All About A Levels

[MandyMummy]

whitecorp:

lobo:

If do ok in the JC1 promo exams, it means that you're prepared for 50% of the GCE 'A' Level syllabus already, right?

Doing ok in the promos is a very ambiguous statement-by your definition do you mean a pass, a B grade or a distinction?

You usually cover around 30% of everything for the first year, then things become real fast and furious in the second year.

I can't say about other subjects, but CJC and RI traditionally do not dish out hard maths papers. NYJC and HCI (of late) H2 maths exams are the ones really driving students nuts these days.

Why does RI set not so difficult papers while HCI set more challenging papers? :? :scratchhead:

[lobo]

What’s the rationale of 30% JC1 to 70% JC2 ? Don’t tell me that the JC2 contents are easier?

Just imageine, 6 months to just complete the 70%, without leaving time for digesting & internalising…
if this is indeed accurate info…

[MandyMummy]

lobo:

If do ok in the JC1 promo exams, it means that you're prepared for 50% of the GCE 'A' Level syllabus already, right?

Unless you obtained at least a high B, IMHO.

[lobo]

seriously, is the info on 30% JC1 to 70% JC2 syllabus kind of thingy really reliable?

[lobo]

Normally JC2 syllabus end in June? Then revision starts?

[lobo]

What’s next after clearing promo?

relax till next year?

[yongzhi93]

lobo:

seriously, is the info on 30% JC1 to 70% JC2 syllabus kind of thingy really reliable?

IMO it's not that the schools teach less in JC1, but that the students learn less in JC1.

I mean, I know HC Econs covers microecons and flies to macroecons by mid-year in JC1 - that's quite sick. HC Math for my year finished everything in Pure Math except DE and Complex, and even covered PnC. The tutors then finished the WHOLE Math syllabus by mid-JC2.

The reason why students \"learn less\" in JC1 is because in general JC1 is really the first time you go into JC and get Orientation, and that lazy introductory spirit can last for the first three months. Then you also have loads of overseas trips and CCA competitions - JC1 is the time to \"build portfolio\" because you won't have the time to do it in JC2. So the unread notes pile up at home, only to be flipped open frantically right before Promos. In JC2, life is a whole different story: serious studying mode from start to end - don't even think about flying anywhere for a prolonged period.

Well, that's JC life from my perspective. It's actually not a bad thing doing it 30%/70% - has worked for many students. Just make sure you get serious by JC2. Hope that helps

[lobo]

Hi folks, pleased to inform that passed promo and promoted to J2.

Facing challenge ahead for ‘A’ levels.
Thanks.

[lobo]

Any advice on handling JC2 and ‘A’ Levels?

[LimAH]

Hi, my child is in j1 now, going on to j2. I just wanted to ask if it’s possible for him to retake 4h2s in j2 if he does well for his block tests, because he has to drop now due to his bad promotional exam results. Please reply if you have any knowledge with regards to this. Thanks and regards