Anticipated Study Score

[mpenman]

I was just wondering whether I am still able to achieve a 40+ despite the fact that in my SAC's I'm averaging about 75% (whereby the average is probably 60%). Do you think I would have to annihilate the exam (A+) to get a 40+ or would that not even be enough?

[pi]

Annihilating the exams always helps

[tony3272]

It depends on your rank. If you are ranked high and then score an A+ on your exam, then you can definitely get a 40+.
Your rank is more important than your actual score, as some schools will give harder sacs and others will give much easier.

[mpenman]

Ohh, that's not too great then. Even though I'm fairly above average, there's about 3 or 4 exceptional students that are beating me. So at about rank 5 do you think I will be ok? 

[Greatness]

Ohh, that's not too great then. Even though I'm fairly above average, there's about 3 or 4 exceptional students that are beating me. So at about rank 5 do you think I will be ok? 

If those students ranked above you are 'exceptional' then you'll be fine. Dont worry too much aobut your sac marks - your ranking is more important as stated above.

[mpenman]

Ok thanks heaps guys - that's really good to know that a few bad marks haven't ruined my chances
Cheers!

[azn_dj]

It depends which school you go to as well. If you have only As so far on your sacs, unless it is an elite school, I wouldn't put my bets on anything above a 43. If it is Melbourne High/Grammar/Mac Rob/Haileybury, you still have a good chance though.

If you are getting 75% on SACS - my guess is you make quite a lot of silly mistakes, not that it is with the actual maths? If this is true, then you definitely will blow your chances of getting an A+ on Paper 1.

Keep in mind, this is raw scores. Your Methods score should scale over this quite nicely.