The Secret Method to Exam Success
Improving your exam performance and knowledge of the content comes most effectively through simulating the exam environment on your lead-up to your assessments. There are no two ways about it. If you want to do well in your exams you have to practice as though it’s the real thing. The Exam Environment Take note of
How to Conquer Bad Habits & Procrastination
Sisyphus – Condemned to forever roll a boulder up a hill in Hades It is without question that all individuals – students and workers alike – are sullied by bad habits that prevent daily accomplishment, and in turn, long-term growth. But how can someone overcome such behaviors that are so pertinent to their character? Aren’t
The Pursuit of Excellence
The Thinker by Auguste Rodin – A bronze statue depicting the philisophical contemplation of man. The perfect model for living is one that is not foreign to the human race. Since the ages of antiquity, the pursuit of excellence has been a sure and trying path that has elevated the individual to new heights and
How to find Motivation during Lockdown
Motivation is an elusive thing. It was difficult to come by even before COVID-19 and the self-imposed government lockdowns that have given us more time to do everything but taken away our willingness to do anything. In this article, I will aim to illuminate a short pathway to find motivation in the repetition of lockdown
How to Master Exam Block Preparation
The Library of Trinity College – Dublin Ireland There is no defined model for time management or a sure path that will guarantee exam success for all individuals. Although exam preparation for an exam block is trying and stressful, there are a few things you can do that will make higher marks more attainable. You
Knowing When to Stop
It is without a doubt that when we work hard for something, whether it be for an upcoming exam or job interview, we drive ourselves to the limit in order to attain our goals. But, often we emphasise the journey and forget the rest, we focus on the drive but we struggle to know when
Tip 1 | Calculator Rounding
One of the most common sources of error is students rounding off their calculator display before approaching their final answer, and doing so incorrectly. Although this seems relatively straightforward, a mark may still be lost, as half marks are never awarded in mathematics. Students should pay careful attention to how the exam specifies to display
Tip 2 | Difficult Factorisation
Factorisation may be a topic taught in Year 9, but it is still surprising to teachers and markers just how many students struggle with basic two or three-step factorisations. But there’s a simple solution to this… cover the most difficult HSC questions. If you’re able to complete these then you should find little trouble with
Choosing a Life Beyond Highschool
As students approach the end of their high school journey, they’re left with a daunting task. On top of keeping up with the sheer magnitude of work, they’re also meant to make a definitive decision on what their future career path will be. But how does one go about making such a crucial decision, one