Failed math methods?

[Stormbreaker-X]

I just found out my results today and I got 9%. I am so depressed because I never scored that low on a math test before. I am probably ranked last in my class, very certain that everyone else passed except me. What should I do next? I need a study score of 25 for my course. This is the first time I failed a methods test......gosh it is freaking me out. On tech free and tech active, I remember writing some useless stuff on there and since I can't do the first few questions (which are supposed to be very easy) there was no way in hell I can advance any further. Has anyone ever made a comeback in this subject? Thank god I have some saving grace, I am going alright I my other subjects. Also 40% is a considered a pass and I got 9% so.....ouch.

[Failingvce]

I just found out my results today and I got 9%. I am so depressed because I never scored that low on a math test before. I am probably ranked last in my class, very certain that everyone else passed except me. What should I do next? I need a study score of 25 for my course. This is the first time I failed a methods test......gosh it is freaking me out. On tech free and tech active, I remember writing some useless stuff on there and since I can't do the first few questions (which are supposed to be very easy) there was no way in hell I can advance any further. Has anyone ever made a comeback in this subject? Thank god I have some saving grace, I am going alright I my other subjects. Also 40% is a considered a pass and I got 9% so.....ouch.

firstly, remember that you have plenty of time to make it all up in the exam (it is 66% of your whole study score!) The next course of action would be to approach your teacher and understand what areas and topics you made your mistakes in. Ask yourself, is this simply the result of not studying? or do you actually not understand some of the content being covered. Just revise and cover-up on any gaps in your knowledge and remember to use your teachers as a tool by asking them for help. If you are really concerned and truly believe that this is the best you could have performed on the SAC (even after studying and revising) then if possible, invest in a tutor. Remember, don't let this affect your mental health and go easy on yourself as circumstances are already difficult in quarantine. speaking from experience someone I know got a study score of 27 I think after averaging around 50% in their SACS + they didn't study for the final exam! (this was five years ago so don't know if it still applies today)

I can somewhat relate to being depressed about methods because last year in yr 11 I averaged roughly 40's in most of my SACS across semester one with one of my lowest individual SAC being in the 30s range. I think for 2 or 3 sacs I had gotten a UG which I didn't even know was a grade before starting maths methods. Semester 2 was when I realised that I had to improve so I tried putting in more effort + got a tutor and even if my marks didn't improve drastically I was still averaging with my class.
 the point is, a lot of people are in a similar situation to you so don't feel too upset (i know! easier said than done) and try and move past this. remember that one mark does not define you. I believe you can definitely improve and get a great mark. Also maybe make a list of what you can do better to revise for your next sac (PAST PAPER EXMAS ARE KEY!) and also look on AN for any resources. Try and focus mostly on the subjects you hate or are weaker in compared to your stronger subjects.
anyways, good luck and don't feel too depressed

[Stormbreaker-X]

firstly, remember that you have plenty of time to make it all up in the exam (it is 66% of your whole study score!) The next course of action would be to approach your teacher and understand what areas and topics you made your mistakes in. Ask yourself, is this simply the result of not studying? or do you actually not understand some of the content being covered. Just revise and cover-up on any gaps in your knowledge and remember to use your teachers as a tool by asking them for help. If you are really concerned and truly believe that this is the best you could have performed on the SAC (even after studying and revising) then if possible, invest in a tutor. Remember, don't let this affect your mental health and go easy on yourself as circumstances are already difficult in quarantine. speaking from experience someone I know got a study score of 27 I think after averaging around 50% in their SACS + they didn't study for the final exam! (this was five years ago so don't know if it still applies today)

I can somewhat relate to being depressed about methods because last year in yr 11 I averaged roughly 40's in most of my SACS across semester one with one of my lowest individual SAC being in the 30s range. I think for 2 or 3 sacs I had gotten a UG which I didn't even know was a grade before starting maths methods. Semester 2 was when I realised that I had to improve so I tried putting in more effort + got a tutor and even if my marks didn't improve drastically I was still averaging with my class.
 the point is, a lot of people are in a similar situation to you so don't feel too upset (i know! easier said than done) and try and move past this. remember that one mark does not define you. I believe you can definitely improve and get a great mark. Also maybe make a list of what you can do better to revise for your next sac (PAST PAPER EXMAS ARE KEY!) and also look on AN for any resources. Try and focus mostly on the subjects you hate or are weaker in compared to your stronger subjects.
anyways, good luck and don't feel too depressed

Thank you for your words of wisdom, but I am seriously concerned about my future in this subject. We are talking 9% is basically I got like every question wrong (actually I lost marks because I did not answer them not because I answered it and got it wrong), I took a look at the test paper and cannot do a single question. Currently I don't have a tutor, you can bet after this moment I am gonna look for one. I know people can improve, but in my position I cannot see it happening in the future. Honestly this is quite a shock to me, since I always passed math test (not always score well, but pass was the lowest) and the worst part of this failing is that my teacher might make me re-sit. I don't know much about the process, but it kinda kills my chances of getting 25. Last year at my school I think very few got a study score of 40+ and so therefore that hurts me to be ranked bottom.

[Lilyyyy]

I believe in you! Good luck!

[Stormbreaker-X]

Thanks guys. I still got a long way to go. I just got an update that our next test is in a couple of weeks, this is bad news for me again. Our class is currently just sketching graph after graph and I have no idea what is happening around me now. I was wondering if I ace it and get A+ for my exam will my study score be a lot higher?

[lm21074]

Thanks guys. I still got a long way to go. I just got an update that our next test is in a couple of weeks, this is bad news for me again. Our class is currently just sketching graph after graph and I have no idea what is happening around me now. I was wondering if I ace it and get A+ for my exam will my study score be a lot higher?

Hey,

Instead of viewing your upcoming test as bad news, why don't you view this time between now and the test as a chance to be proactive and learn the concepts? You can definitely improve your grades (but maybe not drastically).
Here are some measures you can take:
Have your teacher explain concepts / questions to you that you do not completely understand. If you don't find that your teacher is explaining concepts clearly, you can ask your peers or on here (but have a crack at them first).
Try to stay up to date with the work so it doesn't pile up.
Correct your work and try to understand the reasoning behind solutions. Again, ask for help if you are unsure.
It also may be helpful to do more basic questions for each chapter to have a solid foundation. Or even more textbook questions than what your teacher / school assigns.
Complete more revision tasks more often. For example, after completing a chapter, try to explain the concepts to yourself, complete chapter review exercises, and past SACs.
Make sure you are getting enough sleep. The information you learn cannot be stored on the bookshelf, that is your brain, very well without enough sleep.
Enlist the help of a tutor (if you think this is necessary). Tutoring can be helpful for some people as they can get more one to one time and have concepts explained to them again. However, it can become costly and take up time in your week. If you think it might be helpful, you can always try it out for a bit if you are able and see if the benefits outweigh the costs.

With an A+ on the exam(s), it is likely that you study score will be much higher. However, how much higher depends on factors such as rankings and the strength of your cohort and the grade distributions given by VCAA.

I hope that Methods gets better for you and that you achieve your goals in this subject.


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