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Struggling In Chem
« on: April 10, 2015, 04:56:56 pm »
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Hi,

I am struggling in Chemistry, although i love the subject i struggle to apply the content i learn. and then i forget it like 2 weeks later. Is there any advice anyone can give me. I still haven't had any sac yet but i got one on the second week of school.

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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2015, 05:30:58 pm »
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This advice applies to me as well, which is one of the reasons why I'm posting it, just so I can remember it myself.
If you're forgetting content, consistency is key. Practice questions on a regular basis even if it's things you know you understand...sometimes you think you know it after learning 2 months ago but you really don't. Chem was definitely my best subject last year, and is now easily my worst. I guess that's what I deserve for getting ahead of myself and thinking that I knew it all :(

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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2015, 05:32:32 pm »
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Download all Thushans notes, print them into a booklet at officeworks, progress through them, get a raw 50
They are legit that good, I was struggling so hard and now it all seems so easy
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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2015, 06:09:56 pm »
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Download all Thushans notes, print them into a booklet at officeworks, progress through them, get a raw 50
They are legit that good, I was struggling so hard and now it all seems so easy

I'm guesstimating there are around 100 pages of them. How much did it cost you to print and bind them into a booklet?

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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2015, 06:12:04 pm »
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I'm guesstimating there are around 100 pages of them. How much did it cost you to print and bind them into a booklet?
I printed the pages myself through school and then it only cost like $7 to bind it,  otherwise it is like 7c a side. You can upload the file to their website and they will calculate it all for you,  it's pretty reasonable pricing imo
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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2015, 06:40:15 pm »
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Download all Thushans notes, print them into a booklet at officeworks, progress through them, get a raw 50
They are legit that good, I was struggling so hard and now it all seems so easy

What is the link to download all of then ?
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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2015, 06:42:21 pm »
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What is the link to download all of then ?
They're in the notes section of the site in 4 separate files (one for each aos),  I'm on my phone so it's a bit of a pain to get the links
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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2015, 06:43:08 pm »
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This advice applies to me as well, which is one of the reasons why I'm posting it, just so I can remember it myself.
If you're forgetting content, consistency is key. Practice questions on a regular basis even if it's things you know you understand...sometimes you think you know it after learning 2 months ago but you really don't. Chem was definitely my best subject last year, and is now easily my worst. I guess that's what I deserve for getting ahead of myself and thinking that I knew it all :(

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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2015, 09:20:07 pm »
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Checkpoints really worked for me in yr 12 :) Might want to give it a try. Its really good for applying knowledge and revision
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2015, 09:44:52 pm »
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Ah, yes, Chemistry takes no hostages.
In your case I suggest doing at least 2 questions from every topic you've learnt every week, to keep your memory fresh.
 
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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2015, 11:45:32 pm »
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Download all Thushans notes, print them into a booklet at officeworks, progress through them, get a raw 50
They are legit that good, I was struggling so hard and now it all seems so easy

Thanks man!!
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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2015, 11:50:44 pm »
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Thanks man!!
You are the one to be thanked, single handedly turned around my year of chem
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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2015, 12:04:31 am »
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Now that brought a smile to my face.
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Re: Struggling In Chem
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2015, 02:36:05 pm »
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can someone please link thusan's notes, they sound amazing :)
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Re: Struggling In Chem
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