Connect Insights

Legal Studies greatest exam hits

Sara Doan — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:51:58 GMT

A key to success in VCE Legal Studies is the ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of the theory, while also being able to apply the theory to specific scenarios appropriately. That is why it can be extremely helpful to analyse high scoring responses to examine exactly how they both show and competently apply strong theoretical knowledge, all in the space of a few lines.

Business Management greatest exam hits

Jen Huang — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 01:43:32 GMT

The key to success in VCE Business Management is the ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of the theory, while also being able to apply the theory to case studies appropriately. That is why it can be extremely helpful to analyse high scoring responses to examine exactly how they both show and competently apply strong theoretical knowledge, all in the space of a few lines.

Anne Pham on her favourite VCE subject, challenging herself and making it work

Jen Huang — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 11:48:15 GMT

Incredible Biology and Chemistry lecturer at Connect, second year Chancellor's Scholar at the University of Melbourne and Taekwondo enthusiast. These, and more, are the many facets of Anne Pham.

How to benefit most from VCAA past exams

Jen Huang — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 08:27:24 GMT

VCAA past exams are a staple in the VCE student strategy toolbox, and for excellent reason. Not only do they offer you the chance to apply what you know (exactly what’s tested in the real exam); they and the examiner’s reports that come with them give great guidance on exactly what assessors are looking for.

Find the key to application questions in VCE Biology

Daniel Bil — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 20:10:00 GMT

On the first page of every recent VCE Biology Exam Report, you’ll find a variation of this sentence:

Our top CAS tricks for VCE Maths Methods students

Renata Galiamov — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 02:03:00 GMT

If you wince with pain every time your maths teacher says, “Get out your CAS”, this article is for you.

Given our extensive experience figuring out exactly how to use win back time during an exam, we've defined some super strategies for using CAS calculators. Our SuperClasses weekly tutoring students would know how life-changing these tips and our bonus notes are, but we thought we'd make our best advice accessible to everyone. This article includes our top three for VCE Maths Methods students.

Ben Hoskins on pursuing curiosity over career at Stanford University

Jen Huang — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 01:07:00 GMT

Meet Ben. He’s a superstar Connect lecturer, Chemistry wizard and, to cap it off, a lifeguard in his spare time. And with a brilliant ATAR of 99.85 and a Premier’s Award for Chemistry under his belt, he is about to embark on a remarkable university experience on the other side of the world.

Master intuition and visualisation for VCE Physics

Angela Chen — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 04:49:00 GMT

VCE Physics questions are usually packed with units, numbers and diagrams. You and I both know it’s easy to get lost in the information, misunderstand it or make silly errors when calculating the answer. That’s why it’s so important to hone your intuition – that is, a calculated ‘feeling’ for what the answer should or shouldn’t be.

Three top students tackle course selection and university experiences

Jen Huang — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 03:01:00 GMT

‘So, what’s next?’

Decipher the ins and outs of cellular respiration

Jen Huang — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 01:09:00 GMT

While some think that money makes the world go round, the argument that photosynthesis and cellular respiration make the world go round has more scientific merit. One or both of these processes are carried out by all cellular organisms. They’re crucial because they help cells get the energy they need to survive, and even keep Earth’s atmospheric composition in check.