Is this bad?

[Stick]

I use the chapter reviews in my Essentials textbook for SAC revision. My first SAC is next Wednesday covering chapters 1-4 and while I think I have a fairly good grasp on the content, I find the extended response section really difficult. I know it's because my problem-solving ability and overall algebra skills are a bit lacking, despite understanding the theory quite well. I generally have only few problems with the multiple choice and short answer questions. Anyway, I was wondering if not being able to complete the extended response questions very proficiently is a bad thing.

[HighLatency]

The extended response in Essentials are pretty damn hard to do so don't feel down if you cant figure things out right away.

[Stick]

I thought so. I know most people in my class can't do them. I find that if I look just at the very start of the worked solution in the solution supplement, I can figure it out from there. That probably illustrates my weak problem-solving skills.

[Conic]

I personally think they are a bit harder than the VCAA content I've seen, but I can't speak for your school's SACs though.

[pi]

I personally think they are a bit harder than the VCAA content I've seen, but I can't speak for your school's SACs though.

VCAA content these days is pretty easy, even MQ pulls out harder questions imo.

[Will T]

If it makes you feel any better, I've just done my first Spec SAC on Chapters 1-4, and compared to the Essentials, it was a joke. I managed to get through all of Ch 1, 3 and 4 chapter reviews, but it was a marathon.
Don't worry, you're not alone.