Your success in the final years in school relies upon a very important aspect: how well you manage to organise your time. The very highest scorers do well not just because they are naturally intelligent and focused; they know how to manage their life in the most efficient way, and most importantly, to maximise their… Continue reading Learning To Work Smarter, Not Harder
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Preparing for your first English Language SAC
Hey guys, here is my article for March, which focuses on preparation for your first English Language SAC. A lot of this advice is pretty transferrable and will apply to your other SACs (for English Language and other subjects) as well. As most your first English Language SACs will be to do with informal language… Continue reading Preparing for your first English Language SAC
Strategies to Build Self-Confidence in Students
Teachers and tutors all know or have known a student who suffers as a result of a lack of self-confidence. As a tutor, I have often had students tell me the reason that they sought out tutoring is simply because they are ‘bad’ at the subject in question. But often, when I see their first… Continue reading Strategies to Build Self-Confidence in Students
Math Methods – Differentiation 3/5 – Exponential etc
Once you know basic differentiation and can use both the Product and Quotient Rules, you need to get the hang of differentiating more tricky expressions. This short course will help you do just that with tips and tricks, not to mention a few exercises to get the hang of it too! If you want to… Continue reading Math Methods – Differentiation 3/5 – Exponential etc
Questions and Examples of A Spoken Transcript
VCE English Language – Sample Spoken Transcript & Questions! In today’s post, I’d like to present to students a sample informal spoken transcript along with some questions that I have created for you. I found the transcript online through a UK website and from this I formed my own questions. Hint: go to Google and… Continue reading Questions and Examples of A Spoken Transcript
Set Texts: When to Read Them and How To Read Them
It is always a little bit daunting being an English or Literature student returning from the annual back to school shop. Among all the new stationery and textbooks, there are anywhere between four to ten books (if you happen to be studying both subjects!) that you will need to learn like the back of your… Continue reading Set Texts: When to Read Them and How To Read Them
Revision Tips To Be Successful in VCE Chemistry
There is with a doubt a lot to learn in the new VCE Chemistry course, and some of you may find it difficult to retain all that knowledge. So how can you ensure that you can achieve your best in Chemistry? Consistent revision throughout the year is what is needed! When you sit in a… Continue reading Revision Tips To Be Successful in VCE Chemistry
Informal Conversations and Spontaneity
Hello everyone, here is my article for February, which focuses on a couple of key features of informal conversations, which you will discuss in Unit 3, Area of Study 1. You will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge of these conversations with either short answer sections, analytical commentaries, or a combination of the two. The… Continue reading Informal Conversations and Spontaneity
Stoichiometry Explained in VCE Chemistry 3/4
Understanding Stoichiometry – VCE Chemistry Stoichiometry is a term used to describe the calculation based on the chemical equations. It was a concept that was introduced to you in Unit 2 Chemistry and is a concept that is still very relevant in Year 12 Chemistry. Many students find the concept of stoichiometry very difficult (I… Continue reading Stoichiometry Explained in VCE Chemistry 3/4
Managing Your Time While Working and Studying
Time management for students is often a delicate balancing act. It’s especially a conundrum for students who continue to work while they study. It isn’t always possible to cut out work, especially because of home situations or a genuine desire to get some experience. So how can you manage your time effectively to make sure… Continue reading Managing Your Time While Working and Studying