Failing methods 1/2

[marangutan]

I'm kinda failing methods right now. I just did my applications task today on the unit circle and I can guarantee that I didn't pass.
My skills test average this semester is 73% (47% on calculus and 98% on unit circle)
My applications test average is 23% on calculus, still waiting on the applications task one.

The only thing that is easy-ish are the skill test, where our sacs are pretty much textbook questions, however the applications task on the other hand is incredibly difficult...

I've grown a big concern over my methods because the subject is immensely difficult, I've decided to do further and methods next year, but I'm just so worried that methods 3/4 is going to kill me.

Anyone can chip in their thoughts?
Thanks!

BTW: Methods isn't a prereq for anything, and I'm not one of those people that want to get 90+ atar, however I do not wish to drop this for any other subject, and yes, I do tutoring.

[Lear]

What are your future aspirations?

[Maya24]

I was in a very similar situation as you last year except my marks were a lot worse. I also did better in skill based rather than application. I would say keep going if you like the subject. Maybe get a tutor as well. Then see how that goes. Also, listen to your teacher's advice. Despite failing my sacs unit 1 and 2 I made it to unit 3 and 4. It was there where I really struggled and it was recommended that I dropped it so I did and haven't looked back since.

[marangutan]

What are your future aspirations?

I really want to a science course that's more focused on biology. My eyes have been looking at teaching but dunno yet (i want to go to Deakin)

[marangutan]

I was in a very similar situation as you last year except my marks were a lot worse. I also did better in skill based rather than application. I would say keep going if you like the subject. Maybe get a tutor as well. Then see how that goes. Also, listen to your teacher's advice. Despite failing my sacs unit 1 and 2 I made it to unit 3 and 4. It was there where I really struggled and it was recommended that I dropped it so I did and haven't looked back since.

Thanks for your input hun <3
What did you drop methods for?

[Maya24]

Thanks for your input hun <3
What did you drop methods for?

I dropped it completely as it was rather late. So i only do 5 subjects in total

[marangutan]

I dropped it completely as it was rather late. So i only do 5 subjects in total

Ahh makes sense.
Did you drop it by choice? I mean I would have kept doing it, considering you did 6 subjects, two of them would be 10% to your atar, so even if you get like 20 study score, you can still get a 2 atar boost (to my understanding). doing 5 subjects just means you get 10% off one subject...

[Maya24]

Ahh makes sense.
Did you drop it by choice? I mean I would have kept doing it, considering you did 6 subjects, two of them would be 10% to your atar, so even if you get like 20 study score, you can still get a 2 atar boost (to my understanding). doing 5 subjects just means you get 10% off one subject...

If given the choice knowing myself I would have continued on even if it led to the negative effects such as spending too much time on it or getting a low study score. I'm grateful that my teacher forced me to leave methods and I didn't realise the benefits until later on. Some of the benefits I got from leaving methods was less stress, I had more time to focus on my other subjects. I felt like a weight had been lifted of my shoulders.

[AngelWings]

I really want to a science course that's more focused on biology. My eyes have been looking at teaching but dunno yet (i want to go to Deakin)

Hey there! If you're entirely sure you've given Methods your all and you're really sure that none of the courses requiring Methods as a prerequisite subject, such as health-related sciences, biomedical science, engineering, commerce, medicine, etc. are courses you'd like to take, then I'd recommend the switch to Further (which I think you're planning to do). Please check on VTAC Course Search, do your research on these courses and be cautious with this move, as some biology* (and maybe teaching) courses e.g. biomedical science, do require Methods, while others do not. If these are definitely not what you're looking for and you're pretty certain about the move, take the plunge.

Feel free to chat to me via PM if you'd like more help. I'm a BSci (Hons) student at Monash that's about to finish, having completed an extended major in genetics during my BSci, so I've definitely had my fair share of biology-based courses.

* Depending on the type of biology you're interested in.

EDIT: Some health-related science courses e.g. physiotherapy do require Methods as a prerequisite. Should've clarified that I used "health science" as a branch term rather than the individual course itself. Same goes with all other 'courses' (which were really course areas) listed. All course areas listed are stated to cover all university requirements as well. For example, if I stated biomedical science, this is used to cover every single university possible (such as Monash where it is a prerequisite) and doesn't necessarily reflect each individual university (e.g. Deakin, as listed in the next post). My mistake.     

[Maya24]

I really want to a science course that's more focused on biology. My eyes have been looking at teaching but dunno yet (i want to go to Deakin)

Deakin has no prequisites besides english for both the biomedical science course and then the science course. Science at monash does not require methods as well. Health science at Monash and Deakin also does not require methods.

[marangutan]

Hey there! If you're entirely sure you've given Methods your all and you're really sure that none of the courses requiring Methods as a prerequisite subject, such as health-related sciences, biomedical science, engineering, commerce, medicine, etc. are courses you'd like to take, then I'd recommend the switch to Further (which I think you're planning to do). Please check on VTAC Course Search, do your research on these courses and be cautious with this move, as some biology* (and maybe teaching) courses e.g. biomedical science, do require Methods, while others do not. If these are definitely not what you're looking for and you're pretty certain about the move, take the plunge.

Feel free to chat to me via PM if you'd like more help. I'm a BSci (Hons) student at Monash that's about to finish, having completed an extended major in genetics during my BSci, so I've definitely had my fair share of biology-based courses.

* Depending on the type of biology you're interested in.

EDIT: Some health-related science courses e.g. physiotherapy do require Methods as a prerequisite. Should've clarified that I used "health science" as a branch term rather than the individual course itself. Same goes with all other 'courses' (which were really course areas) listed. All course areas listed are stated to cover all university requirements as well. For example, if I stated biomedical science, this is used to cover every single university possible (such as Monash where it is a prerequisite) and doesn't necessarily reflect each individual university (e.g. Deakin, as listed in the next post). My mistake.   

Thank you for you reply (only just realised your post)
I'm planning to do methods and further next year. It's kinda too late to drop out of methods because I dont have any other subjects to do.

[marangutan]

Deakin has no prequisites besides english for both the biomedical science course and then the science course. Science at monash does not require methods as well. Health science at Monash and Deakin also does not require methods.

Too dumb for Monash lol
I'm not planning to do health science, wanna do more a long the lines of cytology/genetics.

[marangutan]

UPDATE: Just got my methods application sac result back and received a 48%
Definitely know I shouldn't have this mentality but I was definitely relieved I passed - guess I gotta pick up my slack and smash the upcoming exams. Thanks guys for your inputs 

[headsup]

Go for it bro!!!! You've got this...

Best of luck to you as you start exams 

[AngelWings]

Too dumb for Monash lol
I'm not planning to do health science, wanna do more a long the lines of cytology/genetics.

This is exactly what I did. I did an extended major in genetics (as mentioned previously) and now have my Honours degree in the same area. Feel free to PM me at any time about places that do great genetics courses and work.

Seeing as you're doing Methods next year (although you still have chances to change your mind early next year, if that's your decision), I'd recommend that you stick around the forums and get as much help as possible. You can help and learn from others, while also finding your personal weaknesses and learning from them! A win-win situation.  

Side note: You can modify your posts using the "Modify" button in the top right corner of each post, instead of adding new posts every time. Just letting you know.