There is no doubt that your VCE years are the most grueling of your school career. Success in VCE does not come easy. As most teachers say, VCE is a marathon not a sprint. Doing well does not mean writing 50 pages of notes, reading your English texts 5 times each or completing 40 past… Continue reading How to do Well in VCE
Month: November 2020
Effective Essay Writing: Tips and Tricks for your Essay
Essay writing is a common form of assessment you’ll come across throughout your schooling. There are various types of essays, each differing based on their expectations. Analytical essays call for discussion and tend to use key words like “investigate” “explore” “discuss” or “review”. Argumentative essays require you to argue a position on a topic with… Continue reading Effective Essay Writing: Tips and Tricks for your Essay
How to Study Effectively
Studying can be difficult at the best of times but with the right planning and resources, you can turn studying from boring to rewarding. In this article we will look at eight things you can do to study effectively. Remove Distractions Before you start studying make sure you find a quiet place to sit. Put… Continue reading How to Study Effectively
How To Do Well In Year 12
I survived and you will too! It was just around this time last year when I was graduating year 12. I remember going into and during year 12 I would ponder, ‘how can I do well this year?’ I had high ambitions for University, I wanted to obtain an ATAR high enough to get straight… Continue reading How To Do Well In Year 12
What to Look for in a Private Tutor
Finding a tutor can be hard. Finding the right tutor can be even harder. This is a step-by-step guide to finding the tutor that can do great things for you! Step 1: Know what you want. So you’ve decided you want tutoring. Good job. This is the time where you decide what you want out… Continue reading What to Look for in a Private Tutor
How to be a Good Tutor
Prepare, prepare, prepare! In order to be the best possible tutor to your students, it is vital that you prepare thoroughly before each session. Tutors who educate primary school students may get away with little to no preparation for their sessions, but secondary school tutors will be of minimal help to their students if they… Continue reading How to be a Good Tutor
You Can Procrastinate And Study – At The Same Time
The word “procrastination” originally meant “to put off until tomorrow”. Now, it is a word most students will be very familiar with. In the midst of exam period, the urge to turn away from study altogether is strong, with mobile phones, social media and friends often distracting factors. However, if you manage to integrate (very… Continue reading You Can Procrastinate And Study – At The Same Time