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Wonder anyone has any clue how to do well for the above? Heard from a lot of people saying just " swallow" the text book ,one will do well

I am also Olevels student...according to me Only 'swallowing' the book is not enough...u should have a proper concept of the topic and keep full command on past papers it will be very beneficial..

sabahat ali wrote:I am also Olevels student...according to me Only 'swallowing' the book is not enough...u should have a proper concept of the topic and keep full command on past papers it will be very beneficial..

Thanks! Looks bio is not a popular subject

sabahat ali wrote:I am also Olevels student...according to me Only 'swallowing' the book is not enough...u should have a proper concept of the topic and keep full command on past papers it will be very beneficial..

Thanks! Looks bio is not a popular subject

kitty2 wrote:Wonder anyone has any clue how to do well for the above? Heard from a lot of people saying just " swallow" the text book ,one will do well

My understanding from my wife, who's a biology doctorate, is that the discipline is very fact heavy, so there's a lot of memory work involved, but having said that, if you don't understand what the question requires, you won't be able to give the appropriate answer.

I'll give an answer that may be unpopular, but you should read the textbook. Especially at O'Level where the text is not really that hard.

Many times it is good to go through the text quickly before going to your class on a particular topic. Even just 15-20 minutes reading the introductory material. Then go to class and seek to understand what you are learning. Ask questions to get a clear understanding of the topic. Then read the text again more thoroughly when you have at least a basic understanding and the reading should go smoother.

What is one of the most challenging parts of a biology test or any science subject test ? Answer: The written explanations. Students say they have trouble phrasing the answers. How can you expect to write a biology explanation if you can't read one? Don't think you are just going to memorize a bunch of keywords and regurgitate them in random order within an answer.

Reading comprehension of science at O'Level is a basic educational goal that every parent should want their child to have. Without basic reading comprehension skills you are screwed if you try to go to University in any of the sciences. Plus so much of our world is based on science, in many careers it will help you to be able to understand science topics that you read about.

I wrote part of the Barron's Medical College Admission Test Guidebook. Most of the questions are reading comprehension questions on science topics. They know full well that regurgitating basic facts or keywords is not a way to judge whether someone has learned the topic.

So to answer the original question, how to do well in biology, it is a combination of having good explanations from a teacher, reading on your own, asking questions when you don't understand something and practice. Read your text and then practice writing the answers. Have a good tutor review your writing and guide you on how to improve your ability to express yourself. Gaining the confidence that you can express yourself in writing will help you not only on your tests, but in life.

Dr.Daniel wrote:I'll give an answer that may be unpopular, but you should read the textbook. Especially at O'Level where the text is not really that hard.

Many times it is good to go through the text quickly before going to your class on a particular topic. Even just 15-20 minutes reading the introductory material. Then go to class and seek to understand what you are learning. Ask questions to get a clear understanding of the topic. Then read the text again more thoroughly when you have at least a basic understanding and the reading should go smoother.

What is one of the most challenging parts of a biology test or any science subject test ? Answer: The written explanations. Students say they have trouble phrasing the answers. How can you expect to write a biology explanation if you can't read one? Don't think you are just going to memorize a bunch of keywords and regurgitate them in random order within an answer.

Reading comprehension of science at O'Level is a basic educational goal that every parent should want their child to have. Without basic reading comprehension skills you are screwed if you try to go to University in any of the sciences. Plus so much of our world is based on science, in many careers it will help you to be able to understand science topics that you read about.

I wrote part of the Barron's Medical College Admission Test Guidebook. Most of the questions are reading comprehension questions on science topics. They know full well that regurgitating basic facts or keywords is not a way to judge whether someone has learned the topic.

So to answer the original question, how to do well in biology, it is a combination of having good explanations from a teacher, reading on your own, asking questions when you don't understand something and practice. Read your text and then practice writing the answers. Have a good tutor review your writing and guide you on how to improve your ability to express yourself. Gaining the confidence that you can express yourself in writing will help you not only on your tests, but in life.

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Dr Venter compared his discovery of using cell to grow artificial life with using baking powder to make cake rise. Comment if this is a fair comparison and will there be any implication in his discovery.

If you are looking for any O level Biology books-textbook, guides, TYS, prelim papers,please pm me. You can also look under Garage Sale, where I post pictures.

Other O Level books of other subjects are also available.

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Explain how it is possible that parents with different blood groups are able to produce only children with blood groups different from themselves.

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