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How to Get a Band 6 in HSC Physics
jamonwindeyer:
--- Quote from: johnk21 on August 13, 2017, 10:06:50 am ---Hi Jamon,
I just wanted you to shed some of your godly advice on me about physics :).
My current problem is that I cannot seem to get full or close to full marks on long responses. I am always currently around the 60-75% within my long response answers, and this is what is basically distinguishing me from getting into the top 3 (i am currently 6th out of around 70).
I have started to highlight key terms and right out a plan, and i have seen a lot of improvement, but i just wanted some of your advice. My physic trial is tommorow :P.
Thanks :)
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Hey John! You are doing the two things I'd definitely recommend doing - Ensuring you understand exactly what is going on (pay special attention to the verb used, this is a helpful guide on them) and planning your approach accordingly. From here it is just practice!! Make sure you are looking at exemplar/sample responses, checking your answers, making special notes of the things you missed. By the time the HSC rolls around, you should be able to write a dot point list of what you'd include in your answer as soon as you see the question - This comes from having done enough questions and knowing the syllabus to such an extent that you know what needs to be included ;D
That's the HSC, this is Trials - Do the best you can here and then build from it! You are still smashing it with that rank ;D
arunasva:
Hey Jamon and peeps in general.
CSSA paper had a question on the work energy theorem, it could only be solved with
qv = .5mv^2
However that cannot be derived from any of the formulae in the formula sheet, it was pretty out of syllabus ?
jamonwindeyer:
--- Quote from: arunasva on August 23, 2017, 12:47:08 am ---Hey Jamon and peeps in general.
CSSA paper had a question on the work energy theorem, it could only be solved with
qv = .5mv^2
However that cannot be derived from any of the formulae in the formula sheet, it was pretty out of syllabus ?
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I heard about this question (I think at least) - It was definitely a unique and interesting one! However, definitely assessable - I had a 10 minute brainstorm with my brother who sat the paper about the reasoning behind how you could crack it. I'm not sure of the exact question/wording though, if you give me the gist of the question I can try and step through it for you, if it would be helpful? :)
girl101 :
Hi, :)
Thanks so much this was so helpful. I am currently in yr 11 and i am a average physics student but next year I want to be achieving a band 6. DO you have to be naturally good at physics to excel in it?
Is it possible even if you are not the fastest learner and take time to learn concepts to get band 6 with hard work and practice , or is it not worth the time?
Please suggest how many hours a week I should be studying physics, I know you have mentioned above but I just wanted more detail. Also importantly in these September holidays before yr 12 what should I be doing + the Dec holidays as I have heard most band 6 students finish the whole syllabus?
Would appreciate if you could answer as soon as possible?
Maraos:
--- Quote from: girl101 on September 19, 2017, 08:59:24 pm ---Hi, :)
Thanks so much this was so helpful. I am currently in yr 11 and i am a average physics student but next year I want to be achieving a band 6. DO you have to be naturally good at physics to excel in it?
Is it possible even if you are not the fastest learner and take time to learn concepts to get band 6 with hard work and practice , or is it not worth the time?
Please suggest how many hours a week I should be studying physics, I know you have mentioned above but I just wanted more detail. Also importantly in these September holidays before yr 12 what should I be doing + the Dec holidays as I have heard most band 6 students finish the whole syllabus?
Would appreciate if you could answer as soon as possible?
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Hello :D
Firstly, welcome to ATAR notes!
To answer your first question ( 'do you have to be naturally good at physics to excel in it?')
I would argue NO you do not have to be 'naturally good' at physics. The physics syllabus in my opinion is relatively simple, HSC physics is rather limited in the amount of mathematics and 'true physics' that is involved. With a good study ethic and if you put the time into the subject you can definitely excel in the subject. In the end the HSC comes down to exam technique and honestly (this goes for almost all hsc subjects) natural talent will only take you so far, in the end the band 6 students may not be the most 'naturally talented' students they are in most cases hardworkers who are consistent throughout the entire year.
To answer your second question ('Is it possible even if you are not the fastest learner and take time to learn concepts to get band 6 with hard work and practice , or is it not worth the time? ')
It is 100% possible to get a band 6 in physics. Being a fast learner can be helpful, however if you are not that is not a worry, as long as you work hard on the subject anything is possible ;D
To answer your final question and in-terms of how much study you should be doing now, I would argue that at this stage you don't worry too much about it. By all means start learning ahead. The summer holidays can be very valuable for getting ahead of your classmates, but honestly you don't want to burn out too early. I would say learning at least 2 topics in the syllabus before next year and during the summer holidays would put you ahead of the majority your classmates (and the state). Don't stress now :D
I hope this information helped, always feel free to come back to ATAR notes if you have any other questions. From personal experience i can tell you this site has definitely made my year 12 journey 100 times easier ;D
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