Career Help for PCM Students in Class 10th

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The discussion centers on the career considerations for a 10th-grade student interested in pursuing physics, chemistry, and mathematics, particularly in engineering. Participants explore the balance between theoretical understanding and numerical problem-solving skills, as well as the necessity of studying beyond the standard curriculum.

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Main Points Raised

  • Sankalp questions whether practice of numericals or strong theoretical concepts is more important for entrance examinations.
  • Some participants suggest that problem-solving skills are crucial for success in entrance exams and that they help develop conceptual understanding.
  • There are differing views on whether it is necessary to study beyond the standard curriculum at this stage, with some arguing that a strong grasp of coursework is sufficient.
  • Participants discuss the relationship between theoretical concepts and numerical problems, with one suggesting that understanding theory is essential before tackling problems.
  • Concerns are raised about the pressure of solving difficult problems at a young age, with some advising against it and emphasizing the importance of the upcoming years for skill development.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of opinions regarding the importance of numerical practice versus theoretical understanding, and whether additional study beyond the curriculum is necessary. The discussion remains unresolved, with multiple competing views on these topics.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the differences in educational systems, such as the ICSE board still having compulsory exams, which may affect study strategies.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students in similar educational stages considering careers in STEM fields, as well as educators and parents looking for insights into student study strategies and priorities.

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Hey , I am Sankalp in class 10th , 14 years . I have been thinking of carrier in Physics , chemistry and maths , especially engineering . Which is of more importance in carrier by giving entrance examinations : Practice of numericals or good analytical research oriented theoretical concepts .In class / year 10 , is it necessary for me to study something extra , beyond the course , which I always do , or to clear only basic concepts written in course and do extra and tough numericals ?

Secondly what's the trick to solve numericals ? Is it necessary that theoretical concepts and numericals are highly interrelated ?

I have good theory part in Physics , chemistry and maths beyond course but I am presently not laying much emphasis on numericals . Is this going to be harmful to me in future ?Thanks in advance . :)
 
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sankalpmittal said:
Hey , I am Sankalp in class 10th , 14 years . I have been thinking of carrier in Physics , chemistry and maths , especially engineering . Which is of more importance in carrier by giving entrance examinations : Practice of numericals or good analytical research oriented theoretical concepts .


In class / year 10 , is it necessary for me to study something extra , beyond the course , which I always do , or to clear only basic concepts written in course and do extra and tough numericals ?

Secondly what's the trick to solve numericals ? Is it necessary that theoretical concepts and numericals are highly interrelated ?

I have good theory part in Physics , chemistry and maths beyond course but I am presently not laying much emphasis on numericals . Is this going to be harmful to me in future ?


Thanks in advance . :)

I recommend you that you start studying the NCERT books of Class 11th, if you have got a plenty of time. (I think you will get time since boards for 10th are removed)
If you start with Chemistry, i recommend you that after completing the first and second chapter, you buy a book which is by R C Mukherjee.
 
sankalpmittal said:
Hey , I am Sankalp in class 10th , 14 years . I have been thinking of carrier in Physics , chemistry and maths , especially engineering . Which is of more importance in carrier by giving entrance examinations : Practice of numericals or good analytical research oriented theoretical concepts .

Hi sankalp
If you want to do well in your entrance exams then problem solving skills are very important since they are usually problem oriented.In addition solving problems will help you to develop the concepts and will give an intuiton about the subject as well.


sankalpmittal said:
In class / year 10 , is it necessary for me to study something extra , beyond the course , which I always do , or to clear only basic concepts written in course and do extra and tough numericals ?

It depends in your interests and abilities,but I don't think its necessary.At this stage your priority should be to understand the coursework really well as it will be usefull in your higher classes.

sankalpmittal said:
Secondly what's the trick to solve numericals ? Is it necessary that theoretical concepts and numericals are highly interrelated ?

There is no general trick.First try to understand the theory part and then solve as many problems as you can.

sankalpmittal said:
I have good theory part in Physics , chemistry and maths beyond course but I am presently not laying much emphasis on numericals . Is this going to be harmful to me in future ?

I think you are too young to solve many difficult problems so don't put yourself under much pressure.The next two years i.e. class 11th and 12th will be very important and that's where you will develop most of the problem solving skills.

Good luck.
 
Pranav-Arora said:
I recommend you that you start studying the NCERT books of Class 11th, if you have got a plenty of time. (I think you will get time since boards for 10th are removed)
If you start with Chemistry, i recommend you that after completing the first and second chapter, you buy a book which is by R C Mukherjee.

In ICSE , boards are still compulsory . Yes , NCERT is good . I have 10 subjects presently in class 10th , and have to look at all of them .



tenchotomic said:
Hi sankalp
If you want to do well in your entrance exams then problem solving skills are very important since they are usually problem oriented.In addition solving problems will help you to develop the concepts and will give an intuiton about the subject as well.




It depends in your interests and abilities,but I don't think its necessary.At this stage your priority should be to understand the coursework really well as it will be usefull in your higher classes.



There is no general trick.First try to understand the theory part and then solve as many problems as you can.



I think you are too young to solve many difficult problems so don't put yourself under much pressure.The next two years i.e. class 11th and 12th will be very important and that's where you will develop most of the problem solving skills.

Good luck.



Ok, your reply is con-curable .

:smile:
 

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