So I sat for my Olevels this year(2017). It wasn't as scary or as stressful as I thought. In fact, before the start of Os, I started studying studiously. However, as the dates were drawing near, after sitting for the first two papers, let's be honest here, I kind of laid back and didn't study as hard during the period. Either ways, this blog was highly requested with a total of 132 votes for it so here's what I think of each paper.
Mathematics (EMath only)
Paper one nearly killed me but paper 2 was manageable even though I didn't manage to complete the last question which was worthy of 10marks. I did not deliberately memorize any formulas cause I was lazy but thank God because none of those questions that would need the formulas came out. Fingers cross in hopes to get an A2 for this!!
English
Paper 1 was a breeze to me since I have always been doing decently in it. Paper 2 was a little tough while paper 3 and 4 was neutral. Hoping to get a B4 for this!!
Science (Chemistry & Physics)
First three papers were manageable but for the written papers, I can't understand why are the first pages of both SO DIFFICULT. One way or another, science practical was gloriously flunked as I had a lot of trouble cutting the triangle out. (They should have provided the left handers a left-hander-scissors. It does exist and it would have made my life easier. I nearly broke down and give up because of the pain received from cutting w the scissors given.) A2 I hope? Not so sure though, wishing that the bell curve won't have me dead.
Combined humanities (Geography &Social Studies)
This is honestly the only subject that I feel like I have done badly overall. The SEQ choices for social studies was favourable towards me as I happened to only study Venice, 3case studies for D&D, and the 3 examples thingy(misperception of racial and religious riots & external threats) it all came out. I literally gave up on those big chapters that are the more important ones like TT, bonding singapore, governance and globalisation hence choosing to not study them all, thank God none of those came out. SBQ was done poorly though. I have to say that in my entire life, the SBQ I sat this time round was the hardest. Well I can't seem to understand the sources. Geography is my favourite subject. However, I beg to differ after sitting for the paper. I kind of blanked out during the examination and spent a tremendous amount of time attempting questions only to cancel it all away and to opt for another question. That's it man, leaving it all to God now cause I need combined humanities for my L1R4 to enter the course that I want to since this is a compulsory subject for it. Initially wishing for my usual A2/B3 but I don't even think I can get a B4 now so I'm just here hoping for a miracle.
Mother tongue (Mandarin)
I screwed my oral but did decently for my listening comprehension. My paper one was a little messed up as I couldn't read the question so I wasn't sure of what they want, hence causing me to reluctantly write whatever I could. Paper two was the worst as usual since I can't really read or write chinese characters even though I am able to fluently speak in chinese. I kind of managed to understand the passage given and hence did my paper without much expectations of doing well for it. Wishing for a B3!!
Electives (POA)
Obviously leaving my worst subject for the last. I couldn't answer most of the theory questions and caught myself writing nonsense but in pretty sure I can still pass it because I really tried squeezing my brains for all the creative answers that I can come out with. Honestly I won't be using POA for my L1R4 to enter my desired course so it's all right even if the bell curve made me fail. But I do wish to get a C6 at least.
All in all I just hope that my Olevels L1R4 will not be worse compared to my Prelims and MYE since it's both the same score. Not really enthusiastically hoping my L1R4 to be better than both my Prelims and MYE but to at least maintain the same score so that I can go into my course. These feedbacks may make you feel unpleasant or glad or relieved that I'm doing better or worse than you but it's my opinions after all so don't take it too seriously since such opinions may vary. Certain papers might be exceptionally easy for you but not for me, vice versa.
All the best to you if you are one of those that are waiting for your results as well, may luck be with you!!
