it's all depended on what you gain from the tuition. if it is not worth it, better just study by yourself.

Turned 17 today . New spirit . I'm all motivated to go all out for SPM !

Well, happy birthday
How's your language subject doing in grades ?

Thank you .
Do you mean results of the previous tests and exams , because our first 2013 test is in March .
If that's the case , they are okay . I've got A+s for all of my English tests and exams , but my BM may need more work , since I've only got one A+ ( mid term ) , one A ( first test ) and an A- ( I did horribly for my final exam , BM , and I was worried ) . I'm not satisfied with both of the subjects to be honest -- English because I still haven't grasped the format in and out , and I'm having hiccups during summaries and directed writing ( summary because I couldn't identify most of the required points, directed writing because I sometimes forget to limit the length of my essay ) . For BM , I've a great teacher , and with the extra classes and Guru Muda sessions conducted , I'm getting there . I just need some patience , that's all .

How about you , for other subjects as well ?

What do u mean self study.do u pay attention in class?

Happy Birthday! All the best for SPM.

No , if you have mediocre teachers , paying attention in class does little to help your grades . By self-studying , I mean studying at home , on my own , without attending tuition .

actually students no need teachers. as long as they have books, they could study the books and score straight A+ in SPM. Simple

But if there's a good teacher , the process will be much smoother and pleasant . Some students require teachers to teach concepts they cannot comprehend , like Physics , Maths . Especially Maths , you cannot just read the book and score . There are also things to consider like answering techniques , experiments conducted in lab , etc .

well said

Just finished ujian awal tahun this week, a very hectic 2 weeks. Freaking sleep deprived but nvm finally get to rest .

Looks like you're a high achiever . People who care less about their studies are happy go lucky all the way , regardless of exams . So , what's your aim ?

7A's 2B's . (If manage to improve my accounts & maths in time) then 9A's .

How long do you study per day?

This is subjective . Sometimes I only spend an hour , if I'm really tired and not in the mood due to extra classes conducted by school . When I'm really in the mood , very motivated , get enough rest , and thinks that in two weeks time there will be an important test / exam coming up , I will spend close to 8 - 10 hours per day . That's my brute force method for subjects like Biology , Sejarah , and sometimes Ekonomi Asas . I then refresh by re-reading what I've studied to make sure I'm able to retain the facts in my brain . For science subjects like Chemistry , Physics , and Maths / Add Maths , I spend about 3 - 4 hours max per day by learning new material or doing exercises ( mostly past year questions from 1993-2004 ) .

I'm going to spend more time studying since this is the final public exam for me .

Wow Maxim, how you find up to 10 hours each day to study?

My schedule doesn't allow it Usually I spend around 2-3 hours only, 1 hour study 1 hour practice another hour to revise/refresh.

10 hours per day to study is possible ...

Everyday 3 to 5 to do maths?

Same for me. I usually pay less attention in class and I practice self-studying since Form 1- most of the time my grades are above average.

On week ends can, but weekday cannot.