Step 1*
Find out your rank for each subject, and total cohort per subject.
E.g.
12/20 2u math
13/75 Adv English
1/5 Physics
etc
Step 2#
Research your schools academic statistics.
Subject: Band6%/Band5%/Band4%
E.g.
2u math : 30/30/20/20/
Adv english: 20/30/40/10/
etc
Step 3
Calculate your percentile within your cohort.
Its a simple rank/cohort.
E.g.
12/20 2u math = top 60%.
Then match this to your schools startistics.
2u math : 30/30/20/20/
Top 60% = Which roughly equals about 80
(This is your Estimate aligned HSC mark)
Step 4
Repeat for each subject and plug it in the SAM for a UAI estimate.
*The greater the amount of assessments completed will lead to a greater accuracy in the prediction of your aligned HSC mark.
Using this method after the first assessment will give a vague indication which may or may not reflect your true ability. The greater the number in the cohort, the accuracy will also increase.
#The cohort of each year will vary in ability, to increase accuracy in your aligned mark a few measures can be taken.
1. Use a variety of years (e.g. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) and average them.
2. Ask your subject teacher whether he/she believes your year is stronger/weaker than the last, and increase/decrease a few marks accordingly
What if I can't obtain my schools statistics for each subject?
There are a few things you can do.
1. Use the state band statistics.
2. Find out your schools rank, and use the statistics of school closely ranked to your own (maybe gathered from a friend)
3. Estimate your schools band % (although don't be generous!)
What happens if i'm ranked first/last?
If you're last... well... i dunno. Give yourself a 50 or something.
If you're first it is hard to gauge your aligned HSC mark try these steps.
1. Find out the highest mark in the subject in the previous years. Estimate whether you're better or not then them : P
2. Ask your teacher for an estimation.
Be realistic ! Don't get yourself a 100 Align HSC mark just because you're 1st (unless you truly believe you will get it! Even then give yourself a 99 to be 'humble')
Find out your rank for each subject, and total cohort per subject.
E.g.
12/20 2u math
13/75 Adv English
1/5 Physics
etc
Step 2#
Research your schools academic statistics.
Subject: Band6%/Band5%/Band4%
E.g.
2u math : 30/30/20/20/
Adv english: 20/30/40/10/
etc
Step 3
Calculate your percentile within your cohort.
Its a simple rank/cohort.
E.g.
12/20 2u math = top 60%.
Then match this to your schools startistics.
2u math : 30/30/20/20/
Top 60% = Which roughly equals about 80
(This is your Estimate aligned HSC mark)
Step 4
Repeat for each subject and plug it in the SAM for a UAI estimate.
*The greater the amount of assessments completed will lead to a greater accuracy in the prediction of your aligned HSC mark.
Using this method after the first assessment will give a vague indication which may or may not reflect your true ability. The greater the number in the cohort, the accuracy will also increase.
#The cohort of each year will vary in ability, to increase accuracy in your aligned mark a few measures can be taken.
1. Use a variety of years (e.g. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) and average them.
2. Ask your subject teacher whether he/she believes your year is stronger/weaker than the last, and increase/decrease a few marks accordingly
What if I can't obtain my schools statistics for each subject?
There are a few things you can do.
1. Use the state band statistics.
2. Find out your schools rank, and use the statistics of school closely ranked to your own (maybe gathered from a friend)
3. Estimate your schools band % (although don't be generous!)
What happens if i'm ranked first/last?
If you're last... well... i dunno. Give yourself a 50 or something.
If you're first it is hard to gauge your aligned HSC mark try these steps.
1. Find out the highest mark in the subject in the previous years. Estimate whether you're better or not then them : P
2. Ask your teacher for an estimation.
Be realistic ! Don't get yourself a 100 Align HSC mark just because you're 1st (unless you truly believe you will get it! Even then give yourself a 99 to be 'humble')
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