science term 3 results

Target Grade: A1
What did I do to achieve this grade? The test topic was Physics and Biology, Reflection of light and ecology specifically. Physics require a great amount of understanding. However, I could not understand anything, so I decided to find a tutor to help me. Also, for biology, I memorized a lot of the notes so as to be prepared for the upcoming test.
result:33/40
grade:A1

My reflection: I faced a lot if difficulty before the test. Physics was really tedious and I was clueless. Even when my tutor taught me, I took a long time. For example, I did not understand what was a real image. However, Biology was simple as all I had to do was memorize. In the end, the test was very easy, and I expected to get above 35. However, I made numerous careless mistakes, and payed the price. I felt that I should have practiced more assessment books. Now, my hopes of exemption are dashed, and I have to work even harder for EOY.

Science term 2 results

Target Grade: A1
What did I do to achieve this grade: The second test was biology and chemistry. Biology is all about facts and so, memorizing was needed. Chemistry requires a little understanding, and the rest was all memory work. I memorized all the notes given and practiced on assessment books.
result: 32/40
grade: A1


My reflection: While Chemistry is my weakest, Biology is my strongest. Therefore, this test should be so-so. To my surprise, I understood everything with ease. It was the memory work that was tough. I took a few weeks to memorize them. The test was hard for Chemistry, but easy for Biology. However, I still managed to get 80 percent. I made a few careless mistakes and interpreted the question wrongly for Chemistry. Furthermore, there were questions that were tested not in syllabus. However, I think that the approach I took was very relevant as I excelled for most of the questions. In future, I will try to go online for more information, so as to be prepared for surprise questions.

My term 1 reflection

Target grade: A1

What did I do to achieve my intended grade?

The first test was tested on chemical bonding, atomic structure and periodic table. Therefore, a lot of memorizing of compounds and elements. Furthermore, a lot of thinking is required. I spent long hours memorizing and practicing assessment books to gain further exposure.
Result: 30/40
Grade: A1

My reflection: Chemistry is my weakest subject among all three sciences. I did not understand many things like chemical bonding. Therefore, to get an A1 is very hard for me. Luckily, I managed to scrap through. The test was difficult because about 10 marks was tested on the more challenging questions. I managed to score A1 as I was very careful to get easy questions correct. I think that the area where cost me a lot of marks is on the MCQ questions. It was tricky and yet I did not put a lot of focus in it, as I underestimated the difficulty of it. I think that my approach to studying is correct. I memorized all the necessary facts, and tried to understand what was going on. After all, there are not many approaches on studying. In all, I think I put in a lot of effort and was not complacent, and I am glad to achieve this result. In the future, I will continue working the same way.