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10 Practice Crime Essay Questions
Crime essays can feel overwhelming with so many cases, statutes, and reforms to juggle, but practising with real exam-style questions is the best way to build confidence. This guide gives you 10 practice questions to sharpen your structure, timing, and use of LCMIDs for stronger Legal Studies essays.

Can Your School Force You Into English Standard
Find out whether your school can make you take English Standard in this guide from Pinnacle Learners. We break down NESA’s rules, why schools recommend certain courses, and how you can advocate for yourself if you feel ready for Advanced.

Should You Take English Advanced or Standard?
In this blog, we break down the key differences between the courses- from scaling and workload to module content to help you make the best decision for your goals and strengths

5 Ways to Support your Child Through Year 12
The HSC can feel overwhelming for both students and parents. Here are five practical ways to support your child - from setting up the right study space to building healthy habits and getting extra help when it’s needed most.

Tragedy in Othello - How to Use Form in Your Essays
In this blog, we break down the 5 key elements of an Aristotelian tragedy, explaining how each of them apply to Othello. Use these devices to boost your essays into an A.

How to Write A Legal Studies Essay
Learn how to write a high-scoring Legal Studies essay with this step-by-step guide from Pinnacle Learners. Discover how to understand question types, structure a clear and persuasive introduction and integrate LCMID effectively.

5 Steps to Master HSC Short Answer
Short answer questions can feel overwhelming, but with the right structure they’re some of the easiest marks to secure in HSC English. This guide breaks down how to read strategically and use PETAL to write sharp, exam-ready responses.

How to ‘Answer the Question’
In this guide, we break down how to answer English essay questions - from unpacking key words and planning paragraphs to writing a thesis - so you can approach any exam with confidence.

Mastering High School Organisation
Staying organised in high school doesn’t have to be hard. This guide shares how simple tools like timetables, study spaces and revision routines can help you stay on top.

16 Practice Essay Questions for Othello
Practice 16 exam-style Othello essay questions with this guide from Pinnacle Learners. Build confidence by learning how to plan thesis statements, use syllabus terms effectively, and refine your analysis for stronger Prelim and HSC responses.

HSC Scaling Explained
Confused about HSC scaling? Scaling affects how your raw marks are converted into your ATAR. In this guide, we explain how scaling works and share tips to help you choose subjects wisely and maximise your results.

5 Tips to Boost Your Essays from a C to an A
This guide reveals 10 smart strategies to take your HSC English essays from average to Band 6 by improving structure, analysis and evidence integration.

How to Study During the High School Term
Explore practical study strategies including time management, active recall and subject-specific techniques to help you stay consistent and boost academic performance.

Top 5 Maths Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Making mistakes in Maths? This guide unpacks the five most common ones and shows how smart strategies, clear thinking and practice can boost your marks.