Biology Units 3&4 Vol 1 Topic Test (2nd ed)
- Volume 1 (Topic Tests) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 2 (Trial Exams) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 3 (Solution Manual) - digital, comes automatically with either hard-copy question book
- topic tests and trial exams separated into two volumes (in line with other books in our VCE series) 8 topic tests (first edition had 7 topic tests)
- topic tests are now standardised to the same number of marks, and to fit the VCAA exam format 2 topic tests per Area of Study, graded in order of difficulty
- MCQs added to topic tests (approximately 120)
- solution manual format improved for easier reading
- interactive features included in some of the detailed solutions to improve student engagement with the material and encourage active learning (as opposed to passive learning)
Biology Units 3&4 Vol 1 Topic Test (2nd ed)
- Volume 1 (Topic Tests) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 2 (Trial Exams) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 3 (Solution Manual) - digital, comes automatically with either hard-copy question book
- topic tests and trial exams separated into two volumes (in line with other books in our VCE series) 8 topic tests (first edition had 7 topic tests)
- topic tests are now standardised to the same number of marks, and to fit the VCAA exam format 2 topic tests per Area of Study, graded in order of difficulty
- MCQs added to topic tests (approximately 120)
- solution manual format improved for easier reading
- interactive features included in some of the detailed solutions to improve student engagement with the material and encourage active learning (as opposed to passive learning)
Biology Units 3&4 (2 Vol) Bundle (2e)
This new second edition of the VCE Biology Units 3&4 study guide is written according to the specifications of the 2022-2026 study design.
This massive 500+ page publication comes in three volumes:
- Volume 1 (Topic Tests) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 2 (Trial Exams) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 3 (Solution Manual) - digital, comes automatically with either hard-copy question book
- topic tests and trial exams separated into two volumes (in line with other books in our VCE series)
- 8 topic tests (first edition had 7 topic tests)
- topic tests are now standardised to the same number of marks, and to fit the VCAA exam format
- 2 topic tests per Area of Study, graded in order of difficulty
- MCQs added to topic tests (approximately 120)
- solution manual format improved for easier reading
- interactive features included in some of the detailed solutions to improve student engagement with the material and encourage active learning (as opposed to passive learning)
- Written by high-achieving students in VCE Biology who are all currently practising doctors! Volume 1 features 8 topic tests; 2 topic tests in each Area of Study graded in order of difficulty.
- Volume 2 features 3 trial exams graded in order of difficulty.
- 760 marks worth of VCAA-style exam practice questions (across both volumes).
- Hyper-detailed solutions and explanations to all problems, plus exam tips, learning tools and problem solving techniques
Dr Thushan Hettige is the Managing Director of Decode and its most senior content developer. Thushan graduated dux of Scotch College in 2011 with an ATAR of 99.95, scoring 5 perfect 50s (one of which included Biology) and Premier’s Awards in Chemistry, Biology, English Language and Mathematical Methods. This means that Thushan was in the top 5 students in the state for four of the subjects he studied. Thushan also won a silver medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2011 in Turkey. His achievements earned him the Australian Students’ Prize for 2011, which is awarded to the top 500 students from across the country.
Thushan is the lead author of a number of the Decode titles, including VCE Biology and Chemistry, as well as HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Advanced. Additionally, he has also authored the ATAR Notes Complete Course Notes for VCE Chemistry and Biology.
Thushan has completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) and a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) at Monash University. He is now a practising doctor.
Dr Rohit Sharma graduated from Melbourne High School in 2011 with an ATAR of 99.35, proceeded to complete a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Hons.) at Monash University. He is now a practising doctor.
Dr Ron Danziger graduated from Bialik College in 2011, with a study score of 45 in Biology and a First Class Honours average in his undergraduate Science degree at Melbourne, his major being evolutionary biology. He has completed the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Melbourne and is now a practising doctor.
Dr Nimna Gamage graduated from Glen Waverley Secondary College in 2011, with a study score of 47 in Biology and proceeded to complete a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Hons.) at Monash University. She is now a practising doctor.
Biology Units 3&4 (2 Vol) Bundle (2e)
This new second edition of the VCE Biology Units 3&4 study guide is written according to the specifications of the 2022-2026 study design.
This massive 500+ page publication comes in three volumes:
- Volume 1 (Topic Tests) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 2 (Trial Exams) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 3 (Solution Manual) - digital, comes automatically with either hard-copy question book
- topic tests and trial exams separated into two volumes (in line with other books in our VCE series)
- 8 topic tests (first edition had 7 topic tests)
- topic tests are now standardised to the same number of marks, and to fit the VCAA exam format
- 2 topic tests per Area of Study, graded in order of difficulty
- MCQs added to topic tests (approximately 120)
- solution manual format improved for easier reading
- interactive features included in some of the detailed solutions to improve student engagement with the material and encourage active learning (as opposed to passive learning)
- Written by high-achieving students in VCE Biology who are all currently practising doctors! Volume 1 features 8 topic tests; 2 topic tests in each Area of Study graded in order of difficulty.
- Volume 2 features 3 trial exams graded in order of difficulty.
- 760 marks worth of VCAA-style exam practice questions (across both volumes).
- Hyper-detailed solutions and explanations to all problems, plus exam tips, learning tools and problem solving techniques
Dr Thushan Hettige is the Managing Director of Decode and its most senior content developer. Thushan graduated dux of Scotch College in 2011 with an ATAR of 99.95, scoring 5 perfect 50s (one of which included Biology) and Premier’s Awards in Chemistry, Biology, English Language and Mathematical Methods. This means that Thushan was in the top 5 students in the state for four of the subjects he studied. Thushan also won a silver medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2011 in Turkey. His achievements earned him the Australian Students’ Prize for 2011, which is awarded to the top 500 students from across the country.
Thushan is the lead author of a number of the Decode titles, including VCE Biology and Chemistry, as well as HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Advanced. Additionally, he has also authored the ATAR Notes Complete Course Notes for VCE Chemistry and Biology.
Thushan has completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) and a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) at Monash University. He is now a practising doctor.
Dr Rohit Sharma graduated from Melbourne High School in 2011 with an ATAR of 99.35, proceeded to complete a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Hons.) at Monash University. He is now a practising doctor.
Dr Ron Danziger graduated from Bialik College in 2011, with a study score of 45 in Biology and a First Class Honours average in his undergraduate Science degree at Melbourne, his major being evolutionary biology. He has completed the Doctor of Medicine at the University of Melbourne and is now a practising doctor.
Dr Nimna Gamage graduated from Glen Waverley Secondary College in 2011, with a study score of 47 in Biology and proceeded to complete a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Hons.) at Monash University. She is now a practising doctor.
Biology Units 3&4 Vol 2 Trial Exam (2nd ed)
This massive 500+ page publication comes in three volumes:
- Volume 1 (Topic Tests) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 2 (Trial Exams) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 3 (Solution Manual) - digital, comes automatically with either hard-copy question book
Login credentials and QR codes to the digital Solution Manual e-book are available to all customers who purchase either Volume 1 or Volume 2.
WHAT NEW FEATURES DOES THE SECOND EDITION HAVE?- topic tests and trial exams separated into two volumes (in line with other books in our VCE series)
- 8 topic tests (first edition had 7 topic tests)
- topic tests are now standardised to the same number of marks, and to fit the VCAA exam format
- 2 topic tests per Area of Study, graded in order of difficulty
- MCQs added to topic tests (approximately 120)
- solution manual format improved for easier reading
- interactive features included in some of the detailed solutions to improve student engagement with the material and encourage active learning (as opposed to passive learning)
- Written by high-achieving students in VCE Biology who are all currently practising doctors!
- Features 3 trial exams graded in order of difficulty.
- 360 marks worth of VCAA-style exam practice questions.
- Hyper-detailed solutions and explanations to all problems, plus exam tips, learning tools and problem solving techniques.
Biology Units 3&4 Vol 2 Trial Exam (2nd ed)
This massive 500+ page publication comes in three volumes:
- Volume 1 (Topic Tests) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 2 (Trial Exams) - hard copy question book, purchased separately
- Volume 3 (Solution Manual) - digital, comes automatically with either hard-copy question book
Login credentials and QR codes to the digital Solution Manual e-book are available to all customers who purchase either Volume 1 or Volume 2.
WHAT NEW FEATURES DOES THE SECOND EDITION HAVE?- topic tests and trial exams separated into two volumes (in line with other books in our VCE series)
- 8 topic tests (first edition had 7 topic tests)
- topic tests are now standardised to the same number of marks, and to fit the VCAA exam format
- 2 topic tests per Area of Study, graded in order of difficulty
- MCQs added to topic tests (approximately 120)
- solution manual format improved for easier reading
- interactive features included in some of the detailed solutions to improve student engagement with the material and encourage active learning (as opposed to passive learning)
- Written by high-achieving students in VCE Biology who are all currently practising doctors!
- Features 3 trial exams graded in order of difficulty.
- 360 marks worth of VCAA-style exam practice questions.
- Hyper-detailed solutions and explanations to all problems, plus exam tips, learning tools and problem solving techniques.
Chemistry Units 1&2 Vol 2: Trial Exam (New)
Our VCE Chemistry Units 1&2 revision guide is our very first upcoming Decode VCE Revision guide for students in Year 11. Modelled on our well-loved Units 3&4 Revision Guides, this book will give you or your child/student the perfect start to his VCE Chemistry journey.
This is a hybrid paper-digital title containing a hardcopy question book containing topic tests and trial exams, and a digital PDF solution manual accessible via QR code.
Features:
- 250+ pages' worth of content (estimated)
- 4 topic tests (40 marks, 50 minutes each) and 2 trial exams (72 marks, 90 minutes each)
- Written in the voice of a high-achieving previous VCE Chemistry graduate who blitzed the subject with a study score of 50 and a Premier's Award, and represented Australia in the International Chemistry Olympiad, winning a Silver medal, and is also a highly experienced tutor and lecturer
- Questions of all difficulties, from entry-level questions to extension-style questions, to suit students of all needs
- Solution manual also contains exam tips and tricks, problem-solving techniques and applied theory
Chemistry Units 1&2 Vol 2: Trial Exam (New)
Our VCE Chemistry Units 1&2 revision guide is our very first upcoming Decode VCE Revision guide for students in Year 11. Modelled on our well-loved Units 3&4 Revision Guides, this book will give you or your child/student the perfect start to his VCE Chemistry journey.
This is a hybrid paper-digital title containing a hardcopy question book containing topic tests and trial exams, and a digital PDF solution manual accessible via QR code.
Features:
- 250+ pages' worth of content (estimated)
- 4 topic tests (40 marks, 50 minutes each) and 2 trial exams (72 marks, 90 minutes each)
- Written in the voice of a high-achieving previous VCE Chemistry graduate who blitzed the subject with a study score of 50 and a Premier's Award, and represented Australia in the International Chemistry Olympiad, winning a Silver medal, and is also a highly experienced tutor and lecturer
- Questions of all difficulties, from entry-level questions to extension-style questions, to suit students of all needs
- Solution manual also contains exam tips and tricks, problem-solving techniques and applied theory
Chemistry Units 3&4 (2Vol) Bundle
- Volume 1 - Topic Tests (hard copy)
- Volume 2 - Trial Examinations (hard copy)
- Volume 3 - Solution Manual e-book (digital)*
- Written in the voice of high-achieving previous VCE Chemistry graduates who both blitzed the subject with study scores of 50 and Premier's Awards
- One author represented Australia in the International Chemistry Olympiad, winning a Silver medal and is a highly experienced tutor and lecturer
- The other author topped his class in university in Physical Chemistry and holds a PhD in Chemistry
- Questions of all difficulties, from entry-level questions to extension-style questions, to suit students of all needs
- Volume 1 contains 7 topic tests, Volume 2 contains 3 trial examinations
- Exams graded by difficulty from beginner to advanced
- Almost 600 pages of hyper-detailed solutions to all problems in our digital solution manual e-book, together with a detailed and comprehensive marking scheme
- Solution manual also contains exam tips and tricks, problem-solving techniques and applied theory.
Dr Thushan Hettige is the Managing Director of Decode and its most senior content developer. Thushan graduated dux of Scotch College in 2011 with an ATAR of 99.95, scoring 5 perfect 50s (one of which included Chemistry) and Premier’s Awards in Chemistry, Biology, English Language and Mathematical Methods. This means that Thushan was in the top 5 students in the state for four of the subjects he studied. Thushan also won a silver medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2011 in Turkey, and received the top score (among Year 12 students) in the Monash University Enhancement Program in university-level Chemistry. His achievements earned him the Australian Students’ Prize for 2011, which is awarded to the top 500 students from across the country.
Thushan has almost 10 years of tutoring and lecturing experience in VCE Chemistry, having provided classes, revision lectures and online tutorials for ATAR Notes and James An College. He is also the author of the ATAR Notes Complete Course Notes for VCE Chemistry and Biology.
Thushan is the lead author of a number of the Decode titles, including VCE Biology and Chemistry, as well as HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Advanced.
Thushan has completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) and a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) at Monash University. He is working as a junior doctor at Monash Health, and is undergoing his post-graduate training at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in the specialty of Haematology.
MAOYUAN LIU Maoyuan Liu graduated dux of Kambrya College in 2008 with an ATAR of 99.65, obtaining a 50 and a Premier’s Award in Chemistry. He has since completed a Bachelor of Science, obtaining a First Class Honours in Physical Chemistry, graduating at the top of his class, and has completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Melbourne. He is now a software developer. Chemistry Units 3&4 (2Vol) Bundle
- Volume 1 - Topic Tests (hard copy)
- Volume 2 - Trial Examinations (hard copy)
- Volume 3 - Solution Manual e-book (digital)*
- Written in the voice of high-achieving previous VCE Chemistry graduates who both blitzed the subject with study scores of 50 and Premier's Awards
- One author represented Australia in the International Chemistry Olympiad, winning a Silver medal and is a highly experienced tutor and lecturer
- The other author topped his class in university in Physical Chemistry and holds a PhD in Chemistry
- Questions of all difficulties, from entry-level questions to extension-style questions, to suit students of all needs
- Volume 1 contains 7 topic tests, Volume 2 contains 3 trial examinations
- Exams graded by difficulty from beginner to advanced
- Almost 600 pages of hyper-detailed solutions to all problems in our digital solution manual e-book, together with a detailed and comprehensive marking scheme
- Solution manual also contains exam tips and tricks, problem-solving techniques and applied theory.
Dr Thushan Hettige is the Managing Director of Decode and its most senior content developer. Thushan graduated dux of Scotch College in 2011 with an ATAR of 99.95, scoring 5 perfect 50s (one of which included Chemistry) and Premier’s Awards in Chemistry, Biology, English Language and Mathematical Methods. This means that Thushan was in the top 5 students in the state for four of the subjects he studied. Thushan also won a silver medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2011 in Turkey, and received the top score (among Year 12 students) in the Monash University Enhancement Program in university-level Chemistry. His achievements earned him the Australian Students’ Prize for 2011, which is awarded to the top 500 students from across the country.
Thushan has almost 10 years of tutoring and lecturing experience in VCE Chemistry, having provided classes, revision lectures and online tutorials for ATAR Notes and James An College. He is also the author of the ATAR Notes Complete Course Notes for VCE Chemistry and Biology.
Thushan is the lead author of a number of the Decode titles, including VCE Biology and Chemistry, as well as HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Advanced.
Thushan has completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) and a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) at Monash University. He is working as a junior doctor at Monash Health, and is undergoing his post-graduate training at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in the specialty of Haematology.
MAOYUAN LIU Maoyuan Liu graduated dux of Kambrya College in 2008 with an ATAR of 99.65, obtaining a 50 and a Premier’s Award in Chemistry. He has since completed a Bachelor of Science, obtaining a First Class Honours in Physical Chemistry, graduating at the top of his class, and has completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Melbourne. He is now a software developer.
decode: VCE Chemistry Units 3/4 Volume 2 Trial Examinations
Features:
- Written by high-achieving previous VCE Chemistry graduates who both blitzed the subject with study scores of 50 and Premier's Awards, in a student voice
- One author represented Australia in the International Chemistry Olympiad, winning a Silver medal; the other author topped his class in university in Physical Chemistry and holds a PhD in Chemistry
- Almost 600 pages of hyper-detailed solutions to all problems in our Solution Manual (Volume 3), together with a detailed and comprehensive marking scheme
- Solution Manual also contains exam tips and tricks, problem-solving techniques and applied theory
- 3 trial examinations (360 marks in total) in the VCAA format
- Exams graded by difficulty from beginner to advanced
- 300+ pages of solutions to exam problems found in Solution Manual
decode: VCE Chemistry Units 3/4 Volume 2 Trial Examinations
Features:
- Written by high-achieving previous VCE Chemistry graduates who both blitzed the subject with study scores of 50 and Premier's Awards, in a student voice
- One author represented Australia in the International Chemistry Olympiad, winning a Silver medal; the other author topped his class in university in Physical Chemistry and holds a PhD in Chemistry
- Almost 600 pages of hyper-detailed solutions to all problems in our Solution Manual (Volume 3), together with a detailed and comprehensive marking scheme
- Solution Manual also contains exam tips and tricks, problem-solving techniques and applied theory
- 3 trial examinations (360 marks in total) in the VCAA format
- Exams graded by difficulty from beginner to advanced
- 300+ pages of solutions to exam problems found in Solution Manual
