2023 HSC chat (7 Viewers)

[carrotsss]

It's crazy because ive spent $100 buying notes from other people (which im probably never going to use) mainly for English though, I am going to kms if I don't get a band 6

omg why

 

[Cathode_RT]

notes are dumb anyway unless ur doing humanities, I didn’t make any general notes in y11/y12 other than in class while the teachers talking and I rlly don’t think it impacted me

imo the process of making notes itself is the revision process, so (at least for me) I dont make them particularly neat, mostly scribbling down textbook points I want to remember. I found that the more detailed or organised I made them in order to "read over them later", the less I was able to remember the actual content because the goal was to make "a good set of notes" instead of learning the content.

Of course, there's a fine line between both approaches, and its always good to create detailed notes throughout the year for quick reference, but far too many times ive seen peers writing up notes a week or so before the exam, often really detailed and intricate, which objectively is a waste of time

 

[carrotsss]

imo the process of making notes itself is the revision process, so (at least for me) I dont make them particularly neat, mostly scribbling down textbook points I want to remember. I found that the more detailed or organised I made them in order to "read over them later", the less I was able to remember the actual content because the goal was to make "a good set of notes" instead of learning the content.

Of course, there's a fine line between both approaches, and its always good to create detailed notes throughout the year for quick reference, but far too many times ive seen peers writing up notes a week or so before the exam, often really detailed and intricate, which objectively is a waste of time

yeah I just do random dot points to gather my thoughts when I’m covering/relearning something but I think the way most people use notes is unhelpful

 

[oml]

??? there are soooooo many out there for free (also, send them to me if they'te about Slessor, Metamorphisis, the Artist in the Floating World, or Richard III)

I know, but I kind of just wanted to buy from students who get 90+ and state ranks bc I'm not settling for any lower. My school doesn't have any of those prescribed texts so I didn't get any of them but if I do ill send them to you lol - also if anyone has English ext 1 notes pls contact me

 

[HazzRat]

imo the process of making notes itself is the revision process, so (at least for me) I dont make them particularly neat, mostly scribbling down textbook points I want to remember. I found that the more detailed or organised I made them in order to "read over them later", the less I was able to remember the actual content because the goal was to make "a good set of notes" instead of learning the content.

Of course, there's a fine line between both approaches, and its always good to create detailed notes throughout the year for quick reference, but far too many times ive seen peers writing up notes a week or so before the exam, often really detailed and intricate, which objectively is a waste of time

I think it also depends on the module. Like for modules where you're tested on short answers, you kind of need notes for a wide enough net for any question. But for essay modules, all you really need is specific, highly detailed notes on random things to trick the marker into thinking you know more.

 

[oml]

omg why

its better than an English tutor, my parents used to pay $80 an hour

 

[HazzRat]

its better than an English tutor, my parents used to pay $80 an hour

did they discover the infinite money glitch lol

 

[lolcti]

I just freestyle every exam and assignment rn, because I'm unleashing my true potential

 

[Cathode_RT]

I think it also depends on the module. Like for modules where you're tested on short answers, you kind of need notes for a wide enough net for any question. But for essay modules, all you really need is specific, highly detailed notes on random things to trick the marker into thinking you know more.

Ok yeah defo, for English, my biggest saviour was a TEE table containing all the quotes I wanted to use for my essays. I made them during the T2 - T3 holidays prior to trials, and just kept using the same quotes in every essay until the HSC. That way, I didn't forget quotes and I was less likely to mess up the exact wording or technique associated with a specific quote.
Attached for reference

 

[Rattlehead15]

It's crazy because ive spent $100 buying notes from other people (which im probably never going to use) mainly for English though, I am going to kms if I don't get a band 6

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??? there are soooooo many out there for free (also, send them to me if they'te about Slessor, Metamorphisis, the Artist in the Floating World, or Richard III)

I may have some Artist and Richard III stuff Ill shoot it over

 

[Rattlehead15]

also if anyone has English ext 1 notes pls contact me

Do you do worlds of upheaval?

 

[HazzRat]

Ok yeah defo, for English, my biggest saviour was a TEE table containing all the quotes I wanted to use for my essays. I made them during the T2 - T3 holidays prior to trials, and just kept using the same quotes in every essay until the HSC. That way, I didn't forget quotes and I was less likely to mess up the exact wording or technique associated with a specific quote.
Attached for reference

For English, I like to start the essay writing process by making the most random connections possible. The weird part is they can't really deny you cause it could just be your artistic interpretation.

For e.g., for my Othello one I said the quote 'whip ye me devils' is a subconscious throwback to his time in slavery in which he still suffers from the internalised racism of that experience. I wrote that in my essay and they actually liked it, so imo just write bullshit and get marks

 

[HazzRat]

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I may have some Artist and Richard III stuff Ill shoot it over

tysm

 

[oml]

Do you do worlds of upheaval?

I'm in yr10 so I actually have no idea but I would still appreciate if you send notes

 

[lolcti]

im actually going to cry Peter Skrzyneckis so boring omds

 

[C_master]

Thats late 2022, 2021-2022 transition period kind of goated ngl

nah the transition from 2022 to 2023 is wayyy more

 

[C_master]

Also congrats all the 2023ers, all of you should go enjoy this break now because it might be one of the few breaks you can truly doze off. Many of you were very active and persisted in your studies from what I see which is really good. Wherever you go, I wish you all the best for your future goals .

Thx I just started first term of Yr 11 I truly needed this

 

[C_master]

notes are dumb anyway unless ur doing humanities, I didn’t make any general notes in y11/y12 other than in class while the teachers talking and I rlly don’t think it impacted me

As a visual learner I agree

 

[Cathode_RT]

Good luck to everyone. For most people, tomorrow is the last day of the HSC, so I hope you smash it! We come out the other side free men

 

[C_master]

Physics is tomorrow for yall! Gl soldiers 🫡Yall better come back smashing it