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  2. HSC HSC Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics Rebecca Berger

    CAREFULLY planned and focused revision now can make a difference to your final mark. Remember, the biggest single assessment task is still to come! When you study, it is important that you aim to improve ...

    Article : 171 words
  3. Learn your work

    Be sure you know all definitions, formulae, practical work and rules for drawing graphs and diagrams. Spend more time revising the elective — it is worth 25 percent of the paper. Don’t just “go over” your work, but write it out, say it out loud, summarise ...

    Article : 84 words
  4. Answer the question asked

    After many weeks of study, it is easy to come into the exam and write down everything you know. This may make you feel busy and clever, but you may not score any marks. Highlight the command in the question, for example, “name TWO...”,"describe”, ...

    Article : 104 words
  5. Format of papers and time allocation

    Use reading-time to look over the directions on the exam paper, especially how to answer the multiple-choice questions. Work steadily through the paper, reading questions carefully and highlighting key words. Pay attention to any words in italics. Plan ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 206 words
  6. Format of answers

    Handwriting should be legible, and care should be taken to spell technical terms correctly. Try to keep to the allocated lines when answering questions. If you make a mistake, cross out the incorrect answer clearly. Using liquid paper can cause you to ...

    Article : 63 words
  7. Physics

    Have correct equipment in the exam, especially a ruler and calculator; Learn all formulae and know the correct units for quantities; Be prepared to give written descriptions and explanations of ...

    Article : 193 words
  8. Biology

    Use terminology correctly; Be sure you understand the difference between osmosis and diffusion and that you use these terms correctly; Find all the “technical” terms in the syllabus and make sure ...

    Article : 126 words
  9. Chemistry

    Practise skills, such as electron dot diagrams for simple common molecules; structural formulae for organic compounds; writing balanced chemical equations including states and drawing apparatus in two dimensions with labels; ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 129 words
  10. Preparing for the HSC: Economics Steven Bradbury

    THIS is the final year of the old Higher School Certificate. The revamped, new-look syllabus comes into play next year. Meanwhile, this year’s candidates will face a paper divided into four sections: Section I (worth 20 marks) comprises 20 ...

    Article : 156 words
  11. Section II

    Answers to the two compulsory short-answer questions are written in the space provided on the paper. In past years, I have instructed my students to “overkill” in their responses, that is, to give sufficient detail so that the examiner cannot possibly do ...

    Article : 198 words
  12. Section IV

    Make sure you have studied all sections of the options well. Although the questions tend to be straightforward and designed to help students display their knowledge rather than to trick you, don’t try to short-cut the syllabus. The questions ...

    Article : 130 words
  13. Section I

    Although most students tend to rush through the multiple-choice questions, you should spend at least 30 minutes completing the answers carefully. The questions cover all aspects of the syllabus core: the ...

    Article : 184 words
  14. Section III

    Considerable material relevant to, and useful for, the guided essay is provided, such as a graph, statistics and a quote. The question is usually worded as follows: “With the assistance of the following information and using your knowledge of ...

    Article : 151 words
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