Timetable for high school study

In preparation for the HKCEE, HKAL, or other public examinations, it is advisable to dedicate 5 to 7 hours each day to your studies. Assuming you are focusing on 8 subjects:

  • Chinese
  • English
  • General Mathematics (G.Maths)
  • Additional Mathematics (A.Maths)
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Accounting

You may organize your timetable as follows:

Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
3 hours Maths A.Maths Physics G.Maths A.Maths
1 hour Chinese English Chinese English Chinese
3 hours Chemistry Biology Accounting Chemistry Biology

Timetable Design Details

  • Subject Categories:
    • The first row is designated for non-language subjects.
    • The second row is reserved for language subjects.
    • The third row comprises other non-language subjects.

Principles of the Timetable Design

  1. Diverse Subject Nature:
    Each day, the first and second non-language subjects should differ in nature. For instance, the first row should consist of mathematical subjects (G.Maths, A.Maths, Physics), while the third row should contain non-mathematical subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Accounting). This approach ensures that you engage different areas of the brain, preventing fatigue from studying similar subjects consecutively.

  2. Cognitive Buffer:
    The language subject placed in the middle serves as a buffer, providing your brain with a necessary respite.

  3. Automated Structure:
    The timetable is designed to be automatic, eliminating the need for daily adjustments. The sequence for each row is cyclical:

    • Mathematical Subjects: G.Maths → A.Maths → Physics → G.Maths → A.Maths → …
    • Language Subjects: Chinese → English → Chinese → English → Chinese → …
    • Non-Mathematical Subjects: Chemistry → Biology → Accounting → Chemistry → Biology → Accounting …
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  4. Study Rhythm:
    Studying each subject should resemble a marathon; there will be times of intensity and times of ease, but it is crucial to maintain momentum. Halting your studies can make it challenging to resume. This timetable ensures that no subject is neglected for too long.

Feel free to personalize your timetable according to your needs. For instance, if finding 7 hours in a day proves difficult, you can adjust the structure from (3 hours + 1 hour + 3 hours) to (2 hours + 1 hour + 2 hours).

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Teachers

The most important teachers in my life

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Ken Chan (engineer and physicist)

Lee Tien-Ming (philosopher)

Richard Stallman (programmer, inventor of Copyleft)

Paul Graham (programmer and essayist)

John C. Baez (mathematical physicist)

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