How to Study Physics for SPM?
Although I scored an A1 in Physics for SPM, I am not exactly the right person to be asked, "how did you do it?" So, I posed the question to my friend, Jasmine, instead to see what she had to say. Jasmine and I have known each other for 5 years (yes, throughout my secondary school years) but, our fathers know each other longer than that! Anyway, here is what she had to say:
Firstly, Physics is very different compared to the other subjects. Physics is one of the toughest Science subjects for many people. Physics is more to the Maths side as it is mostly calculations, formulaes and principles.. Biology is 100% memorising, Chemistry is 50% calculation, 50% memorising, Physics on the other hand is 100% calculation and formulaes. The study of Physics is very deep and it involves a lot of techincal details: heat, electricity, electronics and so forth. Every minor detail is important and that makes the subject complex and sometimes even tedious. Nevertheless, once mastered, Physics is very useful for survival purposes in our daily life.
One very important thing in Physics is understannding. You must understand what you are learning, not just memorise for the sake of exam. Physics is actually an easy subject to study. All you must know are the formulaes and principles involved.. What usually happens is the teacher will twist the questions and asked them from different angles. That is when it becomes tough. What you must remember is the basic pronciples involved. No matter how tough the question is, in the end, it will always go back to the basic principles.
I would recommend a good revision book for this subject as the school textbook alone is not enough to score. Pay attention in class and ask questions whwnever you don't understand. Do not be scared or shy to question your teachers as it is necessary for you to know in detail about Physics. For eg:
Where did the formulaes come from, how are they derived, how are the variables involved connected to each other, conversion of units and many more.
Master your calculations and make sure you choose the right formulaes for each question. This can be a problem sometimes. Physics is not a mugging subject, you cannot simply study it by the book. You must attempt questions from workbooks and do a lot of exercises. Only then you will be exposed to a wide range of different ways questions can be asked. Hence, you will be able to answer various types oy questions no matter how tough they may seem.
Interest plays a vital role in scoring in this subject. You must show keen interest in studying Physics. Most people dislike the subject as it is far more complicating then the other Science subjects. Therefore, they make no effort to master the subject.
Finally, try attempting the past year questions for Physics. Analyse the questions and topics that have come out in the previous years. SPM questions are always very similar, so chances of the same type of questions coming out every year is very high. Please take note, same type of questions, not same questions. Make sure that you are able to do all the past year questions. If so, you will not have a problem during the actual exam.
It is very important for you to understand in Physics. You MUST know what you are studying. Only then will you be able to score in the subject. Physics is not a difficult subject. I feel that it is much easier than Biology and Chemistry, bur it requires a lot of patience, interest and understanding.
NEXT, I asked her what type of reference books she would recommend. Also asked why she was very interested in the subject.
I don't know what are the reference books they have nowadays for Physics but I would recommend either Success or Focus. I found both quite good. But you can also check out the others that are there now.
I was always interested in tools and mechanical stuff ever since I was small. I love playing with my father's gadgets even now and I suppose that's why I love Physics. This is something that has to come from within I guess.So, there you have it. Feel free to add on to the above mentioned points. One question for all of you out there, how do you spark an interest in Physics?
Last-Minute Study Tips
No matter what exam you're taking, there are certain things you can do in the days before to ensure a successful experience. It makes sense to review what you've learned, but eating well, sleeping, and taking time to relax go a long way, too.
Sleep
- It is important to be well rested. Make sure to get a good night's sleep in the few days before the test.
- If you don't sleep well the night before the test, don't worry about it! It is more important to sleep well two and three nights before. You should still have the energy you need to perform at your best.
Diet
- Don't change your diet right before the test. Now's not the time to try new foods, even if they are healthier. You don't want to find out on test morning that yesterday's energy bar didn't go down well.
- In the few weeks before the test, try to work a light, healthy breakfast into your daily routine. If you already eat breakfast, good for you - don't change a thing.
Stress
- Try to be aware of whatever anxiety you're feeling before test day. The first thing to remember is that this is a natural phenomenon; your body is conditioned to raise the alarm whenever something important is about to happen. However, because you are aware of what your body and mind are doing, you can compensate for it.
- Spend some time each day relaxing. Try to let go of all the pressures that build up during your average day.
- Visualize a successful test day experience. You already know what to expect on test day: when you'll get each test section, how many questions there are, how much time you'll have, etc. You also know where you are strong and where you are weak. Picture yourself confidently answering questions correctly, and smoothly moving past trouble spots - you can come back to those questions later.
- Find a family member or trusted friend with whom you can talk about the things that stress you out about the test. When this person tells you that everything is going to be OK, believe it!
Verbal Questions
- For passage-based questions, first work on detail questions that you can easily locate the answer to. Then move on to inference questions, questions that ask what the author intended, and main idea questions.
- If a question involves a tough vocabulary word, use the surrounding clues in the text to determine what it means.
Writing Questions
- Remember that a few spelling or grammar mistakes are tolerable, but you want to try to eliminate as many of those as you can.
- Try to vary your sentence length and word choice.
- Before you begin to write, spend a few minutes brainstorming ideas and outlining the argument you want to make. Planning will help you to write a well-organized and cohesive essay.
Practice and Review
- Whatever you do, don't cram for the test! It is a bad strategy because you aren't going to remember most of what you "learn" while cramming, and the odds are slim that the few things it will help you to remember will happen to be on the test. Save the energy you would have used to cram for test day.
- In the few days before the test, do a review of the skills and concepts in which you are strong. Be confident as you review everything that you know - and remember that confident feeling as you take the test.
SPM by the arrival, for students taking principles of accounting paper at this time make sure you have a question master source document as it is compulsory questions each year. My prediction question this year is:
1) incomplete records
2) realization account
3) bank statement adjustment
above are only predictions do not ignore other topics. secure successful
1) incomplete records
2) realization account
3) bank statement adjustment
above are only predictions do not ignore other topics. secure successful
SPM just about 2 month to go. By now all students should covered all the subject already. but it’s not too late to recaps all the subject if you not covered it yet. by the way i wish you all good luck and all the best
old facts
As Malaysia is revolutionizing its education system, science and mathematics subjects are being tested in English. Other subjects are still being tested in Malay. Due to this, the SPM Papers for these science and mathematics subjects from 2003 up to 2006 have questions in both English and Malay. The first year to do the Science and Mathematics papers in English will be the students taking the November 2007 papers. In 2003, a new SPM subject, English for Science and Technology (EST)[4] was introduced. It is an English test based on science and technology.[5] Students set to take the English Science and Mathematics SPM papers in 2007 are still required to do this subject.
The minimum number of subjects that students have to sit for is 10. Students generally take 9 subjects, if they are in the Arts stream, or 10 subjects, if they are in the Science stream (after the introduction of EST in 2003). However, due to the competitive nature of receiving scholarships to further studies, there has been pressure to take as many subjects as possible. Previously, a maximum of 21 subjects was allowed to be taken, however, rules are now in place to make students pay for any sittings beyond the first 12 subjects of their choice.
EACH year we hear and read about issues and problems regarding the award of PSD scholarships to bright and deserving students.
The plight of many straight A1s students who were not successful are highlighted in the newspapers, much to the chagrin of public.
Political parties have fought to champion the rights of these students. Discussions and debates have been going on on how to select the best students fairly based on the limited financial resources the Government has in hand.
This whole issue is indeed being caught in a vicious cycle year after year, increasing public anger. I would like to put forward a very simple solution to this issue – transparency.
As a practicing educator, I know for a fact that the A1 can range from 60 to 100 marks, and that’s the reason many students find it so easy to score all A1s. During my time, if you got 5 As out of 9 subjects, you were considered exceptionally bright and you would find there were extremely few students scoring straight 9 As.
So are we saying that students nowadays are much brighter than students of yesteryears? Absolutely not. Teachers nowadays are very surprised that students who get 60 to 65 marks in a subject during the trial examination may end up getting an A1 in the SPM.
I would strongly recommend that the Education Ministry revamps the grading system of public examinations by reverting to absolute scores.
This has been implemented in many examinations overseas, such as GCSE, Australian Matriculation, ACCA, the Edexcel A-Levels, etc.
Release the absolute scores of each subject for every student in the public examinations as is done for the trial examinations in the schools.
In the awarding of PSD scholarships, I would like to propose that there be two schemes – one based totally on merit and one based on racial quotas. In the first scheme, I would propose that the 500 best students based on the average scores of the 10 best subjects be given scholarships to any top university in the world of their choice.
In order to force them to serve the country after they have graduated, they should be bonded for a number of years and if they break the bond, a penalty of RM2mil to RM3mil be imposed. This will prevent international companies from “buying” them out.
Of course, if the Government wishes to interview them in the selection process, it can do so, but I am very sure most of these students will pass the interview without any problems.
In the second scheme, with each racial group, the selection should be based on a combination of merit, social background, and other suitable criteria with weighted scores for each criteria.
To appease the public, the Government should release the list of successful candidates for the two schemes together with the weighted scores of the criteria used, and the total weighted scores.
Finally, I would also propose that students be still allowed to sit for as many subjects as they wish but for the purpose of scholarship selection, only the 10 best subjects be considered. Academic excellence must not be suppressed.
the star
Wednesday , 3th June 2009
PRACTISING EDUCATOR,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
英国伦敦工商会是什么？
1881年以来，伦敦工商会（伦敦商会）国际商会资格英国一直是世界顶尖的经营资格的国际考试机构之一。在全球竞争力的就业市场，这些技能让你在国际承认和行业密切相关的能力方面的一大优势。
50多万项，每年，来自125个国家的学生使用LCCI的资格，以提高工作世界的能力。由于这些条件结合起来，学术界和工业界最好的，许多学生还利用英国伦敦工商会进入大学和专业团体。
英国伦敦工商会的代表24个亚洲国家，是在新加坡，马来西亚和香港的国家，市场领导者。英国伦敦工商会考试已在马来西亚超过70岁，一代又一代的学生一起成长，并成为成功的，在英国伦敦工商会的财务资格的基础。
什么是扫描探针显微镜双认证项目？
在索爱双认证项目是马来西亚的教育和英国伦敦工商会国际部合作项目的资格。这意味着，如果你通过扫描探针显微镜的会计原则，你有权获得英国伦敦工商会的2级证书簿记和会计。这双重认证，同时提供必要的软技能，一定让你更就业。
谁可以申请拉舍尔工商会的证书？
如果您获得6C或级以上索爱会计原则，你是为英国伦敦工商会2级簿记及会计（马来文）证书的资格。
此外，如果你的分数级6C或两个以上索爱会计学原理和英语1119你是为英国伦敦工商会2级簿记和会计证书的资格。
这将如何受益吗？
英国伦敦工商会的证书提供以下好处：
·识别-英国伦敦工商会是由马来西亚公司承认，无论大小，其实际和相关性。如ACCA和西玛热门专业团体也承认英国伦敦工商会的资格。
·国际-英国伦敦工商会的质量，一贯在世界各地的学生提供了一个全球公认的资格保证。
·灵活性-英国伦敦工商会是合适的时间进行充分的学生以及成人繁忙的工作，因为它的资格可作为在一段时间内采取短期模块。
我怎样才能拉舍尔工商会的证书？
学生可申请通过以下途径证书：
字母a.直接从您的学校从1个月内的扫描探针显微镜结果的公布日期。
湾直接或通过与英国伦敦工商会国际邮政服务资格马来西亚办事处。
角直接或通过与英国伦敦工商会国际资格授权培训中心邮政服务
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申请程序：
字母a.填写申请表格，在所有学校提供，英国伦敦工商会马来西亚办事处，英国伦敦工商会网站（www.lcciasia.com）和英国伦敦工商会的授权培训中心;
湾附上一份你的扫描探针显微镜成绩单;
角附上一份您的身份证;和
d.有一个处理和每一个生产RM25.00证书的管理费。 （如果您需要您的证书将直接邮寄给您，请附上信封邮信封将花费您RM4.00）
What is LCCI?
Since 1881, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Qualifications from the United Kingdom has been one of the world’s top international exam bodies for business qualifications. In a globally competitive employment market, these skills give you a big advantage in terms of international recognition and industry-relevant competencies.
With more than 500,000 entries annually, students from over 125 countries use LCCI qualifications to enhance their skills in the working world. Since these qualifications combine the best of academia and industry, many students also use LCCI to enter universities and professional bodies.
LCCI is represented in 24 Asian countries and is a market leader in countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. LCCI examinations have been available in Malaysia for more than 70 years, and generations of students have grown up with and become successful on, the foundation of LCCI’s financial qualifications.
What is SPM Double Certification Project?
The SPM Double Certification Project is a joint project between Malaysia’s Ministry of Education and LCCI International Qualifications. This means that if you pass the SPM Principles of Accounting you are entitled to receive LCCI’s Level 2 Certificate in Book-keeping and Accounts. This double certification, along with the necessary soft skills, will definitely make you more employable.
Who can apply for the LCCI Certificate?
If you obtain a Grade 6C or above in SPM Principles of Accounting you are eligible for the LCCI Level 2 Book-keeping and Accounts (Bahasa Malaysia) Certificate.
Additionally, if you score a Grade 6C or above for both SPM Principles of Accounting and English 1119 you are eligible for the LCCI Level 2 Book-keeping and Accounts Certificate.
How will this benefit you?
LCCI’s Certificates provide the following benefits:
· RECOGNITION - LCCI is recognized by Malaysian companies, both big and small, for its practical and relevant nature. Top professional bodies such as ACCA and CIMA also recognize LCCI qualifications.
· INTERNATIONAL - LCCI’s quality is consistent around the world and gives students the assurance of a globally accepted qualification.
· FLEXIBILITY - LCCI is suitable both for full time students as well as busy working adults because its qualifications can be taken as short modules over a period of time.
How can I get the LCCI Certificate?
Students can apply for the Certificate through the following channels:
a. Directly from your school within 1 month from the date that SPM results are released.
b. Directly or via postal services with LCCI International Qualifications Malaysia office.
c. Directly or via postal services with LCCI International Qualifications Authorised Training Centres
LCCI International Qualifications (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Suite 10.01, 10th Floor, Menara Yayasan Selangor, 18A, Persiaran Barat 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Application Procedures:
a. Fill in the application form which is available at all schools, LCCI Malaysia office, LCCI website (www.lcciasia.com) and LCCI authorized training centres;
b. Enclose a copy of your SPM result slip;
c. Enclose a copy of your identity card; and
d. There is an administration fee of RM25.00 for the processing and production of each certificate. (If you need your certificate to be posted to you directly, please enclose a self-addressed Post Express envelope which will cost you RM4.00)
