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    Yr 11 performance

    crap. seriously, how on earth do you compete @ sydney? talk about taking a hit to your ego. anyhow, got my report back: adv eng - 3rd, 87% maths - 1st, 97% ext maths - 4th, 92% chem - 2nd, 92% physics - 11th, 65% (don't ask - horrible) legal - 1st, 91% SOR - 1st, 94% ... and latest eng...
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    Term 3 Goals

    hmm definitely. And, also to gain back my top ranking in maths ext, chem and improve dramatically in physics. Am satisfied by my report in everything else, but I want to do better, as I'm sure everybody here does.
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    maths help

    Re: maths preliminary @ school: 2u - basic arithmetic & algebra, real functions, trigonometric ratios, plane geometry. 3u - other inequalities, circle geometry, permutations & combinations, polynomials, harder applications of 2u @ tutor: 2u - everything except linear functions, integration...
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    How can I improve my "people skills"?

    Are you meaning that dealing with the actual people is hard/unenjoyable/tiring or that you aren't understanding them? If it's the former, plaster a small smile/smirk on your face when making eye contact or something. Be playful, polite and keep questions short and to the point and magically...
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    What uai can i achieve ? (ESL english)

    From those numbers, I think it'd be safe to say that you honestly should be looking at a say 87-92, maybe a 93 at most.
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    year 11 subjects

    I've come to realise, that as long as you don't mind the sort of stuff you'll learn, it'll be fine. Seriously, the stuff you're gonna have to do should be factored in by all means, but it's not as important as liking what work you do. However, consider this: all that writing involved is bound to...
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    English Classes - Eep!

    Far out. I have a love-hate relationship with this subject. It's fun depending on the teacher I have. My main teacher which I had for term 1, was an absolute idiot. She tried to be the friendly teacher type - which is really NOT my style. It also didn't help that she didn't come across as...
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    bfs parents is making my life hell

    Hey, cheer up. It's not so bad. Tough it out. Be real nice to her, even though you think otherwise - she'll learn to like you, and your boyfriend together. And even though you probably do this, try the "little gestures" thing. Works a charm. I know the language barrier is a problem. Maybe make...
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    Help - Mark my speech!

    1) Instead of depicts, depicts, depicts, use something different - paints, illustrates perhaps? 2) Work on that introduction. It's incredibly template-like. Too constricted. "Texts such as Shakespeare’s ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ (1606), the film adaption of Frank Miller’s novel, ‘300’ (2007), and...
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    Preliminary subject help possble disaster!

    You can get into Business/Law with 90 @ UWS. Yeah, yeah I know, the stigma of it all, but hey, law is better than something like midwifery, no? You can get in with an 80-85 as well for said degree. Provided you get a band 6 in legal studies, or if you live within the western Sydney area...
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    Am I Good Enough?

    lol, maybe, you might. But then again, why ask when SAM (Student Assessment Modeller) is a better option? it's on the forum somewhere. It's pretty accurate, maybe about 1-2 UAI points off, just make sure you have your school marks.
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    Need help for differentiation

    y = x^2 - 2x - 3 y = 5 cuts the parabola Sub y = 5 into y = x^2 - 2x - 3 x^2 - 2x - 3 = 5 x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0 (x + 2)(x - 4) = 0 x = -2 or x = 4 therefore, the 2 points are (-2,5) and (4,5) [since y=5 cuts the parabola] y' = 2x - 2 let y' = f(x) f(-2) = -4 - 2 = -6 = gradient (m)...
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    Difficult Probability Q

    probability of 2 vowels chosen: 2/5 x 2/4 = 1/5 2 vowels in JAMES (2/5) , 2 in RUSE (2/4)
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    Any particular 'good luck charms' that you do before important days?

    lmao, just what i was thinking. which gets me laughing at my own superstitution. :rofl::rofl: i err.. have a favourite pen, favourite coin, favourite asian jade rock thing, stress out heaps, look over lots of notes... and then i somehow do ESP, send a msg to like god (though im an atheist) ...
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    Kon ni chua. How can I make her love me?

    Sorry to be blunt, but: it's not going to work in the near future. Tbh, you probably had no "standing" to tell her you were hurt by the kissing. She already told you that she doesn't feel the same way. You have no other option, honestly, other than to try and get over her. Or just watch from afar.
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    How much pressure do your parents put on you?

    umm just really slight pressure. I mainly feel it within myself. And, the fact that I know it's really insincere "no pressure" stuff from my mum. She secretly has really high expectations of me (last straw in the family, my sister didn't do as she hoped, she was absolutely devastated, but acted...
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    What's your IQ?

    blehh the only time i ever did one (when i was 10) i think i hit about the 130-140 mark. i highly doubt it was accurate though.
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    What do you do in Legal Studies?

    you learn how the legal system works, how it impacts others. you also do a fair bit of case analysis, but these are mostly textbook ones. you learn about fairness, justice etc. and generally how the legal system is kept in order. just.. arghh this is frustrating .. how everything is legally...
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    2008 Preliminary Roll Call

    Advanced English 3U Maths Chemistry Physics (dropping i think - is atrociously disgusting) Legal Studies Studies of Religion I
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    Speech task tips

    Hmm more than anything, KNOW THE CONTENT. Know it backwards, forwards, upside down, downside up... yeah you got the point, but try not to be a robot. Know it, not memorise it. Formulate the ideas in colloquial language, then do very minor word swapping to make it slightly formal. Speak slowly...
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