Acing the SPM with F4F5

Tuesday July 15, 2008
Acing the SPM with F4F5


Concise, interesting and timely – these were some of the comments of Form Five students and teachers who eagerly welcomed the bumped up F4F5, which included 16 extra pages for the SPM series.

The Star's Science and Maths pullout for upper secondary students is now 56 pages.

There was a flurry of activity at SMK Seksyen 10, Kota Damansara, when the F4F5 pullouts were distributed in class.

"I find this an interesting Maths and Science guide, different from the typical wordy learning resource. The many colourful images and visuals make me want to read the notes and try out the activities," said Katherine Kavitha.

Eager to learn: SMK Seksyen 10 students looking at a copy of the F4F5 in Kota Damansara Monday.
Her classmate, Ahmad Zamril, was equally enthusiastic. "It is an interesting learning resource. I like the images, mind maps and short notes. They help me understand Science and Maths subjects better."

The school's Science panel head Shaista Tabassum said she had been using the F4F5 in her Forms Four and Five classes.

"The inclusion of 'frequent mistakes' by students as well as 'tutor's comments' serve to reinforce their understanding."

SMK Seksyen 24 (2) Shah Alam Science and Maths coordinator Habibah Rakiman was impressed with the SPM Guide.

"It's not only good revision material for better students but also a useful guide for weaker ones."

Students preparing for the SPM examination will find the pullout a must-have revision tool because included are "hot" exam questions and sample answers in Physics, Biology, Modern Mathematics, Chemistry, General Science and Additional Mathematics.

The Star's SPM Series will not be published in StarEducation. Instead, our columnists Sunny Yee (Physics and Additional Maths) and A. Alagesan (Chemistry), together with other Science and Maths specialists will contribute to this special six-edition SPM series, which began yesterday and will continue till Oct 13. The other writers are Mallika Vasugi, Alicia Tan and Felicia Puri.

Published twice a month, F4F5, for Forms Four and Five, offers Physics, Biology and Modern Mathematics on the second Monday of the month and Chemistry, General Science and Add Maths on the fourth Monday.

F4F5 is distributed free to schools that buy The Star at a special discounted price. Orders are by school subscription only.

For further details and orders of F4F5, call the Customer Care Unit at 03-79671777 (direct line) or 03-79671388, ext 1152 or 1160 from 9am to 5.30pm, Mondays to Fridays.
TS