Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:05:04 pm
The front of the book is 8 blank topic tests. 2 topic tests each will be on the areas of study in methods. Functions and Relations, Differentiation, Anti-Differentiation, Probability. These topic tests will be in the form of exam 1s and exam 2s. So for Funcs and Rels there would be an exam 1 entirely devoted to functions and relations, and an exam 2 entirely devoted to functions and relations and rinse and repeat for all the other topics. So you could feasibly work on this book the entire year and it'd be a nice taster for what's coming at the end of the year. Then there would be 3 full sets of trial exams (3 exam 1's, 3 exam 2's) at the end.
After those blank tests, would be a massive solution set. I'm not talking the piddly skeleton solutions you see elsewhere. Download my spec solutions for exam 1, 2010 and that's what I'm talking about. I would split each solutions page into 2 columns. One column would be 2/3 of the page, the other 1/3 of the page. The 1/3 column would contain MODEL solutions. That is, what you'd write to gain full marks in an exam and what your entire answer should look like. The 2/3 column would be a commentary explaining, painstakingly, every step of the solution. INCLUDING: How I would approach the question, explaining where VCAA likes to trip up students, common student mistakes, I'd sketch graphs to demonstrate things etc. just stuff you wouldn't need to include in the question solution but would thoroughly explain, beyond a shadow of a doubt, how to COMPLETELY understand the question.
Essentially, the 'philosophy' of approaching exam questions in Methods, and enhancing your mathematical problem solving skills by demonstration and explanation.
Tell me honestly if you would buy this because I'm really thinking of writing this!
If I get that done and it's successful for Methods I'll also get a Spec one done.
Post by: ghadz7 on November 09, 2010, 04:07:34 pm
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:10:22 pm
yep sounds appealling. Unfortunately you're abit too late in releasing it. :P
Haha I haven't even started writing it yet :P Just doing a bit of free market research so far to see if it's worth it.
Post by: andy456 on November 09, 2010, 04:12:11 pm
Post by: MrT011 on November 09, 2010, 04:12:37 pm
Post by: ghadz7 on November 09, 2010, 04:12:51 pm
yep sounds appealling. Unfortunately you're abit too late in releasing it. :P
Haha I haven't even started writing it yet :P Just doing a bit of free market research so far to see if it's worth it.
That's even worse, it won't last long until the area of study design changes.
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:13:58 pm
yep sounds appealling. Unfortunately you're abit too late in releasing it. :P
Haha I haven't even started writing it yet :P Just doing a bit of free market research so far to see if it's worth it.
That's even worse, it won't last long until the area of study design changes.
The study design has been accredited until the end of 2012, I believe. I would update it for 2013, in this scenario.
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:17:29 pm
I think if it were to be priced reasonably it would be very successful and I think I would buy it
Could you define reasonably? Honestly, it's looking to be (i've budgeted in terms of projected lengths of everything), about 400-450 pages in length.
8 practise exams individualised by topic plus 3 SETS of trial exams. So 3 exam 1's, 3 exam 2's. Plus the solutions described. I would like to know what people think that's worth.
Post by: andy456 on November 09, 2010, 04:19:43 pm
Less than a standard textbook?? I don't know much about the revision things....I think if it were to be priced reasonably it would be very successful and I think I would buy it
Could you define reasonably? Honestly, it's looking to be (i've budgeted in terms of projected lengths of everything), about 400-450 pages in length.
8 practise exams individualised by topic plus 3 SETS of trial exams. So 3 exam 1's, 3 exam 2's. Plus the solutions described. I would like to know what people think that's worth.
Ledaing edge's ones are ~$30 or something like that and they're pretty bad... so more than that I would say??
Did you have a price in mind??
Post by: iNerd on November 09, 2010, 04:20:40 pm
I'm v. interested.
Personally wouldn't pay over $50.
Post by: kyzoo on November 09, 2010, 04:21:04 pm
This would have massive appeal to someone who's trying to perfect their understanding of Methods and find every bit of relevant information (me in Y11 lol).
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:23:49 pm
Less than a standard textbook?? I don't know much about the revision things....I think if it were to be priced reasonably it would be very successful and I think I would buy it
Could you define reasonably? Honestly, it's looking to be (i've budgeted in terms of projected lengths of everything), about 400-450 pages in length.
8 practise exams individualised by topic plus 3 SETS of trial exams. So 3 exam 1's, 3 exam 2's. Plus the solutions described. I would like to know what people think that's worth.
Ledaing edge's ones are ~$30 or something like that and they're pretty bad... so more than that I would say??
Did you have a price in mind??
I don't, because I don't know how much it's going to cost to self-publish and market etc. so that'd be something I'd work out last. But in working that out at that later date, it's always good to know what the perceived worth is.
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:24:34 pm
Release this by 2012 for me.
I'm v. interested.
Personally wouldn't pay over $50.
I personally wouldn't dream of charging over $50 :P
Post by: iNerd on November 09, 2010, 04:24:50 pm
Good man. :)Release this by 2012 for me.
I'm v. interested.
Personally wouldn't pay over $50.
I personally wouldn't dream of charging over $50 :P
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:27:08 pm
Compared to what NEAP, MAV et. al charges for their trials, I honestly think I could make this, by far and a mile, the best value study aide going around.
Post by: nbalakers24 on November 09, 2010, 04:31:10 pm
seems reasonable to me. i would be definitely buy it if i were a methods student, not many books like this are out.
Post by: m@tty on November 09, 2010, 04:36:15 pm
IF you can get a good word in at schools, particularly the 'elite' ones who pride themselves on results, then this would work well. I think you should consider making a teacher's edition, so that you can get at a wider market rather than restricting sales to the extremely dedicated (and foolish people who think having all study guides = success).
Not dissimilar to the A+ books from memory, except they work from the start of the course and progressively add new areas of study, rather than having completely separate exams.
Post by: luken93 on November 09, 2010, 04:38:18 pm
It would cost ~$18 per book to be printed and binded
And yes I'd definitely be interested, especially the setting out of questions
Post by: Stormer on November 09, 2010, 04:38:49 pm
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:39:16 pm
You just need some god marketing. Other than that this sounds ideal. Honestly though, very few would follow the thing through in its entirety.
IF you can get a good word in at schools, particularly the 'elite' ones who pride themselves on results, then this would work well. I think you should consider making a teacher's edition, so that you can get at a wider market rather than restricting sales to the extremely dedicated (and foolish people who think having all study guides = success).
Fuck, you're right, if god was backing this I'd make a KILLING. :P
But I see what you're saying :) I'm thinking I'll try and get it into the VCE bookstores, and then registered VNers can have a really nice discount for ordering online from me because it won't be going through a bookstore 3rd party who takes a significant chunk of the sale :P
Post by: m@tty on November 09, 2010, 04:40:13 pm
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:40:52 pm
xD edited. Should read "good marketing"..
I know :P
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:44:17 pm
Well I've done some figures, if you printed 10 books at 500 pages each at officeworks...
It would cost ~$18 per book to be printed and binded
And yes I'd definitely be interested, especially the setting out of questions
It'd probably be even cheaper in bulk... This is shaping up nicely!
I guess my only problem is going to be startup capital. The first print edition would be quite small. I think what I might do is run a relatively small first edition batch off for online orders from VN (note: this won't happen until the book is actually written so don't start placing orders yet... man have I had a bad experience along those lines *cough XLL* :P) And use the money from that to make a decent print-run to send to bookstores...
Post by: m@tty on November 09, 2010, 04:46:14 pm
You can trust the upright members of VN not to share the file, right ::)
I mean, it's not like there's any copyrighted material floating around the forum..
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:47:43 pm
You could sell some electronic copies first..
You can trust the upright members of VN not to share, right ::)
Hahahaha, releasing an electronic copy would be the dumbest move I could make :P
I mean, it's not like there's any copyrighted material floating around the forum..
??? I'm not aware of such files. I can't see every post, unfortunately :( You'll have to point them out to me and they'll be deleted immediately!
Post by: m@tty on November 09, 2010, 04:49:36 pm
I'm waiting for Martoman to come in and say "education should be free". lolllll
Post by: 98.40_for_sure on November 09, 2010, 04:49:50 pm
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:51:18 pm
Oh, so little faith? I thought you liked us :-[
I'm waiting for Martoman to come in and say "education should be free". lolllll
I love all of you. :):)
Doesn't mean I trust you though. :P
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:52:24 pm
Embed within the file, a virus that remains dormant until called upon
Feasibly could be released on Kindle? Does anybody know if Kindle books can get hacked out of their licensing easily?
EDIT: Without a virus, obviously.
Post by: luken93 on November 09, 2010, 04:53:40 pm
Make an electronic copy, save it as a word doc.You could sell some electronic copies first..
You can trust the upright members of VN not to share, right ::)
Hahahaha, releasing an electronic copy would be the dumbest move I could make :PI mean, it's not like there's any copyrighted material floating around the forum..
??? I'm not aware of such files. I can't see every post, unfortunately :( You'll have to point them out to me and they'll be deleted immediately!
Then as someone make's an order to purchase one, type their name/code in the footer kind of like Derrick Ha, so that if one is found to be redistributed, you will know who it is?
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:54:19 pm
Make an electronic copy, save it as a word doc.You could sell some electronic copies first..
You can trust the upright members of VN not to share, right ::)
Hahahaha, releasing an electronic copy would be the dumbest move I could make :PI mean, it's not like there's any copyrighted material floating around the forum..
??? I'm not aware of such files. I can't see every post, unfortunately :( You'll have to point them out to me and they'll be deleted immediately!
Then as someone make's an order to purchase one, type their name/code in the footer kind of like Derrick Ha, so that if one is found to be redistributed, you will know who it is?
I don't want to sue 17 year old kids. I'd much rather just have a version of it that can't be easily pirated.
Post by: nbalakers24 on November 09, 2010, 04:55:45 pm
Make an electronic copy, save it as a word doc.You could sell some electronic copies first..
You can trust the upright members of VN not to share, right ::)
Hahahaha, releasing an electronic copy would be the dumbest move I could make :PI mean, it's not like there's any copyrighted material floating around the forum..
??? I'm not aware of such files. I can't see every post, unfortunately :( You'll have to point them out to me and they'll be deleted immediately!
Then as someone make's an order to purchase one, type their name/code in the footer kind of like Derrick Ha, so that if one is found to be redistributed, you will know who it is?
thats a good idea but it can be easily removed
Post by: luken93 on November 09, 2010, 04:56:00 pm
Just looked on a *cough legal *cough website, and yes, it is possible to redist kindle booksEmbed within the file, a virus that remains dormant until called upon
Feasibly could be released on Kindle? Does anybody know if Kindle books can get hacked out of their licensing easily?
EDIT: Without a virus, obviously.
Post by: m@tty on November 09, 2010, 04:56:28 pm
I don't want to sue 17 year old kids.
You'd much rather take all of their money legitimately. Saves you all the extra work.
EDIT:
Was going to say something about you being Jewish, but that'd be racist ::)
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:57:17 pm
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 04:58:17 pm
^ You'd much rather take all of their money legitimately. Saves you all the extra work.
EDIT:
Was going to say something about you being Jewish, but that'd be racist ::)
If $40 is all of somebody's money, they have far more pressing matters than studying for Methods :P
Post by: m@tty on November 09, 2010, 04:59:59 pm
Eventually you'll end up with all of their money, somehow.
EDIT: Going back to the topic; best bet is just not to make an electronic copy. (Except give one to me.)
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 05:01:47 pm
Methods + Spesh + XLL .. the list goes on.
Eventually you'll end up with all of their money, somehow.
I ended up with no money from XLL. It was a good business lesson though. There should be a lot more preparation before you start accepting money from people -_-. In the case of XLL, we should have marketed it for longer and had a bigger class size to start off with. In the case of this book, not even going to open up online orders until it's 100% finished and actually printed.
Post by: m@tty on November 09, 2010, 05:03:54 pm
And minimal students enrolling and tutors walking out is not a good sign. Weren't you going to try and get it up againn ext year?Methods + Spesh + XLL .. the list goes on.
Eventually you'll end up with all of their money, somehow.
I ended up with no money from XLL. It was a good business lesson though. There should be a lot more preparation before you start accepting money from people -_-. In the case of XLL, we should have marketed it for longer and had a bigger class size to start off with. In the case of this book, not even going to open up online orders until it's 100% finished and actually printed.
Post by: InitialDRulz on November 09, 2010, 05:05:20 pm
I only own Checkpoints, A+ notes and Exambusters for my Maths Methods when i did my Year 12 (this year), and i'd like to say that I didn't even touch Exambusters as it didn't even appeal to me... yeah it did show the tricks and stuff, but i could have just picked that up with my A+ notes. what a waste of money in my opinion.
If you are intending on making trial exams, don't make it over the top like Kilbaha 2010, cause that was a real mind fudge. Maybe you could have like a topic test that is in the intermediates level, but have an advanced right after it for students who really kill the exams. Or maybe even release two seperate books, one for people who are just aiming for 30, or people who want to aim very high!
The only problem however is you'll need someone to check over the solutions (cause companies tend to make errors). Derrick's book also had errors, and you don't want to distribute a book full of Errors (Checkpoints Methods 2010).
Nonetheless, good idea =)
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 05:07:07 pm
And minimal students enrolling and tutors walking out is not a good sign. Weren't you going to try and get it up againn ext year?Methods + Spesh + XLL .. the list goes on.
Eventually you'll end up with all of their money, somehow.
I ended up with no money from XLL. It was a good business lesson though. There should be a lot more preparation before you start accepting money from people -_-. In the case of XLL, we should have marketed it for longer and had a bigger class size to start off with. In the case of this book, not even going to open up online orders until it's 100% finished and actually printed.
Nah not anymore. I have no motivation to go through it all again. I think I'm far better off writing this book because I honestly think it's going to be the best study resource on the market (behind the textbooks, obviously).
Post by: m@tty on November 09, 2010, 05:10:40 pm
You could, after you make your name common knowledge throughout schools in Victoria, enter competition with Derrick Ha in revision lectures. I'm sure once your book takes off students would be willing to go to a lecture as well.
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 05:14:56 pm
Considering you have a crapload of topic tests and a very mean solutions (by that i mean so tank that i would honestly jump on it just to make babies), $40 to me is very cheap.
I only own Checkpoints, A+ notes and Exambusters for my Maths Methods when i did my Year 12 (this year), and i'd like to say that I didn't even touch Exambusters as it didn't even appeal to me... yeah it did show the tricks and stuff, but i could have just picked that up with my A+ notes. what a waste of money in my opinion.
If you are intending on making trial exams, don't make it over the top like Kilbaha 2010, cause that was a real mind fudge. Maybe you could have like a topic test that is in the intermediates level, but have an advanced right after it for students who really kill the exams. Or maybe even release two seperate books, one for people who are just aiming for 30, or people who want to aim very high!
The only problem however is you'll need someone to check over the solutions (cause companies tend to make errors). Derrick's book also had errors, and you don't want to distribute a book full of Errors (Checkpoints Methods 2010).
Nonetheless, good idea =)
I know several highly intelligent people who would gladly help to proof it :)
Thank you for pointing this out though. My spec solutions went thru several edits before arriving at the complete picture (I was rushing on the day so missed a few smaller, and one or two big things).
As for difficulty. I might even have a rating system going for each question out of 5 stars. 5 being the hardest, and then to keep parity between exams I will ensure that the equation:
Where
(that is, every mark has an average of 3 stars of rating)
Post by: jayna on November 09, 2010, 05:17:35 pm
Post by: nbalakers24 on November 09, 2010, 05:19:12 pm
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 05:19:30 pm
try and set up a deal with a big name tutor like Jack or derrik ha. Sell ur book thru them. Coz if jack says to his students to buy it to get 40+... Mate they will. U sell thru him and give some profit to him. Then word will get out about ur book thru students. Imo thats the best way to market ur book. Good luck!
I think Ha and Jack have their own stuff they want to sell. I know Ha does, but maybe Jack might be interested because as far as I know he deals exclusively in notes. Might be able to work out a deal with him. Thanks for the idea :)
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 05:19:56 pm
what happened to XLL? i thought it were succesfull :S
Unfortunately we didn't get enough interest and was not economically feasible to sustain.
Post by: jayna on November 09, 2010, 05:31:47 pm
Yeah I was thinking more Jack, since he seems to be more interested in $$$!. (50+ students at once :S)try and set up a deal with a big name tutor like Jack or derrik ha. Sell ur book thru them. Coz if jack says to his students to buy it to get 40+... Mate they will. U sell thru him and give some profit to him. Then word will get out about ur book thru students. Imo thats the best way to market ur book. Good luck!
I think Ha and Jack have their own stuff they want to sell. I know Ha does, but maybe Jack might be interested because as far as I know he deals exclusively in notes. Might be able to work out a deal with him. Thanks for the idea :)
Im under the impression you get Jacks notes if you pay to get into the tuition. So he's not really selling his notes as such.
I think he wouldn't mind, considering he's not doing any extra work and still getting a cut of the profit.
Oh and if he doesnt cough up, then dob him in to the ATO. (I doubt he pays full taxes)
Post by: vea on November 09, 2010, 10:11:51 pm
Hope you can get spesh up and ready by next year for me! :)
Post by: schnappy on November 11, 2010, 01:01:37 am
You can't right a book telling people how THEY can do well. If they don't know how THEY can do well, they're a lost cause.
Post by: enwiabe on November 11, 2010, 02:29:00 am
I would not buy it because I'm not an idiot.
You can't right a book telling people how THEY can do well. If they don't know how THEY can do well, they're a lost cause.
I'm a bit puzzled by this aggression. Why can't I write a book telling people how they can do well? Why can't I detail a thought process which I know works, which I have worked on in my own Mathematics education as well as through tutoring students over the years?
I think it's exceedingly arrogant to claim that people seeking help in a subject are a lost cause. Poor form.
Post by: jayna on November 11, 2010, 11:27:19 am
I think the person means that, the way in which individuals excel in their studies is achieved uniquely. There's no magical formula for success that works for everyone. Your ways won't always work for everyone because they may learn in a different way. =/I would not buy it because I'm not an idiot.
You can't right a book telling people how THEY can do well. If they don't know how THEY can do well, they're a lost cause.
I'm a bit puzzled by this aggression. Why can't I write a book telling people how they can do well? Why can't I detail a thought process which I know works, which I have worked on in my own Mathematics education as well as through tutoring students over the years?
I think it's exceedingly arrogant to claim that people seeking help in a subject are a lost cause. Poor form.
But it's VCE, there are people that will buy anything because as Kyzoo has said they believe "MORE WORK = BETTER RESULTS".
Although i do think your proposed book would be a much better resource than those currently available. :)
Post by: _avO on November 11, 2010, 11:42:12 am
I would not buy it because I'm not an idiot.That's like saying checkpoints is a book for everyone, it will help revise and ultimately get a better score in the exam. Wrong, only some people enjoy the book (not me) and some people will benefit from it. It doesn't mean if you market a good then that good will be beneficial for everyone.
You can't right a book telling people how THEY can do well. If they don't know how THEY can do well, they're a lost cause.
I think this is a great idea, and I can't believe companies haven't thought of this yet :P Great profit margin!
Post by: burbs on November 11, 2010, 12:18:12 pm
Alternatively, you charge only 10-15 but have it as a download for people instead and they print it off themselves or just use online - of course there are issues with file sharing then.
Overall 28-35 seems best.
Good luck and if you are going to make it, please do so before school starts so that it can be used throughout the year!
Post by: enwiabe on November 11, 2010, 06:37:58 pm
I think anything over $35 in its first year is a bit high. Sounds like a good idea, maybe start off with a profit margin of like $10 or something, and if it sells well in its first year and helps people, improve it for the next design and then use the testimonials to justify a price increase. If it gets to the 40+ mark its really just another text book for many people.
Alternatively, you charge only 10-15 but have it as a download for people instead and they print it off themselves or just use online - of course there are issues with file sharing then.
Overall 28-35 seems best.
Good luck and if you are going to make it, please do so before school starts so that it can be used throughout the year!
Hmm, what you say about charging less in its first year sounds like some sound advice. I probably should focus on building the brand name first, and then the profits later. There's no set price for it yet, I've only just begun writing it so this will be decided once and for all next year. In terms of having downloads of it, it's just too easy for people to rip it out of any copyright protection and just send it around to their mates, so it really is going to have to be hard copy only. And it's that necessity of being hard copy only that's going to drive the price up. I honestly tell you, if I could make it downloadable but unhackable I'd sell them $15 a pop by download. But it's just too easy for people to pirate it, unfortunately and in such a niche market, piracy would kill the economic viability of the project. :(
Post by: burbs on November 11, 2010, 06:44:13 pm
Another way of getting the brand name up is to give out a couple of teasers on this forum.
Post by: Andiio on November 11, 2010, 07:19:22 pm
Post by: m@tty on November 11, 2010, 07:36:24 pm
Post by: RainerWolfram on November 11, 2010, 07:54:47 pm
Post by: enwiabe on November 11, 2010, 08:06:56 pm
Yeah that's an issue.
Another way of getting the brand name up is to give out a couple of teasers on this forum.
I'm going to put the entire first topic exam + solutions up for you guys :P
Post by: m@tty on November 11, 2010, 08:35:49 pm
Yeah that's an issue.
Another way of getting the brand name up is to give out a couple of teasers on this forum.
I'm going to put the entire first topic exam + solutions up for you guys :P
Nice. Better than giving away a full exam .. This way you only give away a quarter/a third(?) of your genius approach to Methods. :P
And after being exposed to said methodology students will be compelled to buy to become fully enlightened. ;)
Post by: enwiabe on November 11, 2010, 08:51:57 pm
Yeah that's an issue.
Another way of getting the brand name up is to give out a couple of teasers on this forum.
I'm going to put the entire first topic exam + solutions up for you guys :P
Nice. Better than giving away a full exam .. This way you only give away a quarter/a third(?) of your genius approach to Methods. :P
And after being exposed to said methodology student will be compelled to buy to become enlightened. ;)
Well I'm not going to lie, I'm not being entirely altruistic by posting the material :P
Post by: Romperait on November 11, 2010, 09:25:49 pm
Post by: burbs on November 11, 2010, 09:33:10 pm
Post by: pi on November 11, 2010, 10:22:07 pm
seems like a good idea
Post by: itolduso on November 11, 2010, 10:32:39 pm
Post by: letsride on November 11, 2010, 10:46:17 pm
imo you're smartest option would be seeling it for 20-30 to obtain maximum profit (Easy to purchase among the majority of kids) and you should also look into bulk selling for schools n such.
my two cents
Post by: Souljette_93 on November 11, 2010, 10:53:29 pm
imo you're smartest option would be seeling it for 20-30 to obtain maximum profit (Easy to purchase among the majority of kids) and you should also look into bulk selling for schools n such.
Yeah, i also believe 20-30 is ideal.
Post by: brightsky on November 11, 2010, 11:04:50 pm
Post by: Blakhitman on November 11, 2010, 11:42:30 pm
Would definitely buy it. Worst thing that can happen you encounter a question you don't know how to do is to find a corresponding set of superficial solutions that sheds little more light than the original question itself. Just out of curiosity, are you planning on writing something similar for Spesh?
Yea if you are doing a spesh one, maybe let Brightsky help you.
:P
Post by: enwiabe on November 12, 2010, 12:18:39 am
Would definitely buy it. Worst thing that can happen you encounter a question you don't know how to do is to find a corresponding set of superficial solutions that sheds little more light than the original question itself. Just out of curiosity, are you planning on writing something similar for Spesh?
Yea if you are doing a spesh one, maybe let Brightsky help you.
:P
Unforunately, producing just the one book would be a gargantuan task so if I were to do a specialist one it'd probably be out there by 2012 if at all. But I can guarantee you it'll be there if the Methods one takes off.
Post by: happyhappyland on November 12, 2010, 07:58:34 am
Also, for the chapter tests/topic tests, I would also include a few MC questions and seperate calc and non-calc questions since some of my sacs this year were not all calculator and some had MCQs in them.
Post by: kyzoo on November 12, 2010, 04:29:56 pm
To be honest, most people who get to the stage where they are near the exam just want to complete exams that will be like the exam they are going to take and anything harder will make them feel demotivated and unwilling to perform their best.
Really?
Post by: darkphoenix on November 12, 2010, 09:13:30 pm
To be honest, most people who get to the stage where they are near the exam just want to complete exams that will be like the exam they are going to take and anything harder will make them feel demotivated and unwilling to perform their best.
Really?
I think this is debatable. I did Itute and Kilbaha trial exams night before methods exam 2, probably why i didnt understand everyone's overreactions about how hard it was.
On topic: Yeah i reckon it would be a good idea, if you can gather enough interest, it would definitely help future methods students.
Post by: burbs on December 17, 2010, 03:36:23 am
Post by: zomgSEAN on December 17, 2010, 09:38:32 am
i will upload it and let others share it for free
XD
Post by: enwiabe on December 28, 2010, 06:51:24 pm
Post by: Andiio on December 28, 2010, 09:22:58 pm
Just updating that with the launch of ATARNotes and my research project in Israel, I have delayed starting on the book. When I get back I'm going part time at uni to both get this book done and help promote AN, so ETA on this book is June, 2011.
Sweet, at least it's before our exams start! :)
Post by: ariawuu on December 28, 2010, 09:39:04 pm
Post by: enwiabe on December 28, 2010, 09:42:00 pm
sorry did you mention how much you will be selling it for :S if the price is fair then maybe ...
Won't know price until I try to get it printed and see how much that costs and then work out a fair markup etc.
Post by: BSKT on January 07, 2011, 06:43:18 pm
If you want to make money, there are heaps more efficient ways.
Post by: iNerd on January 07, 2011, 06:44:19 pm
If you're going to devote so much time to this, make it a passion rather than for money. Let money be a side benefit.I think if he wanted to make money AN would have a cost. Pretty sure enwiabe has passion.
If you want to make money, there are heaps more efficient ways.
Post by: HeyHeyAllan on January 15, 2011, 10:17:55 am
Post by: Allygator on February 03, 2011, 02:47:10 pm
I would buy it as long as the questions are an accurate representation or even a bit harder than normal exam questions.
Post by: you0006 on February 25, 2011, 12:18:37 am
I tutor, so it would be really useful for myself to show these sorts of materials to the students I work with, etc.
Ideally, no more than $30. However, to self publish something like this, you're going to need a lot of time and patience. 450 pages at Officeworks is looking at about... ~$14 each copy, just for the paper and ink, provided you print more than 12 copies at once.
Postage and stuff would also need to be taken into consideration, as well as your release date, and known buyers. Overprinting could be a costly mistake.
However, I would definitely buy a copy or two, provided it is at a reasonable price.
Post by: Lasercookie on June 26, 2011, 10:03:36 am
Download my spec solutions for exam 1, 2010 and that's what I'm talking about.
Where are these spec solutions? I've tried searching on the forums and searching through enwiabe's last posts and couldn't find them.
edit: found them in the notes section, forgot to check there :buck2:
Also, about self-publishing, there's services like http://www.lulu.com/ that allow you to upload your PDF, set the price and then people can order it online (where it will get printed on demand). I don't know what they're like with posting to Australia but I'm sure that there would be an Australian based company with a similar business model.
Post by: onur369 on June 27, 2011, 11:20:58 am
Post by: Nokiacharger on October 28, 2011, 10:19:09 pm
To be honest all study guides and books for VCE methods are rubbish. You really don't need them.
The combination of Textbook ($50) + Wikipedia (Free) + MIT lectures(Free) + ATARNotes (Free)+ School Teachers (Already paid for/Free) is way more than enough to get any student a 50 raw. All for $50.
Post by: deltathebest on November 09, 2011, 03:59:03 pm
that's just i what i reckon, you're up against some stiff competition from other companies. perhaps try a mc or short answer app on the ipod touch, that's more likely to sell and less competition.
hope that helps :]
Post by: Markkiieee on November 19, 2011, 11:23:30 pm