pe exam!!!

[ldee]

Yeah me too, for some reason my mind will always lapse on certain things. Hopefully it won't happen in the real thin!

Same for me pretty much, that's all really to do now. If there is anything you have/ find that you are unclear about or want to discuss, feel free to post it here as I'm sure it will be beneficial for the both of us!

[michak]

Actually i do have a question

In regards to meausring sedentary behaviour i know we can use an inclinometer or use a diary but is there anythig else we need to know? Thanks

[ldee]

In regards to the guidelines, I think you'd be best to use a log, survey or other recall instrument because the guidelines specify the type of sedentary behaviour. A lot of people think it's just "no more than 2 hours of sedentary behaviour", but you have to remember that it's " no more than 2 hours of electronic media that isn't for educational purposes". So you need to use a measure that provides a reading of context. But you're right in saying an inclonometre can be used too, if just for sedentary behaviour that isn't specific to the guidelines.

[michak]

Cool thanks man that clears it up

[Nobby]

What are you guys aiming for study score wise?

I'd be content with anything over 43.

[michak]

I would love to get 45 considering all the work I have done

But will be happy with anything over 40

Hopefully you can get what you want!!!!

[ldee]

I'm aiming for a 47, more realistically a 45, and even more realistically a 43 haha. But I really want a 45 at least, considering the work I've put in.

[michak]

What do you need to get SAC and exam wise to get above 45?

[ldee]

There was a student at my school last year who had about 94/100 each unit for sacs (not rank 1) and a mid A+ (maybe 85%?) on the exam and got 45.

[michak]

That seems slightly achievable i guess

[Nobby]

What do you struggle with most on exams and stuff?
I just can't seem to explain stuff the way I'd like.

[ldee]

I'm the same as you. But with the extended type questions, I'm quite sure VCAA aren't concerned with us giving essay-like responses. If you need to, just dot point the relevant information, and that way they will clearly be able to determine what it is you're trying to say.

Specifics though, I think I'm pretty good with the content. Sometimes I just have lapses in smaller things, like the side effects of some of the lesser known drugs, but they only really appear on company papers. I think VCAA will only test us (extensively) on the well known drugs, like steroids, EPO, diuretics etc.

[michak]

What do you struggle with most on exams and stuff?
I just can't seem to explain stuff the way I'd like.

Mainly working out what is the more appropriate technique to like increase or decrease arousal/comcentration taht kind of stuff
I always go with the answer which is write and may get me 1 or 2 marks but another answer is better
Also sometimes forget to apply my knowledge to the question and just give more of a generic answer

what are you having trouble with explaining? maybe i can help

idee: VCAA barely puts stuff on illegal drugs and WADA and stuff so maybe this year it may change that stuff isn't too hard though so thats good

[Nobby]

What do you struggle with most on exams and stuff?
I just can't seem to explain stuff the way I'd like.

Mainly working out what is the more appropriate technique to like increase or decrease arousal/comcentration taht kind of stuff
I always go with the answer which is write and may get me 1 or 2 marks but another answer is better
Also sometimes forget to apply my knowledge to the question and just give more of a generic answer

what are you having trouble with explaining? maybe i can help

idee: VCAA barely puts stuff on illegal drugs and WADA and stuff so maybe this year it may change that stuff isn't too hard though so thats good

I dunno, I can't really explain it (how ironic). A lot of it is just knowing when to stop going on about causes and effects, like when an explanation is sufficient (e.g. do I need to justify why greater oxygen availability to working muscles is good, or is just stating that enough).

[ldee]

idee: VCAA barely puts stuff on illegal drugs and WADA and stuff so maybe this year it may change that stuff isn't too hard though so thats good

That's true. I think WADA/ASADA were new to the study design last year, so it's likely we will be tested on one of: reasons why substances/methods are banned, rational for the code, types of offences, role of ASADA..

Btw, does anybody know if ADAMS is part of the course?

e.g. do I need to justify why greater oxygen availability to working muscles is good, or is just stating that enough).

This! I do this every time I'm explaining something. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what VCAA want in this regard. But if it was a two mark question, I doubt they would expect you to discuss it in depth. You could go into the depth to be safe, but the problem with that is you may say something incorrect, and although the end part of the answer is right, they cannot award full marks. It's a tough one