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SUBJECT INTRODUCTIONS

Personal Experiences and Advice from Seniors:
The following write-ups are meant for seniors who have taken various subjects to share their personal experiences, for prospective students to better understand the subject and ultimately make a more informed decision about their subject combination.

Disclaimer:
These write-ups are from seniors who have taken the respective subjects; they do not reflect the official policy or position of any institution. Such materials are intended as general guidance only and should not be relied on as professional advice, nor should they be held against the contributors and their affiliated institutions. 

GENERAL PAPER [H1]

Introduction to Paper 1&2, requirements of GP questions, common pitfalls of students, and techniques to improve your language

PROJECT WORK [H1]

Introduction to what PW is and its components (WR, OP, and I&R), tips on how to score for the OP, and how to write a coherent WR

MATHEMATICS

Common mistakes for Pure Math (by topic), how to revise for Math (Pure and Statistics), and a brief introduction to using the GC

CHEMISTRY

A broad overview, tips for scoring well, and key points and exam strategies, and common mistakes to take note of

PHYSICS

An introduction to the subject at the JC level, differences between A and O level physics, and tips for scoring during exams

BIOLOGY

Introduction to the examination format for H2 Biology, common mistakes, tips for scoring well in each paper, and general reminders

ECONOMICS

Common misconceptions, broad overview of microeconomics & macroeconomics, examination structure, introduction to CSQ

GEOGRAPHY

Overview of exam format, common essay and DRQ mistakes, how to study for Geography, and sample essay extracts to improve your score

HISTORY

A level History requirements and exam structure, common pitfalls for P1&2, and general advice about how to study for History

LITERATURE

Personal experiences from a senior, tips for scoring well in Literature, and common mistakes in both P1 and P2/3

Niche Subjects

The personal experiences of a H2 Art / AEP student and a H2 Knowledge and Inquiry Student, and a broad overview of the subject syllabus

BONUS: H3 CHEMISTRY

Introduction to topics covered in H3 Chemistry, tips for doing well in the paper, and additional reading resources

We're looking for more Subject Introductions, especially for the subjects that have not been covered here! Please email us to submit your write-ups. There are no minimum or maximum word limits, and point form is fine too as long as it's understandable by viewers. All credits will be given to the contributor(s), unless you wish to remain anonymous. 

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