NEW CHANGES: Higher Requirements for Year 9 NAPLAN
Under the NSW reforms, students will have to achieve band 8 or higher at year 9 NAPLAN tests to qualify for their HSC. Currently, 24% of year 9 students are at or below the national minimum standard for reading and about 19% fall below the minimum standard in numeracy. As…
Phonics / Reading / Writing Coaching Years 1-3
Mainstream classes are aimed at students in Years 1 to 3 interested in improving their English skills, particularly Phonics, which encompasses Spelling, Reading and Writing. Students are taught various skills that are important for later school years. Exercises are designed to target their weaknesses while consolidating their foundations in English…
Prepare for the Selective School Exam 2018. Enrol Now! Limited Seats.
At Master Coaching Hurstville we endeavour to prepare Year 5 students for success in the NSW Department of Education Selective High School Placement Test held annually in March. The NSW Department of Education states on their website that the Selective High School Placement Test is designed to measure ability rather…
The difficulties of finance
The achievement of an excellent mark in business studies can formulate down to students having a great encompassing ability in all content areas. Although, it is important to give extra attention and care towards the areas of finance when attempting the course. In turn at Master Coaching a great deal…
How to achieve your best for the upcoming Economics trial examinations?
The upcoming examination period of trails can seem daunting and challenging although with consistent effort and focus on certain content areas starting from today a student will be able to excel. This excelling of the subject area comes from direct guidance and assistance provided at Master Coaching with tutoring tailored…
The importance of interpreting and analysing films – HSC English
The ability for a student to analyse films in a successful and worthwhile is a fundamental skill needed by all students throughout every level of English. This multifaceted ability is more then identification of techniques but furthermore being able to appreciate the fundamental ability to interpret the meaning behind the…
Business plans and its overall relevance to the course – HSC Business Studies
In Business Studies it is important to acknowledge the direct relevance and importance of business plans to the course in both the preliminary course and higher school certificate. A business plan is simply a set of pre-determined aspects of a business in a broad sense. Therefore this plan can include…
The difficulties of finance
The achievement of an excellent mark in business studies can formulate down to students having a great encompassing ability in all content areas. Although, it is important to give extra attention and care towards the areas of finance when attempting the course. In turn at Master Coaching a great deal…
Dramatic Texts for HSC English
Dramatic texts are ones in which take direct importance in all levels of English. Thus, the ability for a student to interpret and fully immerse himself or herself into the overall ability of a dramatic text will significantly improve their own English skills. Thus, at Master Coaching a focus of…
The importance of visuals in English
The analysis of visual pieces can be seen to be a skill that is extremely important to a students progression in English. At Master Coaching this method of analysis is something, which is a basis of all teaching. Thus, an interpretation of these visual texts allows for students to gain…
The importance of having a deeper understanding of poetry
No matter what level of English all the way from Kindergarten all the way up to year 12 students will need to face the fundamental concept of poetry in all of its forms. Poetry is something in which many students view as challenging although with the guidance of the skilful…
HSC Biology Coaching at Master Coaching Hurstville
Biology is the most commonly completed science subject in the NSW HSC. It incorporates background knowledge from junior science to progress students’ understanding of body systems, human health, evolution and genetics. Here at Master Coaching, the course is taught according to 3 core topic areas: Maintaining a Balance Search for…
How to best prepare for writing an Economics essay?
The subject of economics although versatile, multifaceted and diverse still pertains to the standard expectation of students, to compose essays. This ability of students to produce coherent essays takes specific skills and ability particular to economics. Thus, this ability relies on students engagement with the various content areas, external data…
The most commonly seen mistakes in English essays
Throughout a students life in English one thing is unavoidable and that is the writing and construction of essays. This skill or art of constructing such a piece of writing can sometimes be challenging although if students avoid the common errors stated below they will be able to improve their…
How to gain a better understanding of any prescribed English text
In English no matter the level or ability of the student there is always one common denominator and that is the prescribed text. From Shakespeare, fiction, non-fiction and even multi modal texts each student will be inherently challenged by the ability to properly study and interpret the texts. Thus, it…
How to engage with extra material in HSC Economics
Higher school certificate Economics involves the culmination and accumulation of numerous sources of data to truly excel at the subject. The ability for students to successfully synthesise this information will result in them having an overall more comprehensive understanding of the subject content. This inherently simple ability to gain more…
Tips and tricks on delivering an effective speech
Writing speeches can be a daunting process in itself although most students find ultimately that the essence of delivering this piece of writing is challenging in itself. Students therefore need to consider that speeches are just one of the many ways in which they can show and prove to the…
How to best approach the HSC economics case study
An essential component of the HSC economics course is the case study in topic one, the global economy. This case study consists of students choosing a country and studying the key aspects in which make up that economy. This individualised case study is usually but not specifically limited to countries…
How to pick a successful related text
A student's choice of a related text for the 'discovery' module is one of extreme importance. A well chosen and in depth choice of related text will allow for students to create an overall more in depth essay. This exploration of finding a related text first must take place through…
How to excel at HSC Economics topic 4
The ability for students to achieve their best, can be considered to form down to pupils comprehensively and thoroughly engaging with all 4 topics of economics. This thorough examination of all 4 topics formulates down to students being able to fully comprehend the subject matter covered. Specifically in topic 4…
How to prepare for year 11 exams?
The concept of year 11 exams to some may seem daunting although this shouldn’t be the case. Rather for students it is a chance to showcase their surmountable knowledge they have compiled over the year. Though students, who identify as behind, struggling, accelerated or even in-between the two should consider…
How to best approach the HSC economics case study
An essential component of the HSC economics course is the case study in topic one, the global economy. This case study consists of students choosing a country and studying the key aspects in which make up that economy. This individualised case study is usually but not specifically limited to countries…
How to become an effective writer?
During the HSC one thing is common across all papers and subsequent subjects. That common element is writing. Writing in general is the ability for a student to convey ideas or constructs of what they have learnt about in class. Depending on the subject obviously this concept of writing can…
How to excel at HSC Economics topic 4
The ability for students to achieve their best, can be considered to form down to pupils comprehensively and thoroughly engaging with all 4 topics of economics. This thorough examination of all 4 topics formulates down to students being able to fully comprehend the subject matter covered. Specifically in topic 4…
How to pick a successful related text
A student's choice of a related text for the 'discovery' module is one of extreme importance. A well chosen and in depth choice of related text will allow for students to create an overall more in depth essay. This exploration of finding a related text first must take place through…
How to become an effective writer?
During the HSC one thing is common across all papers and subsequent subjects. That common element is writing. Writing in general is the ability for a student to convey ideas or constructs of what they have learnt about in class. Depending on the subject obviously this concept of writing can…
When do I need coaching and why?
A student when they feel as though they are falling behind or even a student that wants to be accelerated, should think about getting tutoring. At Master coaching it is vital and highly valued that students establish a safe, happy and nurturing environment in which they find they can learn…
Tips for Year 10 Students Selecting Their HSC English Course
You’re in year 10 and have a multitude of major decisions waiting to confront you – you’re confused, and rightly so. I understand, I’ve been in the same situation. It’s daunting to have so many options, to have to decide what subjects you want to do and what career field…
Study Strategies and Exam Preparation for HSC English
Know your text Make sure you have read / viewed your text a number of times, that you have a clear personal response and that your response is firmly based on your detailed understanding of the text. Know the text well enough to be able to make detailed reference to…
How to excel at Shakespeare’s Hamlet?
Hamlet is a fairly common option chosen by numerous schools to be studied in module B. Hamlet is a complex playwright that forms as an in depth study of drama alone. Importantly this means that no related text or additional texts will be needed. At master coaching Hamlet is an…