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necessarahli

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This is just a random thing i thought of today...how do you think markers respond to humour? Like I was thinking of a response to a Med Phys question which was to justify the claim: 'Have a CAT scan - live longer', and in my head I was thinking it's inaccurate because you'd probably have a heart attack and die after getting the medical bill lol

How do u reckon bostes would react if you said shit like that, like you had a legitimate, solid response but then you threw something funny in - do you think they'd lol and move on, or be like wtf this person isn't taking this exam seriously here have a 0'
 

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This is just a random thing i thought of today...how do you think markers respond to humour? Like I was thinking of a response to a Med Phys question which was to justify the claim: 'Have a CAT scan - live longer', and in my head I was thinking it's inaccurate because you'd probably have a heart attack and die after getting the medical bill lol

How do u reckon bostes would react if you said shit like that, like you had a legitimate, solid response but then you threw something funny in - do you think they'd lol and move on, or be like wtf this person isn't taking this exam seriously here have a 0'
You: Let me add this in bc im a joker haha
Marker: Think you're funny aye? We'll see who's laughing when you receive your atar, 27059384.
 

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I write heaps of jokes in my answers

For the general maths HSC I wrote definitely vodafone rates when calculating the speed of this download thing

In my chem trials I didn't know this question so I just crossed out some words, reworded it, changed the marking scheme and answered it. Teacher was not impressed.
 

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I write heaps of jokes in my answers

For the general maths HSC I wrote definitely vodafone rates when calculating the speed of this download thing

In my chem trials I didn't know this question so I just crossed out some words, reworded it, changed the marking scheme and answered it. Teacher was not impressed.
bro you're sooo funny hahahahahaha i wish i could be like you one day. teach me senpai sy37.
 

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I write heaps of jokes in my answers

For the general maths HSC I wrote definitely vodafone rates when calculating the speed of this download thing

In my chem trials I didn't know this question so I just crossed out some words, reworded it, changed the marking scheme and answered it. Teacher was not impressed.
bro you're sooo funny hahahahahaha i wish i could be like you one day. teach me senpai sy37.
https://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/get-started-at-tafe-nsw/how-to-enrol
 

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i know someone that wrote in chemistry trial last year in the question to talk about the changing theories of acids and bases:
The acids and bases song:

"Acids and bases have
two different faces,
Two different personalities,
And you gotta find out
what they're all about,
If you want to learn chemistry."
 

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This is just a random thing i thought of today...how do you think markers respond to humour? Like I was thinking of a response to a Med Phys question which was to justify the claim: 'Have a CAT scan - live longer', and in my head I was thinking it's inaccurate because you'd probably have a heart attack and die after getting the medical bill lol

How do u reckon bostes would react if you said shit like that, like you had a legitimate, solid response but then you threw something funny in - do you think they'd lol and move on, or be like wtf this person isn't taking this exam seriously here have a 0'
What? Don't we live in Australia where that's free?

I suppose it'd be more accurate that a CAT scan exposes the body to radiation thus increasing the chance of mutation within the body, thus increasing the chances of dying from leukemia.

But that's not really funny, I would stick with taking it seriously lol this is the HSC.
 

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I remember receiving my chem trials and looking through one of my responses about diminishing natural resources

I mentioned guano and I subconsciously put "bat shit" in brackets (I honestly don't remember even thinking about it that way and if I did I wouldv'e written bat faeces) - The marker drew an arrow calling it inappropriate but I wasn't deducted any marks haha
 

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If it is clearly accidental humour - and that happens quite a lot - I have some beauties I have read over the years - then we have a chuckle and move on.

Deliberate could lead to a decision of a 'non-serious attempt' and thus a zero. Who decides on whether the humour is 'non-serious' would be the BOSTES not the actual marker or within the marking centre as such. It would be sent higher than simply the SOM.
 

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Agreed.
"Supervisors of marking will bring to the attention of the BOSTES examination answers that contain frivolous or objectionable material."
 

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If it is clearly accidental humour - and that happens quite a lot - I have some beauties I have read over the years - then we have a chuckle and move on.

Deliberate could lead to a decision of a 'non-serious attempt' and thus a zero. Who decides on whether the humour is 'non-serious' would be the BOSTES not the actual marker or within the marking centre as such. It would be sent higher than simply the SOM.

Are you a hsc marker? give me a couple extra marks thanks
 

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I have been an HSC marker since 1992 but this year I didn't apply and I am looking forward to having November to myself for the first time since the early 90s - being able to actually do things at home at night will be almost like the holidays are starting early for me this year.
 

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Holy crap, I had no idea. Hahah looks like it's back to the generic 'ionising radiation is badé :'('
 

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