Plans For VCE 1/2,3/4

[Bri MT]

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I think you'll be surprised at how simple the maths in VCE physics is (they aren't allowed to assume a methods level of math knowledge/skill when assessing you).

Having been a student that didn't need to study in the past, I think that the best thing you could get from year 11 is the knowledge and skills to study for a 3/4 subject. 

So from that perspective my best guess would be for you to choose physics early.


Why did you assume studying VCE physics early? 


Finally, welcome to atarnotes!

[Joseph41]

I'm in year 9, and I'm thinking of doing either Methods or Physics (Units 1/2, not the year 10 versions)  in Year 10.
Maths without a doubt is my favorite and strongest subject. (I score high a+/100%s on tests and exams consistently with only studying <30 mins). Physics is great as well.
My career path is much headed towards a mix of Analyzing stocks and program development for the stock market..
My plan for year 10 assuming that I pick physics early:
-Physics (1/2)
-Methods
-Algorithims
-Economics
-Computing
-Business Mgmt.
-[insert other electives here]
-English (compulsory)
All subjects listed apart from english, methods and physics are electives and only run for 2 terms each.
At our school, almost all of our year 10 subjects/course are electives.
Yr11
-Methods (1/2)
-Physics (3/4)
-EngLang (1/2)
-Economics (1/2)
-Specialist. (1/2)
Yr12
-Methods (3/4)
-EngLang (3/4)
-Economics (3/4)
- Software Development OR Algorithmics (I'm very interested in algorithmics. I really don't know which one to choose, any opinions? I know it's probably really early to even think about it. )
- Specialist (3/4)

So the real 2 questions here are: Software Dev or Algorithmics in yr12? and  vce Physics or vce Methods in year 10? (I believe I can only pick 1 vce subject in yr10)

Welcome to ATAR Notes - really great to have you here. How'd you find out about the forums, out of interest?

Subject selection looks good to me! I love the English Language choice. I only did Methods 1/2 (not 3/4), and didn't do any of Physics, Algorithmics or Software Development, so I don't feel like much help here haha. But I think your subjects next year and the year after will definitely help you decide. I am a little confused, though - are you planning to skip Units 1/2 of Algorithmics/Software Development?

Welcome again.

[jeffisgod228]

I think you'll be surprised at how simple the maths in VCE physics is (they aren't allowed to assume a methods level of math knowledge/skill when assessing you).

Having been a student that didn't need to study in the past, I think that the best thing you could get from year 11 is the knowledge and skills to study for a 3/4 subject. 

So from that perspective my best guess would be for you to choose physics early.


Why did you assume studying VCE physics early? 


Finally, welcome to atarnotes!

Thanks for the advice.
I was assuming that I'd do VCE physics over VCE methods in year 10 just due to the previous knowledge needed for methods. I think I'd be better off just doing the year 10 version of methods and just go with Physics VCE (1/2).

Apparently I'm at an upper year 10 level for maths according to reports.
I could always just catch up on year 10 methods during the holidays then do vce methods, but it seems like unnecessary work.

[Bri MT]

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no problem at all!

That's a pretty logical rationale.
If you do want to accelerate yourself for a subject and prelearn content at any point,  feel free to ask us what/how you can do this & we'll give you guidance.

[pro(crastinator)]

Nothings set in stone yet (obviously) but I'm thinking about doing:

- Literature
- Philosophy (3/4 in year 11)
- Methods
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Theatre Studies, VCD, English or Biology

I wish I could do more subjects! A lot of them sound really interesting.

[Joseph41]

Nothings set in stone yet (obviously) but I'm thinking about doing:

- Literature
- Philosophy (3/4 in year 11)
- Methods
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Theatre Studies, VCD, English or Biology

I wish I could do more subjects! A lot of them sound really interesting.

Sounds good! I think having an interest in a broad range of subjects is a really good thing. Of those subjects, I only did Psych and VCD in Year 12, but that looks like a nice mix!

[Drakonn]

I'm planning on doing

- Methods
- Chemistry
- Physics
- English
- Systems Engineering
- Algorithmics

[Aaron]

- Algorithmics

YES!!!!!!!! Fantastic. If you're interested in this space, this will be fantastic for you. Good way to also get some credit if you do a related degree @ Monash/Melb too

[wog_boy22]

In year 9 now, thinking of doing these subjects in VCE (not set yet, just what I think right now)

- English
- Methods
- Accounting (year 11 3/4)
- Legal studies
- Economics

- Business management? Science subject? Was thinking of doing Aus/global politics but isn't offered at my school
Doing really well in science atm getting A+ average in all topics I've done - but not sure if I want to continue science later on?

Any thoughts on these subjects or advice?

[Aaron]

Just because it's not offered at your school doesn't mean you can't do it. Distance Ed is a common route students take to complete subjects that aren't offered at the home school. Keeping in mind that to do it, you require that motivation to self-study as you aren't in a physical classroom (it's virtual/blended learning).

Well I guess the question I have for you (and you probably won't be able to answer it in depth now), but do you have any idea as to what you want to do after school? From what I can gather based on your subject selection, you are more of that arts/humanities type of person. Is it wise to choose Science if that isn't really what you're interested in? Probably not.

The goal of elective options in Years 9 and 10 is to provide you with tasters of the different disciplines - to give you a better idea as to your pathway and VCE options. If you genuinely like Science and want to learn more - two questions: Do I want to do it in VCE and what type (as Gen Science disappears after Year 10 and breaks up into specific subjects - Bio, Psych, Chem, Physics etc).

Also keeping in mind any subject at Year 9 is significantly different from VCE.

[wog_boy22]

thanks for the response 

Just because it's not offered at your school doesn't mean you can't do it. Distance Ed is a common route students take to complete subjects that aren't offered at the home school. Keeping in mind that to do it, you require that motivation to self-study as you aren't in a physical classroom (it's virtual/blended learning).

Well I guess the question I have for you (and you probably won't be able to answer it in depth now), but do you have any idea as to what you want to do after school? From what I can gather based on your subject selection, you are more of that arts/humanities type of person. Is it wise to choose Science if that isn't really what you're interested in? Probably not.

The goal of elective options in Years 9 and 10 is to provide you with tasters of the different disciplines - to give you a better idea as to your pathway and VCE options. If you genuinely like Science and want to learn more - two questions: Do I want to do it in VCE and what type (as Gen Science disappears after Year 10 and breaks up into specific subjects - Bio, Psych, Chem, Physics etc).

Also keeping in mind any subject at Year 9 is significantly different from VCE.

I've heard of distance ed and looked up some info about it - I'll likely look more closely into it next year in year 10 when thinking of the subjects I want to go on and do in VCE. Good point with the self-study/motivation, I do have a genuine interest in politics atm getting to understand it (partly because of my Dads interest which helps).

You are correct I tend to be more interested in arts/humanities subjects. I would say after finishing VCE I would want to go into a commerce/law type of pathway in uni, but that's just a quick thought.

I haven't really found a specific science subject I am interested in yet, but I still have general science to do in year 10 to find out. (I don't put as much effort into science compared to maths/english classes atm, but I still manage to get strong results across the course so I'll wait for year 10)

[Aaron]

Maybe Business? I think that'd go well with Accounting and Eco.

Definitely don't just choose something for the sake of it.

Really the two main reasons you should be considering when picking a subject at VCE level:
* Is it interesting to me?
* Do I need this for my future aspirations?

[wog_boy22]

Maybe Business? I think that'd go well with Accounting and Eco.

Definitely don't just choose something for the sake of it.

Really the two main reasons you should be considering when picking a subject at VCE level:
* Is it interesting to me?
* Do I need this for my future aspirations?

yeah I'm thinking Business for now, I kinda have to choose something because my school forces you to do 5 subjects in year 12 even if you did a 3/4 subject in year 11.

Accounting and Eco I'm definitely going to do along with Legal most likely.

[Joseph41]

I have two plans that I'm juggling between and while it's a bit early to start deciding these are my plans:

PLAN A
2019 - Biology and PE
2020 - Chemistry and HHD
2021 - Literature and methods, plus two bludge subjects that won't count, plus UCAT.

PLAN B
2019 - Biology and PE
2020 - Literature, HHD, methods, chemistry
2021 - gap year and UCAT.

Cool! Thanks for sharing.

Couple of questions/comments.

PLAN A: what do you mean "two bludge subjects that won't count"? If I'm interpreting correctly, these will be your fifth and sixth subjects, which still count toward your ATAR.
PLAN B: so the gap year would be instead of Year 12?

Keen to hear more of your journey.

[Bri MT]

I have two plans that I'm juggling between and while it's a bit early to start deciding these are my plans:

PLAN A
2019 - Biology and PE
2020 - Chemistry and HHD
2021 - Literature and methods, plus two bludge subjects that won't count, plus UCAT.

PLAN B
2019 - Biology and PE
2020 - Literature, HHD, methods, chemistry
2021 - gap year and UCAT.

Idea for plan A: instead of taking a 7th and 8th subject to intentionally throw away,  you could repeat 2 of the subjects you've previously done.  If you don't improve your performance,  no harm done.  But you might do better the 2nd time round, in which case you'll boost your ATAR