VCE Specialist Maths tutoring
Specialist Mathematics is the highest-scaling large VCE study. Our tutors take students through its proofs and harder problems, alongside Methods.
One-to-one from A$40 a class ยท billed in USD
Victoria - VCE, online 1-to-1
What every programme includes
- โ Logic and proof
- โ Complex numbers
- โ Vectors and vector calculus
- โ Integral calculus and differential equations
- โ Probability and statistics
- โ Exam technique for both exams
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
Under the current study design, Unit 3 and Unit 4 school-assessed coursework contribute 20% each and the two end-of-year exams together 60%.
Scaling and the ATAR
In 2025, Specialist Mathematics had a scaled mean of 41.5. A study score of 30 scaled to 43, and a 40 scaled to 51.
Where marks are lost
The same patterns show up in marked work every year:
- โ Proofs without complete logical steps
- โ Complex numbers handled only algebraically
- โ Vector questions without diagrams
- โ Differential equations set up incorrectly
- โ Time pressure in the tech-free exam
VCE Specialist Mathematics assessment
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Unit 3 SAC | 20% |
| Unit 4 SAC | 20% |
| Two examinations | 60% |
2026 exams: Exam 1 on Monday 9 November, Exam 2 on Wednesday 11 November.
Through Units 3 and 4
- 1
Term 1
Unit 3 content and the first SACs, with exam-style questions every week.
- 2
Term 2
SAC preparation and revision of Unit 3 before Unit 4 starts.
- 3
Term 3
Unit 4 SACs and the first full past exams.
- 4
October-November
Timed past exams and examiner reports before the final 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 Melbourne
A$75-140 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
How does Specialist Maths scale?๏ผ
In 2025 a study score of 30 scaled to 43 and a 40 to 51.
Do I need Methods to take Specialist?๏ผ
Specialist is usually taken alongside Methods; check your school's requirements.
When are the 2026 Specialist exams?๏ผ
Monday 9 November and Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Is Specialist worth taking for the ATAR?๏ผ
It scales strongly, but only helps if your child can score well in it; we advise from a diagnostic.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-03.
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