JMSS 2014 Testing Talk!

[Rilin]

Just be positive on the day and you should do fine. I haven't studied many topics in science but have a lot of knowledge from doing extension work at school and listening.

The essay shouldn't cover anything too advanced like quantum physics or knowing what the different parts of DNA do (although I would love to have that as a topic), so as long as you have been focused in science class at school you should be fine. Studying just helps lots when trying out for these things, but it doesn't matter how much you study as long as you have a passion for science

[SKGUN11]

I am pretty sure that they will give us a topic that people know at least a bit about. Probably year 8 curriculum as it was the last few years (cells, separating, plants etc). Hopefully it is about energy transfer and photosynthesis! 
Is anyone else having trouble going to sleep these days? Last 2 days, I went at 9pm and fell asleep 12am-1am! It may be because I am sick or may be the nerves!  Btw, half of the people get an interview??? Thats pretty good honestly! 

[waftj]

I am pretty sure that they will give us a topic that people know at least a bit about. Probably year 8 curriculum as it was the last few years (cells, separating, plants etc). Hopefully it is about energy transfer and photosynthesis! 
Is anyone else having trouble going to sleep these days? Last 2 days, I went at 9pm and fell asleep 12am-1am! It may be because I am sick or may be the nerves!  Btw, half of the people get an interview??? Thats pretty good honestly! 

aw... man hahaha I go to sleep at 10 now, but I usually don't fall saleep until 10:30...
hahaha I agree man, it must be the nerves... 2 MORE NIGHTS OF SLEEP :O LOL if only time was FREE.. hahaha


BTW guys, you know with the ICAS test paper, how long do you guys work on it??
For maths, i try to make it 30secs (sometimes a bit more) every questions
and for science, i try to make it 45 secs per questions...
Is that good timing?? :O

[Hannibal]

I am pretty sure that they will give us a topic that people know at least a bit about. Probably year 8 curriculum as it was the last few years (cells, separating, plants etc). Hopefully it is about energy transfer and photosynthesis! 
Is anyone else having trouble going to sleep these days? Last 2 days, I went at 9pm and fell asleep 12am-1am! It may be because I am sick or may be the nerves!  Btw, half of the people get an interview??? Thats pretty good honestly! 

You know you are getting delusional when you start dreaming about the structure of plants

[godzerah]

Oh wow looks like allot of you guys are really prepared. I'm so lost right now, I have no clue on what I'm supposed to be revising/studying on.
Also whats this about essays on the exam, are we just supposed to write about what we know? or does the topic give instructions on what to write.

[waftj]

Also whats this about essays on the exam, are we just supposed to write about what we know? or does the topic give instructions on what to write.

Within the exam, they will give you two sciencetific base essays
One on like a prac and the other one like some topic they give you..
We posted a few essay topics a few days ago, so feel free to use those as a guide G'LUCK

[MostWanted.2K14]

I do year 10 Icas papers for maths and science and I usually get the maths done in 40 minutes excluding the ones where you have to give your own answer. I don't do those because we won't get them and I am still pretty slow............
I am still worried about essays 
Good luck to you all

[godzerah]

Is it possible to bring a bag to hold things such as Food, Personal belongings such as (phone,wallet,myki etc.)

[Rilin]

Is it possible to bring a bag to hold things such as Food, Personal belongings such as (phone,wallet,myki etc.)

Refer to this:
(link removed due to request)
for all the details on the test and what you need to take. It should explain everything.

[godzerah]

Refer to this:
http://www.edutest.com.au/edutest/ClientDocs/201465435420.JMSS%20Y10%202014.pdf
for all the details on the test and what you need to take. It should explain everything.

It doesn't really specify exceptions for other items such as the myki card, because I will be departing by train and I will need my phone/myki/wallet etc.

[Rilin]

It doesn't really specify exceptions for other items such as the myki card, because I will be departing by train and I will need my phone/myki/wallet etc.

You should be allowed to carry that on your person, just keep it with the rest of the stuff that you're bringing.

[godzerah]

It doesn't really specify exceptions for other items such as the myki card, because I will be departing by train and I will need my phone/myki/wallet etc.

Awesome thank you very much for clarifying that for me. 

[waftj]

It doesn't really specify exceptions for other items such as the myki card, because I will be departing by train and I will need my phone/myki/wallet etc.

Hello Godzerah, you are to bring your belongings in a clear plastic bag eg. those big zip lock bags
Hahaha and phones are strictly not permitted into the premises

[Rilin]

Hello Godzerah, you are to bring your belongings in a clear plastic bag eg. those big zip lock bags
Hahaha and phones are strictly not permitted into the premises

Yeah, make sure you turn your phone off completely (if you are going to have it with you). I would actually suggest (politely) asking one of the people there to hold onto your phone for the duration of the test and get it back at the end.

[godzerah]

Hello Godzerah, you are to bring your belongings in a clear plastic bag eg. those big zip lock bags
Hahaha and phones are strictly not permitted into the premises

not even my digital watch? (that tells the time)