Year ones, i know that u guys really wanna plan for us seniors(that's so sweet of u all), but do understand that 28 may is the day when most ppl can make it for the JTS. and for those who are taking Bio Spa Skill A on the next day, i seek your understanding too. we will try to start it early so that the JTS can end early and u got more time to study.anyway, since i am a Bio student too, here are some tips(well, not tips actually hahha) for skill AFirstly, dont worry much about not meeeting the time limit. the bio teachers should have trained u well in meeting the timing (ie forcing u to write everything within that 50minutes). the actual duration is 1h. so last year when i took it, i still have time to check my answers.secondly, make sure u answer the questions CORRECTLY. if the answer is about the effects of the substrate concentration on the rate of rxn/ bubbles form etc, MAKE sure that u elaborate more on the substrate concentration part as the First point and briefly describe the rest of the factors. this is to save time( do not think that the more u write, the more u score)! i will recommend that u write the introduction last for its the most time comsuming. start with the safety precaution, anolamous(whatever it is) results/expected trends, overcome errors as they are always the same for every experiment.thirdly, use correct headings and remember to underline it. u MUST check your procedure as it is marked twice. use point form when writing the procedure. it saves time and it makes the procedure very clear cut.forth, u should take note of the volume of the apparatus part (make sure that it is sufficient for at least 3 test for each (eg) concentration). it's ok to have excess(but not too much too)lastly, all the best for the Bio Spa ppl and lets have fun tml!!! 14:09,
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