Severity of V.C.E Math Methods

[ombrophile]

Future V.C.E student here * *

Anyhow, Math Method, I've heard some pretty abysmal things regarding the latter and hence am scared shitless.

My current status: through 7-10 been allocated advanced math but in brevity 'advanced math' is merely a title. Don't have a liking for math. Doing MMP, averaging B.

Aspiring doctor, per say.

Please put in words the sullen/sweet severity of the subject and hence please indicate whether the end of year exam is 'feasible' enough to allow a pass for the try-hards but talentless Math students. (Willing to 'try')

And also, if time allows, indicate the nature of the sacs in terms of severity spectrum.

THANK YOU. 

[NathanJ]

Hey,

I'm currently doing unit 2 of Math Methods and in my opinion it is hard but not abysmal . In my case it has times of being time consuming but at other times very little is required. I am by no means a top math student although I do enjoy the subject and as I said, I find it challenging.

I would recommend doing year 11 Math Methods and seeing how you go from there for year 12.

As an aspiring doctor, Math Methods is a prerequisite for medicine! AKA a must!

Regards,

[TimmyC]

If you are quick to grab concepts and are willing to work hard (which you must be at least the latter because you joined this site), I know you could easily cope with units 1&2 (can't say much for 3&4 as of yet).

[vox nihili]

(can't say much for 3&4 as of yet).

Units 3/4 are probably a little bit easier than 1/2 if you've done them properly. You don't really encounter a huge amount of new material, you just really need to be perfect and remember it all. Methods isn't a subject to be taken lightly, and it is bloody hard...but if you want to be a doctor, you have to expect that at every point during your education.

[TimmyC]

Units 3/4 are probably a little bit easier than 1/2 if you've done them properly. You don't really encounter a huge amount of new material, you just really need to be perfect and remember it all. Methods isn't a subject to be taken lightly, and it is bloody hard...but if you want to be a doctor, you have to expect that at every point during your education.

(off topic) wow!! nice work at a school that is notoriously known for below average scores (as is mine) :p

Thanks for the info

p.s. I know your brother (after looking at your facebook page!) haha and I also was talking to a friend about him maybe getting tutoring from you today!

[psyxwar]

Methods is the natural progression of maths - does not get any harder or easier than Year 10 Maths was to Year 9 Maths etc.

wait what. Yr 10 math was a joke and basically exactly the same as yr9 math (when I did it anyway, I think they changed the curriculum now). Yr11 methods is quite a jump up from Yr10 math, but it still isn't particularly difficult if you're willing to put in some effort and pay attention.

[vox nihili]

(off topic) wow!! nice work at a school that is notoriously known for below average scores (as is mine) :p

Thanks for the info

p.s. I know your brother (after looking at your facebook page!) haha and I also was talking to a friend about him maybe getting tutoring from you today!

Haha cheers! We actually had someone in my year do even better as well, so it was a bit of a surprise for WHC I daresay!

No worries.

Send me a PM and give me names please!

[shadows]

I've never been naturally talented math, but I am working hard this year, and finding it quite manageable.

I recommend doing methods as it is a common prerequisite to a lot of uni courses.

Tip: Work hard in 1/2 methods and 3/4 will come easy.

[Shenz0r]

Methods isn't that bad, what differentiates the students the most are careless mistakes + overlooked details. Just do heaps and heaps and heaps of questions and if you have a question post it on the Methods board.

Also, I wasn't that great in Maths during middle-high school either. I used to get like Bs-B+s, but in Year 11 I actually went through course material more thoroughly than I ever had and soon I was getting A-A+s. You have two years to improve and that's a LOT of time.

[ombrophile]

Also, I wasn't that great in Maths during middle-high school either. I used to get like Bs-B+s, but in Year 11 I actually went through course material more thoroughly than I ever had and soon I was getting A-A+s. You have two years to improve and that's a LOT of time.

An anecdote that ignites a bit of hope,
Thank-you

[ombrophile]

Hey,
I do enjoy the subject and as I said, I find it challenging.
Regards,

God, Its the whimsical kind then. Thanks )

[ombrophile]

If you are quick to grab concepts and are willing to work hard (which you must be at least the latter because you joined this site), I know you could easily cope with units 1&2 (can't say much for 3&4 as of yet).

thanks for the assurance. Not necessarily quick to grab concepts per say, but yes, willing to put the 'will' amid the 'way'. If that makes sense :/
Thanks