Here's how I feel about my current subjects - let me know if I'm being either too vague or too detailed, haven't really gotten the hang of this yet
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Chemistry
Gave it an extra special heading to make it a
bit more exciting! I, unfortunately, joined the class late. This didn't go too well with my Chemistry teacher, who expected a lot of work in such little time, and despite my hard work; I was barely able to score enough marks to pass the outcome. The passing rate was about 45%. I got 42%. I wish I could say I've been looking back at it as inspiration to improve, but my teacher hasn't been able to explain many things due to his absences, and it's basically become a study period where we're expected to do 'Chemistry.' Is any of us summarising textbook chapters, and answering questions? Who knows. I definitely spent the first few months doing nothing useful. This is a subject that I would have
loved in any other circumstances, but unfortunately have now grown to despise. Perhaps it's the lack of proper explanation behind key aspects, but most terms are fuzzy, and I couldn't tell you the difference between an isomer and an allotrope without the help of my fellow friend, Google.
Physics
There's something so beautifully grounding about Physics that I can't explain. Unfortunately, I can't explain any of my answers that I give to my teacher either, on worksheets. Was really confident about this subject when I first chose it, but it's become something I'm falling behind in. Remote learning didn't help at all, either. Still managing a 68% average, however, and that's without any revision before SACs. Any of you think I could nail this subject somehow if I spent considerable time on the subject, rather than neglect it? I hate to say this, but if I don't like the teacher and the way they teach, the subject will become difficult for me due to the lack of concentration. On a more positive note, I loved the idea of
very brief Big Bang chapter-work we did. I love anything to do with phenomena in galaxies, and the unexplored is something so exciting to me. Imagine how fast my smile dropped when I realized we were only doing dark matter, and all that exciting stuff, for only one lesson
. Alas, it's an engaging subject. (Even if I never want to hear about a parallel circuit ever again.)
English
If you're reading this and thinking - 'Well, what is she great at?' - well here's the source of hope, friends. English. A blessing to a word-loving brain like mine; and a subject where everything just
clicks. I was always one of those kids that used to adore reading, so it's no surprise that I could rock up to any old English test and be entirely comfortable during it. Everyone has their element, and this is the closest you could get to mine. Thankfully, I've been getting Highs' in my SACs so far, but it makes me falter temporarily because I wonder what I'm missing, to not be receiving a
Very High. : the creme de le creme. Show me a single student who isn't pleased when they see the words 'Very High' in relation to one of their SACs.
Methods
No disrespect, but even writing the name of
this subject has made me lose my appetite entirely. Ugh. The amount of hate I have for Mathematical Methods is beyond anything, and I eye that large, red Cambridge textbook with distaste. I admire people who love mathematics, because whilst I aced Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 Maths; I never quite liked it. Worksheets would be thrown around carelessly, and dug out from the bottom of my bag when they were due. Trigonometry and Calculus are two enemies of mine. Seriously, those two guys freak me out. This, is something I hope to improve on. I appreciate the idea of mathematics, and there is nothing I would love more than to be able to sit down and understand the content I'm being taught completely - but it hasn't happened in the first six months, so I have my doubts. No further comment.
Philosophy
So fun to learn, and yet so hard to get the hang of. I'm doing it via Virtual School Victoria, so I've been thriving with the coursework, as I excel with independent study; but philosophical essays are something that I hope to grow to love. I've recently submitted a GAT, so we'll see how I scored on my latest,
and hopefully improved philosophical essay. We're currently doing Epistemology, the philosophy of knowledge, and it was alright. Can't wait for Aesthetics, however. The amount of Oscar Wilde quotes I have up my sleeve is concerning
Business Management
Ah, the one subject I don't spend hours stressing over. Business Management is such a smooth sailing, and my favourite revision technique is to write down a term on a sticky note, then write down the definition on the other side. I memorise that term to the best of my ability, then limit the definition to key words only, allowing me to remember the rest. It's been a great technique, and it's the only subject I've been passing with flying colours. My school missed out on Market Day due to Covid-19 restrictions, and we haven't been able to do that outcome yet, meaning our reports are currently incomplete. Not a big fan of the scaling down, but I refuse to talk about scaling in general, as it's different for everyone.
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So there we have it. My six subjects, all summarised into a few paragraphs. I've still got half a year to step my game up, and reach the goals I want to reach - but there's nothing more I'd love than a solid 50, like every other student in VCE; and I remain hopeful.
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Topic: a struggler, but wants to do well: my vce journey. (Read 1592 times)