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VCE Stuff => VCE Science => VCE Mathematics/Science/Technology => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE Biology => Topic started by: Coolgalbornin03Lo on September 16, 2020, 02:46:03 pm
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Due to online learning technical difficulties I have failed a sac. I was previously on track to have a crack at getting a 45 (well not on track because these scores are never guaranteed but my sac scores where in that direction). I have now had two average sac scores one was my fault (getting flustered in the sac) the second was beyond my control (I could not see or answer any questions within the sac as the platform would not load >:()
I know one average sac won’t do much harm but with these two average SACs my Unit 4 average is now exactly 80% with no SACs left :(
Unit 3 average was okay-ish 87% average.
The average for SACs is usually 70% and my friend was average mid 70s last year which turned into A+ for SACs and she got a 40 but I’m not counting on that scaling due to Covid and I know cohort strength fluctuates from year to year- I think last years cohort was just exceptionally strong, all I know is that my SACs won’t scale down.
Is it still possible with these bad sac scores (assuming they don’t scale up) to still yield 45-ish if I get 85% on the exam? I’m so crushed and feel like I should just give up. What’s the point of life honestly.
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Sac averages on their own don't mean much. E.g. 100% in one school may be the equivalent to a 65% somewhere else.
Even assuming those sacs have negatively impacted your sac rank no one can really say how possible 45+ is without more information about rank and the strength of those ranked above you. The likely outcome is that you will need to have a really good exam score (i.e. equivalent to scoring maybe 48+) to get a 45 study score.
However, your friend going form a 75% average to a 40 ss is a good sign that you are in a decent position.
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Is it still possible with these bad sac scores (assuming they don’t scale up) to still yield 45-ish if I get 85% on the exam? I’m so crushed and feel like I should just give up. What’s the point of life honestly.
A strong exam mark like that will indeed get you into the mid 40s. However, just be aware scores of this calibre are hard to achieve. Don't dwell too much on the numbers and prioritise your time with effective revision.