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    HSC 2016 Vietnamese Marathon

    I wanted to create a Vietnamese marathon because I want to improve my reading and speaking in Vietnamese language. I went to Sydney Community college last year and did about 3 terms worth of study and really enjoyed it. I also went to Vietnam in December last year.
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    HSC Modern History 2016 Marathon

    I have developed an interest of late in Modern History. I honestly didn't know what a primary or secondary source was up until 3 months ago but have been doing some readings into more specifically European history. Ringer has divided his book into Options. I'd be interested in studying...
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    Difference between Maths General 1 and Maths General 2?

    What exactly is the difference between Mathematics General 1 and Mathematics General 2? My assumption is that Mathematics General 1 is the Year 11 version of it While Mathematics General 2 is the Year 12 version.
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    Statistics Marathon & Questions

    Statistics Marathon & Questions This is a marathon thread for statistics. Please aim to pitch your questions for first-year/second-year university level statistics. Excelling & gifted/talented secondary school students are also invited to contribute. This is also a place to discuss university...
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    Probability Density Function

    $ The probability density function of the continuous random variable Z is kz for $ 1<z\leq{3} $ a) Find the value of k $ $ b) Find E(Z) $ $ c) Find E(6Z+5) $ $ d) Find the exact value of $ E(\frac{1}{1+Z^{3}}) Spent about 15 minutes on part (b)......can't seem to get it...
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    Random Variables Question

    I didnt understand the 2nd last and 3rd last line of the working out. Anyone could give me an explanation? Var(S)=Var(100-L) = (-1)^{2} \ Var(L)
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    Best Year 9 and 10 Textbooks for Stage 5.3 Maths

    What are the best textbooks to use for Stage 5.3 maths? Currently I have: Cambridge by Palmer et al Maths SignPost 10 (a book I bought off Drongoski) I also have numerous study guides by Lyn Baker (Year 9, Year 10, Year 10 Advanced) Considering (gettingthe newer version because I...
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    Stage 4 and Stage 5 Maths

    Im curious to know when students in high schools start learning Stage 4 and Stage 5 of the NSW curriculum? From what I gather Stage 5 is taught throughout Year 10 and parts of Year 9. (and Stage 5.3 being the highest) Stage 4 is taught from somewhere between years 8 to 9. Also is there...
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    Motivating Students in Junior Years

    I am having trouble motivating a Year 5 and Year 9 student that I currently tutor. Are there any suggestions as to how I can boost up their motivation in studies? I find tutoring the students that are keen to be alot more easier than the ones, who are lacking their own motivation to study. I...
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    Schools that Don't offer Extension 2 Maths

    Curious to know for students that are currently studying in high schools in NSW (or previous years), I'd like to know which schools don't offer Extension 2 maths as a subject at their school. I'm aware that not all subjects are offered at some schools due to demand and logistics. Looking at...
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    Cambridge HSC MX1 Textbook Marathon/Q&A

    Seeing that we have a thread open for Year 11 3 Unit Cambridge, I have decided to open up a thread for Year 12 3 Unit Cambridge for all discussion on questions that students are working on. I'll kick the ball rolling EXERCISE 2A Q5j Been spending only 3 minutes on this but i got my...
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    Cambridge 3U Y11 Chapter 2G Q17

    here is the solution to Question 2G, Q17, from page 58: I used Pythagoras' theorem to solve for the coordinate of B:
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    Viewing Sent Messages

    Curious to know is there a way to view 'Sent Messages' on the Bored of Studies forum? I just sent a message to someone for the 1st time and I can't seem to scroll back and find out where I can access my 'sent message'. Is it like an email (where you can view sent messages)?
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    DAVIDGOES4WCE Miscellaneous Maths Thread

    I decided to create my own miscellaneous maths thread for questions that I go through. Work out the total costs of the option below: Option 1: Upfront Cost Annual/Running Cost Total Cost after 3 years Option 1: *Purchase 6 new cars- $18,990 each less an 8% fleet discount * Driver...
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    HSC 2016 General Maths Marathon

    Just came back from holiday and surprised to see no General Maths forum open , so decided to open one up. I came across this question from the 2012 HSC exam paper: Without looking at the answer I think its D, my only reasoning is the median (the 5th value in this case) is on the line...
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    davidgoes4wce Useful Maths Ext 1 Questions & Textbook Errata 2015-2016

    I spotted a Mistake in Max Shur book tonight Q2a and Q2e are wrong
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    Maths Year 9

    For year 9 students that are in the advanced classes and looking to do the hardest units' in Year 12, is it a good time to learn General Maths content in year 9? I am aware at the end of the day a chunk of the General maths content doesn't overlap with Year 8-9 maths but do feel its the...
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    Related Texts

    When referring to related texts, can you refer to texts outside the scope of the HSC course?
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    Creative Writing Question

    You are to prepare one piece of creative writing which explores your conceptual understanding of Discovery. You must familiarise yourself with the rubric for this elective which shows all the ways discovery can be explored. Your response must address the statement and can use an image as the...
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    Design and Technology Marathon 2016

    Started own thread because I was interested in this subject. Also went out and bought the text, 'Senior Design and Technology' 2nd edition by Wesley, Adamthwaite, Ellis, Lowe, McKee, Rocca and Worth. Seems like a pretty interesting read so far.
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