Term 1 Reflections

Term 1 Lower secondary science

I have learnt a lot through my first term in 2011. We started the term with chemistry, learning the subjects

1) Periodic Table
2) Atomic structure
3) Equation Writing

When i was in secondary 1, chemistry was like a pain to me and i dread it so much, but term 1's chemistry lesson made chemistry my favourite science subject!
For Periodic table i learnt about the uses of the periodic table, groupings' relation to its valence electrons etc... I also learnt the presence of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom, how it relates to equation writing whereby elements are joined to form mixtures and compounds. I stumbled a lot during the whole process and felt really frustrated at times, it is like 2 voices in me, one so tempting, urging me to give up and indulge in games instead, while deep down, a real fiery passion clinged unto me, convincing me to persevere.

As one's passion is the key to success, my interest and curiosity for science has granted me with great results, an high A1 for my test, getting 2nd in class! I reviewed my paper and realised that it was almost full marks, except for 3 careless mistakes! I was with mixed feelings, rather disappointed with myself for allowing such mistakes to happen but also exhilarated over my performance.
In secondary 1, I found it so hard even getting an A1 in science and found myself suffocating between the A2-B4 vortex.

This was a big spur to me as i had the ambition to get exempted at the end of the year, this was a great beginning for me, not only for my academic results, but also the marks the start of a beautiful relationship with science!