JMSS 2014 Testing Talk!

[SKGUN11]

The teacher doesn't exactly help either...
'Hey Mr Bob, how do you do Q10?'
'That's Year 11 Methods stuff, you don't need to know about it'
'Why on earth is it on the exam then?' -.-
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Omg, ikr? The teacher is always saying that these  questions will never come on the actual test? Why is it there then? ARGHHH, i quit JAC so yeah haha, but I go to the friday revision one. Thats okay because, you do the essay and a revision sheet, which you CAN take home 

Good Luck everyone, 19 days! 
I am kind of feeling ready. "Kind of"

[Fizzybubbles]

Omg, ikr? The teacher is always saying that these  questions will never come on the actual test? Why is it there then? ARGHHH, i quit JAC so yeah haha, but I go to the friday revision one. Thats okay because, you do the essay and a revision sheet, which you CAN take home 

Good Luck everyone, 19 days! 
I am kind of feeling ready. "Kind of"

Oh, almost forgot time goes so quickly, haha thnx for reminding me...19 days left! I think I still need to study a lot though, haha 
But anyway, I went to JAC last year for the MacRob/Nossal/Melb H exam and the English was terrible
it was nothing like the real exam and so yes I was really unprepared for the actual exam haha

[Fizzybubbles]

oh and for the science essay part, I know we have to write something like a prac for one of them.
I know how to write a prac, but how do you write a prac if you haven't done the experiment? I'm a tad confused 
And some of my friends are telling me that I have to include the independent and dependant variable in the prac or something....sorta confused about that as well, haha

[SKGUN11]

oh and for the science essay part, I know we have to write something like a prac for one of them.
I know how to write a prac, but how do you write a prac if you haven't done the experiment? I'm a tad confused 
And some of my friends are telling me that I have to include the independent and dependant variable in the prac or something....sorta confused about that as well, haha

I think science communication is the prac one. So you would do expected results (if it is so obvious) or results with just a table to record answers in. The rest are the same. I dont think you need to talk about independent and dependant variable?

[waftj]

oh and for the science essay part, I know we have to write something like a prac for one of them.
I know how to write a prac, but how do you write a prac if you haven't done the experiment? I'm a tad confused 
And some of my friends are telling me that I have to include the independent and dependant variable in the prac or something....sorta confused about that as well, haha

Hahaha the examiners are not looking to see if you have the correct answer or not, but more likely how you structure your parc and yea, like what SKGUN11 said they are looking forward to read your table and discussion.- However i suggest 1 or 2 sentences for discussion would be more than enough
G' Luck Fizzybubbles and all the other members on this forum :DD

[SKGUN11]

Hahaha the examiners are not looking to see if you have the correct answer or not, but more likely how you structure your parc and yea, like what SKGUN11 said they are looking forward to read your table and discussion.- However i suggest 1 or 2 sentences for discussion would be more than enough
G' Luck Fizzybubbles and all the other members on this forum :DD

aha yeah. Discussion is your time to brag about what you know about what happens in this experiment! 

[waftj]

aha yeah. Discussion is your time to brag about what you know about what happens in this experiment! 

LOL well that's only if you know your stuff man... LOL it be quite difficult if you do not have any prior knowledge about the topic.

[SKGUN11]

LOL well that's only if you know your stuff man... LOL it be quite difficult if you do not have any prior knowledge about the topic.

yeah haha! If you do though, it would be awesome! I dont think they expect you to know too much though, i dunno lol   

[Hannibal]

oh and for the science essay part, I know we have to write something like a prac for one of them.
I know how to write a prac, but how do you write a prac if you haven't done the experiment? I'm a tad confused 
And some of my friends are telling me that I have to include the independent and dependant variable in the prac or something....sorta confused about that as well, haha

Yeah, do expected results, and approximate stuff. For example, a topic in JAC was 'Test the influence of temperature on the effectivity of baking bread'. I had no clue how to bake bread, so the ingredients for the bread was flour, olive oil, baking powder and a tray. It's the scientific talk and correct formatting that will net you marks though, so give it your best shot!

[SKGUN11]

How is everyone going to structure their their science interest essay? Is it like TEEL?

[Hannibal]

How is everyone going to structure their their science interest essay? Is it like TEEL?

This is my format:

Introduction
Cram Info
Cram Info
Cram Info
Cram Info
Draw images/tables/diagrams
Conclusion

Do we get marked on our actual writing skills as well as our scientific knowledge?

[SKGUN11]

This is my format:

Introduction
Cram Info
Cram Info
Cram Info
Cram Info
Draw images/tables/diagrams
Conclusion

Do we get marked on our actual writing skills as well as our scientific knowledge?

Hahaha. I think so because this is where the examiners can mark our knowledge of english essays too, by correct structure. Idk, thats what I think.

I think if it is analytical type question, then I will do it in TEEL format, with heaps of scientific words and stuff instead of opinions. But if its completely different, that explaining related scientific concepts is what I will do 

[Jamin2906]

Anyone else trying to get 2015 entry into JMSS?
To prepare I think I'll try and squeeze in 2-3 hours of study a day and finish Year 9 Maths Curriculum as well as Year 9/10 Science stuff . Going to be a lot of hard work haha.

Talk below!

I havent worked that hard but i hope ill get in to jmss, TEST COMING UP SOON!!!!!

[SKGUN11]

I have done the textbook chapter summaries now 
Just recapping and making notes about Newtons laws now. Can someone explain to me clearly, in kiddy terms (lol), the difference between velocity, speed and acceleration. With meanings to each! Thansk so much 

[achre]

Do we get marked on our actual writing skills as well as our scientific knowledge?

It's an assessment of your ability to communicate scientific knowledge, so your writing skills will definitely come into it. That's in conjunction with your science knowledge, of course.