Unit 3/4 Applied Computing: Data Analytics

[Isaac_paech]

I was just wondering whether doing the new study "Applied Computing: Data Analytics" next year would put me at a disadvantage for getting my ATAR. Knowing that I can't predict the scaling of the subject stresses me out.

[Aaron]

If we look at Informatics' (previous known name) prior scaling, it would suggest that scaling would go down potentially putting you at a disadvantage. I say potentially because a) you shouldn't be taking into account scaling as if it's a subject that interests you, you should be able to try and aim for a high mark minimising any scaling effect, and b) because scaling can change every year - I would be cautious to assume it would automatically follow the same trend as Informatics as the name change along with content could change things.

Rule of thumb - don't use scaling as a decision maker in subject choices and go with what you're interested in or think you could do really well in.

[Noot313]

Informatics is very good subject to take provided you have an interest for IT and business integration. If you achieve a 40+ study score scaling won't affect you that much. When I took Informatics, I didn't take scaling into account. It worked for me.

On the other hand if you're treating it as a bludge subject, look elsewhere, you'll get low and get scaled down.

I usually adopt this type of thinking for all my subject choices - passionate = take regardless of scaling.