It's no secret that exams in high school are an integral part of both the educational journey and future academic success. Exams measure a student’s knowledge, understanding, and application of course materials; they provide an opportunity to demonstrate comprehension and to realistically assess academic abilities. Overall, exams are essential components in high school that help shape the future of our youth.
First we consider whether it is even a good idea to be memorising an exam essay before offering some tips on how to approach the art of memorising and how to remain adaptable to unseen questions come exam day.
GAT - Yet another three-letter acronym in the VCE world, and one that never seems to be properly explained. What is it? Should I be studying for it? Why does it matter?
Timing is everything when it comes to exams and assignments - let's show you how to beat it! Here's three of our best tips to tackle that looming pressure.
As daunting as it may sound, let’s dive into what the SACE research project is and how you can make it as useful to you as possible (and maybe even fun!)
When going through Year 11 and Year 12 it is crucial to make time for social and extracurricular activities as they are part of helping you reach your goal for many reasons.
For many SACE subjects, exams are used to test your knowledge of all the information you have learned in the past year. SACE exams can be in multiple formats, whether that be online or on paper.
A study plan is essentially an organised schedule that breaks down the time you devote to study (for each subject). Having a study plan will help hold you accountable and avoid your worst enemy: procrastination.
Selective schools accept students based on their academic performance on a standardised exam – the ‘entrance exam’. The exam assesses a range of skills across various disciplines in order to identify the highest-performing students in each cohort.
While reflective writing might seem easier than writing a formal essay or report, it can often be pretty difficult to nail. Reflective writing demands higher order thinking skills that require you to critically analyse, assess and evaluate.
