VCE Math Methods exam 2026: date, time and cram sheet

When and how long

Mathematical Methods · Examination 1Thursday 5 November 20269.00 am to 10.15 am1 h plus 15 min reading time
Mathematical Methods · Examination 2Friday 6 November 202611.45 am to 2.00 pm2 h plus 15 min reading time

VCAA: the reading period is included in the times shown, and each examination starts with a 15-minute reading period unless otherwise specified. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time. A few language exams run earlier in October.

Source: 2026 VCE examination timetable (VCAA), checked Wednesday 23 September 2026. Where a start time, reading time or duration isn't shown, the timetable doesn't publish it: check your personal timetable and the front of your paper.

Paper format

Victorian Certificate of Education - Mathematical Methods Examination 2 (technology-active): 80 marks, 2 h writing time plus 15 minutes reading time.

Section A - Multiple choice20 marks
Section B - Extended response60 marks

Models Examination 2. VCAA examination specifications (Mathematical Methods, Version 3, March 2025): Examination 2 has 15 minutes reading time and 2 hours writing time, 80 marks. Section A: 20 multiple-choice questions worth 1 mark each. Section B: short-answer and extended-answer questions worth 60 marks. Examination 1 (technology-free, 15 minutes reading and 1 hour writing, 40 marks) is a separate paper.

From the official specification: source.

What the exam covers

We don't have past-paper frequency data for this exam, so here is the course, module by module. Make sure every module is covered.

Night-before and exam-morning checklists

The night before

Check the start time of each exam; the 15-minute reading period is included in the timetable times.^[2]
Pack a transparent pencil case: pens, pencils, highlighters, erasers, sharpener and a ruler.^[1]
Pack your approved calculator and spare batteries (CAS only where allowed: General Maths, Methods Exam 2, Specialist Exam 2).^[1]
Still water in a clear plastic bottle, labels removed, no more than 1500 mL (it stays off your table).^[1]
Stop revising around 8 pm, set two alarms and sleep.^[1]

Exam morning

Eat a real breakfast.^[1]
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start time.^[2]
If you are up to 30 minutes late you still get full writing time, but no reading time.^[1]
Leave phones, smart watches and fitness trackers outside the exam room.^[1]
In reading time: read and plan, but don't write or use your calculator.^[1]
You can't leave before 30 minutes of writing time or in the last 5 minutes.^[1]

Exam-week survival kit: The last 7 days · The night before and exam morning · What to bring, and what's banned · How to use reading time · If you're sick or something goes wrong · Handling exam-week stress.

VCE Math Methods exam 2026Exams: Thu 5 Nov to Fri 6 Nov · VCAA timetable