H1 subject
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Hi all, I just realised i didnt save the last topic i post.. sorry, lost all comments.. For JC science stream, I want to take up these subjects: Maths, Econs, Geography and Chem.. but i just want to take 3 H2 and 1 H1 subjects.. so I'm in a dilema as of which subject should be H1.. Could anyone provide some comments? and what about the characteristics of H2 maths? is it more like A Maths?
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I'm not from arts stream so I'm not sure what the available combi are. However based on what you have chosen, it seems like you have chosen an arts combi.
For science stream, the basics are 3H2s and 1H1, and the H1 is the contrasting subject. This means that your 3H2s should be science subjects and the H1 should be the art subject.
For instance, the most common science combi is: H2 Maths, H2 Physics, H2 Chemistry and H1 Econs.
If you were to choose the subjects you indicated, based on what I know, there is an available combi that is:
H2 Maths, H2 Econs, H2 Geography, H1 Chemistry which is an arts combi.
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As for your question regarding H2 Maths, regardless of H1/H2, they both involve knowledge of both Emath and Amath.
Most people would advise you to go for H2 Maths as it opens far more doors at the university level and furthermore, most of the Singapore cohort takes maths at the H2 level, so if you were to take maths at the H1 level, it is more likely that you will lose out to them.
Of course, if you are completely sure that the courses you would like to enter at University does not require H2 maths, then I guess it's fine.
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Okay, thanks!
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Which JC is better? Anderson or Nanyang? 0_0
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Originally posted by Angelic-dream:
Which JC is better? Anderson or Nanyang? 0_0
By L1R5 intake? Should be Anderson. -
Originally posted by Angelic-dream:
Hi all, I just realised i didnt save the last topic i post.. sorry, lost all comments.. For JC science stream, I want to take up these subjects: Maths, Econs, Geography and Chem.. but i just want to take 3 H2 and 1 H1 subjects.. so I'm in a dilema as of which subject should be H1.. Could anyone provide some comments? and what about the characteristics of H2 maths? is it more like A Maths?
If you wanna do Science in the Uni, you should be aware that H1 level is useless for use as prerequisites.Almost all Science courses in the Uni require either H2 Chem or H2 Physics, in addition to H2 Maths. You *must* take these subjects at H2 levels.
It is always safest to take Econs as your H1, since Econs at A levels is not required at all, even if you wanna study Econs in the Uni.
To calculate your 'A' levels-to-University admission score :
You need to include :
- Your best four content subjects (i.e. 3 H2 and 1 H1 content subjects, with at least 1 subject to be from a contrasting discipline).
- Either GP or KI grade taken in the same sitting.
- H1 Project Work.
The maximum points for H2 and H1 subjects are 20 and 10 respectively. Note that H3 papers taken at the 'A' Level examination are not considered in the computation of the University Score. Finally, take note that the marks-for-grades allocation values (table above) are subject to the 'BellCurve' which varies every year. -
Thanks lot! I appreciate your help for clearing my doubt ^^
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Are there any online resources that provides detailed insights on topics related to General Paper?
And there's a compulsory subject called Project Work, so what's last year topic for JC1?
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Hi,
The themes for PW vary from year to year.
As for GP, the topics are broad. Here are some examples of essay topics for your reference:
1. 'Yes, We Can.' (Barack Obama) Is such optimism too idealistic in today's world?
2. Is capital punishment an effective deterrent?
3. "The mass media is nothing but a profit-making machine." Evaluate this claim.
4. Is education for all a realistic aim?
5. What distinguishes a truly great work of art from a merely average one?
6. Science and technology have shaped us to be what we are today. Do you agree?
7. What is man without religion?
8. Can lifelong marriages still be sustained in your society today?
9. Is clean energy for all a realistic aim?
10. How important is it for a city to retain a sense of its history?
Thanks.
Cheers,
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Originally posted by Angelic-dream:
And there's a compulsory subject called Project Work, so what's last year topic for JC1?
H1 Project Work can only be taken ONCE in your entire lifetime, and it is done when you are in JC1 (or Year 2 if you're in MI). You cannot retake the subject, no matter how many times you retake your other content subjects. Your PW grade will stick with you for life.For the 2010 H1 PW batch, the topics to choose from were either "Amalgamation" or "Alternatives".
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If for subject combination, is it better to choose Geog or Econs as H1 subject?
Cos i heard H2 Geog is a difficult subject, has tons of things to memorise but it offers a wider choice when applying for uni ( like art and social science)..
On the other hand, H2 econs is practically redundant for uni courses from what ultimaonline has suggested previously..
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Hi Angelic-dream,
You may be interested to read some GP essays at:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/38999752/RIJC-Ksbull-2010-Issue-2
to know what GP is all about in terms of the essay component.
A great resource about writing with style is the book by Strunk and White at:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/2629370/Writing-The-Elements-Of-Style-Strunk-White-4Th-Edition
Thanks.
Cheers,
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Originally posted by Angelic-dream:
If for subject combination, is it better to choose Geog or Econs as H1 subject?
Cos i heard H2 Geog is a difficult subject, has tons of things to memorise but it offers a wider choice when applying for uni ( like art and social science)..
On the other hand, H2 econs is practically redundant for uni courses from what ultimaonline has suggested previously..
H2 Econs really opens up your eyes, first thing, and then your courses in biz and fass. -
I just began the first lecture for chem, my chem teacher told all of us not to memorise the notes he gave, and mention that A Level chem cant be memorise, so what do we do? practice loads of chem questions?
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Hi Angelic-dream,
Perhaps he/she meant that one should not memorise content blindly without knowing how to apply them appropriately to solve problems. Thanks.
Cheers,
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Originally posted by wee_ws:
Hi Angelic-dream,
Perhaps he/she meant that one should not memorise content blindly without knowing how to apply them appropriately to solve problems. Thanks.
Cheers,
Wen ShihExactly, of course.
It is possible to pass H2 Chem (or any other subject) with 100% memorization and 0% understanding, or 0% memorization and 100% understanding. But your best chance of scoring a distinction for H2 Chem (or any other subject), is with 100% understanding and 100% memorizing.
(Yes, I don't mean 50%-50%, I mean 100%-100%, there's an important difference.)
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I like PCME
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Oh, ok.. I understand alrdy (:
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Oh, i almost forgot. I'm supposed to find these 3 chemistry texts and i really dont want to buy them since i dont have spare cash, are the books all available in the National Library? Or maybe i can find them somewhere else? i dont mind second-hand ones ^^
1) Peter Cann, Peter Hughes (2002) Chemistry for Advanced Level, John Murray
2) E N Ramsden (2000), A Level Chemistry, Nelson Thornes
3) JGR Briggs (2002), Longman A Level course in Chemistry
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Originally posted by Angelic-dream:
Oh, i almost forgot. I'm supposed to find these 3 chemistry texts and i really dont want to buy them since i dont have spare cash, are the books all available in the National Library? Or maybe i can find them somewhere else? i dont mind second-hand ones ^^
1) Peter Cann, Peter Hughes (2002) Chemistry for Advanced Level, John Murray
2) E N Ramsden (2000), A Level Chemistry, Nelson Thornes
3) JGR Briggs (2002), Longman A Level course in Chemistry
I honestly don't recommend any of these 3 textbooks. If you don't have the budget, don't buy any textbooks (or any other JC's notes). Just buy CS Toh's H2 Chem 'A' level Study Guide (see image below). If in the future you have the budget for textbooks, I recommend these textbooks instead :
http://infinity.usanethosting.com/Tuition/#Books_for_H2_Chemistry
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Originally posted by UltimaOnline:
I honestly don't recommend any of these 3 textbooks. If you don't have the budget, don't buy any textbooks (or any other JC's notes). Just buy CS Toh's H2 Chem 'A' level Study Guide (see image below). If in the future you have the budget for textbooks, I recommend these textbooks instead :
http://infinity.usanethosting.com/Tuition/#Books_for_H2_ChemistrySorry to hijack your thread, angelic-dream.
You recommended this book for chemistry H2 in my thread, but i can't find it at any major bookstore. Do you know where i can purchase this book? And by the way, what study guides do you recommend for H2 Physic, Math and H1 econs?
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Originally posted by Xavier_Lim_WT:
Sorry to hijack your thread, angelic-dream.
You recommended this book for chemistry H2 in my thread, but i can't find it at any major bookstore. Do you know where i can purchase this book? And by the way, what study guides do you recommend for H2 Physic, Math and H1 econs?
You can call Peter Soh at 9682 3583 and ask him if he has the 'A' level study guides for H2 Chem, H2 Maths and H2 Physics to sell you.
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Ok, but my school teachers recommended us these 3 books for reference, since one of the authors is a chief examiner in Cambridge.
UltimaOnline, i'll check out the book by CS Toh as well (:
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Originally posted by Angelic-dream:
Ok, but my school teachers recommended us these 3 books for reference, since one of the authors is a chief examiner in Cambridge.
UltimaOnline, i'll check out the book by CS Toh as well (:
Perhaps a note of explanation is in order.For those who wish to engage Chemistry strictly and restrictively at 'A' levels through the traditional boring route-memorization Singapore approach, then doubtlessly those three "written-for-'A'-levels-only" textbooks are more suitable.
For those who wish to truly understand, appreciate, enjoy and experience Chemistry for what it is, and/or those who wish to experience an accelerated learning (ie. during the JC years) preview and preparation into Chemistry-based courses at University levels (eg. Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering), then the (University-level) textbooks & guidebooks I recommend are more suitable.
In other words, there is no right or wrong choice. There is only choice. As with all choices, there are always pros and cons.
There will be, doutblessly, some students reading this for whom the 3 'A' level textbooks listed will be more suitable. And there will also be others for whom the textbooks I recommend, be more suitable. You just have to determine (or choose) for yourself which group you belong to.
Similarly, is getting tuition right for students? It depends on the specific student and on the specific subject and on the specific tutor engaged. What's "right" (ie. appropriate or helpful) must always be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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While I still do not recommend 'A' level *textbooks* (for textbooks, Uni-level materials are indubitably superior), nonetheless I do recommend some guidebooks written for 'A' levels, such as CS Toh's 'A' level study guide (written specifically for the H2 syllabus).
Just today, I came across a new guidebook (released 2011), found it good, bought a copy (to be precise : bought 8 copies to add to my library of materials for my students to use during tuition), and have just added the following to my "List of Recommended Books for H2 Chemistry" section of my webpage :
David Bevan's International 'A' Level for CIE Chemistry Revision Guide
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cambridge-International-Level-Chemistry-Revision/dp/1444112686/The above 'A' level Chemistry guide-book (published 2011), although written specifically for the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) 'A' levels, is nonetheless still largely relevant to the H2 Chemistry syllabus and still largely helpful for the Singapore H2 student. In addition to being a comprehensive set of topic-by-topic notes, this book also includes sample examination questions, model answers and examiner comments. Available from Popular Bookstore or from Amazon.com (UK).