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camm0m8

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How to prepare for methods?
« on: November 25, 2018, 05:10:40 pm »
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Im concluding my studies on mainstream mathematics yr 10 (bridge between core and pre methods) and have chosen to do methods in VCE. In what ways can i prepare myself and fill in the gaps of my learning so that i am not at a disadvantage against the pre methods kids. Does anyone know a tutition program which would be willing to do "catch up lessons" or is there any other way for me to catch up during the holidays
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Re: How to prepare for methods?
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2018, 05:16:32 pm »
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Quote from: camm0m8 on November 25, 2018, 05:10:40 pm
Im concluding my studies on mainstream mathematics yr 10 (bridge between core and pre methods) and have chosen to do methods in VCE. In what ways can i prepare myself and fill in the gaps of my learning so that i am not at a disadvantage against the pre methods kids. Does anyone know a tutition program which would be willing to do "catch up lessons" or is there any other way for me to catch up during the holidays


Just take a break :) If you reallly want, just go over the basic linear graphs stuff. You need to relax, you do NOT want to burn out before you even start.
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PM me for Methods (raw 46) and Chemistry (raw 48) resources (notes, practice SACs, etc.)

I also offer tutoring for these subjects, units 1-4 :)

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Re: How to prepare for methods?
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2018, 06:04:55 pm »
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So I don't know what your school covers in each of those courses, but if you would feel more comfortable doing pre-learning and/or revision maybe consider looking at:

 - log laws / index laws
 - being able to use a table of values (ie plot co-ordinates on a graph)
 - quadratic equations  ax^2 + bx + c  where a,b and c are real constants (eg. f(x) = 2x^2 + x + 4 )
     -  solving quadratic equations (there are multiple ways of doing this)
 - using sin cos and tan to find sides of a triangle       (you'll learn to graph and solve functions like sin(x)=0 in methods)



There are heaps of videos that go through this content and can help you learn   (try KhanAcademy)

I want to emphasise that I don't think it is necessary to rigorously prepare yourself for methods 1&2 and I definitely advise against searching for a tuition program  - it's very unnecessary.


For any VCE subject, you can look up the study design on VCAA's website, which will tell you what can be assessed (and therefore what you'll be learning.
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