2.  The HSC Modern History course is divided into four sections: - Section 1: World War 1 1914-1919 -Core Study (everyone in NSW does this topic) - Section 2: National Studies -Germany 1919-1939 - Section 3: Personalities in the twentieth century -Leni Riefenstahl (German journalist during World War 2) - Section 4: International Studies in Peace & Conflict -Conflict in Europe 1939-1945 (World War 2)

8.  http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams /2013/pdf_doc/2013-hsc-modern-history.pdf http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exams /2013/pdf_doc/2013-hsc-modern-history.pdf 1. Exam Booklet2. Source Booklet3. You will also be provided with a Writing Booklet – you can ask for extra writing booklets at any time.

9. Band 6 = 1131 students Band 5 = 3825 students Band 4 = 3088 students Over 77% of students that sat the exam scored a Band 4 or higher!!!!

10. Band 3 = 1467 students Band 2 = 570 students Band 1 = 364 students

11.  http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ multimedia/pdf_docs/modern_history/q1 2b_b56_s1_02.pdf http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ multimedia/pdf_docs/modern_history/q1 2b_b56_s1_02.pdf

12. This textbook gives a summary of each topic and is a great study resource. I have an e-book version available to all students and parents interested. Leave your email address on the sheet provided at the end of the session, and I will send you through a copy! Students have a hard copy of this text, and are able to keep it until after their HSC exam.

13.  Daily and weekly revision:  Each day when you get home, read over your notes from class – highlight or underline key terms, dates etc.  At the end of each week, read over your class work from the week. If unsure of a concept or term, see me the following week!  The more times you read or hear something, the more likely you are to remember it!!!!  HSC exams are just as much about memory recall as they are about ability and knowledge. Forming consistent study habits will ensure improved results.

14.  Visual: As stated earlier, go back over notes and use a highlighter for key terms and concepts.  Auditory: Record yourself as you read over your notes. Play it back and listen to yourself.  Tactile: Make flashcards by putting key themes on one side and the entire paragraph explanation on the other side. I will be providing the students with flashcards prior to the exams.

15.  WRITE, WRITE, WRITE…. then write some more! › YouTube clip of Modern History student:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQUejS oOko http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQUejS oOko  Lastly, the HSC Modern History exam is an exam made up of 2 essays and 2 extended responses ---- you need to become VERY familiar with writing!

17. http://hsc.csu.edu.au/for_parents/ A fantastic site! Answers all of your questions and concerns as a parent.