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Joseph41:
--- Quote from: Coolmate on September 11, 2019, 05:55:32 pm ---Over the holidays, I am planning on going to the AN lectures 8), look over some year 12 content (prep for next term) :) and of course relax/ hang out with friends ;D!
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Sounds like an awesome trifecta — particularly the lectures. ;)
J_Rho:
Hey Nick!
What is your opinion on working through content during the summer break (so that when you get to class you have background knowlege)?
Also what subjects did you do in Yr 12? (Did they scale in your favor?)
Joseph41:
--- Quote from: J_Rho on September 16, 2019, 09:47:39 am ---Hey Nick!
What is your opinion on working through content during the summer break (so that when you get to class you have background knowlege)?
Also what subjects did you do in Yr 12? (Did they scale in your favor?)
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Howdy!
I think working through content through the summer break is fine if you want to do it. I also don't think it's necessary in order to do well in Year 12.
No matter which way you go, though, I think balance is important. As I mentioned above, I was actually travelling for a lot of the summer break, and didn't do heaps in terms of VCE preparation aside from assigned homework from my teachers. I certainly wasn't several chapters ahead or anything like that.
Does that mean you should do the same? No, not necessarily. Are you thinking of getting ahead over that break?
Re: subjects, I'll list them below with very approximate raw and scaled scores. This is just from memory, so may not be completely accurate (I might even be contradicting myself from earlier in the thread).
> Business Management (in Year 11): 48 > 47.5
> English Language: 44 > 45.5
> Further Maths: 45 > 44
> Health and Human Development: 50 > 50
> Psychology: 48 > 47.5
> Visual Communication Design: 44 > 42.5
So, only English Language (slightly) scaled up, but I don't really see that as in my favour or otherwise. Scaling is what it is, and it's designed to make the system fairer. I certainly didn't feel that way through Year 11 and Year 12 ("my subjects scale down, this is so unjust!"), but definitely believe that to be true now. :)
scientificllama:
Heya :)
Any tips for dealing well in school whilst dealing with a chronic illness?
Joseph41:
--- Quote from: scientificllama on September 16, 2019, 11:22:35 am ---Heya :)
Any tips for dealing well in school whilst dealing with a chronic illness?
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Hey scientificllama!
I haven't experienced this personally, so it's difficult to comment. I certainly recommend applying for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS more commonly), about which you can find out more here.
Otherwise, I'd imagine it would depend heavily on your personal circumstances and the nature of the illness. As people who know you, your teachers/coordinators may be your best bet to chat with. :)
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