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[pLuvia]

same lol yeh as r3v3ng3 said their in most book stores, i think they're a bit more expensive then the excel books or it is the other way around. I still don't know why my macquarie biology only covers 2 of the electives, i hope the ones we do are one of them , but i'm hoping we do genetics elective

edit: again lol yours is below mine lol

 

[Sparcod]

wtf lol, my reply is supposed to be after yours...

it happens to me quite often.

 

[pLuvia]

I found a cambridge for chemistry, is that good for supplementary studying??

 

[meLoncoLLie]

I personally can't believe that you guys think Conquering is complicated, it explains things in such a simple way, I can almost feel the author's patient tone and kind smile!

 

[mitsui]

lolz. i haven't use conquering b4, but every1 recommends it so it ought to be good. =]
i dont realli see the pt of buying all diff books for one subject.. coz it is mainly the Qs that matters, or else they realli r the same thing? ...\mite as well juz memorise one book by heart. =P

 

[pLuvia]

Is the conquering chemistry book a red book?? with half white half red?

 

[pLuvia]

what biology books do you use to study??

i currently have

Macquarie Biology
Heinemann Biology

do you guys think this is sufficient? or should i buy cambridge as well?

 

[tez0r]

owain rowland jone's maths by topic with worked solutions, this book got me through maths

 

[meLoncoLLie]

^ yeah, that book is excellent. pity they don't publish the old edition anymore, the one with actual past hsc questions.

 

[Sparcod]

what biology books do you use to study??

i currently have

Macquarie Biology
Heinemann Biology

do you guys think this is sufficient? or should i buy cambridge as well?

Macquarie covers pretty much the basics.
If you want complexity and detail, go for cambridge. (I've never seen one before)

 

[pLuvia]

Macquarie covers pretty much the basics.
If you want complexity and detail, go for cambridge. (I've never seen one before)

ok thanks

 

[pLuvia]

just bought conquering chemistry, i love it, after skimming through it

It has so many visuals, colours, near the end of each module it points out where the syllabus dot point answers can be found makes life so much easier

 

[mitsui]

just bought conquering chemistry, i love it, after skimming through it

It has so many visuals, colours, near the end of each module it points out where the syllabus dot point answers can be found makes life so much easier

we r getting the conquering chemistry as textbok for skool.. so should i buy other supplements? like cambridge or macquaire? Oo

 

[pLuvia]

As smart dunce said

Macquarie covers pretty much the basics.
If you want complexity and detail, go for cambridge. (I've never seen one before)

Macquarie covers the basics, and if you want information in more detail get Cambridge, I'm not sure if the excel one is good for Chemistry but I've heard people say it is bad

 

[Sparcod]

Excel..Excel??
Excel is only good for information and last minute studying, not exam tips or questions. Its a book where information is made as simple as possible.
For maths,it's ok. They give plenty of harder examples. Those study cards are pretty useless.

 

[klaw]

Understanding maths series. Best explanations ever

 

[Trebla]

It all depends on the person.

For me the most useful textbooks would be (based on experience of using them):
Mathematics Extension 1:
Jones and Couchman 3 Unit Mathematics
Mathematics Extension 2:
Arnold and Arnold Cambridge 4 Unit Mathematics
Fitzpatrick 4 Unit Mathematics
Terry Lee Advanced Mathematics
Chemistry:
Conquering Chemistry
Physics:
Jacaranda Physics
Biology:
Jacaranda Biology
Heinemann Biology

For me the most useful study guides would be (based on experience of using them and other than past papers):
English:
Excel for each text
Top Notes for each text
Cambridge Area of Study Student Guide
Board of Studies Student Answers
Mathematics Extension 1:
Cambridge Mathematics Extension 1 Study Guide
Success One Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2:
Terry Lee Advanced Mathematics
Fitzpatrick 4 Unit Mathematics
Chemistry:
Conquering Chemistry
Cambridge Chemistry Study Guide
Success One Chemistry
Surfing Chemistry
Physics:
Jacaranda Physics
Surfing Physics
Cambridge Physics Study Guide
Biology:
Cambridge Biology Study Guide
Surfing Biology