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General Mathematics: scaling 2026, assessment & grade cut-offs
official VTAC & VCAA data · 2026 forecastA raw study score of 40 in General Mathematics scaled to 38.0 in the 2025 VTAC report, and is forecast to scale to about 38.0 in 2026. General Mathematics scales down: a raw score is worth less than its face value; at a raw 40 its scaling has stayed about the same since 2022. The 2025 mean study score was 27.8.
General Mathematics scaling: raw to scaled study scoreOfficial VTAC scaling reports 2022–2025, plus the 2026 forecast (a recency-weighted blend of the last six reports).
| Raw study score | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| 45 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 |
| 40 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| 35 | 33.0 | 33.0 | 33.0 | 33.0 | 33.0 |
| 30 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 | 27.9 |
| 25 | 22.0 | 22.0 | 23.0 | 23.0 | 22.9 |
| 20 | 17.0 | 18.0 | 18.0 | 18.0 | 18.0 |
Scaled scores between VTAC's published anchor points are interpolated. See every subject's scaling curve and the method and accuracy.
How General Mathematics is assessedDefault weights from the VCAA study design; the calculator lets you edit them.
| Assessment | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 SACs | school-assessed | 24% |
| Unit 4 SACs | school-assessed | 16% |
| Exam 1 | external | 30% |
| Exam 2 | external | 30% |
General Mathematics grade cut-offs 2026: forecastThe lowest mark each grade starts at, forecast from the last three years' official VCAA cut-offs. Typical error is shown as "likely ±".
Coursework Units 3–4 school-assessed · out of 100 · forecast state average 66%
| A+ | A | B+ | B | C+ | C | D+ | D | E+ | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 forecast | 93 | 83 | 74 | 65 | 57 | 50 | 41 | 23 | 13 | 7 |
| likely ± | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| 2025 actual | 93 | 83 | 74 | 65 | 58 | 51 | 42 | 24 | 13 | 6 |
| 2024 actual | 93 | 84 | 75 | 65 | 57 | 49 | 40 | 20 | 13 | 10 |
| 2023 actual | 93 | 83 | 73 | 63 | 56 | 49 | 41 | 22 | 13 | 6 |
Written Examination 1 external · out of 80 · forecast state average 66%
| A+ | A | B+ | B | C+ | C | D+ | D | E+ | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 forecast | 75 | 69 | 61 | 53 | 44 | 37 | 31 | 21 | 13 | 7 |
| likely ± | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| 2025 actual | 77 | 72 | 65 | 57 | 47 | 40 | 34 | 25 | 16 | 8 |
| 2024 actual | 72 | 64 | 56 | 48 | 40 | 33 | 27 | 17 | 11 | 8 |
| 2023 actual | 72 | 64 | 56 | 47 | 40 | 34 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
Written Examination 2 external · out of 120 · forecast state average 52%
| A+ | A | B+ | B | C+ | C | D+ | D | E+ | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 forecast | 102 | 91 | 79 | 67 | 54 | 44 | 35 | 27 | 16 | 11 |
| likely ± | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 3.7 | 2.2 |
| 2025 actual | 101 | 90 | 78 | 66 | 53 | 44 | 35 | 27 | 17 | 12 |
| 2024 actual | 102 | 92 | 82 | 70 | 56 | 45 | 35 | 27 | 16 | 12 |
| 2023 actual | 104 | 92 | 79 | 66 | 52 | 41 | 32 | 24 | 12 | 6 |
Cut-offs change every year with how hard the assessment is, so a harder paper can move every grade together. See the full 2025 grade distribution for General Mathematics →
About General Mathematics
Data analysis, recursion and financial modelling, matrices, networks — practical maths with CAS technology throughout.
- Most accessible 3/4 maths; pairs well with Methods for a maths double
- Meets "any mathematics" prerequisites for many business/education courses
- Manageable workload leaves room for demanding subjects elsewhere
Typical time commitment: 3–5 hours a week outside class.
Scales slightly down (~28 at 30) — a high raw score is very achievable with drilled technique.
General Mathematics questions
What does a study score of 40 in General Mathematics scale to?
In the 2025 VTAC scaling report a raw 40 in General Mathematics scaled to 38.0. ATARtools forecasts about 38.0 for 2026, from a recency-weighted blend of the last six reports. Treat it as a guide: VTAC publishes the real 2026 numbers in December.
Is General Mathematics scaled up or down?
General Mathematics scales down: a raw score is worth less than its face value. In 2025 a raw 30 scaled to 28.0, a raw 40 to 38.0 and a raw 45 to 44.0. For 2026 the forecast is 27.9, 38.0 and 44.0. At a raw 40, scaling has stayed about the same since 2022.
What mark do I need for an A+ in the General Mathematics Written Examination 1?
We forecast the 2026 A+ cut-off at about 75 out of 80 (likely ±2.5 marks) and an A from about 69. For reference the A+ cut-off was 77 in 2025, 72 in 2024 and 72 in 2023. The forecast is the recency-weighted average of the last three years' official cut-offs.
What mark do I need for an A+ in the General Mathematics Written Examination 2?
We forecast the 2026 A+ cut-off at about 102 out of 120 (likely ±3.7 marks) and an A from about 91. For reference the A+ cut-off was 101 in 2025, 102 in 2024 and 104 in 2023. The forecast is the recency-weighted average of the last three years' official cut-offs.
How is General Mathematics assessed?
Unit 3 SACs (24%), Unit 4 SACs (16%), Exam 1 (30%), Exam 2 (30%). School-assessed marks are statistically moderated against the external exam results, then the study score is scaled by VTAC for the ATAR.