A Dropkick trying to save his scores from drowning

[mikewolfman]

Hey everyone how are we all today, I'm currently in year 12, im doing further maths, PE, English and IT Applications, I have done absolutely shit all with most of my sacs this year and when I really put my head down to do practice papers for my exams last week, I seriously did not know much about the subjects at all, like scoring 30 percent in my PE practice exam, I really need an effective way to study prior to my exam, is it even possible for me to pass VCE? I just want an ATAR above 50... please help...

Thanks

[99.90 pls]

Hey everyone how are we all today, I'm currently in year 12, im doing further maths, PE, English and IT Applications, I have done absolutely shit all with most of my sacs this year and when I really put my head down to do practice papers for my exams last week, I seriously did not know much about the subjects at all, like scoring 30 percent in my PE practice exam, I really need an effective way to study prior to my exam, is it even possible for me to pass VCE? I just want an ATAR above 50... please help...

Thanks

Stop doing practice exams.

For PE and IT Apps, I'd say open up your textbook and start making a detailed set of notes to rote learn. Or download some notes off ATARNotes and start rote-learning them daily, on the train, in bed, when you're brushing your teeth, shitting etc.

For Further, I'd say just start ploughing through the textbook exercises from square one. You've still got plenty of time to finish. As for English, just pre-write one essay for text response, one essay for Context and rote-learn them off by heart. You won't score highly but you'll get a 50+ ATAR.

[appleandbee]

Stop doing practice exams.

For PE and IT Apps, I'd say open up your textbook and start making a detailed set of notes to rote learn. Or download some notes off ATARNotes and start rote-learning them daily, on the train, in bed, when you're brushing your teeth, shitting etc.

For Further, I'd say just start ploughing through the textbook exercises from square one. You've still got plenty of time to finish. As for English, just pre-write one essay for text response, one essay for Context and rote-learn them off by heart. You won't score highly but you'll get a 50+ ATAR.

Agree mostly with the above. Although with English, I would recommend learning more than one essay, because unless the text (for text response) has one central theme or character where the prompt is largely predictable (like Henry IV), you don't want to write an irrelevant essay (like an essay on power when the prompt is about love). A completely irrelevant essay would probably score around a 2/10, which makes getting even a 25 in English impossible (assuming a similar mark was scored in all section. Write an essay on each of the main themes and characters (most texts only have one or two protagonists). Text Response essays as opposed to context are harder to mould into a multitude of prompts. For Context, you may get away with memorising one essay as the themes tend to be more interrelated, but if you can try to write one for each theme. For Language Analysis, just practice writing essays. Closer to the  actual exam, complete a practice exam just to make sure you can write what you memorised + a basic language analysis in 3 hours.

For IT Apps and PE, download notes on AN as I'm sure they will be some of good quality that will save you a lot of time from writing.  Focus on the points and areas that are most commonly asked, and you will get a fair number of marks from doing so. If you have any cash on hand,  consider getting a decent student tutor (for cheap/reasonable rates) to go through the key content that would get you the most marks ( there are surely some tutors out there that are quite smart but nice, so they won't judge as long as you don't have a shitty attitude). For some people hearing the content explained is easier than reading a textbook, and you can get clarifications if need be. Tutors can also help with motivational issues. Alternatively there are also free videos on vtextbook.com (run by atarnotes) on PE.

For Further, complete the textbook as 99.90 pls said, but if you are struggling to do so, focus on the topics and areas that are most commonly asked. Make sure you know how to use the calculator well as you'll need it for both exams. If you have any subject related questions, ask on the question threads under the specific subject, as there are plenty of friendly people on AN willing to give you a hand, if you take the initiative.

Good Luck !

[Donny]

Hey everyone how are we all today, I'm currently in year 12, im doing further maths, PE, English and IT Applications, I have done absolutely shit all with most of my sacs this year and when I really put my head down to do practice papers for my exams last week, I seriously did not know much about the subjects at all, like scoring 30 percent in my PE practice exam, I really need an effective way to study prior to my exam, is it even possible for me to pass VCE? I just want an ATAR above 50... please help...

Thanks

For IT apps don't use your text book use vceit.com read some of the exam postmortems and go over the theory power points.

[Aaron]

For IT apps don't use your text book use vceit.com read some of the exam postmortems and go over the theory power points.

However - vceit is just one individual's interpretation of the IT Applications course. I strongly recommend using a vast array of resources, rather than limiting yourself to just one or two, to get a clearer picture and to see which explanation/interpretation works best for the student. I don't agree with your statement to not use the textbook, considering the textbook is what students go off during the year and is most likely the primary source of learning for students (for example - students will do weekly exercises direct from the textbook therefore their learning comes from that).