A common cause of confusion for students and parents alike is the VCE scaling system. Upon receiving subject study scores, a student with a raw 30 in Latin would be ecstatic about their scaled score of 46, while a Systems Engineering student picking up a raw 30 might be less thrilled about their scaled score… Continue reading How VCE Subject Scaling Actually Works
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Creating a Study Timetable: Study Techniques
It can be difficult to study when there’s nothing to hold you to account: why not make a study timetable? Here are some steps which will help you create your basic study timetable. Know your existing commitments. It’s worth knowing what you want to prioritise, especially if you know you’re going to be busy with… Continue reading Creating a Study Timetable: Study Techniques
How to Write a Study Schedule
Study schedules are often at the top of most students’ to-do list at the beginning of the academic year, but much like New Year’s Resolutions, are soon tried and forgotten within a month. This is often because students are trying to do too much study, too fast, and not leaving enough room for all of… Continue reading How to Write a Study Schedule
Math Methods – Differentiation 2/5 – Product, Quotient Rules
If you studied part 1 of this course, you would be familiar with differentiating polynomials and trigonometric functions. You would also be aware of how important differentiation is for exam 1! (Approximately 25%!) Now for two fundamental rules: the Product Rule and the Quotient Rule. Product Rule Unlike for addition and subtraction where you can… Continue reading Math Methods – Differentiation 2/5 – Product, Quotient Rules
How To Set Realistic Goals
We have all set ourselves goals at one point or another. Sometimes we are successful in our endeavours, big and small, whether in raising our grades, saving for a formal dress or simply getting our chores done before our parents come home. However, when we fail to achieve our goals, it is often because the… Continue reading How To Set Realistic Goals
Headstart Checklist for VCE Chemistry
Before you begin looking over what you will be learning in Units 3 and 4 Chemistry, it will be best for you to revise over some key concepts listed in this article. Having a solid foundation of these concepts will put you on the path in succeeding Chemistry. So, what are the important concepts from… Continue reading Headstart Checklist for VCE Chemistry
What to Expect as a First-Year University Student
The leap from high school to university is a big one. It’s also a move which can be daunting, especially because most people entering university are coming straight from 13 years of schooling. So what are some of the changes you should expect? Look forward to different-style classes From lectures, to workshops, to tutorials, to… Continue reading What to Expect as a First-Year University Student
Why Student Leadership is Important
What has leadership got to do with school? Some might say nothing at all. Others might try to push you into applying for opportunities, such as sports, arts, music or school captain leadership roles. Before you say you can’t be bothered, or before you assume that it isn’t rewarding enough to put yourself forward for… Continue reading Why Student Leadership is Important
When You Have Nothing To Do…
It’s the best feeling, isn’t it? After hours and hours of gruelling SAC study and weekly class tasks, you are FINALLY up to date with all of your subjects. There’s no close due dates coming up, no homework set by the teachers; there’s nothing to do until your next class, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, being a… Continue reading When You Have Nothing To Do…
The Importance of Extracurricular Activities
If you are stressed out by school, it can be tempting to cut all distractions out. But make a bit of time for an extracurricular activity or two! Not only will they help you destress, but also will help you develop important skills. Doing extracurricular activities while in school prepares you for life after graduation.… Continue reading The Importance of Extracurricular Activities