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    How did you find ICAS science?

    I found it hard this year :( I ran out of time so coloured random bubbles for some. Tis a shame because I did well in it last year (top 2% of state) but this year, participation here I come. I'll have to redeem myself in the Chemistry Quiz whenever that is. Especially because I did the...
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    Maths Q (Functions)

    Rep for anyone that can help me :) ^2 means squared If F(x)=x^2+3x-5, find in the simplest form F(2+h)-F(2) over h ,where h is not equal to 0. I'm really thrown by the simplest form? I've only done them where I have to find it given something being greater, equal or less to or to sketch them...
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    Who else does debating?

    Any other BOSers debators? I like being 2nd speaker. (and prefer being the negative team :P)
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    Prac Test Advice?

    I have two prac tests coming up (due to doing two sciences) and I would love any advice. I hate prac tests because I can't study for them :cold: For chem and bio, will the experiments be similar to one we have already done in class? If you do the experiment and get "wrong" results (like if you...
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    Chemistry Q assist?

    I'm having trouble with this chem question; 0.30 moles of magnesium oxide is completely dissolved in nitric acid to form a solution of magnesium nitrate. Calculate the moles and masses of: 1) nitric acid required 2) magnesium nitrate formed I really need this one walk throughed to do the rest...
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    Maths help please?

    I have trouble with a few trig questions.. 1) cosecθsecθ-cotθ 2) 1-cos2θ over 1-sin2 θ 3) Sin2x+cos2x over tan2x 4) (1+tan2 θ)(1-sin2 θ) 5) 1-cos2 θ over cosθ I would love any help on any of them! I know the identities but have trouble knowing which to use and such :S
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    Which subjects is your least favourite at the moment and why?VENTING allowed :)

    Mine would most definitely be Advanced English :vcross: We have an assignment based on our AOS, which includes two analytical pieces of two tests in differing language modes (350 words MAX :0) and one creative piece (500 words). I hate my AOS and struggle with the tight word limits. The...
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    Creative Writing Help? (Infinite thanks and REP)

    I have to write a short story based on concepts and issues addressed in my AOS-Power, Authority and the Individual. So my question is, would that short story have to be in the same train of issues we did in class (dystopia, over goverment control, corrupt prison) etc. or can I interpret the AOS...
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    Preliminary thoughts about picking up and dropping?

    Anyone have any ideas what they're going to drop/pick up for yr 12? (We're a third of the way through Yr 11, it's shocking!) Potential pick ups: Ext 2 English (I really like writing, but I'm not sure I'm good enough at it. It's pretty subjective too) History Ext (I find history really...
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    Half Yearlies RANT, MOTIVATE + DISCUSS

    Mine are less than two weeks away :0 The good thing is we only have to rock up to school when we have an exam in that week, and I have one full day off. Bad thing is most subjects I'm woefully unprepared for :speechless: I'm feeling most apprehensive about Bio and Chemistry. Most prepared for...
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    How have your first assessment tasks gone?

    I've only done two so far, but I got 92% on one and 99% on the other :D And as far as I'm aware I only have one more to do before my half yearly exam week end of this term.
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    Economics: Consumption Functions and Savings Functions?

    Could someone please explain consumption and saving functions +how to calculate them please? My teacher only vaguely explained them in class... Rep and my admiration as your incentive!
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    Good movie/book suggestions for AOS Power, Authority and the Individual?

    I have a multitask assignment on the AOS and for one part, I need some supplementary texts besides my in class ones to analyse. Does anyone have any suggestions for me please? Much thanks for anyone that happens to contribute :D
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    What novels are you all studying?

    Adv English: 1984 (AOS: Power, Authority and the Individual) Ext English: Tess D'Urbervilles (I don't there's really an AOS, we're just reading it to look at its values, context and everything) What about all you guys?
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    What made you want to do your uni course?

    With all the uni courses out there, I'd really love to hear what motivated you to narrow it down to one. It just seems so hard to just pick one course. Was it due to your parents being in an associated career? Sounded good? Prestige? Good job prospects? Seemed to go in a good pattern to your...
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    What aspects of Yr 10 5.3 maths are used in Preliminary Mathematics?

    Hello! Maths is my weakest subject so I want to make sure I have a thorough understanding of everything so Yr 11 maths is easier for me. I did 5.3 maths (highest level maths) in Yr 9 and 10. What aspects are built on? What aspects (if any) are done again in Yr 11? I'm assuming trig and parabolas...
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    How were all your half yearly reports?

    Mine was pretty good, best subjects were Science, Geography and Commerce (1st in the year in all those, an easy 98% in both Geo and Commerce lol) and my worst subject was French with a rank of 4th. W00t, same subjects next semester except I'm doing History now instead of Geo. Lol, what...
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    Well Kevin's nanny net laptops fail even more...

    I go to school yesterday. And they've upped the blocks. I used to have fairly good access on mine because I have a TAFE login. But now, all blogs are blocked, but the worst thing of all... The boredofstudies is blocked! What will I do in my guidance/career lessons now? And all the other bludgy...
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    What should I pick?

    Here are the subjects I'm potentially picking out of (definately taking Advanced English); French Continuers Legal Studies Advanced Maths Possibly ext 1 then add ext 2 english Modern History Ancient History Chemistry Biology Geography What are your thoughts on each subject? I know you'll see...
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    Questions about acceleration?

    I've heard about this 'acceleration', which I perceive is when you complete you Prelim/ HSC while not actually in that year. What are the rules on this? Do all schools offer it? Can you do this acceleration starting in any high school year? Just curious. I've never heard about this at my...
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