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The Power of Spaced Repetition
At HSC CoWorks, we know that what you study is only half the story. How you study is what really improves results. One of the most powerful (and scientifically proven) learning techniques available to students is spaced repetition and the CoWorks Flashcard Training Game takes this method to a whole new level. What is Spaced Repetition? Spaced repetition is a study strategy that involves revisiting information at increasing intervals over time. Instead of cramming before an exam, you spread out...
Be the First: Careers That Have Changed Through the Years
What will your future hold? What will your future career be? The good news is that there is no prescribed future career for anyone. The world is changing and it’s changing so fast that careers are popping up in places no one could have predicted. How could anyone 10...
Stay Flexible with STEM Degrees
Have you heard about STEM degrees? No, it’s a real thing, I promise. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It’s these 4 degrees and the fields that they represent that will see the most job growth over the next couple decades. It’s these...
Jobs of the Future: Everything to Gain in Venture Capital
If you’ve ever seen the show Shark Tank, you’ll understand the concept of a venture capitalist. They are the hotshots who put money into fledgling businesses before anyone else believes in them. There are incredible success stories of investors getting in early on...
Jobs of the Future: Become an Entrepreneur, Do Your Own Thing
Still one of the greatest ways to make your mark in this world is through a business of your own. The best part is that the most successful entrepreneurs are often university dropouts or never even bothered to go. That’s no excuse to be lazy, but it is certainly...
Jobs of the Future: Construction Industry Jobs: Building Australia Better
It seems not that long ago that Australia ticked over to its 20 millionth citizen. Now the number is slowly getting to 25 million people in the country, with it only set to rise faster in the future. There is one industry that is very happy with these numbers. It’s...
SMH Article: NAPLAN Results Not Good Enough
An interesting article here on the lack of improvement in NAPLAN results for 2016 which has led federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham to call for a fresh approach to teaching young people. In late 2014, Carol & I had a highly stimulating educational tour of...
Jobs of the Future: Medical Careers Will Live a Long Life Yet
Computers will change the way the world works in the future. It will literally change the way the world works. Work will be different in the future. Some jobs will be eliminated and others will spring up as a whole new career never thought about before. Working in...
Jobs of the Future: Engineering Careers: Perfecting an Imperfect World
Consistently listed on the best jobs of the future is the world of engineering. It’s all about designing, creating, building, and putting solutions in place. If you feel like the world around you isn't perfect yet, become an engineer. You might not make the world...
Jobs of the Future: Maths and Science Careers That Are Growing Exponentially
Don’t give up just yet on that Maths textbook. Take one more look at that Physics homework. It could be bad news or good news depending on how you look at it, but these subjects will determine whether or not you get to make serious money in the future. Those who have...
Data Scientist Careers (It’s Cooler than it Sounds)
Do you want to be in what’s being called the “sexiest career of the future”? It’s not actually that glamorous, but it will be a career that has the opportunity to make some serious coin. Data scientists are steadily becoming the new wave of IT professionals to see a...
2016 HSC Student Enrolments Closing
Enrolments for 2016 HSC Students will be closing this week on Sunday 3rd July 2016. There is still time to join the HSC CoWorks Year 12 Program to get tuition & coaching needed to achieve a great HSC result this year! Click here for more information on the program...
HSC CoWorks New Staff – HSC Coaching Experts
We are very excited and pleased to introduce three new members to the HSC CoWorks Coaching Team: Donna Redman Donna has been a member of the HSC CoWorks team for over 5 years now as an online marker, however recently has accepted the role of Head Marker for student...
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January 2016 Study Bootcamp
During Terms 1, 2 and 3 students will need to complete a seemingly endless assessment schedule, mid-year exams, Major Works and Trial Exams as well as completing sporting commitments, 18th birthday parties, driving lessons and so on. By completing the required school...
Summer Is Coming: How To Use These Holidays To GET AHEAD WITH YOUR MAJOR WORK.
For those of you doing a major work, these summer holidays are your new best friend! They will help you kickstart, develop and create your major work ideas so well that when HSC Term 2 comes around, you won’t lose a wink of sleep worrying. While they are called...
HSC Coach Holiday Advice – How To Best Use Your Time
Over the last few weeks I’ve had many HSC CoWorks students ask me how they can effectively use their time over the summer holidays in order to put themselves in the best possible position for 2016. Firstly, I would advise you to consider these factors before you sit...
Creating Your Path – Atlassian
If you want to play a part in the fast paced high tech industry then a graduate roll at Atlassian is the place to be. This Australian company was set up by two UNSW students in 2001. The company is now valued at over $3.5 Billion dollars making the founders...
English Extension 2 – Tips for the Summer Holidays
If you’re an English Extension Two student, think about what you can get done these holidays. Senior Coach Nechama Bass shares her insights and tips on the preparation of your English Extension Two Major Work... It goes without saying that each English Major Work...
Planet Earth Needs You To Solve Some Challenges
While we in Australia have higher living standards than ever before, there are significant challenges for us to overcome this century and wherever there are significant challenges there are significant opportunities. For our HSC students in 2016 there is a high...
Summer Holiday Recommended To Do List – Message To Students
So you're super excited about the summer holidays and so you should be because after these holidays are done, you've got some serious climbing to do before you can conquer your Mount HSC. It is important that you have a break and recharge the batteries however if you...
