Band 5 and 6 internal mark estimates (1 Viewer)

murthyakshtih

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hey i was wondering what type of internal marks i should aim for to either get a band 5 or 6

These are my subjects

English advanced
business studies
engineering studies
economics
advanced math
physics

my school rank is in the top 150

Thanks Again :smile:
 

RealiseNothing

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You do realise the numerical value of your mark doesn't really matter right?
 

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from my understanding i know it has a lot to do with my ranks ? but could you please explain if that is alright ?
Your internal marks only determine the relative gaps between the ranks. As a general rule, it's best to do really well in internals, so you have a good rank. These ranks and relative gaps are then used to determine your final HSC marks, etc. It's a really brief explanation, because I'm worried if I give you my explanation, I will be wrong and give you wrong info.

If you want to determine your "aims", figure out what ATAR you want and work out the rankings you need to receive in order to achieve that ATAR. That seems more guided than looking at what types of internal marks you get.
 

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from my understanding i know it has a lot to do with my ranks ? but could you please explain if that is alright ?
simply put, your internal rank will have a significant influence on your final HSC mark-so you need to strive to get best internal marks as well as external mark-when you do the actual, final HSC exam. Essentially, the best way to know how to get a band 5/6 for all your subjects-i.e. with respect to what rank you approximately need to get is:
1)Ask your teachers if your school cohort has a consistent performance in the HSC in the past years

-If the answer is yes, then ask your corresponding subject teachers of what is the approximate rank a person has to get to get band 5/6, and you can then try to aim for that rank range(try to be consistently within it by working hard throughout your HSC year)

-If the answer is no, your cohort quality fluctuates, then you should try to aim for at least the top 5 or top 3 of each course, implement various study strategies and efficient revision as well as self-studying techniques, do a lot of practice papers under EXAM CONDITIONS, ask questions if you don't understand ANYTHING-and give everything your very best shot and evaluate all your mistakes to avoid making them again-that way, you will maximise your rank and your chance to get your desired marks/bands.

Just to remember even if you got a good accumulative rank at the end of the year, to try equally hard in the external HSC exam. With consistent performance, persevering determination, and absolute concentration with a dose of omnipresent optimism, you will be able to achieve your desired goals. I wish you all the best for the HSC year and I hope this helped:)
 

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