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  1. MATHmaster

    Should I drop Extension English?

    I am concerned whether I can perform well in English Extension Is it better to just perform well in advanced english and allow more time to study for other subjects? Problems with this subject: The amount of time required for reading/note-taking Falling behind the course - I haven't read my...
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    Conventions of Revenge Tragedy evident in 'Oedipus the King' - YEAR 11

    Hey does anyone who did revenge tragedy in Year 11 and studied Oedipus the King as a related text know how the conventions of revenge tragedy are evident. Some of the obvious and power, corrupt society and supernatural elements driving the protagonist (Oedipus) but how is revenge actually shown...
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    Not particularly happy with my Physics mark

    I'm trying to express my opinion in my recent physics exam completed as the end of term 1: I didn't do well :mad2: My mark was 34/55 and I knew I could have done better in the exam however silly mistakes prevented me from getting good marks and multiple choice was very difficult to comprehend...
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    What makes a 'bad' English teacher?

    Does anyone know the characteristics of a 'bad' english teacher in relation to how they teach, and advice and feedback they give? I am really questioning my English Advanced teacher - she tells us that she had over 9 years of experience in the course but usually during class we only do research...
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    How hard is it to get these RAW marks in these subjects?

    All of these marks are RAW marks: English Adv - 85/100 English Extension 1 - 42/50 Maths Extension 1 - 92/100 Maths Extension 2 - 90/100 Physics - 88/100 Modern History - 87/100 Studies of Religion I - 45/50 I am extremely strong at maths and I'm assuming I will get those Maths marks if I...
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    Rankings required for ATAR of 97

    These are the possible sizes of the people in my course for Yr 12 (I am currently Yr 11): English Adv - 50 Maths Ext 1 - 20 Maths Ext 2 - 8 Physics - 25 Modern History - 20 Here is some facts about me that can help you approximate my ranks: I am mostly in the top 3 in maths in the whole...
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    Identify the technique?

    I really need help identifying this language technique in Othello: Please help me out! "Ay, let her rot, and perish, and be damned to-night; for she shall not live" (Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 174-176) OR This is the whole quote (I only want to use a bit of it so I don't have a long quote)...
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    English Advanced Essay in two weeks (OTHELLO) - How do I study for it?

    Hey guys, I am wondering what are the best and successful methods to studying for a mostly generic Othello essay which will be circulated in two weeks? I believe mostly themes, characters and language is very significant in the essay (including importance quotes). Also, what kinds of generic...
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    Help! Is the lack of sleep going to affect me?

    I realised when I was sleepy I was making more mistakes when I did some Integration problems. When I realised it was wrong, I looked back to find silly mistakes... I have an exam on Wednesday next week. What steps should I take the day before the exam on Wednesday.
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    What Ranks do I need for this Atar?

    Hey Bosers Just wondering what ranks do I need in my cohort for a 97 ATAR if I do these subjects in Yr 12 ( I am in year 11 now) My school is ranked 78 as of 2011 I am predicting the numbers: English Advanced - 50 people approx English Extension - 15 people approx Mathematics Extension 1 - 20...
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    Is a band 6 (90+) in the HSC a raw or aligned mark?

    If somebody gets 90+ in the HSC overall for a subject, that would be a band 6. But what about someone who gets 85 in Maths Extension 2, for example. Wouldn't that scale up to a Band 6?
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    Should I switch subjects?

    I'm a person who just started to hate Geography ever since I had to finish dozens of pages of homework!!! So I am going to ask my curriculum coordinator to change to Business Studies... but the thing is, if I switch to Business, can I catch up if I miss 6 periods? (One period = 1 hour in my school)
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    How to tackle Advanced + Extension English in Years 11 and 12?

    Hey I was wondering where I should begin when Year 11 starts in terms of English Advanced + Extension How should progress throughout the years for my upcoming assessments and exams? Will it be effective in the long run to make notes on my novels/plays (I'm doing Othello, Heart of Darkness and...
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    Best way to study for HSIE subjects?

    Hey guys I am having trouble to find the best way to study for HSIE subjects such as Geography and Modern History, which is what I am taking. Can somebody who had success with studying for these subjects and achieving high marks tell me how they studied for them? My studying attempt would be to...
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    How can I improve my Vocabulary?

    Hey there. What are the most effective ways to learn new words? How can I grasp the meaning of the word and use it appropriately? I ask this because I'm doing English Advanced + Extension next year, which I will need a great variety of words to use... Thank you!
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    What to be aware of in Preliminary Geography?

    Hello Geography students, Can somebody give me a brief overview of the preliminary Geography course? Also, how do you find the subject? Are there any Good/Bad sides of the syllabus?
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    Selective School Students share your SC results:

    Hello Selective Schools Class of 2013 (and any others reading this thread), How did you go in your school certificate results? Post your SC results and the school you attend or if you are attending a selective school in Year 11; I'm not one myself, but I am just curious at the range of marks...
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    Typing notes from the HSC syllabus?

    I was just wondering whether typing notes online such as in Microsoft word is efficient for memory retention. What are you opinions?
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    As an accelerant, does maths go towards my Atar? (Read description)

    So I was walking to the train station, talking to my friend about our maths exam today. I'm in Year 10 and just had my first HSC Mathematics (2 unit) paper. Knowing that I'll do 4-unit maths in Year 12, will the HSC Mathematics exams and assessments count towards my Atar if it is in my top 10...
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    Should I prepare much for Prelim?

    The subjects I'm doing are in my signature. I was contemplating making a start in Advanced + Extension English such as reading the novels in the course, also getting familiar with the workload etc. For physics I was thinking about making a head start, with assistance from my dad in the process...
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