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 An Interview with


 Top-Scorers from

 Science Stream Classes

                                                  From the Left: Lee Jun Koi, Craig Ng, Ker Wei Han, Lau Kai Ren
 Jointly reported by Lee Jun Koi Sr1ScC, Lau Kai Ren Sr1ScF



 Among the senior-level courses, the  worry about academic grades. According   own lives and must be willing to put in the
 science stream remains the most popular  to Craig, although it might sound   effort for their future. Simply put, they  Wei Han also firmly emphasises the
 choice for the technically inclined student.  counterproductive, taking time for oneself   should be mindful of their academics, but  significance of practical time management.
 After all, understanding the world and its  not only benefits one's academic life but   don't obsess over them. Find a balance that  By meticulously crafting a daily schedule
 governing principles is a rather tempting  their personal life as well. Many students   works for them.  every morning, he remains aware of
 offer. However, there's a catch: the complex  drown themselves in studying, leaving   important events that happen throughout
 curriculum and the challenging exams.  no room for relaxation. Craig personally   A suitable environment also plays an  the day while also dedicating uninterrupted

 Many freshmen often struggle at the hands  does sports with his friends after a day of   important role in academic success. This  periods to revision. This simple yet powerful
 of puzzling physics, befuddling biology,  intensive studying. He finds that regular   sentiment is shared between Craig and  habit of spending five short minutes on
 and confusing chemistry. To aid our fellow  destressing helps him focus more when it   Wei Han, who both recommend finding a  scheduling a plan  can save  his precious
 STEM-educated students in their desperate  matters. In fact, students with jam-packed   suitable time and place to study. A quiet,  "golden hours" from being squandered on
 fight for survival, we sat down with Craig  schedules often lack an outlet for their   peaceful environment like a library or  unproductive tasks.
 Ng and Wei Han, legendary science stream  pent-up frustrations, ultimately inhibiting   coffee shop helps ease and trigger the mind
 savants from Sr2ScA, to discuss some tips  their productivity and willingness to   into studying, enabling the student to study  The  conversation  shifted  towards
 for scoring in scientific subjects.  revise. Craig also emphasises the role self-  efficiently. Eliminating distractions is also  examining techniques, a topic highly
 discipline  plays  in  achieving  success.  He   crucial  for  overcoming  procrastination  sought after by students. The pair spared
 To start with, Craig warns against excessive  believes that students are in control of their   and encouraging focused studying.    no expense in explaining the intricate


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