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[Eddy Q]

Yeah Excel Chemistry got a little bit better, but Excel is Excel.

 

[TheGreatest99.95]

Also is it possible for me to attain an a high atar with these subjects?

Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Business Studies, Standard English, Mathematics, Maths Ext. 1?

 

[slyhunter]

Also is it possible for me to attain an a high atar with these subjects?

Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Business Studies, Standard English, Mathematics, Maths Ext. 1?

If you put the effort in, a high ATAR is perfectly possible.

 

[Omnipotence]

For MX1, I use Fitzpatrick 3U (Green book) and Cambridge 3U + Terry Lee Fundamental Maths for revision questions.

 

[s2 SEductive]

Biology - Biology in Focus and NSW Biology
Chemistry - Chemistry Contexts
2unit maths - Fitzpatrick and Cambridge

 

[aznchick44]

I actually found Excel Mathematics Preliminary very helpful for the basics, especially if you have a lousy teacher. But its best used in conjunction with another textbook like Cambridge or Fitzpatrick.

For Business Studies, it was recommended I use Don Sykes Getting Better Results which was good

 

[mioumiou]

Im new to Bored Of Studies and i was wondering what are the best textbooks or studyguides for Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics and Standard English in the Preliminary HSC (Year 11)

Any answers will be muchly appreciated

Chemistry - Conquering Chemistry and Jacaranda Chemistry 1
Biology - Biology in Focus
Mathematics - Fitzpatrick 2u, Cambridge yr 11 2u but as been said above, Fitzpatrick is all you need and plus past papers (maybe there aren't much yr 11 maths papers out there)

 

[Riproot]

Chem - Conquering chem (I use contexts, both are good)
Maths - Cambridge 2u maybe (Fitz can get a bit ambiguous)

 

[Riproot]

Thank god. That could've been a very regrettable decision I assure you. Although the only Excel book I found that was pretty damn decent was the Studies of Religion Excel book. It was pretty informative and was very useful. Although I really don't care for SOR.

Only excel book I've ever used/bought =D

That was me and I didn't regret it. Although I liked the whole Chemistry Dot Point series, Physics Dot Point kind of sucked for me. It seemed like the author didn't put much effort into making the book, especially the investigation version of the dot point book.

Dot point sucks in general, hate it.
Bought chem and bio this year and they're both collecting dust... fuck.

 

[lusiv]

Are the Mathematics - Fitzpatrick 2U (yellow book) all that great ?

 

[Riproot]

Are the Mathematics - Fitzpatrick 2U (yellow book) all that great ?

They're okay, for questions, explanations may be a little vague for students that aren't all too bright.
But if you're not too bright, go out and get books with PRETTY FLOWERS on the front. (In Focus)

 

[lusiv]

I'm planning to buy a Fitzpatrick 2U textbook but i have no clue what it looks like and dont want anyone too sell me a fake can anyone explain to me what it looks like. I've Googled Fitzpatrick 2U but don't see any Fitzpatrick 2U textbook on it.

 

[Existential]

For MX1, I use Fitzpatrick 3U (Green book) and Cambridge 3U + Terry Lee Fundamental Maths for revision questions.

does Terry Lee Fundamental Maths include 2U?

Biology - Biology in Focus and NSW Biology
Chemistry - Chemistry Contexts
2unit maths - Fitzpatrick and Cambridge

whats NSW biology like and how does it compare to bio in focus?

 

[Cindy-123456789]

Its the one with the yellow cover
Big bold letters written:

NEW SENIOR MATHEMATICS
Two Unit course for years 11 and 12.

J.B Fitzpatrick


IT's BRIGHT YELLOW!< you wont be able to miss it!, also slightly smaller than the usual A4 book!
Oh and be careful I know book shops that have already sold all copies of that book so get in quick!

 

[Drongoski]

I bought a 2nd hand copy last year(good as new) for $4.

 

[lusiv]

Fitzpatrick textbook seems very good since a lot of people on this forums and books shop selling out. What am i going to expect when i get my hands on the textbook (e.g. Old looking text book were its all text and the book is in black and white. A bit of pictures here and there).

 

[turbomedi343]

just get a few variety of books listed above, all good books to practice with,
it will be alright just dont be too dependent on one maths book

 

[Drongoski]

Fitzpatrick is one of those boring old-fashioned textbooks in monotonous black-&-white. I think people value it for its content and treatment.

 

[lusiv]

Anyone know any good books for Engineering studies ?

 

[Omnipotence]

does Terry Lee Fundamental Maths include 2U?

Yes.

N.B. 2U Fitzpatrick is a great book. If you do not have it already, get it!