Separate revision lecture programs are available for Mathematical Methods (CAS) and Specialist Mathematics students completing Units 3&4 in 2010.
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This revision program provides comprehensive coverage of the entire course, with a particular focus on Derrick’s proven exam and study technique. Taking a modern approach to lecturing, Derrick actively engages students at the lecture to ensure both a fun and thorough learning experience.
The content of this course encompasses the basics through to advanced concepts, and will suit students of all abilities. The program is unique in that it has three key components:
- Preparatory questions
- Revision lecture
- Comprehensive post-lecture revision book
Preparatory Questions
A preparatory question booklet will be provided prior to the lecture with the aim of beginning the revision process many months before the end-of-year exams. This booklet features both short answer and analysis questions that are designed to revise the course and help prepare students for the revision lecture.
Revision Lecture
An intensive full-day lecture featuring:
- A student's perspective on Mathematical Methods CAS/Specialist Mathematics. Derrick will explain his own thought process when he reads a question and how he then proceeds to write a solution.
- Recount of the tactics used by Derrick to achieve six perfect VCE study scores.
- Special mathematical techniques designed by Derrick that simplify even the most difficult of questions.
- Exposure to sample VCAA-style exam questions with easy-to-understand and logical solutions
- Generic methods for writing proofs and completing other difficult problems.
Post-lecture Revision Book
At the lecture, you will receive an exclusive reference book, which can be used as your bound book for Exam 2. The book features:
- Over 200 pages of typed notes and trial exams.
- Derrick’s unique student’s perspective and insight.
- Challenging and exclusive questions.
- Hand-written solutions that demonstrate how to set out answers in a real VCAA exam.
- Solution commentaries that explain Derrick's thought process and point out common careless errors and misconceptions.
- Topics explained from a conceptual basis and in a simple manner, making for an easy and thorough learning experience.
- An exclusive copy of both the 2009 and 2010 Derrick Ha Student Coaching Services VCE Trial Exams.
*Registrations close 08/09/2010. Places are still available, but are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
