* Nanyang JC (NYJC)

[mindays]

mathtuition88:

KTKS:

[quote=\"mathtuition88\"]
For H2 Maths, AJC (Anderson) is notorious for setting very tough questions. I would estimate that even straight A-students may not be able to solve those AJC challenging questions.

Overall, all JCs set their H2 Math paper harder than the A level standard. For students aiming for B or even low A (just nice 70-75 marks), I would suggest that skip AJC / RI / HCI papers. Try A Level TYS multiple times (students tend to forget completely questions that only attempted once), and easier prelim papers like IJC / JJC / MI, etc, also multiple times to reinforce memory.

Thank you for the tips. May I know if you are a maths private tutor?
Is it safe to rely on A Level TYS as the main practice papers? I know many pupils swear by merely relying on O Level TYS for distinctions. I am not sure if it works for A Level.

Yes, I am maths private tutor.

Sure, doing A level TYS as main practice papers is perfectly fine. I would suggest do past 5 years of TYS, instead of 10 years as those old papers may be outdated. Remaining time should be spent re-doing the questions, and selected \"easy\" school prelim papers. This advice is for average students who are aiming for B or borderline A.

The point is that for average students, it is more important to be able to do the basic to intermediate questions that form the bulk of the A level questions. Then, even if the minority challenging questions are left undone, they can still secure a B or even an A.

For stronger students who want to further improve their chances of scoring, after completely mastering the TYS, they can go on to the tougher prelim papers.

P.S: For Maths nowadays it is important to practice intelligently with understanding, as opposed to blind application of formulae and steps. Recent years there are trick questions appearing that are specifically constructed to catch those who blindly apply formula and steps, and also novel unseen questions that are unlike any previous TYS questions.[/quote]From your experience, do you think NYJC's math question papers are tough? Personally, I feel that the standard of NY is comparable to NJC's. What do you think?

[mathtuition88]

I just looked at NYJC 2012 Paper, it will be challenging for students to score >70.


Whether it is comparable to NJC, it depends on the year. NJC can be quite tough too. I had a student scoring D in NJC prelims, but A in actual A levels.

[roborovski]

mindays:

From your experience, do you think NYJC's math question papers are tough? Personally, I feel that the standard of NY is comparable to NJC's. What do you think?

Mindays, it doesn't matter if NYJC's exam papers are tougher than another JC's. It is only good if the JC teachers can teach well so that students need not depend on private tutors to score distinctions.

[mindays]

roborovski:

mindays:

From your experience, do you think NYJC's math question papers are tough? Personally, I feel that the standard of NY is comparable to NJC's. What do you think?

Mindays, it doesn't matter if NYJC's exam papers are tougher than another JC's. It is only good if the JC teachers can teach well so that students need not depend on private tutors to score distinctions.

So it becomes my fault when other forummers genuinely asked for opinions of the difficulties of JC papers?

[roborovski]

mindays:

roborovski:

[quote=\"mindays\"]
From your experience, do you think NYJC's math question papers are tough? Personally, I feel that the standard of NY is comparable to NJC's. What do you think?

Mindays, it doesn't matter if NYJC's exam papers are tougher than another JC's. It is only good if the JC teachers can teach well so that students need not depend on private tutors to score distinctions.

So it becomes my fault when other forummers genuinely asked for opinions of the difficulties of JC papers?[/quote]Chill, why so sensitive? You are already a parent. I was merely stating a fact that applies to all JCs.

[mindays]

Mindays, it doesn't matter if NYJC's exam papers are tougher than another JC's. It is only good if the JC teachers can teach well so that students need not depend on private tutors to score distinctions. [/quote]


So it becomes my fault when other forummers genuinely asked for opinions of the difficulties of JC papers?[/quote]

Chill, why so sensitive? You are already a parent. I was merely stating a fact that applies to all JCs.[/quote]

Not when you particularly mention my name. On a side note, I realised VJC and NYJC style of doing PW is similar. Both start doing their Written Report before EOM. This is unlike MJC, SRJC and TJC.

[mindays]

For parents who are interested in NYJC, you may want to refer to this link at the bottom for your DD or DS to experience NY culture. I am not sure whether other JCs do have JC Experience. In my days, we used to be able to try JC life for 3 months. Miss those times...


https://nanyangjc.org/nyapps/experience/

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mindays:

On a side note, I realised VJC and NYJC style of doing PW is similar. Both start doing their Written Report before EOM. This is unlike MJC, SRJC and TJC.

YJC, IJC and ACJC started off with Written Report (WR) prior to Evaluation of Materials (EOM) too.
WR has to be drafted before any EOM is possible, in my opinion. In any way, WR and EOM are continual processes that will usually commence from July to Oct. The deadline for submission to SEAB of both WR and EOM are in Oct, EOM being earlier.

[EpicReborn]

I am currently in secondary 4 and my goal is to join NYJC. I do not have amath and would really like to take h2 maths... I went for amath tuition so I have knowledge of the subject too

So is it possible to take h2 math in NYJC in this scenario? :?:

[mindays]

EpicReborn:

I am currently in secondary 4 and my goal is to join NYJC. I do not have amath and would really like to take h2 maths... I went for amath tuition so I have knowledge of the subject too

So is it possible to take h2 math in NYJC in this scenario? :?:

Be sure to attend NYJC's 2017 Open House to seek information. I am sure the helpful teachers there will guide you to make the best choice