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Taking Paper 3B to Another Level

Taking Paper 3B to Another Level

Taking Paper 3B to Another Level

Like you, I’m familiar with the trials and tribulations of the HKDSE; I was a candidate myself just a few years ago. Since preparing other students for their exams, I’ve found Paper 3B to be one where candidates often lose marks unnecessarily. It may seem like a mad scramble to copy down everything from the data file, but there is more technique to this exam… Read More

The Extended Modules of DSE Mathematics: Making a Wise Choice

The Extended Modules of DSE Mathematics: Making a Wise Choice

The Extended Modules of DSE Mathematics: Making a Wise Choice

Being one of the first batch of candidates for DSE Mathematics, I’ve studied and taught the extended modules for over a decade. Many friends and students have sought advice when considering their choices, and there are a few key points to consider. One main reason to study an extended module is to increase your chance of university admission. More than 80% of UGC-funded bachelor programs… Read More

Questions types to be aware of in the DSE Reading Paper (Paper 1)

Questions types to be aware of in the DSE Reading Paper (Paper 1)

Questions types to be aware of in the DSE Reading Paper (Paper 1)

Isn’t DSE Reading just locating information in the passage and copying it? If you think this, the chances are that you’ve missed some of the most important skills for this paper. Like many of my newer students, you may have underestimated paper 1, which is not known for being straightforward. From my years of marking students’ work, here are the main question types where people… Read More