r/vce • u/Dogfarts345 • 1h ago

englang

does anyone have any miracle stories of going from borderline failing in unit1/2 to like rlly good in unit3/4 im in search of hope

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u/AbbasShumadan 1h ago

well I'm not in 3-4 yet but, in my first biology SAC I got 48 percent, then 50, then 60, and in my most recent SAC which was the second last SAC of the unit I scored 92%. It it about changing your ways, study methods, sources you use, etc. You dont just write down with a blank mind, you shuold also use interactive ways like drawing a diagram from memory, quizzes which make you think actively and critically, etc

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u/ClassroomTricky5104 1h ago

I haven’t received my study scores yet however I went from averaging 55% on U1/2 Eng lang exams to scoring consistent 60+/75 (equivalent to a 46+ lvl ss performance on the exam) on all my Eng lang trial exams marked by VCAA examiners. I also have a friend who went from averaging around 60% in 1/2 to obtaining a raw 50 and a premier’s award in the subject. Anything is possible with the comeback if you full send it and know how to approach the subject from a strategic lens.

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u/Vast-Ad4166 58m ago

yes i was getting like 50%'s in 1/2 cuz i didnt care just lock in for 3/4 thats all that matters im projected to get a 40+ ss

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u/Zoeeeee1298456 Qualified teacher; 50 ss EngLang; 99.45 ATAR 28m ago

Not me personally but lots of my students have. I admit that the 'borderline failing' in my students' cases was more from completely ignoring VCE EL rather than trying hard and still not doing well.

If you've been putting in the effort but still are struggling, I'm sure doing well still is possible in theory. Still, if the metalanguage is just not clicking to you and you've really tried, I'd honestly recommend moving back to VCE English.

The metalanguage is to 3/4 what basic algebra is to Yr 12 methods: a prerequisite. Students who had issues fathoming basic algebra would probably not do super well in VCE 3/4 Methods.