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VCE Stuff => VCE Mathematics => VCE Mathematics/Science/Technology => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE Mathematical Methods CAS => Topic started by: hanj95 on January 01, 2013, 09:55:30 am
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Just wanted to ask is there a way to achieve a 40 + scaled score in methods, i really wanna get a good atar, what suggestions can u give me as to the way i study math methods and possibly physics?
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buy methods AN study guide and do it :P
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where can u get them from if i may ask?
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where can u get them from if i may ask?
on this web, click to study guides and classes above ^
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buy methods AN study guide and do it :P
I bought it last night 8)
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any other suggestions?
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If you feel like you struggle to understand concepts by yourself, potentially look into getting a private tutor who can help you understand these concepts and make it easier for you to cover the course. Alternatively you could see if some of your teachers are willing to help you out 1 on 1 at lunch if you're still struggling and things like that.
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I agree with Ennjy (since I'm part of the writing team :P ) but also you should come on here a lot, we're here to help. :) And it's free, more or less.
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Learn every topic inside out then do trial exams efficiently. worked perfectly for me :)
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Learn every topic inside out then do trial exams efficiently. worked perfectly for me :)
I go with this too. I did lots of practice exams (tried to print them with modest use of paper) and although my SACs were not that good (that is, in ranking being 3rd-5th), the exam made up for it. My teacher told me to focus on exams instead of SACs, though ideally you should try your best on both.
Also, as mentioned several times above, ask questions if you are struggling on something! This place is a good resource for it.
And of course, try all your best!
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Study around the types of questions in Exam 2, I think most people are able to complete Exam 1 pretty easily because they only ask you direct questions (as in "differentiate this") but most of the marks for 40+ are won and lost in recognition skills (for many questions in exam 2 it isn't immediately obvious how to go about solving a question) and that's what's tested in Exam 2. Once you realise what method is required for a particular question the maths is really easy in Methods so I just recommend exposing yourself to these types of questions ASAP.
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Study around the types of questions in Exam 2, I think most people are able to complete Exam 1 pretty easily because they only ask you direct questions (as in "differentiate this") but most of the marks for 40+ are won and lost in recognition skills (for many questions in exam 2 it isn't immediately obvious how to go about solving a question) and that's what's tested in Exam 2. Once you realise what method is required for a particular question the maths is really easy in Methods so I just recommend exposing yourself to these types of questions ASAP.
well not for probability ques 2012 ::)
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well not for probability ques 2012 ::)
haha yeah I was actually thinking about that question when I was typing the sentence :P
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We should call it something similar to 'Cone of Death' since it seems about as controversial
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haha yeah I was actually thinking about that question when I was typing the sentence :P
I hate that ques!!!!!!!!
We should call it something similar to 'Cone of Death' since it seems about as controversial
whats controversial in "cone of death"?
I suppose its less ridiculous than probability one
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For anyone doing spesh (and that would be a large proportion of methods students) the cone of death should have been a walk in the park...
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For anyone doing spesh (and that would be a large proportion of methods students) the cone of death should have been a walk in the park...
'Bout 2,000 Spesh students in 16,000 Methods students.
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We should call it something similar to 'Cone of Death' since it seems about as controversial
Phone of Death?
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For anyone doing spesh (and that would be a large proportion of methods students) the cone of death should have been a walk in the park...
eh i don't entirely agree, the things is that question was not 'tough' but involved lateral thinking, something many students struggle with, and doing Specialist doesn't necessarily significantly better equip someone to think laterally.
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Phone of Death?
Good, someone else had my idea, that means it's good :P