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[doodbug]

Another difference between Physics and Econs - Lab. Some people (like me) are really clumsy in labs, and have a real problem with practical exams Lab-phobic people may wanna avoid Sciences.

(caveat - I did both at A levels.)
Econs has a novelty factor for most JC1s - you won’t know whether you like it or take well to it, one usually does not know enough about the subject at the beginning of JC1.
Physics is a huge extension of Sec 3 and 4; you know what you are in for.
If you are reading Further Math, then Physics, Math, F Math do go hand in hand.

[Song22]

Lately, I started browsing some of the UK university courses and their requirements, I notice that many of the computer sciences and related courses welcome F maths in additional to hard requirement on normal maths. And LSE Economics also welcomes F maths.

[doodbug]

Song22:

Lately, I started browsing some of the UK university courses and their requirements, I notice that many of the computer sciences and related courses welcome F maths in additional to hard requirement on normal maths. And LSE Economics also welcomes F maths.

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You are absolutely right
If you prefer a less quantitative based Economics degree, opt for US universities, or Oxford's PPE or E&M.

[phtthp]

doodbug:

Another difference between Physics and Econs - Lab.


Some people (like me) are really clumsy in labs, and have a real problem with practical exams Lab-phobic people may wanna avoid Sciences.
(caveat - I did both at A levels.)

Physics is a huge extension of Sec 3 and 4; you know what you are in for.


If you are reading Further Math, then Physics, Math, F Math do go hand in hand.

If do Maths, Further Maths A-level subject combination, what kind of career opportunities are open (available), apart from Engineering ?

Is there any A-level subject, closest to Political Science ?

[floppy]

doodbug:

Another difference between Physics and Econs - Lab. Some people (like me) are really clumsy in labs, and have a real problem with practical exams Lab-phobic people may wanna avoid Sciences.

(caveat - I did both at A levels.)
Econs has a novelty factor for most JC1s - you won't know whether you like it or take well to it, one usually does not know enough about the subject at the beginning of JC1.
Physics is a huge extension of Sec 3 and 4; you know what you are in for.
If you are reading Further Math, then Physics, Math, F Math do go hand in hand.

Physics, Math and F Math - my combination and probably the best combination if you like challenging Math questions.

It’s a 3 for 2 promo - sit for 3 exams but expand the effort like studying for 2 subjects.

[doodbug]

Floppy


Add C Maths S paper to F Maths, C Maths and Physics…its 4 for 2 wahahahaha!

[doodbug]

Phtthp,

F maths is not a requirement for any course in local universities. For certain UK hniversity courses it may be asked for or looked on favourably.
There is A level Politics offered in the UK. In terms of what is available in Singapore, GP and History are closest to Political Science in terms if skillsets trained but neither is PS per se.

[floppy]

doodbug:

Floppy


Add C Maths S paper to F Maths, C Maths and Physics...its 4 for 2 wahahahaha!

Yah, but S Paper isn’t of much use if you have only 3 subjects. If you have 4 subjects, the S Paper could help in scholarship application.

P/S: my 4th paper is actually Econs, which I dropped at the end of year 1 and didn’t bother to take the EOY exam.

[zac's mum]

S paper = what they call H3 subject now? So it’s only useful if youre already doing 4 H2 and are targeting scholarships?

[doodbug]

zac's mum:

S paper = what they call H3 subject now? So it’s only useful if youre already doing 4 H2 and are targeting scholarships?

H3 now offers various options beyond what we know as S papers - there is S paper option (i.e. go for class and take exam), there is also the option to read modules offered by local universities, or undertake research. H3 and S paper.

Actually in this era, I would say the value of H3 goes beyond scholarships - you won't know when it will become useful. Given that appeals and DA (Discretionary Admissions) are becoming more prominent, I would say that who knows, you may be able to demonstrate your interest and passion for a certain area, or speak about a certain area in depth, if you had read a H3.