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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a grade 11 student's decision-making process regarding their educational path, specifically in relation to pursuing engineering. The student seeks advice on how to improve in math and physics and is influenced by the opinions of peers and teachers.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • The student expresses a desire to pursue engineering, citing strong performance in math and physics, but faces skepticism from friends.
  • Some participants suggest valuing the teacher's advice over peers' opinions, questioning the friends' understanding of the subject and the student's motivations.
  • One participant recommends engaging in extracurricular activities during the summer to develop relevant skills, such as astronomy or building radio-controlled vehicles.
  • The student indicates a preference for taking lessons in math and physics over the summer to prepare for the next academic year.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the student's teacher's advice is more valuable than that of their friends. However, there is no consensus on the best approach for summer preparation, as suggestions vary between extracurricular activities and formal lessons.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the student's personal circumstances and the influence of peer perception on their educational choices. There is an implicit assumption that improving in math and physics will aid in pursuing engineering, but specific strategies remain open to interpretation.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering engineering, educators providing guidance on academic paths, and individuals interested in the impact of peer influence on educational decisions.

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I'm an Australian , living in Lebanon studying .
I as a grade 11 student , Infact, the schools semister is almost finished.
So what I'm trying to say that I should pick the domain I have to go through.
I do well in math and physics my grades are high , I'm looking forward to be an engineer, but still my friends won't believe that I can make it , my teacher say yes I can but my friends have a bad past thinking of me that I failed a year its the end of the world.
Hope some advice.
Thanks in advance.
Aladdin Rajab.
 
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And by the way, what are the most important lessons should I take in summer that helps me in math and physics for year 12 .
Thank You
 
What is it about these friends that makes you place value on their opinions when they tell you that you cannot do something? I suspect they are high school students like yourself and have no more understanding about the subject than you do and further they do no understand your desires, motivations and history as intimately as you do.

This would be a situation where I would heed the advice of the teacher over that of your friends.

As far as what to take, I would suggest spending the summer doing extra-cirricular stuff. Take up a hobbby such as astronomy, or building and racing radio-controlled vehicles that will allow you to pick up skills that would be important to an engineer.
 
Thank You Choppy, your're right about my friends they don't understand the subject as I do.
About what to take, I prefer to take lessons for next year in math and physics, what do you think.

Thanks agains for your advice.
 

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