2. WORKONYOURBASICSANDENSUREYOU
HAVEASTRONGFOUNDATION
we recognize that students have varying starting points.
Students who have not taken secondary school Amath may feel
disadvantaged since many concepts that are taught in the JC H1
Math syllabus were covered in the secondary school Amath
syllabus. However, take this as an opportunity for a fresh start
and start from the basics! Having a strong foundation in Math is
integral in setting your foot on the right path as the concepts
build on each other. It might seem demoralizing or daunting at
first but continuously work on getting your basics down and
seek help when needed.
3. CLARIFYYOURDOUBTSANDDON’TLET
THEMPILEUP
Seeking help could be in the form of approaching your teachers
or peers, or even enrolling yourself in the Math tuition program
at Zenith where you will be able to receive more personalized
help. Whatever it is, make sure to clarify your doubts and
solidify your foundation. As previously mentioned, H1 Math is a
JC subject where concepts are frequently used interchangeably
across the different topics, so having any doubts about a certain
concept might implicate your understanding of the next.
4. PRACTICE
This tip might seem self-explanatory but it is a necessary
reminder. The key to scoring and doing well is consistent
practice. Take JC A Level Math as a marathon, not a sprint! You
need to work hard throughout your JC years and not leave
everything to the few months leading up to your A Level
exams. Especially since you are taking this at a H1 level, the
months before your national exams commencing would usually
be more hyper-focused on your H2 subjects.
5. CHECKYOURWORK
A big mistake that many Singapore students make at their H1
Math A Level examination would be not factoring in enough
time to check their work upon completing the paper. Although
you may have a crystal-clear understanding of various Math
concepts, we are only human! Hence, we could be guilty of
making careless mistakes too. Being put in a tense and stressful
environment might also increase the likelihood of making such
mistakes so make sure to check your work upon completion
6. MANAGEYOURTIMEWELLANDBE
STRATEGICWHENCOMPLETINGYOUR
MATHPAPER
While we are on the topic of time, the ability to manage your
time well in the examination is key. For example, adopting the
habit of knowing when to move on when you’re stuck. If you
find yourself facing difficulties in completing a question, circle it
and move on. Spend your time securing the marks for the
questions that you are confident of so that you can guarantee
yourself the most number of marks! Reattempt the questions
that you have flagged after you’re done with the questions
you’re confident of.