Knowing the right time to start studying for exams is something every dedicated student worries about, and unfortunately, there is no one single answer. However, there are some general guidelines that should definitely help you make the right decision! If you’re in year 11 doing only year 11 subjects; This is your last year before… Continue reading When Should I Start Studying for Exams in Year 12?
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What To Do After High School Finishes?
6.32am. I’m awake. Of course, I’m awake, ATARs are released in 28 minutes. 6.41am. I need over a 98 to keep all of my options open… Maybe I shouldn’t have gotten drunk at that 18th in September that one time. 6.45am. I’m resolved to be happy with whatever I get… although I will be disappointed… Continue reading What To Do After High School Finishes?
VCE English Language – ‘Doggos’ to Replace ‘Dogs’!? What!?
READ MORE HERE: https://nypost.com/2017/12/29/dogs-may-soon-be-called-doggos-per-the-dictionary/ As we begin to head into 2018, I just want to bring to the forefront the idea of informal language and how informal language such as slang can indicate affection and social solidarity in an online context. In particular, I came across an article a few weeks ago on how ‘doggos’ is… Continue reading VCE English Language – ‘Doggos’ to Replace ‘Dogs’!? What!?
The Nature And Function Of Conversational Strategies
We are already halfway through term 1, so that means students are starting to move towards their first SAC for the English language (if they haven’t had it already). Bearing this in mind and realising that a very high percentage of these tasks have a focus on spoken language, I thought I’d very quickly discuss… Continue reading The Nature And Function Of Conversational Strategies
What Are The Different Types of Learners?
Schooling is often presented in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ kind of manner – it’s very difficult for teachers to tailor teaching to a variety of styles. However, there’s a good reason why this doesn’t work for everyone: there are different learning styles. Different learners have a set of unique characteristics, which directly influences the ways these people… Continue reading What Are The Different Types of Learners?
The Importance of Practice
You only get out what you put into the VCE. Almost all of us have heard some variation of this idea from our teachers, tutors, parents and even friends. In this instance, what you are expected to ‘put in’ is hours of study and hard work. So why is it that two students who spend… Continue reading The Importance of Practice
What To Do If You Get An Unsatisfactory Result In SAC
Hey all tutors! Part of the tutoring process is ensuring that your students get amazing results – that’s simply the reason as to why students/parents come to us! That’s it really. However, sometimes students may not get the results they want – why, you ask? There are a variety of factors, which I’ve addressed in… Continue reading What To Do If You Get An Unsatisfactory Result In SAC
Top 10 Best Techniques & Methods to Study
Repetition It has been said time and time again, repetition is key. For a piece of information to be absorbed by the brain, it typically takes three rounds of repetition. Re-writing notes by hand is the most effective study method, relative to only re-reading or re-typing them. Flash cards One of the best ways to… Continue reading Top 10 Best Techniques & Methods to Study
Why You Should Have A Data Book for VCE Chemistry
Importance of having your own Data Book for VCE Chemistry As you should be aware by now, in your end of year exam you will be given a copy of a data book, which contains a plethora of information. It contains everything from the periodic table to acidity constants for some weak acids. The information… Continue reading Why You Should Have A Data Book for VCE Chemistry
What To Do When You Get A Bad Mark
Most people will acknowledge that the final year of school can be a real roller coaster of emotions, with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Often, the motivation you feel for a subject is closely related to the marks you receive, which can go up and down throughout the year. I remember,… Continue reading What To Do When You Get A Bad Mark