How to make notes as quickly as possible for trials/HSC? (1 Viewer)

[Scryne]

A week left into the holidays and I am slightly cooked. I've just realised how much note making I'll have to do and then memorising so if you guys got tips on making notes ASAP, that would be great. Thanks.

 

[99.95dreams]

depends on the subject i think -
if you are doing content heavy subjects (bio, histories, food tech, etc.), then why don't you consider finding online band 6 notes and using them? at this rate notetaking is not going to be very beneficial compared to memorising and applying knowledge in practice tests.
if your subjects are more analytical (maths, chem, physics, etc.), don't make notes, just start practice questions and refer to your textbook if you get stuck.

 

[quokka]

depends on the subject i think -
if you are doing content heavy subjects (bio, histories, food tech, etc.), then why don't you consider finding online band 6 notes and using them? at this rate notetaking is not going to be very beneficial compared to memorising and applying knowledge in practice tests.
if your subjects are more analytical (maths, chem, physics, etc.), don't make notes, just start practice questions and refer to your textbook if you get stuck.

should i just use someone elses notes and use like gizmo and memorise it that way

 

[99.95dreams]

yeaa i think at this point, i wouldn't be making notes UNLESS you need to or you only have a small amount to finished (can be finished this week). there are also some pretty good resources here: Library of HSC Notes, Past Papers, Resources - New Syllabus

 

[lunaaaa4403]

print the entire atar notes book and get some pastel highlighters

 

[lunaaaa4403]

should i just use someone elses notes and use like gizmo and memorise it that way

never seen authentic band 6 notes. i bought some from some megamind 99.999993637 atar and I stg it was like an inside joke the organisation was weird, no syllabus headings, copywrite warnings every 2 lines, 100 bucks out of my pocket. they were concise to the point idk what was going on. where was I? why are we talking about child support out of nowhere? idk that's me tho

 

[quokka]

never seen authentic band 6 notes. i bought some from some megamind 99.999993637 atar and I stg it was like an inside joke the organisation was weird, no syllabus headings, copywrite warnings every 2 lines, 100 bucks out of my pocket. they were concise to the point idk what was going on. where was I? why are we talking about child support out of nowhere? idk that's me tho

okay thanks queen thats why i only took ace hsc notes that had syllabus headlines cuz the ones without i was like wtf we yapping abt

 

[Scryne]

depends on the subject i think -
if you are doing content heavy subjects (bio, histories, food tech, etc.), then why don't you consider finding online band 6 notes and using them? at this rate notetaking is not going to be very beneficial compared to memorising and applying knowledge in practice tests.
if your subjects are more analytical (maths, chem, physics, etc.), don't make notes, just start practice questions and refer to your textbook if you get stuck.

How would you go with memorising the content for heavy content subjects? (business, eco, etc). Trials in 4 weeks I've forgotten all the content for all my subjects and I believe I am quite cooked.

 

[99.95dreams]

How would you go with memorising the content for heavy content subjects? (business, eco, etc). Trials in 4 weeks I've forgotten all the content for all my subjects and I believe I am quite cooked.

i don't do either so i can't really give specific advice - but i do do content heavy subjects like ancient and bio. i still need to fix up my ancient notes (planning on doing that by sunday) and i'm done with bio.

the thing with content subjects is that you could memorise two ways. for example, for ancient, i'm not going to properly memorise it - i'm gonna practice consistently over the next 2 weeks open book. if you practice long enough, the facts will just stick. for bio, though, i'm not starting practice papers until i go through all the content. by this i mean that i literally pace around my room, reading my notes aloud to myself until they stick. obviously i'm gonna forget some of it when i start papers, but i'll have at least a vague idea of what to say. that way, i can always refer back to my notes and add more nuance where it is needed.

if you have forgotten the content, i would recommend going with the first method - doing practice papers and learning content as you go. then again, you still have 4 weeks, so maybe you could even devote one more week to just memorising (reciting notes, flashcards, etc.). anyhow, that's what i would do. good luck!

 

[lolcti]

I'm dying with no shed of hope and insanity

 

[tropics...]

dont waste time making ur own notes, js go through others notes from like studocu and put through unriddle.ai and other platforms, u wanna be doing practice questions instead of passive learning

 

[lunaaaa4403]

dont waste time making ur own notes, js go through others notes from like studocu and put through unriddle.ai and other platforms, u wanna be doing practice questions instead of passive learning

Practice questions aren't ALWAYS the way to go for big essays and larger responses- you just don't have the time. definitely multi choice and short answer though.

 

[99.95dreams]

Practice questions aren't ALWAYS the way to go for big essays and larger responses- you just don't have the time. definitely multi choice and short answer though.

i agree - essay plans are very helpful as well!

 

[Scryne]

i don't do either so i can't really give specific advice - but i do do content heavy subjects like ancient and bio. i still need to fix up my ancient notes (planning on doing that by sunday) and i'm done with bio.

the thing with content subjects is that you could memorise two ways. for example, for ancient, i'm not going to properly memorise it - i'm gonna practice consistently over the next 2 weeks open book. if you practice long enough, the facts will just stick. for bio, though, i'm not starting practice papers until i go through all the content. by this i mean that i literally pace around my room, reading my notes aloud to myself until they stick. obviously i'm gonna forget some of it when i start papers, but i'll have at least a vague idea of what to say. that way, i can always refer back to my notes and add more nuance where it is needed.

if you have forgotten the content, i would recommend going with the first method - doing practice papers and learning content as you go. then again, you still have 4 weeks, so maybe you could even devote one more week to just memorising (reciting notes, flashcards, etc.). anyhow, that's what i would do. good luck!

Hey, how do you actually learn the content from doing past papers? Should I do them with or without notes?

 

[99.95dreams]

Hey, how do you actually learn the content from doing past papers? Should I do them with or without notes?

you would need some form of notes, whether borrowed or your own. then, just spend the next 3 days just reading them, writing them out, do whatever you can to memorise as much as possible. by monday, start practice papers; this way, you will at least have SOME content floating in your head, and you can always refer back to notes if needed. I find that this way works well, especially because you don't want to do every test open book.