JMSS 2014 Testing Talk!

[Rilin]

Hahaha i totally agree man!! Especially answering the questions the interviewers will ask in a detailed manner!!! LOL and my friend who got into JMSS 2 yrs ago also said that you should also work on your level of confidence, because they want to see if you actually know your stuff!!
G'Luck everyone, but for now let's just worry about the written exam XD

Yeah XD
Once I finish completing all of our assessment tasks for my mid semester report, I'm going to be going into hardcore study mode for the test. Does anybody have any good study methods (apart from the one Hannibal mentioned a few posts back I think)

[Hannibal]

Yeah XD
Once I finish completing all of our assessment tasks for my mid semester report, I'm going to be going into hardcore study mode for the test. Does anybody have any good study methods (apart from the one Hannibal mentioned a few posts back I think)

Not sure if I mentioned this here earlier, but teaching science to an imaginary class with a whiteboard really helps me to remember the concepts. I find that reading and listening doesn't get absorbed into my head, and writing is a little strenuous.

Yeah definitely being genuinly passionate would help you get through the interview. I'm sure the person interviewing would be able to sense your passion, because hearing you ramble on about science is priceless .

[Fizzybubbles]

Has anyone else been on the JMSS tour? 
Unfortunately, there was no more spots left, so I missed out

[Hannibal]

Has anyone else been on the JMSS tour? 
Unfortunately, there was no more spots left, so I missed out

The tour was alright haha, I was thinking about taking photos but was a tad scared . But yeah, it's a massive three storey building, with interwining stairs and gaps in between the levels with rails, sorta like a multi-leveled shopping centre . Pretty much all the classrooms were open spaces, and the science labs were decent as well. There aren't any bells though lol, which is a bit strange . The students that took us were all pretty nice too, answered any questions you had.

[SKGUN11]

Has anyone else been on the JMSS tour? 
Unfortunately, there was no more spots left, so I missed out

I missed out too 

[Fizzybubbles]

The tour was alright haha, I was thinking about taking photos but was a tad scared . But yeah, it's a massive three storey building, with interwining stairs and gaps in between the levels with rails, sorta like a multi-leveled shopping centre . Pretty much all the classrooms were open spaces, and the science labs were decent as well. There aren't any bells though lol, which is a bit strange . The students that took us were all pretty nice too, answered any questions you had.

That sounds great! Oh and by the way was JMSS close to Monash Uni Clayton?? because sometimes when I'm on the 742 bus, it stops at Monash Uni Clayton and some JMSS students get off and they walk somewhere, probably to school, haha Also, were the classrooms big? Because my friend who went there said that there is about 50 people in a class or something 

[SKGUN11]

That sounds great! Oh and by the way was JMSS close to Monash Uni Clayton?? because sometimes when I'm on the 742 bus, it stops at Monash Uni Clayton and some JMSS students get off and they walk somewhere, probably to school, haha Also, were the classrooms big? Because my friend who went there said that there is about 50 people in a class or something 

JMSS is like part of the Monash Uni Campus I think. It is like right next to it!

[waftj]

Also, were the classrooms big? Because my friend who went there said that there is about 50 people in a class or something 

Hahah i have a few of my friends that goes to selective school (mainly MHS and a few Nossal) and they told me that yea... every selective school have big class because they want their students to be more independent

[Hannibal]

That sounds great! Oh and by the way was JMSS close to Monash Uni Clayton?? because sometimes when I'm on the 742 bus, it stops at Monash Uni Clayton and some JMSS students get off and they walk somewhere, probably to school, haha Also, were the classrooms big? Because my friend who went there said that there is about 50 people in a class or something 

The school is actually inside the university grounds, so it's pretty cool . And yeah, the classrooms were pretty big (They had no walls actually...), and they said that it catered for 50 kids in a class, with two teachers. Personally I would prefer smaller classes because of less distractions, but oh well. But most importantly... They actually have microwaves that students can use!

[SKGUN11]

The school is actually inside the university grounds, so it's pretty cool . And yeah, the classrooms were pretty big (They had no walls actually...), and they said that it catered for 50 kids in a class, with two teachers. Personally I would prefer smaller classes because of less distractions, but oh well. But most importantly... They actually have microwaves that students can use!

Wow! I really need to get in 

[rosalie.brown]

The school is actually inside the university grounds, so it's pretty cool . And yeah, the classrooms were pretty big (They had no walls actually...), and they said that it catered for 50 kids in a class, with two teachers. Personally I would prefer smaller classes because of less distractions, but oh well. But most importantly... They actually have microwaves that students can use!

Hannibal,

Some government schools are structured in this manner - they often have an entire room that caters for around 50 - 75 students (greater in some cases) and they may have smaller surrounding rooms that cater for perhaps, 10 - 15 students.

Ultimately, while I too disagree with this sort of classroom environment - if you can work solidly in that sort of atmosphere (i.e. ignoring distractions), then you would be able to work / study in any environment.

Also, to rest of you: Rilin, Fizzybubbles, SKGUN11 and waftj, best of luck on the JMSS exam!   

rosalie.brown.

[SKGUN11]

Hannibal,

Some government schools are structured in this manner - they often have an entire room that caters for around 50 - 75 students (greater in some cases) and they may have smaller surrounding rooms that cater for perhaps, 10 - 15 students.

Ultimately, while I too disagree with this sort of classroom environment - if you can work solidly in that sort of atmosphere (i.e. ignoring distractions), then you would be able to work / study in any environment.

Also, to rest of you: Rilin, Fizzybubbles, SKGUN11 and waftj, best of luck on the JMSS exam!   

rosalie.brown.

Hahaha yeah that is true! Same to you rosalie.brown good luck on the exam!

[Hannibal]

Hannibal,

Some government schools are structured in this manner - they often have an entire room that caters for around 50 - 75 students (greater in some cases) and they may have smaller surrounding rooms that cater for perhaps, 10 - 15 students.

Ultimately, while I too disagree with this sort of classroom environment - if you can work solidly in that sort of atmosphere (i.e. ignoring distractions), then you would be able to work / study in any environment.

Also, to rest of you: Rilin, Fizzybubbles, SKGUN11 and waftj, best of luck on the JMSS exam!   

rosalie.brown.

Yeah I suppose, it prepares you for university . And same haha, good luck with the exam .

[Fizzybubbles]

Hey guys!
Does anyone know the structure of a science essay? Because I have no clue, haha
is it just an intro, three paragraphs and a conclusion?? and is it supposed to be a discussion piece?

[Hannibal]

Hey guys!
Does anyone know the structure of a science essay? Because I have no clue, haha
is it just an intro, three paragraphs and a conclusion?? and is it supposed to be a discussion piece?

Hey Fizzy,

Not sure if there is a formal structure you have to use, but currently I'm trying to cram as much information as possible into my practise essays. 3-6 body paragraphs are what I aim for, with an introduction and conclusion if I can come up with something historical/interesting . But yeah, feel free to do what you want, because it isn't a normal 'essay' so to speak .