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    Studying Mathematics

    Hey guys, So I haven't been going quite as well as I could have throughout the Mathematics course. Its been put down to inefficient study and bad exam technique. Just wondering if anyone had any ideas out there on how I might be able to study efficiently and improve my exam technique so that I...
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    A Bit of a Pickle

    Hey there guys! So, I've found myself in a bit of a pickle! I have an opportunity to apply for a project run for youth over in East Timor, I wouldn't miss any school time (as its in the July school holidays). However trials are in week 2 or 3 of the following term...the program would mean that I...
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    Study Music

    Hey everyone! I often like to listen to music when I study, just lightly in the background nothing too intense (mostly when doing maths study or summary notes). Do you listen to music? If so, what do you listen to? (would love to expand) Thanks a million!
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    Series and Sequences

    Hey everyone, I have my first maths assessment coming up next week and I am really struggling to get my head around a lot of Series (we will only be covering arithmetic, geometric, limiting sums). I cannot understand the questions and I struggle to apply my knowledge (I know all of the formula)...
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    Sugarcane to produce Ethanol

    Hey guys, I'm struggling a little bit with the research surrounding the 'processes involved in the industrial production of Ethanol from Sugarcane'. I have the basis of a flow chart outline the various steps, but at points I'm not sure whether the information is relevant or what the step in the...
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    Could I do Ext 2 English with these marks?

    Alright, so I have asked something similar in the past about doing Extension 2 English but now i have some marks for you to decide whether I could/should do it. So my Advanced English marks are: 14/15-93% rank 2/33 25/25-100% rank 1/33 My Ext 1 Marks are: 18/20- 90% 12/15-80% (I kind of...
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    Taking on further study during your senior years.

    Hi everyone! I'm just wondering about the idea of taking on further studies whilst in senior years. Currently I'm undertaking year 11 and doing: Adv English, Ext. 1 English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, SOR I U and legal studies. However I'm dropping Physics at the end of the year, and may...
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    Practice Prelim Exams

    So, I've searched through the resources section on here and can't find ANY preliminary exams for my subjects. My half yearlies are next week and I'd really love some practice, anyone know where I can find any? Thanks a million
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    General Othello Thesis Vibe. Anyone want to tell me what they think?

    Hi guys, I've got an assessment coming up on our critical study (Othello) and I've come up with a bit of a thesis on my understanding of the play. Be appreciated if anyone wants to have a look and tell me what they think? Here it is: 'Othello is in essence a tragic hero, whose downfall lies...
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    Should I sit the UMAT if even I have a tiny inkling to do medicine?

    Hey guys, I know it may be just a little early to even be thinking of this but hey, I read something tonight about the UMAT exams. In the past I have thought about potentially doing medicine, if I haven't completely ruled it out, should I sit the UMAT exam next year, just in case I decide to do it?
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    Part Time Job and Senior Studies-am I doing too much?

    Currently I have a part time job at a local bakery however I feel as though I may be trying to tackle far too much considering I am supposedly a 'full time student'. I am working 37 hours a month currently-which I have just realised is an awful lot. I also do a number of other activities during...
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    Tips on how to Cope?

    This term is going to be hectic and busy. I have midcourse exams in 5 weeks and I have assessments for every 2U subject that I do as well. Any ideas on how I could get through it all with good marks and still get sleep every night i.e. not having to get up early?
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    Ext 1 English Text-Dracula by Bram Stoker. Thoughts?

    We're doing Gothic/Horror for our Ext. 1 English course this year. Our first novel is Dracula by Bram Stoker, thought it might be good to get a discussion happening on it. I'm not very far into it yet, but I'm struggling to get into it. Has anyone read/studied it and want to give me some ideas?
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    Not sure about picking up Ext 2 English next year...

    Currently I am doing Advanced English and Extension 1 English and I'm going fairly OK (granted we have only really done one assessment). Currently I'm sitting on 93% for Adv and rank 2 and 90% for Ext and rank 3. Most people in my class already know whether they are going to do Ext 2 next year...
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