Hey guys, here is my first article for July and is my second article on Area of Study 1 for Unit 4. Today’s article will focus on the Australian accent, which is regarded as the most significant marker of Australian national identity. Today I will briefly give an overview of the Australian accent, the three… Continue reading The Australian accent, and what it does for Australians.
Category: VCE
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
How to Study for VCE Revolutions – The Three Common FAQs!
The nature of examining history as an academic subject has changed drastically over recent years. What was once a subject that emphasised dates and individuals of significance, history as an academic discipline has now shifted its attention to WHY something happened and what IMPACT those events then had as opposed to strictly the details of… Continue reading How to Study for VCE Revolutions – The Three Common FAQs!
Making Sense of Coherence
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
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?
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