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    Motivation/Improvement

    So Modern History has been my weakest subject over the two years, however I really want to try and improve my mark in the HSC so I can attain a higher ATAR and all of that. My internal mark for Modern was 84 and I am ranked 11/25 in the year. If I go really well in the actual HSC exam can I...
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    Predictions for Speeches Module B question?

    Anyone have any predictions? I have a feeling it could be on Reconciliation. I'm just hoping they don't nominate a speech.
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    How are marks actually calculated?

    Hey guys, I was wondering how Band 6's and the like are actually calculated? Like, do they take your raw mark from the HSC exam and then find out your mark with your internal score, or do they scale the raw mark first? Do you actually have to achieve 90% in your HSC exam to attain a band 6...
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    ATAR Esimate :)

    Hey guys, today I got my final report card and I was wondering what my ATAR estimate would be. I previously used atarcalculator.com.au for my mid year report, and my final report is actually better than my mid year, although the ATAR estimate is now lower, and I am just quite confused about what...
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    CSSA Ancient History thoughts?

    I personally was not prepared for social structure in Pompeii and Herculaneum and I was a bit disappointed with the ancient and modern interpretations of Hatshepsut, however I got a fair amount of writing done anyway. But thank god for the Hyksos question in NKE to the death of Thutmose IV...
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    Past papers?

    Does anyone have past papers/questions for Navigating the Global besides the HSC papers? Thanks!
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    What to do if a 'belonging' essay question is specific?

    Hey all. So, in a week's time my trials are beginning and I'm still worried about the concept of belonging, in particular the essay. At the moment I've been writing a general essay on As You Like It + one related text on how belonging is created through a sense of place, connections to other...
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    How exactly do individual rankings work?

    Hey everyone, I was just wondering whether rankings only count if you are coming first in a particular subject, or if your ranking counts no matter where you are coming. I don't think that makes sense, so allow me to elaborate! I know that if someone is coming first in a subject, they will...
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    IPT Mark

    I received my report today and despite getting over 90% in each IPT assessment this semester, the report mark I received was only an 84. Is this a scaled down mark, like it will be in the HSC? Really regretting choosing this subject now..
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    ATAR Estimate?

    Hi I've just completed my first round of assessments and was wondering what ATAR I could be looking at if I remain in relatively the same place I am now. My school ranking is 240. Ancient history 1/24 - 97% English Advanced 2/45 - 95% English Extension 1/5 - 90% English Extension 2 equal 1st/2...
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