 50 per unit, among the highest of any large course.
Where marks are lost
The same patterns show up in marked work every year:
- โ Induction proofs with a missing or vague step
- โ Vector questions without clear diagrams
- โ Combinatorics answers that double count
- โ Differential equations set up incorrectly
- โ Proof questions answered with examples instead of reasoning
HSC Mathematics Extension 1 exam
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Time | 2 hours + 10 minutes reading |
| Section I | 10 multiple choice, 10 marks |
| Section II | Written questions, 60 marks |
| 2026 exam | Friday 23 October, afternoon |
From Term 4 to the HSC
- 1
Term 4 (start of Year 12)
Secure the first HSC topics while they are taught, with exam questions every week.
- 2
Terms 1-2
Topic-by-topic past questions marked against NESA marking guidelines.
- 3
Term 3
Trial exams, then a review of every lost mark.
- 4
October
Timed full papers and short sessions before the HSC exam.
Tutors for this programme
Muhammad Mahmood Aslam Bhutta
PhD-qualified Mechanical Engineer, Graz University of technology, Graz , Austria
25 yrs experience
US school
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Abdi Musa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Washington Bothell
4 yrs experience
GCSE / A-Level (UK)
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Muhammad Faisal
BS Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad
5 yrs experience
GCSE Science ยท A-Level Physics ยท NAPLAN
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What tutoring costs in Australia
One-to-one maths tutoring in Australia
A$55-85 an hour
Source: Tutero: how much maths tutoring costs in Australia, 2026ATAR specialists and experienced teachers
A$95-140+ an hour
Source: Tutero: how much maths tutoring costs in Australia, 2026Certified teachers tutoring in Sydney
A$80-150 an hour
Source: TeachingJobs: certified teacher tutoring rates in Australia, 2026EagleTeach, one-to-one online
From A$40 a class
Billed in USD, converted at an approximate rate. Two free demo classes first.
Common questions
What is in the new Extension 1 syllabus?๏ผ
Seven areas: functions, proof, vectors, trigonometric functions, combinatorics, calculus and statistical analysis.
How does Extension 1 scale?๏ผ
In 2025 its mean scaled mark was 39.7 out of 50 per unit.
How long is the Extension 1 exam?๏ผ
2 hours plus 10 minutes of reading, for 70 marks.
Should my child take Extension 1?๏ผ
If Advanced maths comes easily and they enjoy proof and harder problems; we advise from a diagnostic.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.
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