Defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, ‘ergonomics’ is: 1) an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact more efficiently and safely. 2) the design characteristic of an object resulting especially from the application of the science of ergonomics. Okay. But what does all of that mean… Continue reading Why Is Ergonomics Important?
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Understanding Discourse Particles & Associated Functions
As the exam is only a couple of weeks away, it’s important that you begin to finalise your knowledge of key content in the study design. WATCH THE ASSOCIATED YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/wblo0Sk9JJM One particular area that many students struggle with is discourse particles and their associated functions. This is from Unit 3 AOS 1 (mainly),… Continue reading Understanding Discourse Particles & Associated Functions
Tips for Finding the Best SACE Tutor!
Year 12 can be an incredibly stressful time, from committing to assignments to keeping up with your well-being. But, perhaps we can help you out in the former. Certain subjects require guidance from someone who has previously been through the same level of intensity and teachings as yourself. That is when a tutor comes in… Continue reading Tips for Finding the Best SACE Tutor!
Tip of the Day: Understand Mark Allocation for Exams
Hi everyone! It’s important that you know where marks are allocated. Understand mark allocation for each question. Exams are a marks game. Get as many marks as possible – so what better way than to show HOW those marks are allocated to each question (essay, short answer, extended response etc). Thanks and stay strong! Learnmate.com.au… Continue reading Tip of the Day: Understand Mark Allocation for Exams
Top Tips to Success in Year 11 & Year 12!
Make a to-do list Before you go to bed every night, sit down and write a list of what work you want to complete in the next day. This could involve using a whiteboard, or even a notepad. Write down each task in order of importance, with the task you want to complete first at… Continue reading Top Tips to Success in Year 11 & Year 12!
Time Management in the English Language Exam
Hey guys, here is my second article for September. This focuses on the English Language exam, which is less than two months away. This article will focus on time management in the exam, as the English Language exam is not an easy one to finish. I will break down how I would suggest managing your… Continue reading Time Management in the English Language Exam
What to Do When Your Motivation is Running Low
In the midst of what has been a strange, disrupted, and difficult year for everyone, how are we supposed to stay motivated in our studies? Year 12s now approaching their final exams have encountered some of the worst difficulties, in a year which traditionally carries the weight of expectations and pressure. In Victoria, particularly, students… Continue reading What to Do When Your Motivation is Running Low
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Studying for Exams
No matter how much you try to put exams out of your mind, they will creep up on you! The VCE English exam is scheduled for 10 November, which is less than three months away. So what should you be doing this far removed from exams? ‘Nothing’ is the wrong answer. There are many things… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Studying for Exams
THE NIGHT BEFORE AN ASSESSMENT OR EXAM – WHAT TO DO!?
It can be one of the hardest things to do: falling asleep the night before a major assessment task. You know you need enough sleep to be able to perform at your best, but you’re also worried that everyone you’ve studied will fall out of your head during your slumber. So you lie there, with… Continue reading THE NIGHT BEFORE AN ASSESSMENT OR EXAM – WHAT TO DO!?
The Main Generational Differences in Language
You can find the associated video here (which I recommend you watch): https://youtu.be/UADlQQcgZQk Differences between the generations can be marked variously by numerous linguistic features, which collectively function as in-group recognition devices. In fact, according to Professor Clive Upton from the University of Leeds in the UK, “it [teen language] is quite clearly the way they… Continue reading The Main Generational Differences in Language