Rethinking Pure Science: Should it be banned?

Playerjames SG

There are many students studying Pure sciences in Singapore. However, the subject may cause many stresses among the sec 4 students in Singapore who are about to take their O levels. There are students considering to drop to combined sciences. Do you think Pure Science should be banned in Singapore? Tell me your views!

FireIce SG

no leh no stress wat

must be only u lah.

so ban u k?

tell me your views!

Chemguide7 SG

Science and technology is the foundation to a modern society.

It may be your particular case only where you may not be strong in science subjects.

Many students are yearning to do triple science.

A banning of pure science will indicate a cliff in the sociey. it is like going the downward slope as a society slowly.

a mugger SG

I think you are somewhat "fearful" of competition especially in the academic field.You are generalising the cohort to be stressed up due to O levels.Whilst it may be true that pure science may be a struggle and some dropped several subjects in their second year(sec 4),but do consider those who can balance it.

10As? 11As? Those who go the extra mile to take HMT and one extra subject and still can balance.This is especially true and possible but you requires sheer knowledge of the concepts taught above school(tuition),determination with a passion to achieve and hardwork.

You may think it is stressful,but to a well-rounded student,they can still play comp and score these 7As~

FireIce SG

if feel stress need to ban then we gotta ban everything.

yeah. everything.

a mugger SG

if feel stress need to ban then we gotta ban everything.

yeah. everything.

ban drinking and smoking first

FireIce SG

then u all need to pay A LOT more taxes.

want?

a mugger SG

then u all need to pay A LOT more taxes.

want?

i think pay money(taxes) to the students for them not to take pure science(bribery)

eagle SG

Why ban pure sciences?

The only thing about the Singapore education system is that most educators teach their students the results and not the concepts behind these results.

For example, for A level physics, most students graduate (or even score As) without really understanding how to derive why the centripetal acceleration is directed towards the centre of the circle. Why not anywhere else but the centre? If any parent wants to test the competency of their A level physics tutor, this single question would separate those who really know their stuff and those who don't.

TooFree SG

Not sure. Not a high calibre secondary student before. I can only managed one (Chem/Phy) science subject.

ArJoe SG

Why should pure science be banned? Pure science are necessary in order to take H2 sciences in JC which enable students to study Medicine,Dentistry,Chem engineering, Pharmacy etc(Science related courses) in order to produce enough doctors,dentists, engineers are etc… If pure sciences are really banned, Is combined science sufficient to prepare students for further studies in sciences when sciences are greatly required in the modern society?

Playerjames SG

A few of my classmates (including me) dropped pure science. They still only have six subjects remaining (since dropping pure science removes one subject).