the school for excellence

year 12 hsc

2013

mid-year exam lecturesr Save hundreds of hours in study time!

r Revise & extend so as to maximise examination scores.

r Receive thorough A+ notes (not basic summaries like elsewhere).

r Benefit from our exclusive exam skills/strategy lecture - valued at $200 - FREE!

r Hear expert instruction and advice from experienced exam markers and writers.

r Master the difficult concepts as well as the tricks/traps that could appear in the exams.

r Get ahead – cover select course materials in advance of school!

minimise study time maximise scoresDates: Saturday 9th March 2013 – Sunday 24th March 2013 Venue: The University of Sydney & The University of NSW

TSFX – Voted Number 1 for Excellence and Quality in HSC Programs

Ace the mid-year

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mid-year examination

the school for excellence a: po box r1407, royal exchange, sydney, nsw, 1225 p: 1300 364 173 f: 1300 364 065 e: admin@tsfx.com.au w: www.tsfx.com.au

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THE SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE

The School For Excellence (TSFX) is an independent organisation that specialises in the development and delivery of high quality lectures and programs for Year 11 and 12 students. Our specialised programs are based on a unique system which ensures students receive the best opportunities to optimise their HSC scores. We believe that given the right opportunities, guidance and support, EVERY student has the potential to excel in their studies.

During the course of our lectures, students receive complete and thorough instruction, and NOT just a simple overview of the basic principles of each subject. Students will be taught by current and experienced HSC teachers, many of whom are authors of HSC textbooks, writers and markers of HSC examinations, members of exam committees and syllabus curriculum writers for HSC subjects. Teachers are carefully selected on the merits of their academic and professional achievements, and with special consideration to their communication skills. Our teachers are renowned for explaining concepts in a manner that students find very easy to understand! Our programs are fun, interactive and conducted in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Students are encouraged to participate in question time and discussion sessions and clarify individual concerns. Don’t miss out!

THE ULTIMATE PREPARATION TOOL FOR THE MID-YEAR HSC EXAMINATIONS!

Our “Mid-Year Exam Revision Lectures” have been designed to provide students with the necessary skills and information to perform to the highest possible standard, and to decrease study commitments in the lead up to the mid-year examinations. Each subject lecture offers students detailed and comprehensive coverage of examinable materials as well as significantly more examination hints, tricks and instruction than that offered by any other program provider.

To ensure that students are afforded every possible advantage in their examinations, our “Mid-Year Exam Revision Lectures” are being prepared and delivered by qualified, currently practising HSC teachers and HSC markers who possess the knowledge and experience to demonstrate the means by which students can achieve the higher Band (and ATAR) scores.

GET AHEAD AND REDUCE STRESS LEVELS

As schools often address course materials in different orders, some of the topics being offered in the “Mid-Year Exam Revision Lectures” may not be examined until later this year. These topic lectures therefore also offer students the opportunity to get ahead in their studies, reducing stress levels and workloads in Term 2. Having a solid knowledge of course content in advance of covering materials at school will enable students to absorb more information in the classroom, resulting in a stronger understanding of examinable materials. Students will find that their ability to answer/address questions improves, improving confidence levels, decreasing the time spent on homework and test/exam preparation, whilst markedly improving HSC marks.

Saturday 9 March 2013

10:00am - 2:00pmMastering the Exams(Session 1)

Note: Sessions 1, 2 and 3 of the “Mastering the Exams” lectures are identical.

Sunday 10 March 2013

10:00am - 2:00pmMastering the Exams (Session 2)

This lecture is being held at the University of NSW. All other lectures are being held at the University of Sydney.

Saturday 16 March 2013

9:00am - 1:00pmMastering the Exams (Session 3)

9:00am - 5.15pmGeneral Maths (Parts 1, 2 & 3)

9:30am - 4.30pmMathematics (2 Unit) (Parts 1 & 2)

See Page 3 for Further Details

Sunday 17 March 2013

9:30am - 4:30pmMathematics (2 Unit) (Parts 3 & 4)

9.00am - 5:00pmBusiness Studies (Parts 1 & 2)

See Page 3 for Further Details

Saturday 23 March 2013

9:00am - 12:30pmChemistry (Part 1)Economics (Part 1)

1:30pm - 5:00pmChemistry (Part 2)Economics (Part 2)

See Page 3 for Further Details

Sunday 24 March 2013

9:00am - 12:30pmBiology (Part 1)Physics (Part 1)

1:30pm - 5:00pmBiology (Part 2)Physics (Part 2)

See Page 3 for Further Details

TWELVE POWERFUL REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTENDn YOU WILL receive intense revision and consolidation of examinable

materials in a simple step-by-step manner.n YOU WILL strengthen your understanding of course materials and how

information will be applied in the exams.

n YOU WILL eliminate the need to waste valuable study time preparing notes. Each student will receive a detailed and comprehensive set of notes that cover the required knowledge to an A+ standard. In addition, as our teachers examine and analyse the major text books used by NSW schools, our course materials provide students with the added benefit and wisdom of the major resources used across the state, without having to read every textbook or resource available in NSW. Note: To date, NO OTHER education service provider has been able to match the quality and depth of materials that are issued to students who attend TSFX programs.

n YOU WILL significantly cut down on study time. You will cover at least 5 times as much theory and absorb 5 times as much information in our lectures than if you were to work through the materials on your own!

n YOU WILL ensure that you have covered and mastered highly probable examination questions. Our teachers analyse examination trends so that students can optimally prepare for the exams.

n YOU WILL learn to interpret and solve those difficult analytical and problem solving questions and master the concepts that students find difficult, and that have been poorly addressed in past exams.

n YOU WILL receive intense instruction regarding examination strategies, marking schemes, common exam tricks and student errors, as well as proven strategies that will optimise examination scores.

n YOU WILL develop skills that will help you manage your time more effectively and complete tests and exam papers within the specified time.

n YOU WILL obtain a significant head start into select topics from the HSC syllabus. Having a solid knowledge of course content in advance of covering materials at school will enable you to absorb more information in the classroom, resulting in a stronger understanding of course materials, less time being spent on homework and higher HSC marks!

n YOU WILL derive immeasurable benefit from the advice, experience, insight and perspectives from select teachers from top ranking schools across NSW. Teachers and past students consistently rate the programs and materials developed by TSFX number one for excellence and quality!

n YOU WILL increase confidence and motivation levels as well as learn how to improve performance in ALL of your studies.

n YOU WILL markedly improve examination scores!

Students who have attended our past exam preparation lectures agree that these programs strengthened understanding of examinable course materials and raised concepts and exam strategies that they were not previously aware of. Vacancies are strictly limited. Don’t miss out!

FREE HSC RESOURCES - VALUED AT OVER $300!HSCedgeonline is an educational resource designed to provide students with the best opportunities to optimise their HSC scores. HSCedgeonline members receive over $300 worth of resources at no charge, including sample A/A+ essays and projects, trial examinations with worked solutions, weekly study tips and exam advice, formula cards, critical HSC updates, two free passes into an intense examination strategies lecture and much, much more! To secure your FREE HSCedgeonline membership, please complete Section 1 on the back page of this brochure, or register online at www.tsfx.com.au.

“Absolutely engaging! Easy to understand, great examination tips and very relaxed environment. Totally worth the time.”

“Thank you for providing such a well-thought out & outstanding opportunity! ...incredibly beneficial!”

TIMETABLE All lectures (excluding the “Mastering the Exams” lecture on Sunday 10 March 2013) are being held at the University of Sydney.

COURSE DETAILS - ALL SUBJECTS

During the course of our “Mid-Year Exam Revision Lectures” students will obtain a complete and detailed coverage of the listed topics to HSC examination standard, as described in each Board of Studies (BOS) subject Syllabus. Each lecture will concentrate on the more challenging concepts, as well as the areas that students find difficult and that have been poorly addressed in previous examinations.

Students will work through a wide variety of examination style questions to gain a better understanding of what is required to secure the higher Bands, and learn how to avoid the errors made by students in past examinations. Emphasis will be placed on examination technique as well as marker expectations. Detailed course notes will be provided.

SCIENCE COURSES

Biology – Sunday 24 March 2013

Detailed instruction will be provided in the following Core topics:

Part 1: Maintaining a BalancePart 2: Blueprint of Life

Head Teachers: Ms Gina Mitchell (Moriah College) and Mr Justin Varjavandi (St Aloysius’ College).

Chemistry – Saturday 23 March 2013

Detailed instruction will be provided in the following Core topics:

Part 1: Production of MaterialsPart 2: The Acidic Environment

Head Teachers: Mr Scott Hazelton (St Columba Anglican School) and Ms Jane Wolter (The Scots College).

Physics – Sunday 24 March 2013

Detailed instruction will be provided in the following Core topics:

Part 1: SpacePart 2: Motors and Generators

Head Teachers: Mr Anthony Murphy (Moriah College) & Mr Andrew Timmis (Knox Grammar School).

MATHEMATICS COURSES

General Mathematics– Saturday 16 March 2013

Detailed instruction will be provided in the following topics:

Part 1 - Financial Mathematics (9am – 11.15am)Credit and borrowing & harder aspects from the Preliminary Course.

Part 2 – Measurement (12pm – 2.15pm)Further applications of area and volume & harder aspects from the Preliminary Course.

Part 3 - Data Analysis and Probability (3pm – 5.15pm)Interpreting sets of data, two-way tables, multiple displays, multi-stage events, applications of probability & harder aspects from the Preliminary Course.

Head Teachers: Ms Barbara Marinakis (Cranbrook School) & Mr Peter Muddle (Covenant Christian School).

Mathematics (2 Unit) – Saturday 16 March 2013

Detailed instruction will be provided in the following topics:

Part 1 - Geometrical Applications of Differentiation (9.30am – 12.30pm)Differentiation techniques, curve sketching, maxima and minima, tangents and normals and the second derivative.

Part 2 - Integration & Applications (1.30pm – 4.30pm)Approximate methods, areas and volumes of solids of revolution.

Mathematics (2 Unit) – Sunday 17 March 2013

Part 3 - Exponential & Logarithmic Functions (9.30am – 12.30pm)Index laws, logarithmic laws, graphing, differentiation and integration.

MATHEMATICS COURSES - CONTINUED

Part 4 - Revision & Extension of Preliminary Course Topics (1.30pm – 4.30pm)Geometry (including setting out proofs), Coordinate Geometry, the Quadratic Polynomial and the Parabola.

Teachers: Ms Ilana Dubb (Ascham School), Dr James Johnstone (Manly Selective Campus), Mr Geoffrey McLauchlan (Queenwood School For Girls) and Ms Jayanthi Viswanathan (Sydney Girls High School).

OTHER COURSES

Business Studies – Sunday 17 March 2013

Detailed instruction will be provided in the following Core topics:

Part 1: OperationsPart 2: Marketing

Teachers: Mr Greg Hannelly (St Edwards’ College) & Mr Phil Manocchio (Moriah College).

Economics – Saturday 23 March 2013

Detailed instruction will be provided in the following Core topics:

Part 1: The Global EconomyPart 2: Australia’s Place in the Global Economy

Head Teachers: Mr Matt Bookallil (Knox Grammar School) & Mr Neal Townley (Sydney Grammar School).

TSFX TEACHERS “Excellent teachers. Engaging. Great Material.”To ensure that students are afforded every possible advantage in their examinations, our lectures are prepared and delivered by qualified, currently practising HSC teachers and HSC markers who possess the knowledge and experience to demonstrate the means by which students can achieve the higher Band (and ATAR) scores. Further details regarding our teachers (including qualifications and experience) may be obtained at www.tsfx.com.au.

“There is no doubt that without TSFX I would not have done as well as I have. They really did help me achieve excellence”

“Remarkable presentation. Concepts and strategies presented that I have never seen before. Amazing amount of information for a six hour lecture. Study notes were perfect.”

MASTERING THE EXAMS

“Mastering the Exams” is a unique lecture designed to provide students with the best opportunities to maximise examination scores. During the course of this program, students will learn vital skills that will help optimise examination performance as well as strategies that will maximise learning and cut down on study time! In addition, the following key topics will be addressed:

n The fastest way of preparing for the exams.n Key strategies used by average students to obtain Band 6 scores.n Planning and executing effective exam study timetables.n The most effective (and time saving) learning techniques.n Techniques to enhance concentration and memory.n Setting out answers so as to optimise examination scores.n Errors made by past students and how to avoid these.n Combating “panic attacks” and “mind blanks”.n On day exam strategies that have been proven to improve examination scores.n Maximising how much of each examination paper is answered correctly.

Valued at $200, this program is FREE OF CHARGE* to HSC students. Students attending this program, are however, required to make a *minimum $10 donation to the charity representatives that will be in attendance on the day.

Note: 50% of the proceeds collected will be donated to Beyond Blue and 50% will be donated to the Fred Hollows Foundation. To date our “Mastering” lectures have raised over $127,584, all of which has been donated to charity.Vacancies are strictly limited.

Dates & Venues: Session 1: Saturday 9 March 2013 (10am – 2pm) – University of SydneySession 2: Sunday 10 March 2013 (10am – 2pm) – University of NSWSession 3: Saturday 16 March 2013 (9am – 1pm) – University of Sydney

Note: All 3 sessions are identical.

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Section 1: Applicant’s Details

First Name: Surname:

Home Address: Suburb: Postcode:

Telephone (Applicant): Parent Phone (If Applicant is a Student):

Email Address: School Attending:

Year Level: Year 11 studying Year 12/Accelerated subjects in 2013 Year 12 in 2013 Other:

Section 2: Please enrol me into the following programs (please 3 the appropriate lectures). PRICES INCLUSIVE OF GST.

Biology:

Part 1 - Maintaining a Balance ($65) Part 2 - Blueprint of Life ($65)

Business Studies:

Part 1 - Operations ($65) Part 2 - Marketing ($65)

Chemistry:

Part 1 - Production of Materials ($65) Part 2 - The Acidic Environment ($65)

Economics:

Part 1 - The Global Economy ($65) Part 2 - Australia’s Place in the Global Economy ($65)

General Mathematics:

Part 1 - Financial Mathematics ($40) Part 2 - Measurement ($40) Part 3 - Data Analysis and Probability ($40)

Mathematics (2 Unit):

Part 1 - Geometrical Applications of Differentiation ($55) Part 2 - Integration & Applications ($55)

Part 3 - Exponential & Logarithmic Functions ($55) Part 4 - Revision & Extension of Preliminary Course Topics ($55)

Physics:

Part 1 - Space ($65) Part 2 - Motors and Generators ($65)

Please also enrol me into “Mastering the Exams” (please 3 the appropriate lecture). Session 1 - Saturday 9 March 2013 (The University of Sydney) Session 2 - Sunday 10 March 2013 (The University of NSW)

Session 3 - Saturday 16 March 2013 (The University of Sydney) Sessions 1, 2 and 3 are IDENTICAL. Please choose 1 session ONLY.

Section 3: Payment Details

Total Payment Enclosed: $ BY Cheque Money Order MasterCard Visa

Name on Credit Card: Signature:

Card Number: Expiry Date: / CCV:

Please Note: Do not send cash in the mail. Please make cheques/money orders payable to “The School For Excellence”. Please do not submit more than one copy of your application form. Please use ONE form per student. Additional application forms are available at www.tsfx.com.au.

Conditions of Enrolment: Confirmation of your enrolment will be sent by email following the receipt of your application. Admission documents, maps and final confirmations will be sent by regular mail from 10 days before your first lecture. As TSFX cannot accept any responsibility for tickets that have been lost in the mail, students who have NOT received their tickets by 12 noon two days prior to their first enrolled lecture MUST contact our office to confirm their enrolment and arrange admission (10am–5pm Mon–Fri). The Closing Date for postal applications is 5pm three business days prior to the first enrolled lecture. Applications after this date must be by telephone, by facsimile or via our online enrolment form. Cancellations MUST be submitted in writing and received three business days before the first enrolled lecture, and will incur a $10 service charge per subject. No refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations made after each closing date. The School For Excellence reserves the right to alter the advertised program details.

application form - mid-year exam revision lectures 2013please detach this form and return together with your payment to:The Program Co-ordinator, The School For Excellence, PO Box R1407, Royal Exchange, Sydney, NSW, 1225. Fax: 1300 364 065.

We surveyed over 900 students who attended a recent course to see what they thought of the programs conducted by The School For Excellence. This is what these students said:

r 96% indicated that our programs raised concepts and exam strategies that students were not previously aware of.

r 97% indicated that our programs strengthened understanding of assessable course materials.

r 99% indicated that our programs were a valuable asset in examination preparation.

why choose the school for excellence?r Quality of notes: Only 1% of responses were in our competitors’ favour.

r Quality of presentation: Only 3% of responses were in our competitors’ favour.

r Benefits of programs: A mere 1% of responses were in our competitors’ favour.

The overwhelming majority of students indicated that the programs conducted by The School For Excellence are superior to our competitors’ courses!

enrol online @www.tsfx.com.au

Please note: We do not accept Amex or Diners Club credit cards.

Last 3 digits on the back of your card.