Yes, TikTok can be the ultimate time killer, but it’s also sometimes informative and could even help you with your HSC results
It’s that time of year again, and if you’re deep in trial exams or HSC prep has you bunkered down with non-stop study, we’re here to tell you it’s time for a TikTok break!
With a little willpower and focus, you can use TikTok for good – starting with study tips.
Here are a few we found useful, from both students and experts like maths teacher extraordinaire Eddie Woo.
#1 Get super organised – use a planner to break up the hours and days into blocks of work
@ayabarghachoun HOW I GOT A 99.6 ATAR! Stay watching for a free, personalised timetable! Follow for more daily bulletproof HSC advice throughout your trials 📚🧠🍎📖✏️ #hsc #atar #highschool #study #studytips #school #student #sydney #nsw
♬ Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) – Kate Bush
#2 Work on your ‘conceptual memory’ to help avoid silly mistakes
@sydneymorningherald In Eddie Woo’s next tip for studying for your HSC Maths exam, he explains how working on your conceptual memory can help you avoid making ‘silly mistakes’ and losing marks. #eddiewoo #hscmaths #hscstudy
♬ original sound – Sydney Morning Herald
#3 During the exam, allocate time based on the marks the answers are worth
#4 Change up where you’re studying so you don’t get stuck in a rut
@askjeddle How many hours of study should you do in the HSC? #studytok #fyp #foryoupage #exam #hsc #student #book #school #year12 #study #australia #highschool
♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz
#5 Get those maths concepts and formulas down
@thestudenthustle Let me know what other subjects you would like study tips for! #hsc #year12 #australia #nsw #vce #studytok #maths #study #atar #ucat #exams
♬ lost in the fire – favsoundds
#6 Prep for physics with these simple hacks
#7 Get chemistry study help via teacher resources
@yeahyoucantoo #greenscreenvideo amazing resource for HSC chem #hscchemistry #atar #edrolo https://www.hschub.nsw.edu.au/science-items/hsc-chemistry-exam-tips
♬ original sound – yeahyoucan2
#8 Don’t forget examples when you’re studying for biology
@powereducators This helped me get a band 6 in Biology! #biology #biologyyear12 #chemistry #biologytips #hscexams #trialexams
♬ original sound – Power Educators
#9 Try these techniques for better retaining information
@curiechemistry Learn from the best. Message 0414 545 799 now to trial our Chemistry classes. #atar #nesa #hsc #year11 #year12 #classof2023 #classof2024 #chemistry #science #highschool #study #exams #nsw #sydney
♬ original sound – Curie Chemistry
#10 Be prepared with your physics formulas and leave time to check for mistakes
@atarnotes_aus Tim’s top physics tips! Tag ur phys friends below ✨ #hsc #physics #nsw #atar #aus #exam #tips
♬ Up Beat (Married Life) – Kenyi
And lastly, don’t forget to have some laughs along the way!
@mrjoelmaguire I had a migraine and threw up during my last exam #hsc #hsc2022 #comedy #funny #relatable #meme #joke #skit #sketchcomedy #studytok
♬ Miss You (Sped Up Version) – _
Your ATAR is not the final word in your career – not even close. More students are accepted into university every year without an ATAR than those with one! And uni is but one pathway to your dream gig.
Now…time to get back to study!!!








