Notes don't take long , just make them rough and quick Cuz making the notes helps u a lot for ur memory I suggest to do both notes and past papers , both are important
Maths = lots of past papers in timed conditions. Don't need to do full papers at once tho. Work on parts in timed conditions. English = created notes based on texts or perfected essay on broad question. Then re-write essay / use notes to respond to new questions in timed conditions.
@pcangeldust Sorry for my slow reply! I have been away - I would a) go through syllabus/course outline and using textbook quickly jot down hand written notes with key points to give you a strong coverage of material, and then jump into past papers which initially I would do open book to ensure you are building the correct knowledge. So, do both, but more effectively in the time you have!
Alumiss682 Easy! Don't copy the words from the textbook word for word. When you write it down, force yourself to put it into your own words/create flowcharts, diagrams and more. This way you are making the act of writing active, rather than passive, which will improve your memory. Try it and let me know how it goes!
Open book is a good strategy although I would probably recommend you first go through the material (using the strategy in the email). Why? Not all the questions will cover all the syllabus dot points, meaning you could be missing covering the whole course. Additionally, it will be extra revision for you, and more levels of repetition vital for memory building. In terms of the 3 week study plan - this is actually what I will be teaching at the HSC Success Summit! See link in video comments.
Don't make notes if you don't have time, especially for subjects like Maths, Physics and Chemistry... that's what I do and I'm a B+/- student and use your examination guidelines to see what will count the most to least to manage what you spend time on. Agree with the guy on finding notes for borrowing from friends, especially for the likes of Biology and Geography
hi, I have about two weeks to study for my exams and I am currently stuck, I am not sure whether to write notes or just start doing past exam papers. At the moment I feel like I don't know the material but I am afraid of wasting too much time on writing notes. What do think is best. BTW they provide some rough slide show notes, I was thinking of writing my own notes from these.
Hi, I've got a question for you Rowan. Basicially I've got 3 weeks until school trials and I've already completed my study notes(done during during the course of the year) however, I haven't studied these notes frequently enough to commit them to memory. So basically, how should I schedule my study for the next three weeks?
Hey Rowan, I've got a question. Sometimes when I'm writing down study notes, I write without thinking, and I have to go over what I've just written again to understand the information (just like reading). What can I do to stop this from happening?
If one hasn't finished all of their notes and is able to access a completed set of notes from the internet or elsewhere, would you suggest doing open-book exam papers in combination with these new notes?
Notes don't take long , just make them rough and quick Cuz making the notes helps u a lot for ur memory
I suggest to do both notes and past papers , both are important
Maths = lots of past papers in timed conditions. Don't need to do full papers at once tho. Work on parts in timed conditions.
English = created notes based on texts or perfected essay on broad question. Then re-write essay / use notes to respond to new questions in timed conditions.
@pcangeldust Sorry for my slow reply! I have been away - I would a) go through syllabus/course outline and using textbook quickly jot down hand written notes with key points to give you a strong coverage of material, and then jump into past papers which initially I would do open book to ensure you are building the correct knowledge. So, do both, but more effectively in the time you have!
Alumiss682 Easy! Don't copy the words from the textbook word for word. When you write it down, force yourself to put it into your own words/create flowcharts, diagrams and more. This way you are making the act of writing active, rather than passive, which will improve your memory. Try it and let me know how it goes!
Thank you... you are really make me motivated to study more...
Thanks mate. You should keep making these videos. This is amazing
Thank you so much you have taken me out of a very big dilemma
Awesome to hear!
Open book is a good strategy although I would probably recommend you first go through the material (using the strategy in the email). Why? Not all the questions will cover all the syllabus dot points, meaning you could be missing covering the whole course. Additionally, it will be extra revision for you, and more levels of repetition vital for memory building.
In terms of the 3 week study plan - this is actually what I will be teaching at the HSC Success Summit! See link in video comments.
Don't make notes if you don't have time, especially for subjects like Maths, Physics and Chemistry... that's what I do and I'm a B+/- student and use your examination guidelines to see what will count the most to least to manage what you spend time on. Agree with the guy on finding notes for borrowing from friends, especially for the likes of Biology and Geography
hi, I have about two weeks to study for my exams and I am currently stuck, I am not sure whether to write notes or just start doing past exam papers. At the moment I feel like I don't know the material but I am afraid of wasting too much time on writing notes. What do think is best. BTW they provide some rough slide show notes, I was thinking of writing my own notes from these.
Hi, I've got a question for you Rowan.
Basicially I've got 3 weeks until school trials and I've already completed my study notes(done during during the course of the year) however, I haven't studied these notes frequently enough to commit them to memory. So basically, how should I schedule my study for the next three weeks?
Hey Rowan, I've got a question.
Sometimes when I'm writing down study notes, I write without thinking, and I have to go over what I've just written again to understand the information (just like reading).
What can I do to stop this from happening?
If one hasn't finished all of their notes and is able to access a completed set of notes from the internet or elsewhere, would you suggest doing open-book exam papers in combination with these new notes?
What about Maths? What about English?
What you mean by couple of weeks? 2-3weeks?
Make notes from specification
Thank you... you are really make me motivated to study more...