Hi there,
I am currently studying 1/2 physics chem and bio. I was just wondering if I would be able to keep up with the 3/4 content without properly studying 1/2 content.
Would you recommend for me to refining my 1/2 content before I start studying for 3/4?
Please let me know
Thank you

    physics 1/2 is not imp fo physics 3/4. unit 1 does not show at all and unit 2 content is taught again anyways. nor sure about bio.

    panda I did bio 3/4 without 1/2. The content does not change in intensity but rather the stress of ur results going on an ATAR, changes the playing field. The tests are made to be more challenging. Nevertheless, even as I didn’t do the 1/2 I outperformed most students who did do the 1/2, so don’t stress. In the 3/4 vcaa exams 1/2 will not be mentioned.

      chem 1/2 builds a strong basis for 3/4, my teachers have been saying to make sure u nail 1/2 to make it easier on urself next year however it is up to u at the end of the day

      4 days later

      As a Units 3/4 chem student (now graduate), knowing the content from Units 1/2 is very crucial. There are several key concepts that don't get retaught in 3/4, and if you're coming into them without the prior knowledge it is going to cause a lot of stress.

      Then again I believe the study design is changing so it might be changing in terms of the content crossover.

      However based on my experiences I can only blame myself with how trash I did this year in chem and probably bombed the exam, because I didn't revisit concepts and felt so lost throughout this year. Alongside having to learn new formulas and concepts without having the prior knowledge led me to essentially give up not even a term in (horrible mindset I know).

      It was only the support of my teacher and my friend in the class who basically got me my S's. When I saw I managed to get a 96 on an assessment it really brought up my spirits and had given me short-lived confidence in the subject. This part isn't really relevant but I think it helps contextualise the impact not knowing the content had for me in my graduating year.

      Also for my fellow units 3/4 chem students...electrolysis can go die in a ditch.

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