O-Level Additional Math

[mathsparks]

without a maths, doing h2 maths is a HUGE challenge. But if sajc has h1 maths with h2 chem/bio/econs, it’s still ok, I guess. Best to check if the jc has that combi.

[tengyikoh]

mathsparks:

without a maths, doing h2 maths is a HUGE challenge. But if sajc has h1 maths with h2 chem/bio/econs, it's still ok, I guess. Best to check if the jc has that combi.

is h2 maths compulsory? or isit important for the future?

[mathsparks]

My understanding is that H2 maths is common in most JCs…Those who cant manage and are doing 4 H2 subjects will drop to H1 maths by year2.


Ermm, if you’re refering for entry to Unis, I guess it would depend on the type of courses… if H2 maths is compulsory.

But for computation of scores, a H1 Maths carry the same weightage as a H1 Bio for eg. that is, a max of 10 points. Whereas H2 subjects carry max of 20 points.

[verykiasu2010]

there is a very good tuition centre in bukit timah plaza, look for the tutor Mr Koh TB, he is very good, ex-JC math teacher came out to tutor math full time.


hope it can save the add math heartache of any parent/students here

[tianzhu]

Thank you for your help.


The WS's answer is 2. Is it correct?

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[turquoise]

Going strictly by BODMAS the answer should be 0.4. What did you get, Tianzhu?

[Bentan]

tengyikoh:

Hi my son may be dropping Amaths. He is currently Sec4.

i was wondering, if my son drop amaths, how will it affect his chances of going JC?
he also currently takes Economics in Sec Sch.
however he does not have any bonus points(CCA and HMT).

Thanks for the help

Between 6 to 9 points, there are quite a few JCs to choose from: SAJC, ACJC, NYJC, CJC, ADJC, MJC.

However, once you are above 9 points, you are almost left with Tampines JC and Serangoon JC.

To attain 9 points for L1R5, it is equivalent to 3A1 and 3 A2. In my tutoring experience, students with double Math background can get A1 for E Math easily, though the score for A1 in past 2 years was estimated at 92% or higher.

If your son is strong in English, he can probably attain 2 or 3 A1/A2 for English & Humanities subjects.

If he is also strong in Science, he can probably score another 1 or 2 A1/A2. This would bring the total to 9 points.

Do drop me a message at http://singapore.math-chinese-tutor.com/contact-us/ if you need me to clarify further.

[tianzhu]

turquoise:

Going strictly by BODMAS the answer should be 0.4. What did you get, Tianzhu?

Hi turquoise

Thank you for your help.I've the same answer as you.

Best wishes

[mathaceclub]

Hi there,

dropping A.Math shouldn’t affect entry into a good JC provided he can be certain of getting good grades for his other subjects. But he may have to struggle when doing H2 math. How is he doing for Elementary Math?



Regards
Sheryl

[mathaceclub]

I do have student who is from the Normal Academic Stream who does not take A.Math in school. Currently, he is taking A.Math tuition at a tuition centre to help prepare him for ‘N’ level A. Math next year. I guess if your child can cope and is really keen on taking A.Math, you may want to either enrol him in a tuition centre or engage a 1-1 tutor.