VCE Units 3 & 4 End of Year Exam Revision lectures
Information on the 2009 program will be available soon. For your information please find below details of the 2008 program.
Click here to view the 2008 End of Year Exam Revision brochure and booking form (sample only)
SUBJECTS OFFERED:
| - Accounting | - Health & Human Development |
| - Biology | - Legal Studies |
| - Business Management | - Literature |
| - Chemistry | - Maths Methods |
| - English | - Physical Education |
| - ESL | - Physics |
| - Food & Technology | - Psychology |
| - Further Maths | - Specialist Maths |
| - Geography |
These lectures are designed to help maximise performance in the end of year exams. Students who attend these two-hour lectures:
- cut down on study time
- receive detailed notes for each lecture they attend
- are given the advice needed to write better answers in the exam
- are able to attend lectures at any of nine venues around Victoria.
COST: $32 per ticket
GROUP DISCOUNT: Group discount price of $26 per ticket applies when 5 or more tickets are booked on the one booking form.
SESSION TIMES: Program details including dates, times and venues for all subjects are contained in our program timetable. To view please click the link below.
Click here to view the 2008 timetable
APPLICATION FORM / BROCHURE: A bookingform for all end of year lectures is contained in our brochure and includes session times and payment options. To download a copy please click the link below.
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2008 PRESENTER INFORMATION AND SUBJECT OUTLINES
ACCOUNTING
Geoff Ferris, B.Bus.(Acc.), Grad.Dip.Ed., Senior Accounting teacher, Mill Park Secondary College
Venues: Ballarat, Shepparton
Outline: This session will cover techniques for exam preparation and for use during the exam. The course will be reviewed and key topics will be covered in detail. A practice exam with suggested solutions and marking scheme will be presented.
Greg Gould, B.Ed., B.Bus., Head of Commerce, Methodist Ladies’ College
Venues: Gippsland
Outline: This lecture covers recording transactions new to Unit 4 including: returns, stock write downs, prepaid/accrued revenue and non-current assets; preparing Budgets and Variance Reports; and evaluating profitability and liquidity. Possible questions, potential problem areas and exam techniques will be covered.
Keith King, B.Ec., B.Ed., Commerce Coordinator, Diamond Valley Secondary College, and author
Venues: Bundoora, Bendigo
Outline: Preparation for the November examination will focus on examination techniques, an analysis of past questions, skills to improve performance and sample questions. A comprehensive coverage of the course will be provided and attention given to problem areas and potential pitfalls. Students have the opportunity to ask questions.
Anthony Simmons, B.Comm., Dip.Ed., Senior Accounting teacher and Year 12 Coordinator, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Venues: Clayton, ACU
Outline: This session will provide a comprehensive coverage of the content for Unit 4, emphasising concepts and skills which are essential to success in the November exam. Particular attention will be given to responding to theory questions, recording particular transactions, preparing reports and interpreting financial ratios. The session will consider likely exam questions, potential problem areas, and techniques and sample answers that can be used in response.
BIOLOGY
Di Barclay, B.Sc, B.Ed, Dip.Ed., Senior Biology teacher, Head of Science Wesley College, Glen Waverley
Venues: Ballarat, Bundoora, Geelong
Outline: This session will revise the two areas of study: Heredity and change over time.
This will focus on molecular genetics, tools and techniques, methods and applications of genetic technology, inheritance patterns, dihybrid crosses and linked genes, evolution relationships and hominid evolution. Examples of examination questions, multiple choice and short answer, will be discussed and strategies on how to approach these questions will be covered. This lecture will provide focus and support for your revision program and provide the opportunity for you to achieve your best in the examination.
Fiona Cunningham, B.Sc, Dip Ed, Grad.Dip Epi. & Biostats., Senior Biology Educator and Science Communicator
Venues: Clayton, Bendigo
Outline: This session will revise the two main areas of study: Heredity and Change over Time. This will focus on molecular genetics and processes within cells, inheritance patterns, particularly dihybrid crosses, methods and applications of genetic technology, evidence for evolution, and issues that arise from the study and application of genetics. There will also be discussion of strategies for exam preparation and techniques for answering questions. This will include sample examination questions from each area of study with discussion of various strategies to use in approaching these.
Joe Mount, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., Head of Science, St. Kevin’s College
Venues: Bundoora, Clayton, Shepparton
Outline: This lecture reviews the two Areas of Study in Unit 4:
1. Heredity - molecular genetics, tools and techniques, transmission of heritable characteristics, cell reproduction, variation, patterns of inheritance in sexually reproducing organisms.
2. Change over time - change in populations, natural selection, geological time, evidence of evolution, patterns of evolution, development of evolutionary theory, evolution relationships, hominid evolution, interrelationships in evolution, human intervention in evolutionary processes.
The review format will involve multiple choice and short answer examination type questions based on past papers and future predictions.
Linda Howey, B.Ed., Head of Year, Toorak College
Venues: ACU, Gippsland, Wodonga
Outline:This session will revise the two areas of study: Heredity and Change Over Time.
You will be given a variety of strategies to prepare for the exam, covering the key knowledge and skills in Unit 4. Examples of examination questions, multiple choice and short answer, will be discussed and suggestions of how to approach these questions will be given. This lecture should help kick start or further develop your revision program so that you can increase the opportunity of achieving to your best in the examination.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Debra McNaughton, B.A.(Soc.Sci.), Dip.Ed., Head of Humanities, Padua College, VCE Business Management and Economics teacher, author of texts and consultant for educational videos.
Venues: Clatyon, Bendigo, Gippsland
Outline: This session will cover the key areas of the Business Management Study Design with emphasis on those covered in the exam criteria. Revision strategies will be covered – it’s never too late! The session will also cover tips on how to prepare for the Business Management exam and ways to improve your technique and skills in answering the different types of questions.
Cindy Twyford, B.Ed., Manager of Teaching and Learning Programs & VCE Business Management Teacher, Brighton Secondary College
Venues: Bundoora, Ballarat, Geelong
Outline: In this session all areas of study across Units 3 and 4 Business Management will be revised and key skills and concepts identified and investigated. A comprehensive and detailed set of notes will also be provided. We will discuss hints and tips on how to reach your full potential in the exam looking at how to answer exam questions and how to revise effectively.
Blair Cooper, B.Ed., Grad.Cert.HRM, Commerce teacher, The Peninsula School
Venues: ACU, Shepparton, Wodonga
Outline: A two-hour investment of your time could bring fantastic results. You will receive a comprehensive review of Unit 3 and 4 Business Management content, tips for relating theoretical and practical material and advice on how to structure appropriate responses to exam questions. A look at past exams, the current theory you have studied and what might lay ahead of you, all in two hours.
CHEMISTRY
Peter Skinner, B.App.Sc., Dip.Ed., IB & VCE Chemistry teacher, Geelong Grammar School
Venues: Clayton (7/10), Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton
Outline: The lecture briefly revises both Areas of Study in Unit 4: Chemistry at work
·Industrial chemistry
·Supplying and using energy
With the introduction of the new study design for Unit 4 Chemistry commencing this year, the lecture will focus on ensuring that all students are exposed to all material relevant to this Unit. Particular focus will be made on concepts and content that are new to the course as well as those areas in the course that students tend to have the most difficulty with. Relevant sample exam questions will be introduced throughout the lecture to emphasise the “Key skills” and “Key knowledge”, which are assessable. A range of study techniques will also be discussed as well as suggestions for how to handle those exam nerves!
Chris Dwyer, B.Eng.(Chem), Dip.Ed., Chemistry educator and textbook author
Venues: Clayton (15/10), Geelong, Gippsland, Wodonga
Outline: Unit 4 Chemistry consists of two Areas of study – ‘Industrial chemistry’ and ‘Supplying and using energy’. This lecture will focus on reviewing aspects of the key knowledge associated with both areas including: collision theory, energy profiles, equilibria, the equilibrium law and Le Chatelier’s principle, pH, acidity constants, factors associated with the production of designated industrial chemicals, comparison of energy sources; calorimetry as a means of measuring energy changes, the use of the electrochemical series and its limitations, the construction and operation of primary and secondary cells, fuel cells and electrolytic cells, and Faraday’s laws. Particular emphasis will be placed on the application of the key knowledge and key skills in examination style questions.
Elissa Huddart , B.Sc., Grad.Dip.Ed., Chemistry educator
Venues: ACU, Bundoora
Outline: This lecture provides a review of both areas of study in Unit 4: Industrial Chemistry and Supplying and Using Energy, with particular focus on the areas where students tend to have the most difficulty. Relevant sample examination questions are incorporated throughout the lecture, along with discussion of common errors made by students. Comprehensive revision notes and sample examination questions with fully worked solutions are provided.
ENGLISH
Bob Hillman, B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip. Student Welfare, M.Ed., Head of Year 12 and Senior English teacher, Trinity Grammar School
Venues: ACU, Clayton, Ballarat, Gippsland, Wodonga
Outline: These English lectures offer you valuable information about success in the English examination. This presentation takes you from extremely useful preparatory tactics in the weeks leading into the examination, to an insightful, detailed section-by-section exploration of how to achieve your very best on the actual examination. We also investigate the most effective method of preparing for each section. Although this is not a presentation that explores specific texts or contexts, as many different texts as possible will be used as examples. These are very popular lectures which have always rated very well by students in the past.
Ross Huggard, M.Ed, Pol.Admin, B.Ec., Dip.Ed.Pol.Admin., Dip.Ed., MACE, MEPA, VCE English teacher, Head of Senior School, Cranbourne Secondary College and author
Venues: Bundoora (16/9), Bendigo, Shepparton
Outline: This lecture will explore the essential features of writing for success in each of the three equally-weighted sections of the final 31st October 3 hour VCE English exam. Since this exam format for the new Year 12 course has changed from 2007, it is essential that students are accurately informed about what can be anticipated.
It will dissect and examine the various textual elements with which students need to be confidently acquainted for success in Section A, Text Response. Common strengths and weaknesses in developing effective text response essays will be examined, based on the actual exam experiences of past students.
There will also be considerable focus on Section B, Writing in Context, a totally new component. All four set VCAA Contexts will be examined, with a clear emphasis on the writing expectations sought by Assessors. Approaching the given prompt, using ideas from set texts and elsewhere and forms of writing will all be explored.
The essential skills of Language Analysis will also examined in detail, drawing on previous student exam experience. Students will be given detailed strategies to potentially maximise their English exam performance, and therefore both their English Study Score and ENTER score.
David White, B.Sc. Eng./Ed., over 30 years experience teaching year 12 English. Practising English Consultant specializing in Senior English and Assessment. Past Head of English, Year Level co-ordinator and Daily Organizer.
Venues: Bundoora (30/9)
Outline: This presentation explores the three sections of the new Units 3 and 4 English course and offers advice to gain success in the final exam.
Essential aspects of each section will be explained and advice given on common errors to avoid. Study and preparation approaches and tactics will be offered, to enable each student to gain their best result possible. This lecture is both practical and detailed, giving you focus and confidence for the end of the year.
ESL
Coral Classon , B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip., M.Ed., Education Consultant
Venue: ACU, Clayton
Michael Daniel, B.A.(Hons), B.Theol., Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad.Cert.RE., Teacher of ESL, Camberwell Grammar School
Venues: ACU, Clayton
Outline: This two hour seminar will examine the three sections of the ESL Examination Paper, namely the Text Response, Writing in Context and Writing Tasks. We shall explore the range of questions that may be asked for the Text Response and Writing in Context and explore the different approaches that will need to be adopted. We shall discuss successful strategies for completing the two elements of the Writing Task with a particular focus on the persuasive language analysis task which many ESL students find challenging.
FOOD AND TECHNOLOGY
Heather McKenzie, H.Dip.T. — Home Eco., Grad.Dip.Bus., Technology KLA Leader, Strathmore Secondary College, and textbook author
Venue: ACU, Bundoora
Glenis Heath, T.S.T.C., Dip.D.Arts., Food and Technology teacher, Shelford Girls’ Grammar School and Textbook author
Venue: Clayton, Geelong
Outline: Heather McKenzie and Glenis Heath are experienced Food and Technology teachers, authors and assessors with a wealth of knowledge who will assist you to approach the examination with confidence. This lecture helps you in preparing a course summary under the appropriate examination criteria. You will work through a range of examination questions to consolidate and enhance your skill in answering under test conditions. Throughout the workshop there is active student participation in a range of learning activities such as understanding and using source material, comparing and contrasting information and using appropriate terminology in examination answers.
FURTHER MATHS
Michael O’Connor, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.(Stud.), Mathematics Coordinator,
Mazenod College, Mulgrave
Venues: ACU, Gippsland, Shepparton, Wodonga
Outline: This session reviews material for both the Core and optional Modules. Key concepts for each topic are covered and there will be some time given to working through typical exam style questions. Tips for preparing summary books and use of the graphic calculator will also be given.
Anthony Novak, B.Eng.(Mech.), Dip.Ed., author of Maths Quest, MAV trial exam writer and Senior Maths teacher, Mazenod College
Venues: Bundoora, Clayton, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong
Outline: The session reviews material for the Core and six optional Modules. Key concepts for each area of study are covered and there will be some time given to working through typical exam-style questions. Many problem solving strategies will be presented along with hints on preparing summary books and use of the graphic calculator.
GEOGRAPHY
Angela O’Dwyer, B.A.(Hons.)., Dip.Ed., Geography educator
Venues: Bundoora, Clayton
Outline: This lecture will review the Geography syllabus as prescribed by the Victorian Assessment and Curriculum Authority. The lecture notes will break down the Learning Outcomes against the Assessment criteria for both Regional Resources and Global Perspectives.
The comprehensive study notes will give a structured approach to revision, incorporating a 'skills' checklist and a summary of Course content based primarily on the GTAV text 'New Perspectives'.
Drawing on past 'marking' experience, some part of the lecture will be spent discussing Examination 'technique' and give useful strategies on how to interpret questions and structure answers.HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Sonia Goodacre, Sonia Goodacre, B.App.Sci., B.Ed., Health Education Consultant and teacher of VCE Health and Human Development at Swinburne TAFE and CAE
Venues: Bundoora (30/9), Clayton (9/10 & 13/10), Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong
Outline: This will be an interactive session that will cover all of the content from unit 3 & 4 Health and Human Development and provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge to a range of situations. All of the key knowledge will be discussed and main concepts revised. Students will have the opportunity to respond to exam style questions and work through possible solutions and advice will be offered on how to approach exam questions and common mistakes will be identified. Comprehensive revision notes will be provided to assist with your preparation for the exam.
Rhonda Hayward, B.Ed.(H.Ec.), Grad.Dip.Adol.Health & Welfare, Teacher and Head of Year 12 Health & Human Development, Bendigo Senior SC
Venues: ACU, Bundoora (18/9), Shepparton, Wodonga
Outline: This session will review the course content related to Units 3 & 4 Health and Human Development and explore the current examination criteria. Past examination questions will be used to highlight ways in which key knowledge and skills may be examined and suggested ways of approaching and responding to questions will be discussed. Comprehensive notes, including course summary materials, structured revision tasks, revision strategies and study tips will be provided to further develop exam skills and to support students in their individual revision programs.
Agatha Panetta, B.Ed., Health & Human Development teacher, Toorak College
Venues: Clayton (7/10), Gippsland
Outline: This session aims to give you a variety of strategies to prepare you for the exam. The examination criteria is explored and explained highlighting the main areas of the course. Examples from past examination papers are discussed and suggestions of how to approach these questions are given. A variety of revision materials to help kick start or further develop your revision program are provided.
LEGAL STUDIES
Michelle Humphreys, B.Com., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.Studies, Legal Studies Teacher, Eltham College of Education and Textbook author
Venues: Bundoora, Clayton, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton
Outline: This session will assist students in their preparation for the November examination by providing a review of all key topics and major concepts of both Units 3 and 4 Legal Studies, with particular emphasis on areas in which students typically have difficulties, as well as discussion of how to avoid common pitfalls. The session will look at possible questions that could be used to assess key knowledge and skills, and suggested approaches to answering questions. An overview of relevant VCAA information relating to the examination, as well as the presenter's advice on strategies and techniques to assist in improving exam performance will be included, based on the presenter's extensive experience in Legal Studies exam marking. There will be the opportunity to ask questions that address student concerns or problems throughout the session.
Peter Farrar, B.A.(Hons), Dip.Ed., Legal Studies teacher, Star of the Sea College, author of textbooks, journal articles and website materials
Venues: ACU, Geelong
Outline: This session will assist students in preparing for the final exam by providing a review of all key topics in Units 3 and 4 of VCE Legal Studies. Particular emphasis will be placed on areas which typically cause students difficulties, as well as delivering essential skills in the interpretation of exam questions. We will also examine VCAA Examiner's Reports to raise awareness of the pitfalls that may await in this exam.
Angelos Mavridis, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.Ed.Studies, M.Ed.Studies (TESOL), Senior Legal Studies, National Politics and English teacher, Haileybury College, textbook author, VCAA examiner in Legal Studies
Venues: Gippsland, Wodonga
Outline: This two hour session will assist students in preparation for November’s Legal Studies examination. Using 20 years experience as a teacher and 5 years as an examiner, focus will be on key topics and knowledge that will be examined. These topics include: Law-Making by Parliament and Courts, Commonwealth Constitution and Human Rights, VCAT, ADR’s, courts and processes used in the adversary and jury systems and key evaluations of the legal system with suggested reforms.
Analysis of key concepts will include discussion of practical strategies to assist with revision for the exam, such as examination-styled questions, mnemonics and graphic organisers and techniques to effectively deal with the exam itself. Time will be allocated for students to ask relevant questions and seek any further assistance.
LITERATURE
Karen Graham, B.A., B.Ed., Head of English, St. Kevin’s College
Venues: Bundoora, Clayton, Geelong, Wodonga
Outline: This lecture focuses on helping students to prepare for the November examination by looking at the extract-style questions that are particular to Literature, and exploring ways of tackling them. Students are given strategies for effective textual analysis where the use of language is the focus, and guidelines for developing a sustained, interpretative response to specific passages. As well, we consider some effective study techniques for revising their texts, and look closely at the organisation and structure of some high-ranking sample answers.
Jan May, B.A., Dip.Ed., B.Ed. Studies, English and Literature teacher, St Leonards College
Venues: ACU, Gippsland
Outline: This lecture focuses on assisting students to prepare for the November examination by looking at the extract-style tasks that are the basis of the Literature paper. We will explore ways in which students can write their responses by considering different strategies for effective analysis; focusing on the context, authorial style and language choices, setting, characterisations, structure and the views and values of the text. Students will be given guidelines to develop a sustained, interpretative response to selected passages. Time will also be spent discussing effective study techniques for Literature, as well as considering the structure and content of some high-ranking sample responses.
MATHS METHODS
Kevin McMenamin, B.Sc.Ed., G.C.M.M.E., P.D.M.M.E., Head of Maths,
The Peninsula School
Venues: ACU, Clayton, Bendigo, Shepparton, Wodonga
Outline: An extensive revision of all areas of the course will be undertaken. Technology free (Examination 1) and Technology allowed (Examination 2) type questions will be analysed and discussed in detail. You will be shown the most efficient and concise mathematical methods to find solutions as well as the best ways to approach both examinations. Also included will be a general discussion of the common errors that past students have made, the variations in answers that examiners will allow, guidelines on how to maximise your result and examples of material that should be included in your bound reference book. This session is an excellent preparation for your final two assessment tasks in Mathematical Methods.
Graeme Richards, B.A., Dip.Ed., Senior Maths teacher, Vermont Secondary College
Venues: Bundoora, Ballarat, Geelong, Gippsland
Outline: This revision lecture covers the key concepts in the four areas of the Study Design: Functions & Graphs, Algebra, Calculus and Probability. Carefully selected short-answer and multiple choice questions from previous VCAA examination papers are used to demonstrate concise mathematical techniques for solving problems efficiently. To cater for the calculator free Examination 1 appropriate working is shown in all cases. However, situations where a graphical calculator would be advantageous if working were not required are pointed out. Common Errors and ways in which students often lose marks unnecessarily are addressed.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Matthew Sparks, M.Sc., B.Ed., B.Sc., Grad.Dip. Exercise and Sport Science, Head of Health and Physical Education, Caulfield Grammar School, author of published research in some international publications
Venues: ACU, Bundoora, Bendigo, Geelong, Shepparton
Outline: This two hour revision lecture will focus on the following key aspects relating specifically to unit 3\4 Physical Education Examination:
OBJECTIVES (GENERAL)
Exam structure and content
- Keywords
- Common mistakes made by students in physical education exams.
- Handy hints to facilitate better revision and Examination performance.
- Examination resources that can be resourced by students to augment their learning
OBJECTIVES (SPECIFIC)
Outline of each of the examination criteria
- What you need to know
- A closer look at some of the more difficult content and the most frequently examined.
Ken Holmes, B.Soc.Sc., Dip.Ed., Dip.Prof.Couns., M.Ed., teacher & Senior School Coordinator, Catholic College, Sale
Venues: Clayton, Ballarat, Gippsland
Outline: This lecture provides a brief overview of all areas of study with an emphasis on some of the concepts that students usually find more difficult such as the concept of LIP, muscular fatigue and Psychological factors influencing performance. In the overview, focus is given to exam technique, common mistakes, strategies for effective study and tips for answering questions by looking at past exam questions. Answers are analysed with regard to what exactly is required by the examiners to obtain full marks. Included with the lecture is a comprehensive set of study notes which is excellent for exam preparation.
Ben Jenkinson, B.Ed., B.App.Sci., VCE Health & PE teacher, Caulfield Grammar School
Venues: Wodonga
Outline: This two hour revision lecture will focus on all VCE Unit 3 & 4 Physical Education Course Outcomes, with particular attention being given to those areas of study that frequently provide difficulty for students.
PHYSICS
Mike Davies, B.Eng., Post Grad.Cert.Ed., Grad.Dip.I.T. & Mgnt., M.Ed., Physics teacher, St Kevin’s College
Venues: ACU, Bundoora, Clayton, Bendigo
Outline: This lecture has been designed to give students a real insight into what will be expected in the Unit 4 VCE exam. All the Detail studies will be covered with an emphasis on scoring well on even the hardest questions. Get inside the mind of the examiners and structure your answers to gain maximum marks. Don't work harder, work smarter!
Steve Treadwell , B.Ed.Maths/Sci., Grad.Dip.Sports.Sci., Head of Science, Beaconhills College (Berwick)
Venues: Ballarat, Shepparton
Outline: The aim of this lecture is to cover all aspects of Unit 4 including each detailed study from the viewpoint of an examiner. Emphasis will be made towards the harder questions and the type of questions to expect during the examination. Advice on how to maximise marks, exam preparation and the construction of useful notes will be given.
John Parlas, B.Ed., Head of ICT and Year 12 Physics teacher, Yarra Valley Grammar School
Venues: Geelong, Gippsland
Outline: Unit 4 exams are almost upon you. This is a great opportunity to revise all examinable Unit 4 topics; both core studies and each detailed study. Advice and hints on how to best answer exam style questions.
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PSYCHOLOGY
Ross Down, B.A.(Psych.), Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed.Admin., VCE Psychology Coordinator, Sandringham Secondary College and author of Unit 3 & 4 Psychology text and Study Packs
Venues: Clayton (15/10), Geelong
Outline: Students attending this Students will be provided with:
- an overview of the Unit 4 Psychology that focuses on understanding the material rather than simply remembering it
- an explanation of how to interpret and accurately respond to short answer questions
- tips for responding to multiple choice questions
- strategies for successful studying
- a comprehensive set of synthesised study notes that follows the Study Design and provides an invaluable beginning for exam preparation, and
- the experience of a lecturer who co-authors the most widely used Units 3 & 4 Psychology text and has marked VCE Psychology exam papers since the inception of the subject.
Jenny Furey, B.Ed., Grad.Dip.Child & Adolescent Psych., MAPS, School Psychologist, Mount St Joseph Girls’ School
Venues: ACU (23/10)
Outline: The presentation provides an overview of each Area of Study in Unit 4 Psychology: Memory, Learning, and Research Investigation. It helps students prepare for the November exam by looking at questions from past papers and discussing strategies for effective and efficient exam preparation.
Kate Lefel, B.A., B.Teach. (Hons) Senior Psychology Teacher, Wesley College
Venues: ACU (16/10), Clayton (13/10), Bendigo
Outline: This revision lecture revises each of the Areas of Study for Psychology Unit 4 - Learning, Memory, and Research Methods. It focuses on developing students' understanding of the more difficult concepts covered in the course, such as p values and significance. A comprehensive set of revision notes accompany the lecture, and include visual diagrams and revision techniques devised specifically for Unit 4 Psychology. Past examination questions are analysed and specific strategies are suggested to avoid the common mistakes made by students in previous years.
Bronwyn Miller, B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed.,Learning andTeaching DevelopmentManager,BendigoSeniorSecondaryCollege
Venues: Bundoora (16/9), Shepparton
Outline: As an experienced Psychology teacher,exam assessor and member of the PsychologyReview, in this session I aim to provide:
- comprehensive set of summary notes covering all of the dot points in each Area of Study for Unit 4
- hints, strategies and mnemonics for making the information easy to remember as well as developing a deeper understanding
- ideas on how to approach your study and revision time
- ideas on how to approach the exam such as how to interpret the short answer questions to maximise your potential result, how to complete the multiple choice section and how to organise the order you complete the exam
- practice examination questions and solutions/explanations
- questions and answer time
Ken Holmes, B.Soc.Sc., Dip.Ed., Dip.Prof.Couns., M.Ed., VCE Administrator, Head of Faculty, Human Development, Catholic College, Sale
Venues: Clayton, Ballarat, Gippsland
Outline: This lecture covers all key concepts that are involved in Unit 4 including an emphasis on the research methods topics that students tend to find a little more difficult. In addition, the lecture will have a major focus on exam technique and tips for answering exam questions along with effective study methods. Past exam questions from all outcomes will be analysed along with the answers and the requirements necessary to gain full marks. Included with the lecture are a comprehensive set of study notes which will provide an excellent basis in preparing for the final exam.
Venues: Bundoora (29/9), Wodonga
Outline: This lecture will cover all key knowledge and skills from the three Areas of Study in Unit 4 Psychology: Memory, Learning and Research Investigation. Past exam questions and answers from all topics will be analysed carefully and students will be informed of what is required to gain full marks. There will also be an emphasis on effective study techniques and exam preparation. The lecture will be complemented by a detailed set of lecture notes that will greatly assist students in the lead up to the November exam.
SPECIALIST MATHS
Mary Papp, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., Senior Maths teacher and Timetabler, University High School
Venues: Clayton, Bendigo
Outline: This revision session is aimed at preparing you for the November 2007 Specialist Mathematics Exams 1 and 2. As we review the course, you will gain:
- an insight to key concepts skills and algorithms, particularly those most often examined,
- tips on handling the various styles of questions in the format required by examiners,
- how and when to make the best use of graphics calculators (I use Texas Instruments),
- tips in formulating the most useful ‘bound reference material’ and exam technique to give maximum performance.
Raymond Rozen, B.Sc.(Hons.), Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip., Comp.Sc., M.Ed., VCE Mathematics Coordinator, RMIT Technical College
Venues: Ballarat, Gippsland
Outline: In this lecture we revise the VCAA Study Design for Specialist Mathematics. Topics covered include: Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometric Functions, Algebra and Complex Numbers, Calculus including applications of both Differentiation and Integration, Vectors in 2 and 3 dimensions and Mechanics.
The lecture improves skills and abilities in problem-solving and reinforces and enhances your knowledge of the mathematical ideas and concepts required for Specialist Mathematics. Students will receive detailed notes along with sample examination questions and solutions. The lecture provides preparation and revision for the examinations, by working through typical short answer questions for Exam 1 and multiple choice and non-routine analysis questions for Exam 2. The use of graphics calculators and their use in Exam 2, is integrated in the lecture.