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| ## [*Excel* HSC Legal Studies study guide](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-legal-studies-study-guide/) Each topic is broken down into thoroughly explained chapters and shows the HSC criteria that are being met by learning the specific content. Understanding how to integrate what is being asked in the syllabus into your responses is a reliable way to maximise marks in an exam or assessment. This study guide provides lots of space to write, highlight and take notes, which is crucial for optimal learning and memory retention according to [studies](https://now.northropgrumman.com/in-handwriting-vs-typing-notes-pen-and-paper-might-win-out/). | [](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-legal-studies-study-guide/) |
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| ## [*Excel* HSC Economics study guide with HSC study cards](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-economics-study-guide-with-hsc-study-cards/) Our *Excel* Economics study guide not only has all the content students will need for exam preparation, revision and content comprehension but also includes helpful study cards. These study cards consist of facts, topics and areas of the syllabus content covered in the book that the author has considered to be essential. The study cards are compact and able to be used anywhere for quick revision and self-testing. | [](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-economics-study-guide-with-hsc-study-cards/) |
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| ## [*Excel* HSC Engineering Studies study guide](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-engineering-studies/) This title not only features in-depth written descriptions and explanations of each topic but also includes a helpful key terms and concepts glossary. The variety of content provided within this study guide not only develops students’ understanding of the content but also links them with the relevant outcomes and syllabus requirements. | [](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-engineering-studies/) |
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| ## [*Excel* HSC Food Technology study guide](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-food-technology-study-guide/) The *Excel* HSC Food Technology study guide covers content relevant to both Year 11 and Year 12 students who undertake similar courses across different states. A feature of this title that is a fundamental element of learning, comprehension and exam preparation is the revision questions at the end of each chapter. These questions come with answers for self-directed marking. With each topic having their own question test, students can clearly see the topics they excel at and where they can improve. | [](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-food-technology-study-guide/) |
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| ## [*Excel* HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology study guide](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-and-preliminary-design-and-technology-study-guide/) This *Excel* HSC and Preliminary Design and Technology study guide contains both preliminary and HSC content. This keeps all the information students need in one convenient place and allows for self-directed learning. Students can work ahead if they feel confident in their learning and they can also revisit past topics, such as the Preliminary content, that needs to be revised. This title contains self-directed investigations and provides useful alternate websites and resources to find the information students need to meet syllabus criteria. | [](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-and-preliminary-design-and-technology-study-guide/) |
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| ## ## [*Excel* HSC and Preliminary PDHPE study guide](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-and-preliminary-pdhpe-study-guide/) This study guide contains both Preliminary and HSC content, which keeps notes, revision and practice tests all in one place for the most convenient and organised study. Students are encouraged to write in their guides and highlight information they can then use for dedicated study notes or to easily find in the book when they need it. It is recommended that tasks are completed systematically throughout each chapter, which adds to topic comprehension. This title is perfect for both school and at-home learning. Within this study guide there are convenient HSC study cards which highlight the most useful and important subjects, terms and areas of the syllabus. | [](https://pascalpress.com.au/excel-hsc-and-preliminary-pdhpe-study-guide/) |
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