UOW: Your partner in achieving your best in the HSC  

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is committed to providing additional resources and assistance to help students reach their potential in the HSC. 

UOW wants to support students in the lead up to trial and final HSC exams.  In conjunction with InspirationED, UOW are running two free HSC subject revision programs across June and July for current Year 12 students.   

This program has been designed to complement and add value to what is already being taught in the classroom.  

Students can select which subject specific sessions they want to attend, with both online and face to face options available. You can attend more than one session (all if you want!), and you can attend both the online and face to face options.  The content delivered across both programs will be different. 

On-Demand HSC Subject Support Series

The HSC Subject Support Series is designed to help students improve their knowledge and understanding of key subject content and discover what HSC exam markers and assessors are looking for. 

The series includes 12 free subject-specific online sessions, where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive tips and strategies directly from the most qualified and experienced HSC markers in NSW. 

Each 1-1.5 hour recording will cover: 

  • Key content and focus on specific modules 

  • Detailed analysis of difficult course content 

  • HSC marker insights on how to approach potential questions

  • Strategies to prepare responses to questions 

The HSC Subject Support Series will cover:

  • English Advanced 
  • English Standard
  • Mathematics Advanced
  • Mathematics Standard
  • Biology
  • Business 

Each subject will be broken into two parts and content presented over two separate sessions.

InspirationED: Our partner

The University of Wollongong is proud to be partnering with InspirationED to deliver the Year 12 Subject Support Sessions.

InspirationED have been empowering students to prepare effectively for the HSC exams for 16 years.  They have proven that their strategies work: 97% of students who participated in their programs improved their HSC results.

FAQs

You might have a question, below are some we have been asked.  If your question is not answered below, please contact our Future Students team on futurestudents@uow.edu.au or 1300 367 869.

No. Both programs are free to attend.  

Yes! You can register and attend for both the online HSC Subject Support Series and the face to face HSC Subject Revision Bootcamp.  When registering, select all the events/sessions you want to attend.  Capacity is limited for the face to face events.  

The HSC Subject Support Series will be recorded and available for on demand viewing until early October.  You will be able to login and watch these sessions from this platform.

If you have registered for the HSC Subject Revision Bootcamp and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your registration by logging in and modifying your registration.  These sessions have limited capacity and will not be recorded.

The HSC Subject Revision Bootcamp will be held in Building 20 on the Wollongong campus.  

Check out the 'Getting to UOW' webpage for information on the best way to travel to campus.

The online sessions will be hosted via Zoom. All sessions will be held in a webinar format.  You will not need access to a camera to participate in the sessions.

A link will be sent to the email address you registered with.

Yes.  There is a 1 hour break in the middle of each session for lunch.  You can bring lunch or grab something to eat from one of the many food outlets on campus.

We recommend bringing along any equipment that you use to take notes for study - laptop, tablet, notebook.  The presenter will provide handouts to all attendees if required for a session.

InspirationEd (formerly HSC in the Holidays) was established 16 years ago and supports students to effectively prepare for the HSC.  They deliver quality programs and resources, all designed by qualified practising teachers with extensive experience in marking HSC exams.  

Some subjects are being covered in both the webinars and face to face sessions.  The content will be different, and the face to face events will focus on developing skills to respond to questions, with a more thorough understanding of what HSC markers are looking for. There will be lots of time to ask questions to the presenter and clarify their response to ensure you fully understand the content and best mode to respond to HSC questions.

Name Description Time More Info
Monday, June 19, 2023
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Secrets from the HSC Marking Centre

Gain insights into the HSC marking process and learn strategies to improve your exam performance. This session will reveal tips from experienced markers, common mistakes to avoid, and effective ways to approach exam questions.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Study & Motivation Hacks for the HSC

Learn effective study techniques and motivation strategies to excel in the HSC. This session covers time management, goal setting, and overcoming procrastination. Discover how to create a productive study environment and maintain a healthy balance during your HSC journey.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
HSC Subject Support Webinar: English Common Module, Texts & Human Experiences (Advanced & Standard)

Dive into all key areas of the common module: Texts & Human Experiences (Advanced & Standard). This session focuses on understanding and addressing the rubric, construction of exemplar responses, and critical analysis skills. Participate in interactive activities and engage in a 20-minute Q&A session to clarify any questions you have.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Mathematics Advanced, Topics 1-3

Hear from a highly experienced Mathematics Advanced marker, covering key syllabus content and skills. Learn tips and shortcuts while addressing past and potential HSC questions. Participate in interactive activities and engage in a 20-minute Q&A session to ask any question you might have.

 

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Mathematics Standard 2, Topics 1-3

Hear from a highly experienced Mathematics Standard 2 marker, covering key syllabus content and skills. Learn tips and shortcuts while addressing past and potential HSC questions. Participate in interactive activities and engage in a 20-minute Q&A session to ask any question you might have.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
HSC Subject Support Webinar: English Standard, Paper 2

A breakdown of all 3 Paper 2 modules within English Standard Paper 2. Enhance your essay writing and critical analysis skills while addressing potential HSC questions. Hear the tips and tricks from an experienced HSC marker and engage in a 20-minute Q&A session to ask any questions you might have.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
HSC Subject Support Webinar: English Advanced, Paper 2

 

A breakdown of all 3 Paper 2 modules within English Advanced. Enhance your essay writing and critical analysis skills while addressing potential HSC questions. Hear the tips and tricks from an experienced HSC marker and engage in a 20-minute Q&A session to ask any questions you might have.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday, June 22, 2023
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Mathematics Standard 2, Topics 4-5

Continue to build on your Mathematics Standard 2 skills by focusing on additional syllabus areas and problem-solving techniques. Learn tips and shortcuts while addressing past and potential HSC questions. Participate in interactive activities and engage in a 20-minute Q&A session to ask any questions you might have.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Mathematics Advanced, Topics 4-5

Continue to build on your Mathematics Advanced skills by exploring additional syllabus areas and advanced problem-solving techniques. Learn tips and shortcuts while addressing past and potential HSC questions. Participate in interactive activities and engage in a 20-minute Q&A session to ask any questions you might have.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, June 26, 2023
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Biology, Modules 5 & 6

Hear from an experienced HSC marker who will cover key concepts and skills from the modules: Heredity & Genetic Change. Learn how to address the rubric, tackle potential HSC questions, and develop critical analysis skills. This session includes a 20-minute Q&A session to provide an opportunity to ask any syllabus-specific questions.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Biology, Modules 7 & 8

Hear from an experienced HSC marker who will cover key concepts and skills from the modules: Infectious Disease & Non-infectious Disease and Disorders. Learn how to address the rubric, tackle potential HSC questions, and develop critical analysis skills. This session includes a 20-minute Q&A session to provide an opportunity to ask any syllabus-specific questions.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Business Studies, Part 1

Hear from an experienced HSC marker in Business Studies, covering key syllabus content and skills from the topics: Operations & Marketing. Learn how to address the rubric, construct exemplar responses, and analyse case studies. Participate in interactive activities and engage in a 20-minute Q&A session to clarify your doubts.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday, June 29, 2023
HSC Subject Support Webinar: Business Studies, Part 2

Hear from an experienced HSC marker in Business Studies, covering key syllabus content and skills from the topics: Finance and Human Resources. Learn how to address the rubric, construct exemplar responses, and analyze case studies. Participate in interactive activities and engage in a 20-minute Q&A session to clarify your doubts.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday, July 3, 2023
HSC Subject Revision Bootcamp: English Standard

10.00am to 12.00pm - English Standard Paper 1: Text and Human Experiences

Engage in an interactive live session covering both sections of the English Standard Paper 1 exam. Be given direct instruction on how to respond to unseen texts and address the extended response question successfully. Analyse a range of exemplar responses to fully understand what HSC markers are looking for. 

12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch

1.00pm to 3.00pm - English Standard Paper 2

Following on from the morning workshop on Paper 1, this session will cover detailed analysis of what your teacher and HSC markers will be looking for across all 3 modules: Module A: Language, Identity and Culture. Module B: Close Study of Literature. Practice your skills across a number of possible questions and deconstruct exemplar responses.

The sample questions in this workshop are different to the webinars, but will also include a chance to ask questions to an experienced HSC marker.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
HSC Subject Revision Bootcamp: English Advanced

10.00am to 12.00pm - English Advanced Paper 1: Text and Human Experiences

Engage in an interactive live session covering both sections of the English Advanced Paper 1 exam. Be given direct instruction on how to respond to unseen texts and address the extended response question successfully. Analyse a range of exemplar responses to fully understand what HSC markers are looking for. 

12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch

1.00pm to 3.00pm - English Advanced Paper 2

Following on from the morning workshop on Paper 1, this session will cover detailed analysis of what your teacher and HSC markers will be looking for across all 3 modules: Module A: Textual Conversations. Module B: Critical Study of Literature. Module C: The Craft of Writing. Practice your skills across a number of possible questions and deconstruct exemplar responses.

The sample questions in this workshop are different to the webinars, but will also include a chance to ask questions to an experienced HSC marker.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
HSC Subject Revision Bootcamp: Mathematics Advanced

10.00am to 12.00pm - Mathematics Advanced Part 1

This workshop will cover the following topics of the Mathematics Advanced course: Analysis of Functions, Trigonometric Functions & Calculus. A series of tips for each question will be provided as well as exposing students to a variety of potential HSC style questions. The focus will be the harder questions of the HSC course and will be different questions presented in the webinar series. 

12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch

1.00pm to 3.00pm - Mathematics Advanced Part 2

This workshop will cover the following topics of the Mathematics Advanced course: Analysis of Financial Mathematics & Statistical Analysis. A series of tips for each question will be provided as well as exposing students to a variety of potential HSC style questions. The focus will be the harder questions of the HSC course and will be different content/questions to the webinar series.

It will also include a Q&A session where students will have the chance to get their questions answered.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
HSC Subject Revision Bootcamp: Chemistry

10.00am to 12.00pm - Chemistry Modules 5 & 6

Prepare effectively for the HSC trial and final exams with an interactive workshop covering Module 5: Equilibrium and Acid Reactions and Module 6: Acid/base Reactions. Attempt a range of possible HSC questions and gain a greater understanding of the requirements of an exemplar response for each. 

12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch

1.00pm to 3.00pm - Chemistry Modules 7 & 8

Prepare effectively for the HSC trial and final exams with an interactive workshop covering Module 7: Organic Chemistry and Module 8: Applying Chemical Ideas. Attempt a range of possible HSC questions and gain a greater understanding of the requirements of an exemplar response for each.

This workshop will also allow you to ask any question you have to the experienced HSC marker.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
HSC Subject Revision Bootcamp: PDHPE

10.00am to 12.00pm - PDHPE Core Topics

Explore the PDHPE core topics in a live, interactive session. Engage in a detailed discussion of the following HSC Topics: Core 1: Health Priorities in Australia and Core 2: Factors Affecting Performance. Attempt a range of possible HSC questions and gain a greater understanding of the requirements of an exemplar response for each. 

12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch

1.00pm to 3.00pm - PDHPE Option Topics

Explore the 2 most popular PDHPE option topics in a live, interactive session: Sports Medicine & Improving Performance. Attempt a range of possible HSC questions and gain a greater understanding of the requirements of an exemplar response for each.

This workshop will also allow you to ask any question you have to the experienced HSC marker.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, July 6, 2023
HSC Subject Revision Bootcamp: Legal Studies

Program:
10.00am to 12.00pm - Legal Studies Core Topic: Crime

Hear from a highly experienced HSC marker who will provide detailed analysis on the core topic of Crime. Be given explicit instruction on harder parts of the syllabus and attempt a range of possible HSC questions during this workshop. A range of exemplar responses will be provided to these questions to demonstrate what markers will be looking for. 

12.00pm to 1.00pm - Lunch

1.00pm to 3.00pm - Legal Studies Core Topic: Human Rights

Hear from a highly experienced HSC marker who will provide detailed analysis on the core topic of Human Rights. Be given explicit instruction on harder parts of the syllabus and attempt a range of possible HSC questions during this workshop. A range of exemplar responses will be provided to these questions to demonstrate what markers will be looking for.

This workshop will also allow you to ask any question you have to an experienced HSC marker.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM