3/08/2020 Update
Here's my new update for the week. Certainly a lot of new things have changed since the last update. Online school for the next 6 weeks so basically till the end of term 3. Not sure how I feel about this. I definitely understand that it is really important for the health and safety of Victorians but I just realized that we will be spending half of Year 12 in lockdown. I am rather concerned about what will happen with Unit 4 Sacs since Online Sacs just suck and people are certainly going to cheat which just makes things more unfair. My opinion on this is to just get rid of Unit 4 Sacs all together and just use Unit 3 Sacs, the GAT and the exam. This would mean that exams would increase in weighting to about 75 - 80% but at this point, this is probably the most fair option. Although, doubt this will happen and VCAA will probably pull some bullshit out of somewhere.
English:
We have our Unit 4 ''Oral'' Sac which will now be conducted online this week. Not only is it basically a plan of around 500 words, but now it is online making this Sac seem very irrelevant, stupid and useless. I've finished my preparations for it basically and yeah.
Things I need to do for English in the next 2 weeks:
• Finish Reading Never Let Me Go
• Finish Reading Stasiland
• Complete Preparation for Unit 4 SAC 1 Persuasive Argument
Still aiming for around a 43 - 45 and I think this is possible if I start writing a bunch of practice essays during this lockdown period which will prepare me for the exam.
Methods:
My attitude towards this subject has basically remained unchanged. Still hate this subject with a passion. I guess I will need to start catching up on everything I've neglected and this lockdown period could be a good time to do this.
Still aiming for around 25 - 30 and honestly, will be content with this despite being below state average.
Chemistry:
Just completed my Equilibrium and Reaction Rates Sac a few days and had mixed feelings about the Sac. On the one hand, I don't think I did too awful however my calculations for some concentrations were a bit off and I accidentally confused Ammonia with Ammonium which is rather triggering.
Things I need to do for Chemistry in the next 2 weeks:
• Watch Edrolo Unit 4 Area of Study 1 Carbon Compounds Videos
• Complete Heinemann Chapter 10 Textbook Questions
• Complete Heinemann Chapter 11 Textbook Questions
• Complete Notion Notes for Unit 3 Area of Study 1 Options for Energy Production
Aiming for around a 40 - 43 however I will definitely need to pick up my game and work a lot harder for this subject.
Biology:
I feel alright with this subject at the moment. Unit 4 AOS 1 is slightly boring compared to Unit 3 but it is easier so kinda a mixed boat.
Things I need to complete for Biology in the next 2 weeks:
• Watch Edrolo Unit 4 Area of Study 1 Evolution Videos
• Go Through Notes and Questions for Unit 4 Area of Study 1 for tutoring
• Complete Notion Notes for Unit 3 Area of Study 1 Cellular Processes
Aiming for around a 45 - 46 however like Chem, I will definitely need to put more effort to ensure I do well on the exam and pull myself around a bit.
Psychology:
Still my best subject and haven't had any mishaps yet. I am slightly behind tho but it shouldn't be too hard to catch up especially with the increased amount of free time.
Things I need to do for Psychology in the next 2 weeks:
• Watch Edrolo Unit 4 Area of Study Consciousness and Sleep Videos
• Complete Chapters 8 – 10 Learning Activity Questions
• Complete Notion Notes for Unit 3 Area of Study 1 Nervous System and Stress
Still aiming for around a 47 - 50 which is possible as long as I work towards finishing all the content and starting my exam prep early so I can ace the exam.
Subject Study Score Goals:
English: 43 - 45
Methods: 25 - 30
Chemistry: 40 - 43
Biology: 45 - 46
Psychology: 47 - 50
ATAR GOAL: 98.50+ although ideally 99.0+
VTAC Applications have opened so I need to start slowly gathering all the resources for that as well as SEAS applications. Also need to understand the other states equivalents of VTAC. The next 2 months is going to be a long month and a test of our ability to self learn and take imitative. Good luck to everyone for the next 2 hard months.