where to start for revising? (1 Viewer)

[frenchy]

I probably have no chance of passing my Maths hsc exam, as im not very strong in it (i would of gone to general maths but my teacher wouldnt let me), but i dont want a band 1!
Can anyone advise me a good starting off point for revising my work, and ways to able to maximise my marks?

 

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hmm..calculus..

cos the maths course contains around 45% of it...then work ur way there

 

[kokeshi]

Yep. Focus on calculus, curve sketching, integration, differentiation.. there's a lot more to cover but I think the areas mentioned need quite a bit of attention.
good luck! and do past papers!

 

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and if u really want to top the state...

focus on band 6 type questions from past papers....those are the real bummers!

 

[tooheyz]

yeah calculus and integration ...

make sure u revise year 11 work as well -

 

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it seems that its best to revise things like max/min problems..those can be tricky...

then after that, work slowing to trig and log...

 

[young_gurl]

arghh! i dont even know how to do calculus...is there anyway i can learn it in a week??, i was in melb visiting my sick grandmother and the class finished the topic..
what are the basic things i need to know!

 

[Dave85]

yeah start with calculas and work ur way up2 applications, then integrations, then trig functions etc. If ur stuck 4 time mainly do yr 12 work coz thats wats mainly in the exam. past papers are good aswell....

 

[SoCal]

Originally posted by young_gurl
arghh! i dont even know how to do calculus...is there anyway i can learn it in a week??, i was in melb visiting my sick grandmother and the class finished the topic..
what are the basic things i need to know!

Product Rule
Quotient Rule
Function Of A Function Rule
Integration Of Logs, Exponentials, Sinx, Cosx, Tanx
Differentiation Of Logs, Exponentials, Sinx, Cosx, Tanx

 

[choc-chip]

well, i suggest u go 2 da tutor...dat really helps

 

[choc-chip]

guys ....any recommended textbook??

 

[young_gurl]

ohh is that what calcalus is....the derivatives...i know how to do that just the application to the physical world part..what are the basic things i need to know for that!/??

 

[SoCal]

Originally posted by choc-chip
guys ....any recommended textbook??

I have only ever used S.B. Jones & K.e.Couchman text book and I think it is fine.

 

[SoCal]

Originally posted by young_gurl
ohh is that what calcalus is....the derivatives...i know how to do that just the application to the physical world part..what are the basic things i need to know for that!/??

How to find the constant term
Rates Of Change
Growth and Decay Function (N=Noe^kt)
N=P + Ae^kt (I am not sure if this is two or three unit)