JMSS Entry For 2018

[emonerd]

Depends. What have you already studied?

quadratics and parabolas, simultaneous equations. consumer mathematics, congruency and similarity, ratios and rates, surds, algebraic fracs, trig, pyth and i can't remember what else haha

[Shadestache]

Just passing this on.

Thanks for posting!
I found this from previous year's JMSS threads and I suppose it will help you all study.

- 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

Thanks for the guide Hannibal!

After speaking with a few of the students, you just need to know all the basics of year 8 and 9 content on both math and science.
You can learn year 10 stuff if you want, but I think it should suffice with the year 8/9 stuff.

Mod Edit [Aaron]: Unnecessary double posting. Please edit your previous post instead of posting two in a row.

[aayush_]

After speaking with a few of the students, you just need to know all the basics of year 8 and 9 content on both math and science.
You can learn year 10 stuff if you want, but I think it should suffice with the year 8/9 stuff.

thank you shadestache i saved that list as soon as i saw it get posted last year lol and btw it's like quarter to 1 why are we awake

[Shadestache]

thank you shadestache i saved that list as soon as i saw it get posted last year lol and btw it's like quarter to 1 why are we awake

Because night owls ftw :')
Hopefully someone in the future sees this post and passes it on for future JMSS enthusiasts
Anyway, good luck guys

[undefined]

hey guys, take a look at this list i've compiled on some necessary bio content that isn't just boring textbooks.

Cells:

• DNA Structure and Replication
• Animal Cells
• Plant Cells
• ATP & Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• DNA Transcription & Translation
• Mitosis
• Meiosis

Body Systems:

• The Nervous System
• Immune System
• Endocrine System
• Excretory System
• Skeletal System

[quinn_03]

hey guys, take a look at this list i've compiled on some necessary bio content that isn't just boring textbooks.

Cells:

• DNA Structure and Replication
• Animal Cells
• Plant Cells
• ATP & Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• DNA Transcription & Translation
• Mitosis
• Meiosis

Body Systems:

• The Nervous System
• Immune System
• Endocrine System
• Excretory System
• Skeletal System

crash course for lyfe lol. thx for that, really useful!!

[emonerd]

hey guys, take a look at this list i've compiled on some necessary bio content that isn't just boring textbooks.

Cells:

• DNA Structure and Replication
• Animal Cells
• Plant Cells
• ATP & Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• DNA Transcription & Translation
• Mitosis
• Meiosis

Body Systems:

• The Nervous System
• Immune System
• Endocrine System
• Excretory System
• Skeletal System

thank you so much!! these are a great source for revision!

[Mewfle]

I have a question:
Is it 3% of your year level that get in or 5%? ><

[Shadestache]

It's 3%

"The maximum number of students admitted into John Monash Science School in Year 10 must not exceed 3% of any one's school's Year 9 enrolment."

[Mewfle]

It's 3%

"The maximum number of students admitted into John Monash Science School in Year 10 must not exceed 3% of any one's school's Year 9 enrolment."

OH DEAR
THAT MEANS ONLY ONE PERSON FROM MY YEAR LEVEL CAN GET IN ><
Our school is just so small ahhh

[magicmania121]

Look like most people get into the interview but like the interview is the cutpoint

[exit]

Haha so just visiting this thread and I don't know if its good or bad how serious everyone is taking JMSS entry.  I can't imagine everyone being from so bad schools that JMSS is the only option. JMSS is obviously a great school but just try your best and good results will follow regardless of whether you get in!

[miguel_1]

Anyone doing icas tomorrow? Teacher says I need a ruler but on the site it says the test is multiple choice questions

[emonerd]

Anyone doing icas tomorrow? Teacher says I need a ruler but on the site it says the test is multiple choice questions

was just about to ask haha, I just realised 4 hours ago that I had it tomorrow oops. Yeah my teacher told me bring a ruler, maybe they are gonna be some questions that require measurement? I'm not too sure.

[Shadestache]

Oh whaaaat, is ICAS a school thing?
I haven't heard of anything like that from my school :')