Is specialist math harder than methods?

The content of specialist maths is a little bit more difficult than methods but the increased scaling is not as a result of this change in difficulty but rather the competitiveness of the cohort.

Is specialist math hard?

General Overview. Specialist Maths is considered the most difficult of the three VCE math courses contentwise, counteracted by one of the highest scalings in VCE subjects.

Are specialist maths worth doing?

Whilst doing average in Specialist Maths might yield a good study score, doing average in Psychology or Design is simply not good enough. To get a good score in these “easy” subjects, students have to stand out from this crowd.

What is the difference between maths methods and Specialist maths?

Students who choose mathematical methods are likely intending to study maths-related subjects at university such as science, engineering, medicine and IT related degrees. Specialist mathematics should be taken together with mathematical methods, as it deepens and extends key ideas studied there.

What is the average score for specialist maths?

Approximate study score vs exam score (estimate only): Raw 25 study score: 28-33% exam score.

Is year 11 Methods hard?

Methods is a pretty hard subject, I’m not going to deny it, but with a good worth ethic and a bit of self-belief, you can reach your goals. And that’s kind of the point- not everyone is going to get a raw 50, but if you set yourself realistic goals you will be able to reach them.

How do you get a 40 specialist in maths?

Re: Specialist Maths exam scores exception would be dropping 1-2 marks and still getting a 50. and 10 marks would be a 40.

Is it hard to get a 30 specialist maths?

1) Specialist is hard. 3) 3/4 of the students in my cohort will get study scores less than 30. And 3/4 of those students are half decent at maths and work quite hard.

What is the hardest subject in VCE?

Revolutions should be there. It is only marked up 1, but it is one of the hardest vce subjects.

What subjects boost your ATAR?

Insights. A student with a subject combination of Maths and Science is awarded a higher ATAR than another student with the subject combination of humanities subjects.

How do I get a 50 specialist?

9 Specialist Maths Exam Tips from a 50 Raw Student

  1. TIP #1: Replicate Exam Conditions in Practice.
  2. TIP #2: Study Your Errors.
  3. TIP #3: Use Your Time Wisely.
  4. TIP #4: Balance Accuracy and Speed.
  5. TIP #5: Get it Right the First Time.
  6. TIP #6: Show Clear Working.
  7. TIP #7: Stay Cool, You’ve Done this All Before.

How long should a Year 10 student study for?

In order to demonstrate high competency or mastery of topics in English, Mathematics, and Science, students are expected to dedicate at least 12 to 15 hours of study each week. In addition, Year 10 students continue to receive a significant amount of work from their various subjects.