It’s difficult to know what to do in the months leading up to Year 12. Do you go all out and begin reading textbooks, or do you completely ignore the impeding serious study, instead favouring rest and relaxation? Let’s explore some ways to prepare well for Year 12. Read your books Reading your books for… Continue reading How To Best Get A Head Start On Year 12
Month: December 2020
The Importance of Personal Development
Getting through high school can be an incredibly challenging time. Adding to the tough mixture of stress from schoolwork and drama in friendship groups and social circles, is also the ever-developing identity – high school is a pivotal time in the development of self. The first aspect of one’s personality to suffer from all of… Continue reading The Importance of Personal Development
Social Purpose and How it Relates to Informal Language
Hey guys, here is my second article for December, which primarily focuses on the purposes of informal language, which will be useful for unit 3 Area of Study 1 (Informal Language). This article also will briefly address the very important distinction between function and social purpose. Social purpose and function are not interchangeable terms. The… Continue reading Social Purpose and How it Relates to Informal Language
ATAR Success Tips – A Visual Representation!
About Learnmate Learnmate is a trusted Australian community platform that connects students who want 1:1 or small group study support, with tutors who are looking to share their knowledge and earn an income. From primary school to high school subjects — from science and maths to niche subjects like visual communication — Learnmate can help… Continue reading ATAR Success Tips – A Visual Representation!
Why Bother to Study Maths?
Some people study mathematics for its own sake: they find maths beautiful and they study maths to enjoy its beauty. They are like people who eat broccoli, not because it is healthy. They eat it just because they enjoy the taste. But even if you are not a maths enthusiast you may still have reason… Continue reading Why Bother to Study Maths?
What You Should Do After Your Get Your ATAR Results
So I got my ATAR – now what? The question that is in most people’s mind is what course should I do now that I’ve got my ATAR. Regardless of whether you exceeded your expectations or did not get the ATAR you need to get into your preferred course, there are a lot of uni courses… Continue reading What You Should Do After Your Get Your ATAR Results
So You Got Great Results – Should You Become A Tutor?
With the recent release of VCE results, as well as results from other states around Australia, it may be natural to wonder about the possibility of becoming a tutor after high school. Let’s weigh up the pros and cons of tutoring, as well as the process of becoming a tutor. Why tutoring may not be… Continue reading So You Got Great Results – Should You Become A Tutor?
Basic Introduction to VCE Chemistry 3/4
Chemistry is a very interesting subject, however, it can be very ‘dry’ and boring if you do not understand what is going on. It is a prerequisite for many science courses at university, and it is certainly a prerequisite for the MBBS course at Monash University. Having a solid foundation on the key Chemistry concepts… Continue reading Basic Introduction to VCE Chemistry 3/4
Basic information About VCE Psychology
Course Content The VCE Psychology course certainly poses a number of challenges. Though the course content is not as complex as subjects like physics and chemistry, there is a substantial amount to cover and remember. This might at times seem overwhelming, but you’ll quickly find that if you work hard and consistently, things will fall… Continue reading Basic information About VCE Psychology
Tips on Preparing for Your Informal Language SAC
The first SAC you’ll be completed in 2017 will be informal language. The type of SAC that you will complete will vary by school, with some doing short answer questions, some completing analytical commentaries, and some essays. You will need to ask your teacher what the SAC format will be for your very first EL… Continue reading Tips on Preparing for Your Informal Language SAC