Hey so i'm doing advanced math rn and not doing anywhere near as well as I hoped. My first test was ok with 80% but I completely screwed up my second with 34%. I kind of feel like I should drop down to standard 2 but catching up on 4-5 topics will mean the workload is going to be huge, and the head teacher said the second test was made too difficult for us and the next ones will probably be easier (the grade average was around the same as what I got). Should I drop down???
-
Best of luck to the class of 2024 for their HSC exams. You got this! Let us know your thoughts on the HSC exams here -
YOU can help the next generation of students in the community! Share your trial papers and notes on our Notes & Resources page
laterz laterz
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2020
- Messages
- 471
- Gender
- Male
- HSC
- 2021
depends on what school you go to
average at Baulkham Hills is different to average at some low ranking school
do you mind giving an estimate of your school ranking
average at Baulkham Hills is different to average at some low ranking school
do you mind giving an estimate of your school ranking
I would advise against dropping since you have a lot to catch up on.
Your result in your first test doesn't really show that Advanced isn't for you. A good thing to do now is to go over your second test with your teacher (if you haven't already done so) and identify your mistakes, then focus on these areas and complete relevant practice questions so you can improve. Plus, since the next test will be easier than this one (I'm assuming it will be as difficult as the first one), it's highly likely that you'll end up getting a similar mark (if not better) to your first test, provided you are prepared for it.
Also, Mathematics Standard doesn't scale great and that's another point you might want to consider.
Your result in your first test doesn't really show that Advanced isn't for you. A good thing to do now is to go over your second test with your teacher (if you haven't already done so) and identify your mistakes, then focus on these areas and complete relevant practice questions so you can improve. Plus, since the next test will be easier than this one (I'm assuming it will be as difficult as the first one), it's highly likely that you'll end up getting a similar mark (if not better) to your first test, provided you are prepared for it.
Also, Mathematics Standard doesn't scale great and that's another point you might want to consider.
since when does baulko offer standard 2
laterz laterz
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2020
- Messages
- 471
- Gender
- Male
- HSC
- 2021
I am just giving an example lmao like how average is depending on what school you go to
Icic but what selective school has averages below 50% for 2u
Depends on your effort, the workload of catching up won't be that hard for you considering your already good at maths. Studying for my exam I got through 2 topics (probably a term of text book work) in 2-3 days (Non-right angle Trig and Networks).
imagine getting through a term of textbook work in 2-3 days.
Everwinter
Member
- Joined
- Oct 5, 2020
- Messages
- 49
- Gender
- Male
- HSC
- 2021
most importantly, what is your rank in your cohort?
Want90Atar
Active Member
- Joined
- Feb 10, 2021
- Messages
- 145
- Gender
- Male
- HSC
- 2021
^^ this guy is asking the most important question.