why the damn hell! this damn competitive society!
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You broke the golden rule leh.Originally posted by bonkysleuth:Hi everyone.
So I got back my Physics test results yesterday and procured a B4. My worst showing ever. In previous tests and examinations, I'd usually fare better, with my grade between A1 and A2. In fact, I've only got an A2 for once. I've always believed that no matter how good you are in studies, results are only a by-product of learning. And that considering that efforts I have put in, at times, I do deserve that good payoff. And as per normal, for this particular test, I prepared for it one week before the test date. Practised and tried to understand certain happenings that Physics required us to know about.
Then when the results were released yesterday, I was all flabbergasted. Of course there was this kind of how-unlucky-I'm- feeling. My friends who used to perform less better surpass me, obtained A1s. I tried my hardest to fend off this feeling of 'inferiority'. Not that I feel like a jack-ass now, it's all because of the critics. Some friends, who did not even study for the test but scored better, came right up to me and ask,"Why did you under-perform this time round?" That, of course, I could offer no reason. It's definitely not because I didn't revise my work or whatsoever but simply because it might be due to my poor understanding or maybe a more obtuse thinking would be a streak of "bad luck" for this term. I mean, before the test started, I was the one who go around teaching them all the stuff they do not understand and can't even revise my own work properly. Not that i push the blame over to them because i can gain knowledge by teaching others.
But i really expect them to be more tactful in their remarks. so my whole day was glum and i feel so fucked up. my friends all gave me the "you-poor-thing look when i told them my grade after they inquired about it. One friend even came right up to say "i feel so sorry for you". You know what, these upset me even more because it makes me sound like some stupid fool. and another friend says, "for your standards, this kind of result is kinda lousy".... I feel all so demoralized afterwards. How can you not when people whom you have made sacrifices for simply tell you all this gibberish and nonsensical stuff after they have got a good performances?
Yea, this society requires us to perform better and better every time. cant we even be given a chance to make a comeback? I think academic results is on top of everyone's mind in this society.
Rule: Before any tests/exams, try not to be near your friends or teach them. It will affect your overall performance and your champion mindset. Your mind should be sober and not fill with others' problem.
Yea, I also need a chance to make a comeback.
Guess you're not the only one here. -
Screw people man. People will never ever be satisfied. I have been in your situation as well during secondary school. I was top English student for sec 5s back then and then during this test, i failed it and everyone was like 'wah he fail we die ' bla bla. Some passed and they told me 'eh your luck no more liao lar'.
I just smiled.
For O levels i scored a B3 which for me is pathetic considering my English.Reason for so was my essay which contained some drug and sexual content which may had led to the poor grade.But well those who had passed THAT test got D7s. My point is that 1 test does not prove anything.
And wait till you get to higher education.Poly life is tremendously screwed especially if it is group work as you meet all kind of people.I have team mates who complain to the teachers on why i get a grade A and not a B. So save your worries for later.
And yeah one more thing, people may score well but i don't think that makes them smart people does it? They may not not even know what the fuc* PAP is.So relax man. -
I took triple science when i was in secondary school..I always play a fool in class...i only started revising 1 month before the o levels...I got all As...1 month before the a level was the 7th time i touched my Biology textbook and 24th time i touched my a-maths book. It's not how hard you study..you must be able to apply it on any situation given to you...It's true that the society reflects how "well" a person is based on grades. Look at it from a objective view, there are people who are poor and the only rule for them to break out of the poverty cycle is to study well and get good results and everyone in Singapore is provided with almost the same education since primary school..If you are rich, probably you'll be able to get tutors for all your subjects but will you still be getting tutors in university?
Probably, you should wake up your idea as most people call it and reflect on whether you actually understand a subject instead of studying for it.
Also, fate shows the path of our destination on earth too; if it's yours it will be no matter how you avoid it and if it's not yours , it will never be no matte how much effort you put it in
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What to do?? You're asking me??!Originally posted by bonkysleuth:Yea. I asked them to scram off from my seat after the crowd around me started to grow bigger. So I shifted to a quiet corner and revise my own work. but within some minutes, my friends were congregating around my space again. Tsk. what to do?
Do you need me to teach you what to do??
They ask you, you don't have to answer lah.... just say you dunno everything. -
relax TS! it's only a test! study harder to thrash dem in de next test! gurantee u can shut dem up. at least till de next test.
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hi.. there are worst things out there then getting a b4..Originally posted by bonkysleuth:Hi everyone.
So I got back my Physics test results yesterday and procured a B4. My worst showing ever. In previous tests and examinations, I'd usually fare better, with my grade between A1 and A2. In fact, I've only got an A2 for once. I've always believed that no matter how good you are in studies, results are only a by-product of learning. And that considering that efforts I have put in, at times, I do deserve that good payoff. And as per normal, for this particular test, I prepared for it one week before the test date. Practised and tried to understand certain happenings that Physics required us to know about.
Then when the results were released yesterday, I was all flabbergasted. Of course there was this kind of how-unlucky-I'm- feeling. My friends who used to perform less better surpass me, obtained A1s. I tried my hardest to fend off this feeling of 'inferiority'. Not that I feel like a jack-ass now, it's all because of the critics. Some friends, who did not even study for the test but scored better, came right up to me and ask,"Why did you under-perform this time round?" That, of course, I could offer no reason. It's definitely not because I didn't revise my work or whatsoever but simply because it might be due to my poor understanding or maybe a more obtuse thinking would be a streak of "bad luck" for this term. I mean, before the test started, I was the one who go around teaching them all the stuff they do not understand and can't even revise my own work properly. Not that i push the blame over to them because i can gain knowledge by teaching others.
But i really expect them to be more tactful in their remarks. so my whole day was glum and i feel so fucked up. my friends all gave me the "you-poor-thing look when i told them my grade after they inquired about it. One friend even came right up to say "i feel so sorry for you". You know what, these upset me even more because it makes me sound like some stupid fool. and another friend says, "for your standards, this kind of result is kinda lousy".... I feel all so demoralized afterwards. How can you not when people whom you have made sacrifices for simply tell you all this gibberish and nonsensical stuff after they have got a good performances?
Yea, this society requires us to perform better and better every time. cant we even be given a chance to make a comeback? I think academic results is on top of everyone's mind in this society. -
in life, you meet people. when u meet some people who "distract" u from your aims, you must be strong to neutralize these bad effects in your mind. then you build up mental strength to stay focused.
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Don't be an ass, just score badly for one test and you are here scolding the society for being competitive. Where are your 'competitive' views when you were scoring A1 or A2. Probabaly you were very happy that the society is competitive and it gives you the chance to score the As you want.
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This is one rule that ought to be broken. Helping them solve the problems forces you to go further in depth to understand the problems. Sometimes they are able to raise out points that you have missed. Also it is a test to see if you really know how to solve the problem poised by your friends.Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:You broke the golden rule leh.
Rule: Before any tests/exams, try not to be near your friends or teach them. It will affect your overall performance and your champion mindset. Your mind should be sober and not fill with others' problem.
Yea, I also need a chance to make a comeback. Guess you're not the only one here. -
Academic results has nothing to do with Singapore. Infact, academic competition happens everywhere. It's a matter of how hard u work to have a better future. I failed 4 out of 7 subjects during my sec4 mid year exam. But I managed to pace myself and earn 14 points for L1r5 for my Os. So everyone will at least experience failure once, and I'm sure it will motivate you to work even harder.Originally posted by sEphIrOth:welcome to singapore! -
Welcome to Singapore again.....
We are always competitive where academic aspect is always focus by Kaisu parents. Getting good school by doing volunteer work. Get good grade. Parents cry like baby if their child can't get to a good school.
What to do?? I can't think of a solution. Disappointment......
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Seriously, you don't have to worry about the comeback part. If you're willing to work hard, doors will be open to you.
I flunked my sec3 exams pretty well. As in, I got distinctions, just from the wrong end. I fell one level or whatever you call it, from Express to NA. The thing is I never stopped believing in myself. I worked hard and never stopped chasing my dream, even when others felt it wasn't possible.
Now, I'm in uni reading law. If you asked me then if I could see myself being where I am now, I doubt I'd say yes. I'd wish, and I'd pray, but nothing more than that.
I'm not the only one who flunked once, and during a semi-crucial time, and came back from it. Plenty of others have, and you don't have to worry. As long as you're willing to work hard, you'll get there. -
The good ones are the ones who never fail to achieve or overachieve.
The better ones are those who fell to the bottom-most part of the pit, dusted themselves and rose to the top again.
So which one do you want to be? The good ones, or the better ones?
No point moping about past events. Look forward. Tell yourself you will surely improve the next time. -
ahha....htey are trying to get u to teach them ya physics expertise while rendering you no time to study and then with less revision hence u get B4, what a devious scheme they used....killing one bird with two stones...Originally posted by bonkysleuth:Yea. I asked them to scram off from my seat after the crowd around me started to grow bigger. So I shifted to a quiet corner and revise my own work. but within some minutes, my friends were congregating around my space again. Tsk. what to do? ....anyway...study and academies are not anything, it only teaches u how to mind other people's business/work for money....keep this in mind... -
become a Quitter.....Originally posted by Meilin86:Welcome to Singapore again.....
We are always competitive where academic aspect is always focus by Kaisu parents. Getting good school by doing volunteer work. Get good grade. Parents cry like baby if their child can't get to a good school.
What to do?? I can't think of a solution. Disappointment...... -
like having to worry for $$$/expenses driving lesson fees this and that....so TS dun complain liao...now u only focus on study only...me now worry about many things....so few yrs later see u on the 'outside world'....Originally posted by dinky1409:hi.. there are worst things out there then getting a b4.. -
seh! that sounds sooooo love hina... a keitaro reincarnation..Originally posted by Othello_Red:I flunked my sec3 exams pretty well. As in, I got distinctions, just from the wrong end. I fell one level or whatever you call it, from Express to NA. The thing is I never stopped believing in myself. I worked hard and never stopped chasing my dream, even when others felt it wasn't possible.
Now, I'm in uni reading law. If you asked me then if I could see myself being where I am now, I doubt I'd say yes. I'd wish, and I'd pray, but nothing more than that.
I'm not the only one who flunked once, and during a semi-crucial time, and came back from it. Plenty of others have, and you don't have to worry. As long as you're willing to work hard, you'll get there.
but hey, i think it's true... what u set ur heart on, hell you get it. my chinese sux, but at least i know a proverb from sun zi's art of war, if u have high aspirations, you may not achieve success, but you are closer. if not, you will never be ablle to do anything. IT"S A FREAKING TEST! ONLY!!!! if ur're gonna freak out over a minor case like this, the suicide rates in singapore will never even out this year... anyways, as friends, they may not realise they're hurting you... those remarks are not firectly "aimed" at ur delicate heart, so dont take them too seriously. actually, what matters in these exams is really not other grades, but winning in ur own grades. understand, know that you'll do better. what's the fun in an all A life? competitive society? that's what's fun isnt it? passionate policemen are born by the intensity when they chase down criminals, enthusiatic lawyers when they debate an intense case, so competition is inevitable, just condition yourself for it, and always be ready for the future ^^