Chemistry Students - 2023 HSC Exam Preparation

This twilight workshop has been designed by an experienced HSC marker to best prepare students for the 2023 HSC. In this workshop, students will cover exam technique and strategy, particularly in a Module 8 context and finding links with other modules. Students will be:

• identifying overarching themes and interrelationships amongst the content
• addressing Working Scientifically
• unpacking difficult content
• addressing common mistakes and misconceptions
• developing strategies for extended response questions
• unpacking new practice questions
• evaluating sample responses
• learning what the markers are looking for

All students will walk away with a variety of resources.

Workshop Delivered by Dr Col Harrison

Col began teaching in Sydney's golden west in 1988. Since then he has worked in the public and private sector as well as holding several roles in teacher training and development with Peer Support Australia and Beaconhouse in the United Arab Emirates. He has HSC marking experience in Biology and Chemistry and has a YouTube channel to support flipped learning in the classroom. Col is the current Head of Science and Leader of Professional Learning at St Philip's Christian College, Port Stephens.