Open Study Notes

Free, plain-language revision notes for Years 9–12.

Mathematics

Quadratics

Factorising, completing the square, and the quadratic formula with worked examples.

Trigonometry

SOH CAH TOA, the sine and cosine rules, and exact values.

Calculus basics

Limits, first principles, and the power, product and chain rules.

Probability

Tree diagrams, conditional probability and the binomial distribution.

Science

Chemical reactions

Balancing equations, reaction types, and the mole concept.

Forces and motion

Newton's laws, kinematics equations, and free-body diagrams.

Cells and genetics

Cell structure, mitosis and meiosis, and Punnett squares.

Energy

Conservation of energy, work, power and efficiency.

English

Essay structure

Thesis statements, TEEL paragraphs, and writing strong conclusions.

Language techniques

A glossary of literary devices with short examples of each.

Analysing texts

Reading for context, purpose and audience.

Study tips

"Little and often" beats cramming for long-term recall.