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jtoh:
That's hard to say. Further Math is a new subject so one can't really comment if it's hard to score until the first batch takes their A levels next year. Chemistry at JC level is quite different from that at O levels from what I understand. Some students have problems adjusting and don't do well for it at JC1 despite scoring A at O levels. It all boils down to interest and acumen. Has the school held a briefing on this already? What do they say about PCE with FM?[/quote]The school had briefed them on the subject combination. Your sentence \"Some students have problems adjusting and don't do well for it at JC1 despite scoring A at O levels\" worries me. Does that mean those not scoring A are advised not to take A level Chemistry as they might have problems in catching up? My child is not very interested in Chemistry and the reason of taking Chemistry is because it is a requirement for a lot of courses in university for Science students.TTBCOOL:
[quote=\"jtoh\"]What combination is your child considering, TTBCOOL?
Still Considering. I am trying to gather more information for her. She is thinking of PCME or PME with Further Maths but she heard from her Seniors that Further Maths is very tough. Between Chemistry & Further Maths, which is easier to study and score? -
TTBCOOL:
The school had briefed them on the subject combination. Your sentence \"Some students have problems adjusting and don't do well for it at JC1 despite scoring A at O levels\" worries me. Does that mean those not scoring A are advised not to take A level Chemistry as they might have problems in catching up? My child is not very interested in Chemistry and the reason of taking Chemistry is because it is a requirement for a lot of courses in university for Science students.
I'm not jtoh, but just some of my thoughts: I think there is always some change in the way a subject is taught/tested when you move from stage to stage of education. I would say that a child that has done well in a subject by dint of drilling and memorisation may find it harder to move to the next stage as such methods become less effective and \"do-able\" the higher you go. Interest also counts for a lot as it is easier to work hard a subject you are more interested in. If your child is not interested in Chemistry, then will she actually want to do a course that requires Chemistry? If she does, then she shouldn't be that disinterested in Chemistry. -
TTBCOOL:
The school had briefed them on the subject combination. Your sentence \"Some students have problems adjusting and don't do well for it at JC1 despite scoring A at O levels\" worries me. Does that mean those not scoring A are advised not to take A level Chemistry as they might have problems in catching up? My child is not very interested in Chemistry and the reason of taking Chemistry is because it is a requirement for a lot of courses in university for Science students.[/quote]Don't get me wrong. *Some* students have problems adjusting; definitely not all. And getting less than A at O levels doesn't mean you shouldn't take Chem at A levels. The subject is taught differently at A levels and you have to relearn some things that were taught at O levels and realize that answers that were acceptable then no longer apply. If the student is open-minded and diligent, it should be fine. If your daughter has little interest in Chemistry she might not even choose a course in uni where chem is a requirement? In that case it might be better for her to pursue double math. What courses in uni do those doing double math and physics apply to? Some engineering course I presume? btw, which jc does your dd intend to go to?
That's hard to say. Further Math is a new subject so one can't really comment if it's hard to score until the first batch takes their A levels next year. Chemistry at JC level is quite different from that at O levels from what I understand. Some students have problems adjusting and don't do well for it at JC1 despite scoring A at O levels. It all boils down to interest and acumen. Has the school held a briefing on this already? What do they say about PCE with FM?jtoh:
[quote=\"TTBCOOL\"]
Still Considering. I am trying to gather more information for her. She is thinking of PCME or PME with Further Maths but she heard from her Seniors that Further Maths is very tough. Between Chemistry & Further Maths, which is easier to study and score?
One more thing, local unis look at UAS scores. So if your dd is more confident scoring better in FM than Chem, then consider that as well. -
In my opinion, there’s a big transition from O Level Pure Chemistry to A Level H2 Chemistry. Certain topics may be new and foreign so it’s normal to struggle at the start. What’s most important is that one must have the determination to perservere and not give up and procrastinate. For H2 Further Math, most JCs have aptitude test to gauge a student’s ability in math reasoning. A more common subject combination for FM is P, E, M, FM.
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In my opinion, there’s a big transition from O Level Pure Chemistry to A Level H2 Chemistry. Certain topics may be new and foreign so it’s normal to struggle at the start. What’s most important is that one must have the determination to perservere and not give up and procrastinate. For H2 Further Math, most JCs have aptitude test to gauge a student’s ability in math reasoning. A more common subject combination for FM is P, E, M, FM.
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mindays:
In my opinion, there's a big transition from O Level Pure Chemistry to A Level H2 Chemistry. Certain topics may be new and foreign so it's normal to struggle at the start. What's most important is that one must have the determination to perservere and not give up and procrastinate. .
I think it all boils down to one's aptitude and interest. My DD, IP student who took Chem from Y1-4 did very well for internal exams but when she took H2 Chem, she struggled from JC1up to A levels, usually failing n the very best just got E grade. She is a Humanities person
On the other hand, my DS, O level student who took Chem for O levels n now doing H2 Chem is doing better than her. He is a Sciences person.
Maybe a coincidence but I always believe a Humanities inclined person will do better in ' Arts' subjects n vice versa. -
zbear:
Maybe a coincidence but I always believe a Humanities inclined person will do better in ' Arts' subjects n vice versa.
I thought that has always been the case? -
slmkhoo:
zbear:
Maybe a coincidence but I always believe a Humanities inclined person will do better in ' Arts' subjects n vice versa.
I thought that has always been the case?
Yes that has always been the norm since our time but there are always exceptions.
Why do u think MOE requires contrasting subject combi both in Sec school and JC? -
zbear:
Yes that has always been the norm since our time but there are always exceptions.slmkhoo:
[quote=\"zbear\"]Maybe a coincidence but I always believe a Humanities inclined person will do better in ' Arts' subjects n vice versa.
I thought that has always been the case?
Why do u think MOE requires contrasting subject combi both in Sec school and JC?[/quote]The push for \"broad-based\" learning. The feeling was that students were too narrow, so they want every student to study something outside of their narrow specialisation. -
Hi parents,
I need your advice. If my daughter is doing Combined Bio and Chem now, is she able to apply for the Science stream in JC.
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