Preparation for EOYs

The End of Year Exams are coming and I need to start revision very soon! So, I feel that I should run through the topics that I have learnt in the entire year, and where else can I do it but on my ePortfolio!

Term 1 :

In Term 1, we focused more on chemistry, which consists of the atomic structure, electronic configuration, different compounds, the periodic table and so on. Back then, I still remembered how tiring it was to remember all the different elements in the periodic table, but fortunately, in the test we were only tested on the first 30 elements. However, in the end of year exam, we are required to memorise the whole periodic table, and that is one point I do have to take note! We also learnt how ions are formed. Personally, I feel that as long as we understand the theory behind the formation of ions, and have the knowledge of the number of electrons each element has, this should not be a problem. One thing I have to revise thoroughly is the drawing of the full electronic configuration of ions. Sometimes, we can carelessly leave out one or two details, such as the dots and crosses we indicate as electrons, and that can cost us the mark, which was what happened in my test as well. I just hope that I can revise well for chemistry and not make the same mistakes as the ones in my worksheets and test, for it will be such a regret to do so.

Term 2:
We entered of acids and bases and I find that topic relatively interesting. Perhaps, the difficult part to some is the memorisation of how acids and other substances react to one another. But I find that it has much to do with what we experience in our lives, like whether bee stings are acidic or alkaline, and the different types of acids that are present in the fruits we eat.
Another topic we entered was light and we had to learn the characteristics of a plane mirror. Honestly, as mentioned in my previous post, I had very little interest in this topic, but anyway, we should not go into that. For me, the most challenging part of this topic is the drawing of ray diagrams, with the application of the knowledge we have learnt. Sometimes, when I am just so engrossed in drawing the diagram, my mind blanks out and I cannot think of anyway to apply the knowledge I have learnt. I have to train myself to stay calm whenever I am faced with these questions, especially in the EOYs.

Term 3 :
We finally entered the last sub-topic for light, optic lenses. Initially, I had a difficult time trying to put all the characteristics of the image formed by an object at different positions when in front of an optic lens. But after some time, I realised that everything had all become so natural, and I am glad! So I did not face much difficulty doing the questions related to that topic. For Term 3, the difficult part was Ecology, as if the towering numbers of biotic and abiotic factors were not enough, there was still other portions such as the carbon cycle and conservation. However, in the test, there was a question which was about a place in a foreign country and we were tested on ecology in relation to that place given its description. This question has reminded me that Science, especially Ecology, is not all about memorisation of knowledge, because Science is everywhere in our lives, and we should not narrow our scope of knowledge purely on textbook knowledge.

I do hope I can complete my revision well and be ready for the end of year exams, because I really like Science!