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    Raw Marks for lower scaling subjects?

    For low scaling subjects such as general maths and CAFS, does this mean that their raw mark would be similar to their alligned mark? Or does it go up a little bit. The 'mean' scaled mark thingo is aprox 20-21 (im aware, very low.) e.g. If I got 85% raw. Would that be enough for a band 6 in...
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    Environmental Ethics Christianity and Islam? Snapperhead?

    So i understand all the info (so boring) but I have trouble structuring my responses. For example, if it asked to describe two teachings on environmental ethics, how would I structure that? For bioethics/sexual ethics (which would be so much more interesting) you could just talk about one issue...
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    Anyone else think...

    last years bladenstein question was actually quite difficult? Analyse how Frankenstein and Blade Runner imaginatively portray individuals who challenge the established values of their times. in regards to the 'challenge' part. like, i'd have an idea on how to approach the question - but...
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    cohort contributions?

    i am coming 5th in biology out of about 40. I recieved 86% in the CSSA trial, and a lot of people failed. maybe about 30% of the cohort failed. if hypothetically the SAME results were yielded in the HSC exam, would it bring my mark down much?
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    CSSA SOR2 Marks?

    How did everyone go? Is 84% considered decent?
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    CAFS CSSA marks?

    hey guys! how did everyone go in cssa trials?
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    Raw Marks Thread

    Thought i'd start a thread of people who know what raw marks are required for specific scaled mark. E.G. raw mark of 80 in bio = 90 scaled bla bla. contributions appreciated!
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    Post trial estimate?

    whoops wrong board :S anyway: need 85! possibly a tad lower as i am eligible for the 5 bonus points scheme at sydney uni for doing related courses. Overall ranks and CSSA trial marks. English Advanced: 11/32 (CSSA = 79%) Biology: 5/35 (CSSA = 86%) SOR II: 5/35 (CSSA = 81%) General Maths...
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    Post trial estimate?

    need 85! :) possibly a tad lower as i am eligible for the 5 bonus points scheme at sydney uni for doing related courses. Overall ranks and CSSA trial marks. English Advanced: 11/32 (CSSA = 79%) Biology: 5/43 (CSSA = 86%) SOR II: 7/35 (CSSA = 81%) General Maths: 8/104 (CSSA = 74% --> a...
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    CSSA General Maths Exam

    How did everyone go? I thought it was quite difficult in comparison to past years.
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    general math question?

    haha dont mock me but im unsure about this question: (2010 General Math HSC Exam Q 28 b) http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams/hsc2010exams/pdf_doc/2010-hsc-exam-general-mathematics.pdf) I just dont get the following questions: (i) Cans are packed in boxes that are...
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    ferghsc marking?

    hey guys anyone tried the ferghsc marking scheme ? (i.e you pay a certain amount of money and they mark your essay) have you found they mark specifically harder or easier? thanks!
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    English marks...?

    hey guys, not sure if this is in the right thread but yeah...anyway, my question is: in the hsc modules for advanced English, if I averaged say, 13-14 in each essay what band would I be looking at ROUGHLY? would it be high enough for a band 5? thanks guys!
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    Difference between...

    What is the difference between: explain the contribution to the development and expression of TRADITIONN of ONE significant person OR school of thought: and: Analyse the impact of this person or school of thought on TRADITION. are they the same thing? Because, by explaining the...
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    2011 HSC Official Timetable

    http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/events/pdf_doc/hsc-timetable-2011.pdf released this morning.
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    how fast can you handwrite?

    estimates?
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    what age...

    is at most risk of contracting diptheria and smallpox? thankiess! (:
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    purpose of studying for hsc exams?

    may seem like a stupid question, but was wondering, what is the purpose of studying for the exam if your mark is already determined by the assessment mark? say you are second and know the person coming third is studying REALLY hard, whats the purpose you studying, if you get there mark?
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    Atar?

    haha. wrong board but cbf. rough estimate for my atar, just so I know whether I can actually aim for the course I want to do. english advanced = 12/35 biology = 4/40 SOR2 = 5/35 general = 19/135 CAFS = 1-2/40 and im almost certain modern wont count. hate it. I need an 85 for the...
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    Does anyone have band 6 CAFS notes?

    willing to pay for expenses!
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