Books in Nature Study Guides series

A Guide to 2 Unit Physics For The HSC is written for Year 12 students of the new 2 Unit HSC Physics course which was examined for the first time in 1995. The main focus of the book is problem solving method: each chapter contains explicit problem solving techniques followed by 'Checkpoints' so that students can immediately practice and implement the techniques demonstrated. At the end of each chapter are a variety of HSC style questions with fully worked examples at the end of the book. Students are often swamped by the amount of information presented in textbooks and this book covers all the essential theory in an easy to read format. As well as the Core, four electives are covered. They are: Elective 2 Wave properties of Light; Elective B Physics in Technology: Optical Instruments; Elective C Physics in Technology: Transformations of Energy; Elective 5 Astronomy.

A Guide to 2UG English is written by experienced teachers for Year 12 students studying for the NSW 2 Unit General English course. There are detailed discussions of all set texts, including those in the two Topic Areas, and guidance on how to approach the Reading and Writing Tasks. The articles are written with the aim of stimulating reactions, prompting discussion and independent inquiry, leading to students developing their own interpretations of and thoughts on the set texts. The articles include pre-text activities, discussions of significance of titles, major themes and issues, language, characterisation, key passages and suggested questions. Essay questions with guidelines are provided as well as sample essay questions to help students prepare thoroughly for the examination.