Foundation Mathematics

Examination specifications and sample materials

Examination specifications (78.39 KB)

(Version 3, March 2025)

Sample written examination 

(Version 3, August 2023) 

Sample multiple-choice answer sheet (516.57 KB)

(October 2025)

Formula sheet 

(August 2024)

 

Past examinations and examination reports

Examinations relating to the current study design

The following examinations relate to the current VCE Mathematics study design and other curriculum materials. 

2025
2025 VCE Foundation Mathematics examination (1.37 MB)
2025 VCE Foundation Mathematics examination assessment guide (811.12 KB)
2025 VCE Foundation Mathematics external assessment report (444.65 KB)

(updated 18 February 2026)

2024
2024 VCE Foundation Mathematics examination (7.1 MB)
2024 VCE Foundation Mathematics assessment guide (373.9 KB)

(updated 13 February 2025)

2024 VCE Foundation Mathematics external assessment report (316.5 KB)
Chief Assessor External Assessment Professional Learning Pilot Project 2024 – Foundation Mathematics

In the following video, the Chief assessor for the examination will describe the general marking principles and solution pathways to complete the paper with written solutions that would attract full marks. Where appropriate, descriptions of working for Multiple Choice questions and related CAS techniques will also be explored. It will be useful during viewing to have access to the external assessment report and assessment guide for the examination.

Video Transcript
Foundation Mathematics Examination transcript (35.69 KB)
2023

2023 VCE Foundation Mathematics examination

2023 VCE Foundation Mathematics assessment guide (118.68 KB)

2023 VCE Foundation Mathematics external assessment report