Networking Group - JCs General
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Teacher Aaron:
How useful is doing just one Science (be it Chemistry or Physics), as Math is essentially a must-do Science H2? Which faculties would be open to the student?
If you ask me, my only advice is to have at least two science H2, unless your children really hate science. From the viewpoint of being able to successfully qualify for a place in a local university, students in the science stream in JC have more options because you can apply to all the faculties, but if you are in the arts/humanities side, you already close the door to the science, engineering and computing schools. -
jtoh:
How's everyone's kid doing in JC as they near the end of the first month? I see the workload coming on with assignments, homework, lectures, readings, as well as CCA taking off. It's going to be a busy 2 years.
Same here. I don't see much of dd at some days with cca ending at 730. -
bakababa:
I think it can sometimes be a bad thing for parents to be too involved. It depends on the child - some will rise to the occasion when they have to but won't have the opportunity if parents jump in too quickly, and some will sink without a trace if parents don't intervene! I have one of each, and it's my not-so-able one who is embarking on her A levels now!@simkhoo, yes, am concerned about her writing. Content will come with the reading of the different periodicals and magazines. But the ability to put them together, nicely packaged, is a different thing altogether. I do want her to score an 'A' in GP and Lit that's why thinking of sending her for extra help. I don't knw how much practice she will get in school. More importantly, I was told that at The Cognitive Hub, they write every week and their scripts are analysed individually. I like that. Does anyone know if the British Council also writes a piece weekly? Am only looking at these 2 places currently. Would appreciate other tried and tested places and/or methods from the experienced.
(sigh) i don't remember my mum getting so involved with my education then.
My daughter is doing a 3-yr course, so I'm not too concerned at the moment. I'm waiting to see how things go in school before I jump in. I don't think they have done any serious writing yet! For your daughter, has she tried to get help from teachers? Maybe a session one-on-one analysing a piece of her writing may do the trick. I can't advise about the tuition as I haven't explored those. I will probably try to help my daughter myself when she needs it. But will your daughter be able to cope with the additional work? It's already long days and heavy workload, so would additional work be counter-productive? -
jtoh:
How's everyone's kid doing in JC as they near the end of the first month? I see the workload coming on with assignments, homework, lectures, readings, as well as CCA taking off. It's going to be a busy 2 years.
Past two weeknds were busy with homework... There is plenty of break between lecturers so she says , i will complete in those gaps. Only one day have to go early(Reach 7.20 because of PE) , rest of days can reach 8.35 AM. CCA days are late dismissal. Not much hassel for parents -
DadOfGirl:
It's informed choice. If you can't do Physics at O -level(Bio-Chem option) , then you won't do 3H2 Science at A level( Bio, chem & Maths will qualify for only Medicine/Dentistry ) So all Engg/Computing course are out of window.Teacher Aaron:
[quote=\"jtoh\"]zeemimi, I agree that it's important for parents (and students) to do some research on the subject combinations available in the different JCs so they can make an informed choice. Sometimes we get too caught up in getting into what is perceived as a better JC over what subject combination is actually available in that JC and whether it suits our kids' needs.
If you ask me, my only advice is to have at least two science H2, unless your children really hate science. From the viewpoint of being able to successfully qualify for a place in a local university, students in the science stream in JC have more options because you can apply to all the faculties, but if you are in the arts/humanities side, you already close the door to the science, engineering and computing schools.
Here are options for Arts/Humanities students.
1: SMU( Social sciences, Economics)
2: SMU-Law
3: NUS-Law
4: NUS-Art & social science
5: SUTD-Architecture
6: Yale-NUS Arts program
7: SIM-Community Law( Is it opeing by Aug-2016?)[/quote]Yes, you are right that if you can't do Physics at O-level, you can't offer the subject at H2 level in JC, but you are mistaken that you cannot do Engineering if you didn't do H2 Physics at \"A\" levels. Take a look at this link from our FoE website: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/prospective/eng_admissions.html
H2 Mathematics is a must for all engineering disciplines, but Physics is not compulsory and can be substituted with H2 Chemistry. The catch is that you must have had taken \"O\" level Physics.
For arts and humanities JC students, I believe they should be eligible for Business Administration as well. It's best that those in the Arts Stream offer H2 Mathematics to slightly broaden their options in university. -
jtoh:
Well, if you offer either Chemistry or Physics, you will only be eligible for courses that are related to either disciplines in university. So you can enter Faculty of Science or Faculty of Engineering, but you can only choose courses that are related to the science subjects you took at the H2 level.
How useful is doing just one Science (be it Chemistry or Physics), as Math is essentially a must-do Science H2? Which faculties would be open to the student?Teacher Aaron:
If you ask me, my only advice is to have at least two science H2, unless your children really hate science. From the viewpoint of being able to successfully qualify for a place in a local university, students in the science stream in JC have more options because you can apply to all the faculties, but if you are in the arts/humanities side, you already close the door to the science, engineering and computing schools.
I know that many students opt to take Economics in lieu of a science subject at the H2 level (I did that as a JC student as well), but this is actually more limiting in terms of university options because economics is available to any student who is able to gain entry to university.
For example, a student who took H2 Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology will have an added edge over a student who substituted say, biology for economics. By offering biology, the first student can choose biology related courses in university OR economics. The second student, by not offering biology, will still be able to choose to study economics but will lose the option of biology related courses in university as an option.
The best option, if your child is willing and able to, is H2 triple science and math combo. Scoring As in these four plus an A in GP guarantees entry into any university course. -
Unfortunately, since 2006 all students must take at least one contrasting subject so the option of triple science + math at H2 level are no longer available to most students. That is the reason why the most common subject combinations these days is BCME and PCME, Econs being the contrasting subject.
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jtoh:
Unfortunately, since 2006 all students must take at least one contrasting subject so the option of triple science + math at H2 level are no longer available to most students. That is the reason why the most common subject combinations these days is BCME and PCME, Econs being the contrasting subject.
I know about the contrasting subject requirement, but the contrasting subject can be offered at H1 level. You can still take triple science and math at H2 level and take, say, Economics at the H1 level, which the result will be of no consequence to university admission.
Triple science and math at H2 level is the best subject combination based on my knowledge of university admission requirements. Of course, the question is whether JCs are willing to offer such an option. Maybe parents can try to pressure JCs to offer this option? -
Teacher Aaron:
Yes, you are right that if you can't do Physics at O-level, you can't offer the subject at H2 level in JC, but you are mistaken that you cannot do Engineering if you didn't do H2 Physics at \"A\" levels. Take a look at this link from our FoE website: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/prospective/eng_admissions.html
It's informed choice. If you can't do Physics at O -level(Bio-Chem option) , then you won't do 3H2 Science at A level( Bio, chem & Maths will qualify for only Medicine/Dentistry ) So all Engg/Computing course are out of window.DadOfGirl:
[quote=\"Teacher Aaron\"]
If you ask me, my only advice is to have at least two science H2, unless your children really hate science. From the viewpoint of being able to successfully qualify for a place in a local university, students in the science stream in JC have more options because you can apply to all the faculties, but if you are in the arts/humanities side, you already close the door to the science, engineering and computing schools.
Here are options for Arts/Humanities students.
1: SMU( Social sciences, Economics)
2: SMU-Law
3: NUS-Law
4: NUS-Art & social science
5: SUTD-Architecture
6: Yale-NUS Arts program
7: SIM-Community Law( Is it opeing by Aug-2016?)
H2 Mathematics is a must for all engineering disciplines, but Physics is not compulsory and can be substituted with H2 Chemistry. The catch is that you must have had taken \"O\" level Physics.
For arts and humanities JC students, I believe they should be eligible for Business Administration as well. It's best that those in the Arts Stream offer H2 Mathematics to slightly broaden their options in university.[/quote]Noted. I thought Accountancy & business administration course at SMU will be filled up by Millium institute students, but looks like other students can apply as well. -
jtoh:
Unfortunately, since 2006 all students must take at least one contrasting subject so the option of triple science + math at H2 level are no longer available to most students. That is the reason why the most common subject combinations these days is BCME and PCME, Econs being the contrasting subject.
My 2 cents worth that I tell my own kids.
Logic by which you choose your subjects.
1) Choose subjects that you like (chances are, you will be good at it)
2) Choose subjects that you are good at (can score)
3) Choose any subject (boh pian)
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