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[lee_yl]

lil_jade:

lee_yl:

Time is running short for me as DD1’s first graded test is on 29th Jan :imdrowning:


This morning, we had a short discussion regarding sec 3 subject combinations with both girls. DH suggested taking History (for Humanities) and Chemistry (for Science) as he scored well for these 2 subjects.

@Janet, with a GPA of 3.7, is it 100% guarantee that your son will get a full-time EEE course in NTU/NUS?

Hihi! Can I suggest on the subjects to take? Definitely take chemistry as it's increasingly a prerequisite for many university courses, even engineering based which used to require physics. Now, it's chemistry. As for the other science subject to take, physics or biology, it depends on interest and aptitude. Hope this helps!

:thankyou:

Thanks for sharing, it is definitely a useful point for us. DH chose chemistry for the girls because he thinks he is able to help them with this subject.

[lee_yl]

phtthp:

lee_yl:

DH suggested taking History (for Humanities) and Chemistry (for Science) as he scored well for these 2 subjects.

Hi Lee,

For Science students, whether IP or O-level, Chemistry is compulsory (cannot choose).

For Sec 3 Science students
- can consider choose, either Physics or Bio.

Chemistry is compulsory ah? Between Physics and Bio, we prefer Physics.

[MyPillow]

lee_yl:

phtthp:

[quote=\"lee_yl\"]DH suggested taking History (for Humanities) and Chemistry (for Science) as he scored well for these 2 subjects.

Hi Lee,

For Science students, whether IP or O-level, Chemistry is compulsory (cannot choose).

For Sec 3 Science students
- can consider choose, either Physics or Bio.

Chemistry is compulsory ah? Between Physics and Bio, we prefer Physics.[/quote]Yes Chem is compulsory
chem biology
Or chem physics
Or triple sci
No Bio phy combi -

[phtthp]

Physics is abstract.


Usually, boys better in Physics & Maths, although some girls also strong in Physics

[lee_yl]

MyPillow:

lee_yl:

[quote=\"phtthp\"]
For Science students, whether IP or O-level, Chemistry is compulsory (cannot choose).

For Sec 3 Science students
- can consider choose, either Physics or Bio.

Chemistry is compulsory ah? Between Physics and Bio, we prefer Physics.

Yes Chem is compulsory
chem biology
Or chem physics
Or triple sci
No Bio phy combi -[/quote]Triple Science? Is it still allowed nowadays?

[lee_yl]

phtthp:

Physics is abstract.


Usually, boys better in Physics & Maths, although some girls also strong in Physics

My DD1 said she likes Bio more but she can’t do well. Hmmm...

Don’t think need to be excellent in maths to do well in physics. Math ok, also can.

For Bio, in Year 1, learn about cells, diffusion and osmosis.... That day, DD1 said she was stunned by a question like how much food must a 50kg person eat. Now besides memorizing, must also know how to apply.

[phtthp]

lee_yl:

MyPillow:

Yes Chem is compulsory
chem biology
Or chem physics
Or triple sci
No Bio phy combi -

Triple Science? Is it still allowed nowadays?

Triple Science is still allowed, only up to Year (3 & 4). But not allowed, beyond Year 4

But, once enter Junior College level (JC1 or Year 5), for Science students -
Not allowed to take Triple Science anymore, because SEAB (Sg) made us take a compulsory contrasting subject, from Arts / Humanities category. At JC1, Science students either take
- PCM (Physics, Chem, Maths), or

- BCM (Bio, Chem, Maths), plus a 4th subject from Arts side. Choosing this 4th contrasting subject, not easy

[janet88]

to me, physics is like another math subject.


during the briefing last year, the principal told us there is no need to take triple science in order to take medicine.

[sharonkhoo]

janet88:

during the briefing last year, the principal told us there is no need to take triple science in order to take medicine.

The compulsory science for Medicine and several other science courses is now Chemistry. But many student don't know what they want to do at university level or beyond, so it's not a bad idea to choose courses in upper sec which do not limit options at higher levels too much. One of my daughters took triple science in upper sec because she couldn't decide which to drop. A strong foundation in sciences is always an asset, and it's easier to read up and make up for not having done a humanities subject at upper sec.

[jtoh]

slmkhoo:

janet88:

during the briefing last year, the principal told us there is no need to take triple science in order to take medicine.

The compulsory science for Medicine and several other science courses is now Chemistry. But many student don't know what they want to do at university level or beyond, so it's not a bad idea to choose courses in upper sec which do not limit options at higher levels too much. One of my daughters took triple science in upper sec because she couldn't decide which to drop. A strong foundation in sciences is always an asset, and it's easier to read up and make up for not having done a humanities subject at upper sec.

I share the same view as slmkhoo; that it's a good idea to keep your options open at upper sec level because many students do not know what they would like to study at JC or university. However not everyone's cut out for triple science. So if you know you don't have an aptitude or interest in Physics or Bio or even Chem, it's best not to take up that subject in upper sec. And as for Chem being the compulsory science, that's not always the case. Depending on the school, you can take Physics without Chem.