How come no grid paper for Mathematics HSC exams? (2 Viewers)

[interesting]

How so?

the x and y axis could come out as a curve

 

[MrBrightside]

looks poor, pays so much more to use a ruler. So much neater, professional and demonstrates the standard of a high achieving student (provided the features of the graph are correct). They don't say bring a ruler for nothing.

 

[anne1010]

lol for 2u, i make them so pretty, just cause theres enough time to.

 

[Drongoski]

Rule. Otherwise it looks like a fucked up graph.

I always urge my students to use the set squares (what are they??) for drawing nice neat figures - but none have taken the advice. There is a difference between using rulers and using set squares. No one uses them anymore.

 

[anne1010]

I always urge my students to use the set squares (what are they??) for drawing nice neat figures - but none have taken the advice. There is a difference between using rulers and set squares. No one uses them anymore.

ohh thats an awesome idea!

 

[MrBrightside]

I always urge my students to use the set squares (what are they??) for drawing nice neat figures - but none have taken the advice. There is a difference between using rulers and using set squares. No one uses them anymore.

I find that a mini 15cm ruler is best for drawing any diagram or axis of a graph.

 

[Drongoski]

I find that a mini 15cm ruler is best for drawing any diagram or axis of a graph.

With a pair of set squares you can draw perpendicular and parallel lines quickly. However nowadays the set squares you get are no good - the bevelled sides make the edges thin - making it hard to slide one set square against the other (for parallel lines). Also nowadays the set squares are of low quality - edges aren't even straight and chip easily.

 

[slyhunter]

I get full marks for drawing graphs free hand, ok then.

 

[someth1ng]

It's okay to draw everything free hand then I suppose?

 

[Shadowdude]

I can free-hand draw straight lines and very neat axes. Testament to some time in Design + Tech in Year 9 and 10.

If you don't need a ruler, don't use one. I'd recommend using a ruler anyway just so it's neater overall. But for exercise book work... probably don't bother if you can do it free-hand.


And when making graphs on the HSC paper booklets, use one of the given lines as the x-axis... saves much time.

 

[Aerath]

It's okay to draw everything free hand then I suppose?

Yes. Provided it's somewhat legible.