LC Off Topic Thread (2015/16)

kb98

I think it would just add extra study to an already crammed study schedule

pvakelly

kb98 wrote: »

Applied Maths or not?

I'm not gonna do it. Tried it in TY and not for me! Regular maths is enough

FifaPlaya

kb98 wrote: »

Applied Maths or not?

I hear parts of it coincide with the physics course

Bazinga_N

FifaPlaya wrote: »

I hear parts of it coincide with the physics course

From what we've down so far, it's similar a little bit. Like take Uniform Acceleration.

You have to learn the formulas in both Applied Maths and Physics. You need to learn how to derive them in Physics but not in Applied Maths. You have to use them to a small extent in Physics but to a much larger extent in Applied Maths.

So while they overlap, it's not as significant as you may think (at least from what I've done so far - there's probably more of an overlap further in the course)

FifaPlaya

Bazinga_N wrote: »

From what we've down so far, it's similar a little bit. Like take Uniform Acceleration.

You have to learn the formulas in both Applied Maths and Physics. You need to learn how to derive them in Physics but not in Applied Maths. You have to use them to a small extent in Physics but to a much larger extent in Applied Maths.

So while they overlap, it's not as significant as you may think (at least from what I've done so far - there's probably more of an overlap further in the course)

Thank god im not doing it

Bazinga_N

FifaPlaya wrote: »

Thank god im not doing it

Uniform Acceleration is probably the easiest part of Applied Maths (so far anyways ) haha

FifaPlaya

Bazinga_N wrote: »

Uniform Acceleration is probably the easiest part of Applied Maths (so far anyways ) haha

It seems to complicated ill probs learn it in uni if im doing computer science

Daniel2590

If you're even halfway good at maths try applied maths, a lot of the course is VERY easy and the way it is marked is very generous too (only fully got 1 of 6 Qs out and got an A2 this year). If you "get" maths and are also decent at physics then a.m. will be one of the easiest subjects you can do :P

Bazinga_N wrote: »

From what we've down so far, it's similar a little bit. Like take Uniform Acceleration.

You have to learn the formulas in both Applied Maths and Physics. You need to learn how to derive them in Physics but not in Applied Maths. You have to use them to a small extent in Physics but to a much larger extent in Applied Maths.

So while they overlap, it's not as significant as you may think (at least from what I've done so far - there's probably more of an overlap further in the course)

Wrong, all formulae are in the log tables and you get them on the day. There are some "shortcut" formulae for physics but you won't be stuck if you don't know them off

Bazinga_N

Daniel2590 wrote: »

Wrong, all formulae are in the log tables and you get them on the day. There are some "shortcut" formulae for physics but you won't be stuck if you don't know them off

I meant learn about the formulae. Didn't actually mean 'learn off'..

Daniel2590

Bazinga_N wrote: »

I meant learn about the formulae. Didn't actually mean 'learn off'..

Ah my bad

Consonata

I might make a separate A.M thread in September, currently learning it on my own, and it might be helpful to help people like me, who aren't lucky enough to have a teacher in the subject.

FifaPlaya

Consonata wrote: »

I might make a separate A.M thread in September, currently learning it on my own, and it might be helpful to help people like me, who aren't lucky enough to have a teacher in the subject.

There should be threads dor languages aswell

kb98

FifaPlaya wrote: »

There should be threads dor languages aswell

French outside school will be horrible for me

FifaPlaya

kb98 wrote: »

French outside school will be horrible for me

Ill be grand in german cuz i had to use it in germany and itll be handy for help

kb98

FifaPlaya wrote: »

Ill be grand in german cuz i had to use it in germany

Im basically just doing it incase i change my mind from medicine and go for like law or business or something that needs it

Bazinga_N

kb98 wrote: »

French outside school will be horrible for me

I'm completely with you on that one

kb98

Bazinga_N wrote: »

I'm completely with you on that one

Haha good

Bazinga_N

kb98 wrote: »

Haha good

Have you got books for it? Or what's your plan of study?

coolerboy

Is there any point of doing applied maths instead of physics

FifaPlaya

kb98 wrote: »

Im basically just doing it incase i change my mind from medicine and go for like law or business or something that needs it

German is well easier than french unless ur a native speaker cuz i saw how hard all the top student had to work with an excellent teacher

kb98

Bazinga_N wrote: »

Have you got books for it? Or what's your plan of study?

Have exam papers, getting a book soon.
Getting grinds maybe this year too. Probably doing OL so it won't interfere with my point subjects but who knows

Bazinga_N

coolerboy wrote: »

Is there any point of doing applied maths instead of physics

Two different subjects. Just depends which one you prefer really.

kb98 wrote: »

Have exam papers, getting a book soon.
Getting grinds maybe this year too. Probably doing OL so it won't interfere with my point subjects but who knows

I've gotten an OL book because there's not a hope I'll be doing HL. Yeah I've got exam papers too but I don't really know where I'm gonna make a start with it all! :eek:

kb98

coolerboy wrote: »

Is there any point of doing applied maths instead of physics

I wanted to do chem but couldn't so ended up doing physics.
Talked to my teacher and he said anyone who gets an A or B at Jc should be able to get an A at LC with work so keep that in mind

coolerboy

Bazinga_N wrote: »

Two different subjects. Just depends which one you prefer really.

Tbh I prefer applied maths as im thinking of swapping physics for biology as it is more interesting imo

kb98

Bazinga_N wrote: »

Two different subjects. Just depends which one you prefer really.



I've gotten an OL book because there's not a hope I'll be doing HL. Yeah I've got exam papers too but I don't really know where I'm gonna make a start with it all! :eek:

It seems pretty easy, i just need help with the Oral test

coolerboy

kb98 wrote: »

I wanted to do chem but couldn't so ended up doing physics.
Talked to my teacher and he said anyone who gets an A or B at Jc should be able to get an A at LC with work so keep that in mind

Physics seems quite boring tbh....

FifaPlaya

coolerboy wrote: »

Physics seems quite boring tbh....

I agree

kb98

FifaPlaya wrote: »

I agree

Me too but I'll take an A1 any day

coolerboy

FifaPlaya wrote: »

I agree

I think biology is way more interesting because it has something to do with every day life

kb98

coolerboy wrote: »

I think biology is way more interesting because it has something to do with every day life

Im doing biology too