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[cute lil monkey]

I havent started memroising my 3 essays and 1 discursice yet for the upcoming hsc. Am I doomed and are they any ways to memorise faster?

 

[StudyNotesTips]

I havent started memroising my 3 essays and 1 discursice yet for the upcoming hsc. Am I doomed and are they any ways to memorise faster?

You're not doomed! While time is tight, you can still memorize your essays and discursive pieces effectively with the right approach. Here are some methods to help you memorize faster and more efficiently for the HSC:

1. Active Recall and Spaced Repetition

• Break down each essay into key paragraphs or ideas. Use flashcards (digital or physical) with key points, quotes, and examples from each paragraph.
• Use spaced repetition software like Anki or Quizlet. Test yourself at intervals to strengthen memory retention.
• Practice writing out key paragraphs from memory. This will help consolidate the structure and main ideas.

2. Chunking Method

• Divide each essay into small, manageable sections. Focus on memorizing one section at a time, rather than trying to memorize the entire essay in one go.
• Start with the introduction, then key body paragraphs, and finally the conclusion. Build up your confidence step by step.

3. Verbal Memorization

• Speak your essays out loud. Walk around, recite them while exercising, or record yourself and play them back. This adds an auditory element and engages different parts of your brain.
• Reciting the essays in your own words can also help you engage more deeply with the material and make it stick.

4. Use Mnemonics

• Create mnemonic devices or acronyms to remember key ideas or examples. For instance, use the first letter of each main point to create a word or phrase.
• Visual aids like mind maps can help with memorizing the structure and flow of your arguments.

5. Write Practice Essays

• Instead of just passively reading, actively practice writing out essays under timed conditions. This reinforces both your memorization and your ability to structure your response under pressure.
• Try past papers or potential HSC questions to practice applying your essay to different topics.

6. Prioritize Most Important Content

• Focus on memorizing the most important arguments and ideas first. If you're running out of time, at least you'll have a solid foundation of your key arguments and ideas.
• Summarize each essay into key themes and arguments, so even if you don't memorize every sentence, you can adapt them on the day.

7. Use Visual and Auditory Aids

• Record yourself reading the essays and listen back while doing daily tasks.
• Create visual mind maps or charts to map out essay structures.

8. Stay Calm and Consistent

• Stress will only hinder your ability to memorize. Take breaks, stay calm, and ensure you're getting enough sleep. Consistency is more effective than cramming in one long session.

Start today, use these strategies, and you’ll be in a good place for the exam. You still have time to make good progress!

 

[igor9]

same mate we in the same

 

[StudyNotesTips]

same mate we in the same

It can be a bit overwhelming, especially when it feels like the clock is ticking. If you need tips on how to manage your study schedule or have any specific questions about the essays you're working on, feel free to ask.

 

[Demons]

It can be a bit overwhelming, especially when it feels like the clock is ticking. If you need tips on how to manage your study schedule or have any specific questions about the essays you're working on, feel free to ask.

stop buddy it was funny at first but now its just annoying

 

[StudyNotesTips]

stop buddy it was funny at first but now its just annoying

I understand why you would feel the need to hate or are overly stressed from the near approaching HSC. If so then just ask away! or feel free to dm me

 

[Masaken]

I havent started memroising my 3 essays and 1 discursice yet for the upcoming hsc. Am I doomed and are they any ways to memorise faster?

i memorised my essays in the 2-3 days before my trials and hsc with this method:

How do you guys memorise essays?

I’ve tried before, but i’ve always had to reduce it to like intro, topic sentences, quotes, and then make everything else up on the spot. how do you guys manage to memorise an entire essay? what different methods do you use? Thank you so much!!

boredofstudies.org

good luck for the hsc!!

 

[beanbug]

I havent started memroising my 3 essays and 1 discursice yet for the upcoming hsc. Am I doomed and are they any ways to memorise faster?

nah its fine i havent written mine yet

 

[cute lil monkey]

nah its fine i havent written mine yet

Yeah yeah

 

[cute lil monkey]

i memorised my essays in the 2-3 days before my trials and hsc with this method:

How do you guys memorise essays?

I’ve tried before, but i’ve always had to reduce it to like intro, topic sentences, quotes, and then make everything else up on the spot. how do you guys manage to memorise an entire essay? what different methods do you use? Thank you so much!!

boredofstudies.org

good luck for the hsc!!

How many times should I recite it to get it memorised? because I am struggling at memeorising rn wasted the whole day and I only remember the topic sentence

 

[igor9]

How many times should I recite it to get it memorised? because I am struggling at memeorising rn wasted the whole day and I only remember the topic sentence

recite + write it down too, and see junction words between sentences and write those key words down too.

 

[TryingMyBest194]

omg real shit im just writing quick practice essays with the same points over and over again but like, the quotes change but im sure the markers wont look too closely LOL

im so cooked

 

[cute lil monkey]

omg real shit im just writing quick practice essays with the same points over and over again but like, the quotes change but im sure the markers wont look too closely LOL

im so cooked

Can you remember the essay tho?

 

[TryingMyBest194]

Can you remember the essay tho?

just the core points and a solid direction of how i want my essay to go, there's no use in remembering it word for word