JMSS help

[heyguys98]

hey,
im sitting the exam next year. i am pretty good with maths and numercial reasoning but haven't started preparing for science yet. i am planning to just do some self study this year and go to tuitions next yr for like 5 months. but do u guys have any materials or books that you would recommend? also is it worth going through the year 8 and 9 science textbook??? pls help i'm not rlly sure what to do for science and i dont have a lot of knowledge in this area yet.

[SynX]

hey,
im sitting the exam next year. i am pretty good with maths and numercial reasoning but haven't started preparing for science yet. i am planning to just do some self study this year and go to tuitions next yr for like 5 months. but do u guys have any materials or books that you would recommend? also is it worth going through the year 8 and 9 science textbook??? pls help i'm not rlly sure what to do for science and i dont have a lot of knowledge in this area yet.

Sure, there you are
If you are lazy to search everything up again, this is how the test is divided into. Don't stress, the test is very easy to pass, and not so competitive. Just relax and work out problems
1. Numerical reasoning:selective entrance stuff, same in a year. Find some patterns, it is easy at first and gets harder. I finished with 5 minutes to spare. This is similar to most IQ tests.
2. Scientific reasoning: Test your scientific knowledge and logic. Involves physics, chemistry and biology. Not too hard if you regularly learn science like me. Detailed information are find in previous posts. Since it only have 30 questions (while other multi-choice are 50 and 60)
3. Science Prac : write a scientific report. A bit hard for me as I struggle for the formats, similar to the situation in my school.
---Break---4. Mathematics : have 60 questions, but since it is very easy it isn't a problem. I finished with 10 minutes to spare
5. Scientific Essay : Pretty hard for me. Don't try to include everything, but must include important things. Detailed and logical explanation is required. I barely finished that on time.

Other advice:
• Answer every question -- if you don't know it, guess it (obvious tip)
• If you want to skip a question and come back to it, leave a mark next to the question
• Allocate the last 5 minutes to check over answers
• Aim to spend around 1 minute or half a minute for each question
• Aim to be at least halfway when you have half the time remaining
• You can take quick glances at the clock a few times (just so you're aware of how you're going)

oh boy ur in for a ride; heres a list i copied from shadestache a long time ago in a forum far far away( )
- Angles
- Pythagoras
- Trigonometry (SOHCAHTOA)
- Linear Algebra
- Simultaneous Equations
- Linear Relations (Sketching, understanding the different properties)
- Measurement (Surface Area, Volume, Conversion, Area, Perimeter)
- Indices Law
- Surds
- Geometry (Basics behind Congruence, Similarity and Bearings)
- Factorising and Expanding (Make sure you can do these fast)
- Parabolas (Sketching and Properties)
- Quadratic Equations (Nulls Law will be useful)
- Probability (Optional but may save a few seconds in the test if you understand how a certain chart works)

For science:

Chemistry:
Atoms
Chemical Bonds
Chemical Reactions
Nuclear Decay
Radiation
Periodic Table
Reaction Rates
Matter

Physics:
Thermodynamics
Energy
Light
Waves
Sound
Forces
Friction
Motion
Heat
Mechanics
Space
Electricity
Magnetism

Biology:
Animal Cells
Plant Cells
Five Senses
Digestive System
Circulatory System
Nervous System
Muscular System
Endocrine System
Evolution
Classification
Plants
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Enzymes
Genetics

Stuff possible in the tests

[SynX]

I passed the test easily so don't stress. It's unneccsary to stress out on the test.
The hard part is interview and I failed together with many people.

[Tommy_01]

For the interview, make sure you enroll in some science comps to gain achievements and awards throughout the next year this will impress the interviewers. Also, make sure to work hard this and next semester to get a good report.

[SynX]

For the interview, make sure you enroll in some science comps to gain achievements and awards throughout the next year this will impress the interviewers. Also, make sure to work hard this and next semester to get a good report.

wow, I would like to learn more about science camps. But seems they cost $$$

[heyguys98]

oh ok thank you!

[marble2]

Hey, I did the test this year and passed it but not the interview :/ imo, the test is fairly simple. I’m currently in an accelerated program where I am in Year 9 but doing Year 10 content. At the time of the test, I was working on Year 10 textbooks at school. I believe that gave me a bit of an upper hand during the exam. If you want, PM me and I can email you a PDF copy of a Year 10 Math and a Year 10 Science textbook.