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Review of 2021 HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Exam Paper
  • Feb 26, 2022, 12:00 PM

This article gives a brief summary regarding some statistics about the Mathematics Extension 1 HSC Exam of 2021. There will also be some comments on new trends which are emerging since the change in syllabus in 2019, and how to best prepare for the next HSC exam.

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Overview of 2021 HSC Mathematics Extension 1 Exam
  • Feb 26, 2022, 12:00 PM

Overview of 2021 Mathematics Extension 1 HSC Exam

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Overview of 2021 HSC Maths Adv Exam
  • Dec 8, 2021, 12:00 PM

2021 maths advanced HSC exam was the second exam after the overhaul of tthe syllabus by NESA. Here is our overview of the exam with tips for future studies.

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Review of 2021 HSC Mathematics Advanced Exam Paper
  • Nov 23, 2021, 12:00 PM

This article gives a brief summary regarding some statistics about the Mathematics Advanced HSC Exam of 2021. There will also be some comments on new trends which are emerging since the change in syllabus in 2019, and how to best prepare for the next HSC exam.

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Daniel's HSC success story
  • Nov 23, 2021, 12:00 PM

Daniel Ryan studied at Prime in his last three years of high school and achieved an ATAR of 99.30 in 2021. He completed Mathematics Extension 1 and 2, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and English Advanced for his HSC. He is now a mathematics and biology tutor at Prime. Daniel is sharing his tips and experience that may help you to improve on your HSC.

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Review of 2021 HSC English Paper 1
  • Nov 23, 2021, 12:00 PM

Watch Tegan's review of the 2021 HSC English Paper 1 - Texts and Human Experiences and find out what you can learn from this paper.

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Things you should do before the HSC
  • Oct 1, 2021, 12:00 PM

With HSC exams approaching in just over a month, it is crucial that you stay focused, motivated, and productive every day. Here are some tips and advice.

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Five Study Tips That You Should Know
  • May 28, 2021, 7:00 PM

Study Tips

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What should a student focus on during the Winter holidays?
  • May 22, 2021, 12:00 PM

What should a high school student focus on during the Winter holidays?

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How to study effectively at Prime?
  • Jan 21, 2021, 12:00 PM

Here are some suggestions on how you can study effectively at Prime.

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Why English is the worst subject?
  • Jan 15, 2021, 6:00 PM

English is possibly the worst subject that school offers: it is easily misunderstood and often poorly taught. No one is sure how to get better at it, or how to study for it. Students don’t know why it is important, or how it will help their futures. Yet, English is the only mandatory HSC subject. It makes or breaks your ATAR. It is also the 2 unit subject with the largest amount of course content – and the only one with two final written exams. The worst thing about English, though, is that students get all the way to Year 12 without realising anything is wrong with the way they study English. And by then, it can be too late. Speaker - Tegan Schetrumpf (M.Litt & M.Arts), Prime’s Senior English Teacher and HSC specialist.

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How to build an effective study planner
  • Jan 7, 2021, 6:00 PM

Find it difficult to maintain a good study routine while studying at home? A good study planner has never been so important during this coronavirus pandemic. But how do you make a study planner that is effective and fits into your lifestyle? Here is a seminar on how to build your personalised study plan.

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Physics HSC Exam 2020 Review
  • Nov 28, 2020, 8:00 AM

Physics 2020 is the second year of the New HSC Syllabus for Physics. Here is our review of Physics HSC Exam 2020.

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Chemistry HSC Exam 2020 Review
  • Nov 26, 2020, 8:00 AM

Chemistry 2020 is the second year of the New HSC Syllabus for Chemistry. Here is our review of Chemistry HSC Exam 2020.

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English Extension HSC Exams 2020
  • Nov 23, 2020, 8:00 AM

English 2020 is the second year of the New HSC rubric for English. Here is our review of English Extension HSC Exams 2020.

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English Standard HSC Exams 2020
  • Nov 22, 2020, 8:00 AM

English 2020 is the second year of the New HSC rubric for English. Here is our review of English Standard HSC Exams 2020.

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2021 English HSC Paper 1
  • Nov 22, 2020, 8:00 AM

Watch Tegan's review of 2021 HSC English Paper 1 - Texts and Human Experiences and find out what you can learn from this paper.

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English Advanced HSC Exams 2020
  • Nov 22, 2020, 8:00 AM

English 2020 is the second year of the New HSC rubric for English. Here is our review of English Advanced HSC Exams 2020.

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2020 Maths Extension 1 HSC paper
  • Nov 14, 2020, 8:00 AM

The 2020 cohort was the first to complete a mathematics exam with the new syllabus, the first overhaul of the syllabus in many years. As of yet, there has been limited information in how NESA would choose to test this content, so understanding the structure and content of this exam will be very valuable to future students.

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Thoughts on 2020 Maths Extension 2 HSC Paper
  • Nov 9, 2020, 8:00 AM

The 2020 cohort was the first to complete a Mathematics Extension 2 exam with the new syllabus, the first overhaul of the syllabus in many years. As of yet, there has been limited information in how NESA would choose to test this content, so understanding the structure and content of this exam will be very valuable to future students.

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