I need some help for the selective test!!!!

[Novashock]

Hi guys! I'm new here, and I am trying out for the selective test. I have recently started tutoring at JAC after returning from oversees, and my school is lagging in maths. In English I feel confident in my abilities but I am seriously doubting myself in Maths. At school, we just started ratios and after that we will be doing geometry, but I am a bit ahead, I know the general Linear Equation, Gradients, Pythagoras Theorem, for trig, do I just need to know SOHCAHTOA? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thx! 

[M_BONG]

Hi guys! I'm new here, and I am trying out for the selective test. I have recently started tutoring at JAC after returning from oversees, and my school is lagging in maths. In English I feel confident in my abilities but I am seriously doubting myself in Maths. At school, we just started ratios and after that we will be doing geometry, but I am a bit ahead, I know the general Linear Equation, Gradients, Pythagoras Theorem, for trig, do I just need to know SOHCAHTOA? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thx! 

Yeah there are some questions on SOHCAHTOA/trig ratios.

I didn't do any tutoring for the test and still got into Melbourne High. Main thing is to keep re-doing the practice exam they put up on the website because the structure doesn't actually change and the questions are really similar on the actual exam.

Good luck

[Hannibal]

You will probably be expected to know the very basics. If you need some resources, in the Year 9 Essentials Textbook Chapter 3, the bulk of the stuff you need to know is covered. Maybe see if you can find it in your local library

Here are some videos on Trigonometry if you are a visual learner:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yhifhHihRIQ
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F21S9Wpi0y8
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T8B8Tcz8kog

[Novashock]

Yeah there are some questions on SOHCAHTOA/trig ratios.

I didn't do any tutoring for the test and still got into Melbourne High. Main thing is to keep re-doing the practice exam they put up on the website because the structure doesn't actually change and the questions are really similar on the actual exam.

Good luck

Thx! I'll try doing that! What else do I need to know?

You will probably be expected to know the very basics. If you need some resources, in the Year 9 Essentials Textbook Chapter 3, the bulk of the stuff you need to know is covered. Maybe see if you can find it in your local library

Thx! But by basics, do you mean also the sine/cosine rule, other things, or just the SOHCAHTOA?

[Hannibal]

Thx! I'll try doing that! What else do I need to know?Thx! But by basics, do you mean also the sine/cosine rule, other things, or just the SOHCAHTOA?

Yeah, probably just SOHCAHTOA . Sine/Cosine rules are Year 10 stuff, but if you are up to that level already, go for it! .

[Novashock]

Yeah, probably just SOHCAHTOA . Sine/Cosine rules are Year 10 stuff, but if you are up to that level already, go for it! .

Thx. So can you tell me what else I need to practice for my maths? I really want to get into Suzanne Cory or MHS, so yeah.

[alchemy]

Maybe do some 'similar triangle' and basic circle geometry questions. Those don't require a calculator so they might test you on it. When I did the test, I remember some similar triangle questions that essentially involved ratios.

[Novashock]

Maybe do some 'similar triangle' and basic circle geometry questions. Those don't require a calculator so they might test you on it. When I did the test, I remember some similar triangle questions that essentially involved ratios.

Thx, I'll try doing that. Do you guys know what to study for algebra? Easily my weakest link when it comes to maths. Some sites would also be nice.

[Hannibal]

Thx, I'll try doing that. Do you guys know what to study for algebra? Easily my weakest link when it comes to maths. Some sites would also be nice.

Algebra is a broad area of Maths, here is a mixture of stuff from Years 8-10:

Year 8:
- Simplifying (10x+2y+4x+3y)
- Standard Equations with no Surds (3x=4x+2(3+2))
- Inequalities (3x+2>5)
- Linear Equations (y=mx+c)
- Expanding ((6+x)(4+2))
- Basic Factorising (6x+3=3(2x+1))
Year 9:
- Simultaneous Equations (2x+4=y, 2x+18=22)
- Quadratic Equations (y=ax^2+bx+c) [There's a few variations]
- Factorising Trinomials (x^2+4x+4=(x+2)^2)
- Perfect Squares ((x+2)^2)
- Difference of Perfect Squares ((x+2)(x-2))
Year 10:
- Quadratic Formula
- Completing the Square
[Insert more stuff here ]

[alchemy]

Algebra is a broad area of Maths, here is a mixture of stuff from Years 8-10:

Year 8:
- Simplifying (10x+2y+4x+3y)
- Standard Equations with no Surds (3x=4x+2(3+2))
- Inequalities (3x+2>5)
- Linear Equations (y=mx+c)
- Expanding ((6+x)(4+2))
- Basic Factorising (6x+3=3(2x+1))
Year 9:
- Simultaneous Equations (2x+4=y, 2x+18=22)
- Quadratic Equations (y=ax^2+bx+c) [There's a few variations]
- Factorising Trinomials (x^2+4x+4=(x+2)^2)
- Perfect Squares ((x+2)^2)
- Difference of Perfect Squares ((x+2)(x-2))
Year 10:
- Quadratic Formula
- Completing the Square
[Insert more stuff here ]

That's more than enough. Remember the emphasis is placed on problem solving and 'non-routine' questions to differentiate even the best students.

[Shinkaze]

For maths, you need to know Year 8 algebra really really well
and even you don't know the Year 9 or 10 ones, year 8 maths will get you there if you know it well enough! (well for me at least anyway)
I remember I don't even know how to do

- Inequalities (3x+2>5)
- Basic Factorising (6x+3=3(2x+1))
Year 9:
- Simultaneous Equations (2x+4=y, 2x+18=22)
- Quadratic Equations (y=ax^2+bx+c) [There's a few variations]
- Factorising Trinomials (x^2+4x+4=(x+2)^2)
- Perfect Squares ((x+2)^2)
- Difference of Perfect Squares ((x+2)(x-2))
Year 10:
- Quadratic Formula
- Completing the Square

You shouldn't be worrying on getting ahead, instead try to make your foundation really strong! It will get you there
Feel free to PM me if you have more questions! I'm more than happy to answer them! (got a superior for maths too!)

[Novashock]

For maths, you need to know Year 8 algebra really really well
and even you don't know the Year 9 or 10 ones, year 8 maths will get you there if you know it well enough! (well for me at least anyway)
I remember I don't even know how to do
You shouldn't be worrying on getting ahead, instead try to make your foundation really strong! It will get you there
Feel free to PM me if you have more questions! I'm more than happy to answer them! (got a superior for maths too!)

That's more than enough. Remember the emphasis is placed on problem solving and 'non-routine' questions to differentiate even the best students.

Algebra is a broad area of Maths, here is a mixture of stuff from Years 8-10:

Thx alot all of you guys. The year 8 book we use at school is Cambridge essentials maths 8. Also will i need to know sine/cosine law for the test?

[Shinkaze]

Hey I used that textbook last year too!
Also, like I said I did almost no preparation so I didn't even bother to work ahead of everyone else...
I remembered last year I don't even know what Trigonometry is...don't even say about sine/cosine law...

[Hannibal]

Thx alot all of you guys. The year 8 book we use at school is Cambridge essentials maths 8. Also will i need to know sine/cosine law for the test?

Yeah, same. The only chapter I perceived as difficult was Linear Graphs (Which I did no study for and completely crammed in the night before a test ). Also, does your school provide you with free HotMaths access? There's further revision/questions on there that's a little harder than in the textbook, so if you are revising over easier stuff, try and use that!

[Novashock]

Yeah, same. The only chapter I perceived as difficult was Linear Graphs (Which I did no study for and completely crammed in the night before a test ). Also, does your school provide you with free HotMaths access? There's further revision/questions on there that's a little harder than in the textbook, so if you are revising over easier stuff, try and use that!

Hey I used that textbook last year too!
Also, like I said I did almost no preparation so I didn't even bother to work ahead of everyone else...
I remembered last year I don't even know what Trigonometry is...don't even say about sine/cosine law...

Yes, we do have access to HotMaths. I've learnt linear graphs at JAC, and so no more things needed for Trig? D-Day is coming closer and closer and I feel dumber and dumber, not to mention the nervousness that's sinking in. I ask my teacher at school to help me on my algebra, because i don't think just watching youtube videos actually helps me. Any other tips? Thx again!