Hey guys, i am now J1 and i have been failing most of my test.. I recently took a physics test and to my horror, i could not answer most of the questions but my friends could. Can you offer me some tips on how to excel for the different subjects in JC. i dont wish to retain this year haha... btw, i am taking PCME, H1 econs
Do i need to practice more for the different subjects so that i get more exposure to different concepts?
I agree with UltimateOnline.
You could consider getting a tutor to help you.
At the same time, you'll also need to spend time revising your work consistently. :)
There's quite a number of sites providing A level notes and past year papers. Do source for them.
For physics, most important is to understand the central concept around each section of the topics you are learning. Drawing a diagram to the practice problem, writing down the variables (eg. x = 2 J , y = 2 m , z = ??? this is just my imaginary illustration) and seeing which formula you should apply in the correct context.
For chemistry, you can try going to Bras Basah complex 2nd or 3rd floor (first shop that you see on alighting from the escalator) and buying the yellow book Step-by-step A level study guide chemistry. I think there is a corresponding guide for physics too.
Are you distracted by social media or your handphone? Try to cut down on internet, have a study schedule and switch off your phone if possible during studying.
All the best.
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Try to understand, not memorize.
honestly you don't need to freak out if you can't answer the questions while your friends can, because it could just be your friends are smart and anyway school questions are designed to be hard. but for Physics, it's actually not that hard if you understand, so I suggeset just reread all your notes and master the concepts. and lastly, I understand your fear of retaining, but I personally feel no need to fear it. After all, you will get a better chance of scoring for As and looking at the brights side, JC is supposedly the best years of your life so you should enjoy if you get 3 years of it while others get two :)
Hi POP222,
Failing in JC1 is quite common.. Catch is don't get disheartened and try to grab hold of your school teachers at their free time to ask your queries (unless you have something against them or they cannot teach well, then look for a private tutor).
Regards,
Jeffrey
To simplify P(X>36.6667) = P(X>37) or is it equal to P(X>36) or does it depends on the definition of the variable X to decide if we round up or round down.
Thanks.
I flung quite alot tests as well last time in J1 as well since the JC syllabus is pretty tough as compared to secondary school. Practice is the key. I've done much better in year do after doing all the numerous practice papers my teacher had given me.
Originally posted by juzthink:To simplify P(X>36.6667) = P(X>37) or is it equal to P(X>36) or does it depends on the definition of the variable X to decide if we round up or round down.
Thanks.
Hi,
It will be good if you could post the original question to better understand the doubt you are clearing, thanks.
Cheers,
Wen Shih
Hey man sorry to here about your current situation. This only occurs on JC by two scenarios:
A) You don't understand nuts
B) You never study enough
Solution:
Practice practice and practice. In JC being smart will not get you through promos, you need to mug as well as the syllabus revolves around hardwork and not memory power anymore. If you're still failing by promos means you haven't been working hard enough pal. #AlsoInJ1
Take advice from me man; I was just like you last year now its 50 days to As and im still struggling. Dont put yourself down giving excuses like not being intelligent enough. JCs all about consistant hard work spend maybe 4 hours on weekdays and more on weekends and you're going to do really well. On a side note i bought myself a one way ticket to inevitable failure by not studying enough. Can anyone tell me if retaining is still an option now and if i can withdraw from As while still staying in school? Im a guy btw.
Keep practising. I am also a J1 and I find consistent practise crucial to achieving good results. I wish you good luck in your studies.