Hello everyone, my article for May is here, and as promised, I will be discussing coherence, which is another important discourse feature which you both need to analyse in texts, and demonstrate in your own writing. Whereas cohesion (discussed last month) helps to bind the text together within itself, coherence is a slightly broader concept,… Continue reading Making Sense of Coherence
Month: May 2021
Exam Revision Checklist for VCE English Language Students
To help you with this pathway, I have compiled a list of what I’d recommend you do to help you with thorough EL exam preparation. 1. Finalise your metalanguage definitions list. Without intricate knowledge of the metalanguage required, you will barely pass. You MUST know it. Feel free to download a template to fill out… Continue reading Exam Revision Checklist for VCE English Language Students
How to Study for VCE Physics – The Three Common FAQs!
1. How do I get through Electricity/Motion/Magnetism? It is perfectly normal to struggle in at least one of these major fields of study while excelling in another. So use analogies! For example, in motion, when a particle is placed in a gravitational field, its MASS will affect its direction of movement. In electricity, when an… Continue reading How to Study for VCE Physics – The Three Common FAQs!
Short-Term Or Long-Term Tutoring?
As a tutor, I’ve sometimes been confronted with new students contacting me for last-minute tutoring – even less a week before the final Year 12 exam! Far more common is students who are searching for one or two lessons to quickly focus on a specific area they struggle with. Whilst short-term tutoring is sometimes quite… Continue reading Short-Term Or Long-Term Tutoring?
How to Study for HSC General Maths – The Three Common FAQs!
1. What is the structure of HSC General Maths exam? It is a 2.5 hours paper. It contains 25 multiple choice questions and five 15-mark questions. I suggest students to spend 30 minutes on the 25 multiple choice question (approximately slightly more than 1 minute for each question) and allow 20 minutes on each of… Continue reading How to Study for HSC General Maths – The Three Common FAQs!
Three Common FAQs About Specialist Maths
Will I ever use this after school/in real life? Probably not. Of course, if you study pure mathematics at university, you will be using Specialist Mathematics (SM). But if you want to study engineering, then you may well need SM. For example, the mathematical constant i, which is defined as the square root of negative… Continue reading Three Common FAQs About Specialist Maths
Important Tip: Don’t Stress Before Your Test
We all feel stressed at times. That’s natural and part of growing up and developing into an adult. However, when we let stress overwhelm us and cloud our judgement, that’s when it can affect our SAC scores and exam marks. Make sure you have a good night’s sleep before an assessment and reassure… Continue reading Important Tip: Don’t Stress Before Your Test
When You’re Your Own Worst Enemy in Year 12
We all know the feeling: opening up a laptop, with all the best intentions of getting some work done, before trawling through every single social media account you own, checking the time, and realising you’ve spent hours doing nothing… It’s hard to fight long-held habits, but the best thing to do is to start a… Continue reading When You’re Your Own Worst Enemy in Year 12
Practice Piece – Obama’s Speech – Formal Language
Practice Piece – Short Answer & Analytical Commentary – Formal Language Around this time of the year, many of you would be preparing for your next SAC on a formal language, and so what better to prepare than to provide you with a sample practice piece for you to complete! The article presented today is… Continue reading Practice Piece – Obama’s Speech – Formal Language
What To Do If You Think Your SAC Mark Is Unfair – LearnMate
Tip of the Day: I believe my SAC mark is unfair! If you believe your SAC mark is unfair or not marked correctly, then I’d recommend you get it checked by another teacher, or sit down with your teacher and go through the SAC. Also if possible, I’d recommend going through the SAC with your… Continue reading What To Do If You Think Your SAC Mark Is Unfair – LearnMate