Students who do well ...

Adapted from a Presentation by Mia David at an HSC Lecture Day

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• Read the question carefully
• Answer the question that was asked
• Know key definitions
• Learn formulae thoroughly
• Show all substitutions
• Substitute correctly
• Do preparation fully
• Show calculator readouts accurately
• Use a calculator correctly and check the reasonableness of answers
• Know what an exact value is
• Interpret graphs carefully and sensibly
• Cut their losses by giving up when experiencing difficulty
• Give opportunities to earn marks by doing familiar questions
• Draw large diagrams, using an aid
• Use a pen, except for diagrams
• Don't use liquid paper
• Write clearly so the marker can read your work
• Allot their time well
• Use tables (e.g standard integrals ) correctly
• Know that the examiner has never seen their work before!