1. What is the structure of HSC General Maths exam? It is a 2.5 hours paper. It contains 25 multiple choice questions and five 15-mark questions. I suggest students to spend 30 minutes on the 25 multiple choice question (approximately slightly more than 1 minute for each question) and allow 20 minutes on each of… Continue reading How to Study for HSC General Maths – The Three Common FAQs!
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
Practice Piece – Obama’s Speech – Formal Language
Practice Piece – Short Answer & Analytical Commentary – Formal Language Around this time of the year, many of you would be preparing for your next SAC on a formal language, and so what better to prepare than to provide you with a sample practice piece for you to complete! The article presented today is… Continue reading Practice Piece – Obama’s Speech – Formal Language
What To Do If You Think Your SAC Mark Is Unfair – LearnMate
Tip of the Day: I believe my SAC mark is unfair! If you believe your SAC mark is unfair or not marked correctly, then I’d recommend you get it checked by another teacher, or sit down with your teacher and go through the SAC. Also if possible, I’d recommend going through the SAC with your… Continue reading What To Do If You Think Your SAC Mark Is Unfair – LearnMate
My Pathway To Becoming A Tutor
When I graduated Year 12, I didn’t have a job, any ideas about my career, or basically any concrete plans beyond knowing I wanted to go to university. It wasn’t until I began to see posts on Facebook of other people advertising their tutoring services that the idea occurred to me: maybe this could work… Continue reading My Pathway To Becoming A Tutor
How to Study for VCE Further Maths – The Three Common FAQs!
1. How can I achieve a 40 in the subject? To cut right to the chase, you must work hard to do well in VCE Further Maths. A natural math ability is helpful; however, you will find that you are not the only one in the course that shares that ability. Firstly, you should be… Continue reading How to Study for VCE Further Maths – The Three Common FAQs!
How to Study for VCE Chemistry – The Three Common FAQs!
Answering the 3 most commonly asked questions that students have when it comes to VCE Chemistry. 1. Is Units 1 and 2 Chemistry relevant to Units 3 and 4 Chemistry? YES… to an extent. Although Units 1 and 2 Chemistry is not explicitly examined by VCAA at the end of year exam in Year 12,… Continue reading How to Study for VCE Chemistry – The Three Common FAQs!
How to Study for VCE English – The Three Common FAQs!
Arguably, the most important part of VCE English is essay-writing. I have decided to focus, therefore, on the three most frequently asked questions when it comes to essays. The answers (at least for questions 2 and 3) can be applied not only to expository, but also creative and persuasive essays. How do I make my… Continue reading How to Study for VCE English – The Three Common FAQs!