I only just saw this thread - superrrr quiet!
It's going pretty well I think... I've done 6.5 exams (the half exam from MedEntry if you're wondering about the 0.5). Probably going to do one or two more exams before the actual one and then just revise the questions and improve on small bits and pieces. I'm aiming for like a 85th percentile+ since I'm going for Monash
I think it'll all come down to time management and nerves on the day, so I hope it all goes well haha.
How's your prep going?
Hey!
I’ve also done only around 6-7 exams. I find my Medentry percentiles fluctuate around the 70s unfortunately. Haven’t seen much improvement in terms of percentiles but my total score out of 134 seems to be improving. Which section do you find most challenging? I personally am dreading section 3. I’ve heard that in recent years mapping has become less and less useful and questions are more focused on things such as positional changes and transformations.
I am also aiming for Monash. However, I heard we at least need the ~90th percentile to have a chance along with a 99+ ATAR. So my aim is just around the 90th percentile
@lazaward
Identical elements are indeed typically tough questions. There is also definitely isn’t much information online.
These are my steps typically with them.
1. Map out all of the positions on one diagram
2. Look for a very simple movement - 1,1,1,1, -1,-1,-1,-1, +2,+2,+2,+2. Often exam writers put a very simple pattern for atleast one object as they also know these questions are quite difficult. I doubt they ever do something crazy like 0,1,2,3 and -1,+2,-3+4 for an identical object question.
3. If I can’t find any, try applying the ‘Even Odd’ rule. I am really bad at using this. It only helps me determine if the pieces are following a 3-2 split or a 5-5 split between even and odd positions. It barely ever helps me find a pattern.
4. Guess and check until I feel it is taking too much time.
5. If I still do not have an answer just skip it. Put down my best guess (using 3-2 rule if possible). It is really not worth as there are likely easier questions in the exam that are more worthy of my time.