TSFX headstart lectures Biology 3&4 2014

[grannysmith]

Thanks
Did he mention poorly answered qs, or difficulty, etc?

I'm not too sure if he was referring to last year's exam, but he did mention that when it asks for the name of such and such molecule, you are required to write the name in full, and not just abbreviate it as this would cost you the mark.
E.g. deoxyribonucleic acid and not just DNA

[nerdmmb]

Thanks
Did he mention poorly answered qs, or difficulty, etc?

He mentioned a 'common' mistake throughout the session- that students often abbreviated the response rather than writing the full name of a molecule, etc.

[Frozone]

He mentioned a 'common' mistake throughout the session- that students often abbreviated the response rather than writing the full name of a molecule, etc.

He mentioned that the question he was referring to was from the 2004 exam.

[T-Infinite]

Just a quick question regarding the lectures. I just enrolled myself for the Chemistry lecture which runs on the 17th-19th, when will I get the tickets and other info by mail? I'm kinda worried that I won't get it in time because apparently on the "conditions of enrolment", admission documents etc. will be sent by regular mail from 10 days before your first lecture". 10 days before my first lecture is... 3 days ago, will I get the ticket on time? Someone who went please clear this up for me, thnx

[nerdmmb]

Just a quick question regarding the lectures. I just enrolled myself for the Chemistry lecture which runs on the 17th-19th, when will I get the tickets and other info by mail? I'm kinda worried that I won't get it in time because apparently on the "conditions of enrolment", admission documents etc. will be sent by regular mail from 10 days before your first lecture". 10 days before my first lecture is... 3 days ago, will I get the ticket on time? Someone who went please clear this up for me, thnx

Hey.. No need to panick at all for students who enrol just before the lecture, just take a photo ID and they'll let you in have you received an email from them?

[T-Infinite]

Hey.. No need to panick at all for students who enrol just before the lecture, just take a photo ID and they'll let you in have you received an email from them?

Yeah, I just enrolled online, paid and everything. They emailed me an "enrolment confirmation" with the receipt number and everything. I was just worried about the "10 day before first lecture" thingo, hahahaha

[nerdmmb]

Yeah, I just enrolled online, paid and everything. They emailed me an "enrolment confirmation" with the receipt number and everything. I was just worried about the "10 day before first lecture" thingo, hahahaha

haha nah don't be worried at all. after I received my tickets, they emailed just for confirmation and clearly indicated that students who don't receive their tickets prior to the lectures will need to present a photo ID I'm not sure if you'll also need to show them the email but I don't think so. the ID will do

[Tyleralp1]

I guess I'm a bit late to reply to this.

I was definitely there to there, and quite an interesting lecture it was. I was utterly surprised at how detailed the notes are, and amazed at the fact it seems to have everything we've gone over in school + more. It also has a few examples and a fair few questions with it. That too, we've only got one third of just Unit 3!!

Really seems to be worth the money. The lecture itself was really engaging. There were some really good questions and a lot of chances to interact and ask questions. It was also quite funny to see stuff I knew for my Year 11 Exam, but now just lightly forgotten. It also just puts the whole VCE in context when you see another 200 kids, some of which who seem to really know their content...or may have just studied earlier making them look great atm. It's quite daunting in a way you're going to be up against equally enthusiastic and some very intelligent people.

I was wondering if anyone here wants to meet beforehand, and then we can all sit together and it be less awkward. Inbox or comment if you're interested - I don't bite

[nerdmmb]

I guess I'm a bit late to reply to this.

I was definitely there to there, and quite an interesting lecture it was. I was utterly surprised at how detailed the notes are, and amazed at the fact it seems to have everything we've gone over in school + more. It also has a few examples and a fair few questions with it. That too, we've only got one third of just Unit 3!!

Really seems to be worth the money. The lecture itself was really engaging. There were some really good questions and a lot of chances to interact and ask questions. It was also quite funny to see stuff I knew for my Year 11 Exam, but now just lightly forgotten. It also just puts the whole VCE in context when you see another 200 kids, some of which who seem to really know their content...or may have just studied earlier making them look great atm. It's quite daunting in a way you're going to be up against equally enthusiastic and some very intelligent people.

I was wondering if anyone here wants to meet beforehand, and then we can all sit together and it be less awkward. Inbox or comment if you're interested - I don't bite

Haha! I know right! I'm glad I enrolled! But yeah they obviously studied beforehand
 I was sitting there blank most of the time Whereabouts did you sit?

[grannysmith]

I was wondering if anyone here wants to meet beforehand, and then we can all sit together and it be less awkward. Inbox or comment if you're interested - I don't bite

Sure. I'll just have to get there earlier :p

[Frozone]

I'm all up for it! I sat at the back last time.

[Tyleralp1]

I was in the exact middle where they had that separation between the two. That leg room was awesome!!

I was also that guy in the white t-shirt who attempted to answer why there's more mitochondria in muscle cells than bones due to anaerobic respiration. (It was wrong )

[nerdmmb]

Haha it's funny how I showed up like 30mins earlier just for the front seats while most people sat at the back

[T-Infinite]

haha nah don't be worried at all. after I received my tickets, they emailed just for confirmation and clearly indicated that students who don't receive their tickets prior to the lectures will need to present a photo ID I'm not sure if you'll also need to show them the email but I don't think so. the ID will do

How long after you enrol did you receive your ticket from the mail ?

[Tyleralp1]

Haha it's funny how I showed up like 30mins earlier just for the front seats while most people sat at the back

Haha yes, that was almost full that section. Front was empty-ish!! I was planning on sitting three rows from it (can never go right in the front), but I swear my neck kills after