Biology textbook

[Yacoubb]

Oh ok cool thanks i might just buy both for units 3 and 4 and just wondering what is the most effective way to study for biology sacs and exams cause i really dont know how to?

For SACs, you need to be able to study all the theory of the prac, but also think about the experiment, control variables, the importance of repeating experiments, etc, because they're typical qs on SACs. Also, because there are so many sacs, 10 in total, you must find the right balance between studying the theory & studying sac-specific. Often the theory coincides, but you must not disregard any other specific aspects of the sac that you must know.

For the exam, because there is no mid-year, you need to consistently read through unit 3 notes during term 3 to ensure all unit 3 info is consolidated. Otherwise, you'll forget the concepts & that is not what you want. As I've come to learn, it isn't so much the number of practice exams you do, but the skill you should acquire from doing prac exams should be to rectify errors & maximise the marks you obtain.

Best of luck most importantly, enjoy the subject! It's amazing!

[popoy111]

Oh ok thanks Thats really helpful. in Biology at the moment i have been getting a C-C+ average and really want to begin getting at least a B+ but i really struggle when it comes to expirements

[popoy111]

Yr 11 units 1 and 2 biology afcourse

[Yacoubb]

Oh ok thanks Thats really helpful. in Biology at the moment i have been getting a C-C+ average and really want to begin getting at least a B+ but i really struggle when it comes to expirements

Pinpoint exactly where you are losing those marks. Is you knowledge of the theory of the SAC insufficient? Is your written expression slightly vague or ambiguous, rendering your answer ambiguous or not actually getting to the point? The best thing to do is to firstly, identify your weakness and then compensate for that weakness by striving to perfect it.

[popoy111]

Well the truth is i really dont know i have done my last sac and just got my results yesterday

[Yacoubb]

Well the truth is i really dont know i have done my last sac and just got my results yesterday

PM me when you find out your result & I can provide you with some of my tips

[popoy111]

I got them today got 67%

[popoy111]

10/15 and they handed the sac back to us

[vox nihili]

Oh ok thanks Thats really helpful. in Biology at the moment i have been getting a C-C+ average and really want to begin getting at least a B+ but i really struggle when it comes to expirements

Just a personal anecdote. Unit 1 Biology (skipped unit 2), was my worst year 11 subject, with about a B average. Ended up with an A+ average and a 43, so it's certainly possible to turn yourself around. Having said that, it's not enough to say it's possible, you do actually need to do the catching up as well!

[popoy111]

Is that so wow thats pretty good my self i was really thinking of dropping it after unit but ended up just choosing it but i sort of regret choosing it

[vox nihili]

Is that so wow thats pretty good my self i was really thinking of dropping it after unit but ended up just choosing it but i sort of regret choosing it

There were a couple of keys. Actually getting interested was a huge help, and from there I had confidence and a will to do well in the subject. Then there was taking the advice of my past teacher.

stop the bullshit

It worked.

[popoy111]

The truth is i really love the subject i really find it interesting its just my scores on my sacs have been really disappointing compared to my other subjects.

[vox nihili]

The truth is i really love the subject i really find it interesting its just my scores on my sacs have been really disappointing compared to my other subjects.

Hmmm, then I'm not sure what's going wrong there!

[popoy111]

Do you think its the fact that i never reread chapters?

[popoy111]

or is it my understanding?