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Tips for 2008 HSC Class/Things You Wish You Knew Before Starting Your HSC (1 Viewer)
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Re: Tips for 2006 HSC Class
Here is the most Important Piece of Advice!
Always answer every multiple choice question! Dont leave any blank.
I know someone who in Business Studies who got 29/30 in multiple choice exam and the one mark he lost was the one that he didn't answer.
Here is the most Important Piece of Advice!
Always answer every multiple choice question! Dont leave any blank.
I know someone who in Business Studies who got 29/30 in multiple choice exam and the one mark he lost was the one that he didn't answer.
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a tip dont drink and drink u spill ur beer
a tip dont drink and drink u spill ur beer
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i've found that actually sitting down with someone perhaps not as bright as you (or someone really fvckin smart if you're that way inclined) and talking and arguing through the points in the syllabus is the best preparation for subjects where you need to write argumentative essays, such as economics, modern history or extension history. frame it like a debate if you must, but i've always found just talking through stuff forms good logic and forces you to use argumentative language.
Facts do not make for good essays. argument does. argument and fact make for excellent essays.
i've found that actually sitting down with someone perhaps not as bright as you (or someone really fvckin smart if you're that way inclined) and talking and arguing through the points in the syllabus is the best preparation for subjects where you need to write argumentative essays, such as economics, modern history or extension history. frame it like a debate if you must, but i've always found just talking through stuff forms good logic and forces you to use argumentative language.
Facts do not make for good essays. argument does. argument and fact make for excellent essays.
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You can take a teal deer, teach it to dance, play the banjo and quote Hemingway but it will still be teal, and it will still be a deer.
You can take a teal deer, teach it to dance, play the banjo and quote Hemingway but it will still be teal, and it will still be a deer.
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Ok, im actually doing the HSC this year but im nice enough to share a tip with all of you who im competing against for good marks, voice record all of your notes onto a tape and then play it when you sleep, subliminal learning people! I did it before bio (yesterday) and i think it worked!
Ok, im actually doing the HSC this year but im nice enough to share a tip with all of you who im competing against for good marks, voice record all of your notes onto a tape and then play it when you sleep, subliminal learning people! I did it before bio (yesterday) and i think it worked!
Missy90
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Good idea..
thanks guys..helps alot..kafryn_rookie said:
Good idea..
Wackedupwacko
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Re: Tips for 2007 HSC Class
the best thing you can do is do whatever works for you. also try to manage your time in a plan and be realistic... you are NOT going to study 5 hours a night (i shall stalk you and beat some sense into you if you do...or mayb not im lazy). if you have bad assessments, dont go emo and start /wrist-ing instead be disappointed but motivated to doing better in your next exams. conversely though if you do well dont be overconfident (thats how i slid down in 4u rankings thanks to my trials x.x, t4: 77%, t1:92%, t2:96%, trial : woeful 68%-those were my internal assessment marks).
learn to cram. its very useful however do not cram on the actual day. if you need to check like a date or something you can but try to keep the actual cramming on the day to zero. this goes for all subjects. however the night before.... is cram session. that being said dont rely on cramming. cramming only works if you have a decent foundation in the subjects.
homework. despite what everyone says about doing all the hw, realistically if you do 3u or more maths chances r hw will start backlogging. so what i suggest is to NOT do EVERY PIECE of hw. by that i mean of course skip a few questions if you find teh topic easy, prioritise your hw based on which one your weak at and most importantly studying prolonged periods everyday has diminishing returns in things learnt.
one of the best methods to revise is to grab a friend or 2 that are similar to your abilities in the subject (or higher if you want to leech) then go thru the dot points one by one and like try and *argue* about it. amazingly you shall find that you will learn stuff out of it. dont consult your textbook unless both you and your friend are clueless.
the best thing you can do is do whatever works for you. also try to manage your time in a plan and be realistic... you are NOT going to study 5 hours a night (i shall stalk you and beat some sense into you if you do...or mayb not im lazy). if you have bad assessments, dont go emo and start /wrist-ing instead be disappointed but motivated to doing better in your next exams. conversely though if you do well dont be overconfident (thats how i slid down in 4u rankings thanks to my trials x.x, t4: 77%, t1:92%, t2:96%, trial : woeful 68%-those were my internal assessment marks).
learn to cram. its very useful however do not cram on the actual day. if you need to check like a date or something you can but try to keep the actual cramming on the day to zero. this goes for all subjects. however the night before.... is cram session. that being said dont rely on cramming. cramming only works if you have a decent foundation in the subjects.
homework. despite what everyone says about doing all the hw, realistically if you do 3u or more maths chances r hw will start backlogging. so what i suggest is to NOT do EVERY PIECE of hw. by that i mean of course skip a few questions if you find teh topic easy, prioritise your hw based on which one your weak at and most importantly studying prolonged periods everyday has diminishing returns in things learnt.
one of the best methods to revise is to grab a friend or 2 that are similar to your abilities in the subject (or higher if you want to leech) then go thru the dot points one by one and like try and *argue* about it. amazingly you shall find that you will learn stuff out of it. dont consult your textbook unless both you and your friend are clueless.
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retrospectively, having now finished the hsc, gotten results etc... i have to say, last minute cramming can be a life saver. it's how i managed a respectable mark in maths instead of the fail-at-life result i could have expected otherwise. i would never recommend it as a regular thing. but if you're desperate... it's perfect.
also, take advantage of opportunities for extra work/study/tutoring in subjects that you're weak in or really want to excel in. Our bio teacher constantly offered her services (more intense, specific study and help) towards the end of the year, and i'm sure if anyone in our class had bothered to take her up on it, we'd have done better. not that we did badly, but it really would have helped.
this is for subjects with a practical and theory component, eg dance, music, drama, possibly art as well. Don't let yourself get lazy once the prac part is over, once you've performed your pieces or handed in you BoW or whatever...there is still a theory exam to be gotten through and it's equally important!! im so glad now that i got straight back into theory study once drama prac was over. it pays off. dont get lazy!!
and practice essays. practice them until you are writing them in your dreams. it sounds extreme but you will be so well prepared for your exams, you will kill the hsc.
retrospectively, having now finished the hsc, gotten results etc... i have to say, last minute cramming can be a life saver. it's how i managed a respectable mark in maths instead of the fail-at-life result i could have expected otherwise. i would never recommend it as a regular thing. but if you're desperate... it's perfect.
also, take advantage of opportunities for extra work/study/tutoring in subjects that you're weak in or really want to excel in. Our bio teacher constantly offered her services (more intense, specific study and help) towards the end of the year, and i'm sure if anyone in our class had bothered to take her up on it, we'd have done better. not that we did badly, but it really would have helped.
this is for subjects with a practical and theory component, eg dance, music, drama, possibly art as well. Don't let yourself get lazy once the prac part is over, once you've performed your pieces or handed in you BoW or whatever...there is still a theory exam to be gotten through and it's equally important!! im so glad now that i got straight back into theory study once drama prac was over. it pays off. dont get lazy!!
and practice essays. practice them until you are writing them in your dreams. it sounds extreme but you will be so well prepared for your exams, you will kill the hsc.
Re: Tips for 2007 HSC Class
Here, here. If you are an effect crammer it can pay off in the end. However that is very dependant on you as a student, as if you have a basis to cram on and pay attention in class and complete all work then you have that understand and you are just refreshing your memory instead of relearning.
Teachers are there to help you even if you think they can sometimes be a hindrance. Try not to fight them and instead work with them, they are here to help you after all.
Start early. Whatever it maybe, assessments, assignments, major works or study start it early. Plan out what needs to be done and by when and do it – stick with it. Because in the end it will pay off and you will be all the better off for it. Although with that being said you probably won’t hinder this advice and will probably be wishing you had come exam\major assessment time.
Before exams don’t get caught up in all the pre-exam nerves. Try to keep to yourself and try not to talk about the subject or it’s content as that will no doubt make you more stressed or get you, your thoughts and knowledge or messed up.
Finally enjoy year 12. It will be a year of many lasts but it can as be a memorable one before you are released into the ‘real world’.
Here, here. If you are an effect crammer it can pay off in the end. However that is very dependant on you as a student, as if you have a basis to cram on and pay attention in class and complete all work then you have that understand and you are just refreshing your memory instead of relearning.
Teachers are there to help you even if you think they can sometimes be a hindrance. Try not to fight them and instead work with them, they are here to help you after all.
Start early. Whatever it maybe, assessments, assignments, major works or study start it early. Plan out what needs to be done and by when and do it – stick with it. Because in the end it will pay off and you will be all the better off for it. Although with that being said you probably won’t hinder this advice and will probably be wishing you had come exam\major assessment time.
Before exams don’t get caught up in all the pre-exam nerves. Try to keep to yourself and try not to talk about the subject or it’s content as that will no doubt make you more stressed or get you, your thoughts and knowledge or messed up.
Finally enjoy year 12. It will be a year of many lasts but it can as be a memorable one before you are released into the ‘real world’.
Kebabci Oglu
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Re: Tips for 2007 HSC Class
Make notes as you go throughout the year, just read and regurgitate what u remeber. Dont think like this either "stuff assesments ill just study for the hsc", cause both your hsc and assesment marks add up for your uai.
So get into it!! good luck
Make notes as you go throughout the year, just read and regurgitate what u remeber. Dont think like this either "stuff assesments ill just study for the hsc", cause both your hsc and assesment marks add up for your uai.
So get into it!! good luck
Re: Tips for 2007 HSC Class
write a lot of responses and essays for subjects like ancient history
don't skimp on maths homework ever (once you start . . . you can't stop. example: me)
try to update your syllabus dot points for science subjects on a weekly basis at the least
cramming can turn out to be your lifesaver.
write a lot of responses and essays for subjects like ancient history
don't skimp on maths homework ever (once you start . . . you can't stop. example: me)
try to update your syllabus dot points for science subjects on a weekly basis at the least
cramming can turn out to be your lifesaver.
k_stroud22
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Re: Tips for 2007 HSC Class
make sure that you UNDERSTAND basically all topics in the course....not like me, when i didn't do my homework for a single topic, and guess what? it was in the HSC exam...
make sure that you UNDERSTAND basically all topics in the course....not like me, when i didn't do my homework for a single topic, and guess what? it was in the HSC exam...
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What I do: I go over every page of note for Math and Science and make summary and make myself question and answers. Is fun and makes you feel like the HSC writer when you writing yourself questions and it make laugh me!!
:wave: Just some tip
What I do: I go over every page of note for Math and Science and make summary and make myself question and answers. Is fun and makes you feel like the HSC writer when you writing yourself questions and it make laugh me!!
:wave: Just some tip
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i agree. im i yr 12 now. and notes reading them or writting them dont work at all for me, it goes straight through and doesnt stick. which sucks because i do subjects which are all about notes! what else is good cos i need help studying...... should i have already started studying?Captain Gh3y said:
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Study for what? It depends what type of studier you are as when you should start. But usually want to be studying a couple of weeks at least before exams.....but that never happens.
Tips oh read this thread there are heaps. Maybe try mind maps, cue cards etc. Make the notes intersting as straight writing notes is pretty boring.
Study for what? It depends what type of studier you are as when you should start. But usually want to be studying a couple of weeks at least before exams.....but that never happens.
Tips oh read this thread there are heaps. Maybe try mind maps, cue cards etc. Make the notes intersting as straight writing notes is pretty boring.
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