Helpful reads for parents.
Plain-English guides on VCE, the ATAR, study habits and learning at home, written by the Avin Learning team.
What Is a Good ATAR in Victoria?
The highest ATAR is 99.95 and the Victorian average in 2025 was 69.48. Here is what those numbers mean for your child.
Read the article →VCE6 min readWhich VCE Subjects Scale Up the Most? The 2025 Scaling Report in Plain English
How a study score of 30 or 40 changed after scaling in common VCE subjects in 2025, and why scaling should not decide subject choice.
Read the article →VCE6 min readHow the ATAR Is Calculated in Victoria: A Plain-English Guide for Parents
What the ATAR really is, how VTAC scales VCE study scores and builds the aggregate, with a simple worked example for Victorian parents.
Read the article →Study habits6 min readThe Secret to Consistent Academic Improvement
Steady progress comes from regular, well-organised support, not last-minute cramming. Here is what the research says and what to look for in a tutor.
Read the article →Parents6 min readDoes Online Tutoring Work? What the Research Says
What the research says about online tutoring, what makes it effective, and how to tell whether it is helping your child.
Read the article →Primary6 min read5 Educational Websites for Primary School Kids
Five trusted learning websites and apps for primary school children, with what each is good for, the ages it suits and what it costs.
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