Mathematical Methods

Examination specifications and sample materials

(Version 3, March 2025)

Sample questions for written examination 1 (January 2023) and Formula sheet (August 2024)

Sample questions for written examination 2 (Version 2, March 2023) and Formula sheet (August 2024)

(October 2025)

 

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

(updated 10 February 2026)

2024

2024 VCE Mathematical Methods 1 examination
2024 VCE Mathematical Methods 2 examination

(updated 13 February 2025)

(updated 13 February 2025)

Chief Assessor External Assessment Professional Learning Pilot Project 2024 – Mathematical Methods Exam 1

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.

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Chief Assessor External Assessment Professional Learning Pilot Project 2024 – Mathematical Methods Exam 2

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.

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2023

2023 VCE Mathematical Methods 1 examination
2023 VCE Mathematical Methods 2 examination

2023 VCE Mathematical Methods 1 external assessment report (updated 19 April 2024)
2023 VCE Mathematical Methods 2 external assessment report (updated 19 April 2024)

 

Examinations relating to previous study designs

Students and teachers should note that, with the introduction of a new study design, the following past examinations are not necessarily a guide to the current VCE examination for this study.

2015

2015 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2015 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2015 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report
2015 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report

2014

2014 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2014 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2014 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report (amended 5 Nov 2015)
2014 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report (amended 2 July 2015)

2013

2013 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2013 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2013 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report (amended 12 Mar 2014)
2013 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report (amended 26 Mar 2014)

2012

2012 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2012 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2012 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report
2012 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report (amended 4 Dec 2014)

2011

2011 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2011 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2011 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report
2011 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report (amended 3 April 2012)

2010

2010 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2010 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2010 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report
2010 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report

2009

2009 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2009 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2009 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report
2009 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report (amended 18 Sep 2020)

2008

2008 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2008 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2008 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report (amended 20 Oct 2015)
2008 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report (amended 24 Oct 2016)

2007

2007 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2007 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2007 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report (amended 15 Sep 2008)
2007 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report

2006

2006 Mathematical Methods exam 1
2006 Mathematical Methods exam 2
2006 Mathematical Methods exam 1 report (amended 23 Aug 2007)
2006 Mathematical Methods exam 2 report (amended 3 Jul 2017)