If you use the next two months wisely, the Trials and the HSC will be significantly easier, and you will have an overall higher chance of reaching your particular goal.

The plan of action I went through last week applied to most subjects, with the exception of Maths, so as promised, I have identified what you should be aiming to do for Maths over the next 2 months.

Why is Maths different?

As I wrote previously, success in your trials will be directly proportional to two things; how detailed your knowledge is, and your ability to apply it.

While for subjects like English, History, Social Sciences and even Sciences, working on notes, re-writing them and then working on questions is the best way to ensure success in your trials, this is not the case for Maths.

This is because Maths is essentially all about the questions! Notes are not the focus point of Maths.

So what should you do?

Well, believe it or not you should start with notes of a sort. Purchase a new exercise book and create a formula book.

What is a formula book?

I remember when I sat the HSC I had over 5 different exercise books for Maths. All the necessary formulas and example questions were scattered amongst these books, making it very difficult for me to study. When I couldn't solve a question, it took me a long time to find the relevant formula and worked examples in my exercise books!

A formula book basically identifies the key formulas you require for each topic. Additionally, you should also include some worked examples. Include in these worked examples some of the more difficult questions. Often when you turn to the formula book it will not be because you are having trouble with a basic question.

In selecting which questions to write in this book, look at past HSC questions and select questions that appear often. There are often patterns in the questions if you look hard enough!

Secondly, begin working on past HSC questions. You do not need to work on the a whole 3 hour paper, but work on particular sections which you have covered already. This will be great revision. Work

under exam conditions - so set yourself a time limit.

All the best,

Rowan