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lilyrose

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Exact Answer:
« on: November 09, 2009, 09:19:21 pm »
Hey guys
hope you all tried your best in exam 2!!
just have a tiny question...

for the exam 2 extended answers, the probability question, when they specified exact ansers, i did it in fractions not decimals!!! oh nooooo!!!!! does that mean i will get none of it right?! :(
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Re: Exact Answer:
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2009, 09:21:21 pm »
A fraction is an exact answer. Decimals are actually the ones which can be not exact. You'll be fine.
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Re: Exact Answer:
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2009, 09:23:28 pm »
Yeah, there was something in a assessment report where they had 'many students converted this to a fraction as they didn't seem to think a decimal was exact' in their usual condescending tone. So don't worry about it.
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Re: Exact Answer:
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2009, 09:25:29 pm »
I'm confused.

I thought fractions are exact answers, and decimals are approximations... ?  ???
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Re: Exact Answer:
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2009, 09:28:35 pm »
Quote from: Hooligan on November 09, 2009, 09:25:29 pm
I'm confused.

I thought fractions are exact answers, and decimals are approximations... ?  ???

Decimals can be an exact answer. e.g. 1/5=0.2

However, 1/3=0.33333 approx, not exact.
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Re: Exact Answer:
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2009, 09:28:56 pm »
haha thats what i thought Hooligan!! but then in the itute answers... its all in decimals?
phewww nearlly passed out ;) hahaha

thanks guys!!!  can't believe we'll never ever ever have to touch methods again!!! YIPEEEEEEE:)
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Re: Exact Answer:
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2009, 09:33:28 pm »
Quote from: rohanftw on November 09, 2009, 09:23:28 pm
Yeah, there was something in a assessment report where they had 'many students converted this to a fraction as they didn't seem to think a decimal was exact' in their usual condescending tone. So don't worry about it.

LOL totally agree with the condescending tone, i think they should have a happy assessment reporter writing in a casual tone.. that way it will attract more vce students seeing as it is designed for us (and teachers)
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Re: Exact Answer:
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2009, 09:44:07 pm »
Quote from: lilyrose on November 09, 2009, 09:33:28 pm
Quote from: rohanftw on November 09, 2009, 09:23:28 pm
Yeah, there was something in a assessment report where they had 'many students converted this to a fraction as they didn't seem to think a decimal was exact' in their usual condescending tone. So don't worry about it.

LOL totally agree with the condescending tone, i think they should have a happy assessment reporter writing in a casual tone.. that way it will attract more vce students seeing as it is designed for us (and teachers)

Trust me, most of the people writing assessors' reports are old and grumpy and get off writing in a sneering-manner :P
Also, they're trying to prove that their programme is infallible, and what better way to do that then comment on it with a razor sharp tongue! :)
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Re: Exact Answer:
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2009, 12:15:16 am »
So as long as the fractions are right, I didn't fail on the question? :)
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Re: Exact Answer:
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2009, 12:43:24 am »
Yes, fractions are always exact.
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