Dunman High School (Junior High)

[lervin]

Can only share abt History.


Revolution: Russian revolution, Meiji restoration
Dictatorship and authoritarian regimes: Stalin, Hitler
Decolonisation of south east asia: Malaya, Indonesia

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Thanks, Lervin. It’s really helpful. Can check how is this subject in year 3. Is it tough?[/quote]

Content wise, my dds said it’s interesting and manageable. But they claimed it’s difficult to score in exam. Seems that different trs prefer different styles of writing and they were often confused which is the right or better way. Also there’s a lot of writing during exams, so there’s a need to know the content well and think and analyse fast on the spot.

[zbear]

Its always more difficult to score in Humanities subjects regardless of how good you are in English Language vs Science subjects.

[sg.01632angel]

Thanks Lervin and Zbear for the advise. So I guess Geog N Lit are difficult to score too? I still need information on the Geog and Lit syllabus. Anyone? Thanks in advance.

[zbear]

sg.angel:

Thanks Lervin and Zbear for the advise. So I guess Geog N Lit are difficult to score too? I still need information on the Geog and Lit syllabus. Anyone? Thanks in advance.

Although it maybe difficult to score in Humanities, you still need to see your child's strengths n weaknesses.

My DD is a Humanities person n she does better in her Humanities subject than her Science subject. Unfortunately, her Science subject is now pulling her score down although she puts in a lot of efforts in that subject.

So pls be careful when you make your selection.

[Kuasimi]

Phew...final reach the latest thread of this forum.


Hi hi thanks for all the sharing. A great insight of the life of dumanium

My ds dsa into DHS....hope he can get in.

[Augmum]

Kuasimi:

Phew...final reach the latest thread of this forum.


Hi hi thanks for all the sharing. A great insight of the life of dumanium

My ds dsa into DHS....hope he can get in.

So how many days u took to browse thru this DHS thread ? Glad u find it insightful...

DSA results were alrdy out .. Oh, u are referring to WL, outcome of the waiting list?
If so... I wish him All the Best ...

[Augmum]

sg.angel:

I still need information on the Geog and Lit syllabus. Anyone? Thanks in advance.

Sg. Angel...No syllabus info to share as i couldnt rmb what they had studied... But what i can tell u is this...
DHS has a strong Geog dept for SH...Consistently churning out high % of As in A Level...

Yr 3 : Physical Geog
Yr 4 : Human Geog

[sg.01632angel]

Thanks, zbear and Augmum for your advise.


I just realize that promotion criteria for Y3 to Y4 is L1R5 where R1 must be a humanities subject. In that case, double humanities will be the better choice cause we can choose the one with better grade, isn’t it?

[Jntegration]

Taking double humanities is a good option, if you have confidence in the humanities. Many people in my batch took triple science because they felt that they were weak at the humanities. Instead of taking 2 and failing 2, take 1 and spend more time on it. This is especially so for those who are very strong in Maths and Science.


Geography syllabus
Year 3 Geography: Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Coasts, Hydrosphere
Year 4 Geography: Global Economy, Population, Tourism, Urban
There is a lot of uncertainty in the syllabus now, especially because of the new A level syllabus. Also, since it is a school-based examination, content may vary depending on time available to teach. Best to ask current Year 3s.

[sg.01632angel]

Thanks, Jntegration for sharing. My girl thinking to go for Chem, Biology, E. Lit and History. She says she don’t like the topics in Physics so rather choose Biology. Any comment?