All About A Levels
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cheryl12:
CS toh step by step?Hi all, can anyone recommend a good A level H2 Maths Topical book with clear solutions?
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slmkhoo:
Yes, he didn't buy any guide book or assessment book in J1 but out of sudden, he tells me he wants to do H2 Maths Topical assessment. Maybe he is not clear in some topics or wants to improve his speed?! I hv left him in auto-pilot mode last year and I am not familiar with A level books.
My impression is that most JCs hand out copious notes and worked examples. My daughters didn't use anything else! -
Ksptan:
Ok thanks!! We will take a look at the book this weekend!!
CS toh step by step? -
Cs Toh is not updated to the latest syllabus. You can get H2 maths topical practise by Lois Chee.
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gjooheng:
Cs Toh is not updated to the latest syllabus. You can get H2 maths topical practise by Lois Chee.
Should have updated.
Just check cs toh website, stated H2.2 is the latest syllabus for A level 2017 -
Ksptan:
Question 8 is on recurrence relations. It is no longer in the new syllabus 9758. Seems Cs Toh did not update thoroughlygjooheng:
Cs Toh is not updated to the latest syllabus. You can get H2 maths topical practise by Lois Chee.
Should have updated.
Just check cs toh website, stated H2.2 is the latest syllabus for A level 2017
https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=6TVIDQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&output=reader&hl=en_GB&pg=GBS.PA36 -
cheryl12:
There's topical 10-yr series as well (I think), but because of the syllabus change, not all the questions might apply? I know my daughter relied only on the 10-yr series and school practice worksheets last year.
Yes, he didn't buy any guide book or assessment book in J1 but out of sudden, he tells me he wants to do H2 Maths Topical assessment. Maybe he is not clear in some topics or wants to improve his speed?! I hv left him in auto-pilot mode last year and I am not familiar with A level books.slmkhoo:
My impression is that most JCs hand out copious notes and worked examples. My daughters didn't use anything else! -
Dear all, thanks for your help. Will take a look at above authors’ books and make a comparison.
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gjooheng:
Question 8 is on recurrence relations. It is no longer in the new syllabus 9758. Seems Cs Toh did not update thoroughlyKsptan:
[quote=\"gjooheng\"]Cs Toh is not updated to the latest syllabus. You can get H2 maths topical practise by Lois Chee.
Should have updated.
Just check cs toh website, stated H2.2 is the latest syllabus for A level 2017
https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=6TVIDQAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&output=reader&hl=en_GB&pg=GBS.PA36[/quote]Thx for sharing. -
Firstly, selecting a JC, is already destined yourself/your kids, to anther 2 years of intense studying… When looking for a JC, the end point is A levels, thus choosing the school with a good track record of results may help you in these short but tiring journey in JC. The recent trends of merging JCs, may complicate the selection of the right JC for you/your kids.
Personally, I was from AJC a few years back, even though I am able to get into "better JCs", but I did not regret my choice of it. Many may compare AJC to schools like NYJC, which have better facilities etc. Trust me, in JC, 2 years is too short and hectic to actually make full use of all facilities. Of course, environment do have some impact on the studying productivity of a student, but what really matters is the teaching and learning.
AJC to be honest is pretty run-down in some areas, but they do still provide quality education, and that is the most important of all. The teachers would actually take an extra mile to help students through consultations etc. AJC is also notorious for her incredibly tough Math papers, which helps to expose students to the toughest questions, and of course when it is A levels, they will ease through the exams.
CCAs wise, AJC do not have many niche CCAs available, and do not have the best facilities for every CCA too, but I still think that these are just small considerations you should take note when choosing your JC (at the end of the day, you will only join your CCA for 1 year, from about March in J1 to April in J2, so don’t let it be the deciding factor when choosing your JC)
Opportunities in AJC to expose yourself to other things other than academics is quite decent, won’t say they offer the best opportunities, but decent and plenty enough for everyone. From school-based projects like Open Houses, or Orientation Camps, to external projects like Oversea Learning Exchanges. Programmes such as the Alpha program, prepares you and build your profile and resume for future scholarships and internship opportunities.
In a nutshell, I would say that there are people who perform well in ‘not-so-good’ JCs, and there are people who perform badly in those ‘good’ JCs, it all depends on you/your kids, how well they suit the teaching and how much they work hard for the results. The 2 years for that A level cert, is just merely bridging yourself to get into your desired University courses, and get yourself a good job in the future. How fun your JC life would be, really depends on you and the friends you make, and the willingness to step out of your comfort zone. What seems to be a boring school for many, could actually give you the best memories, and it is possible to not enjoy yourself in what they called a exciting school.
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