Product Description Straight A1s are within your reach. In this practical, encouraging and easy-to-read guide, once-average student Jonathan Lim shares how he turned his life and grades around. Using the strategies he now shares with you, he successfully broke out of mediocrity and into the ranks of Singapore's top scorers. Ace the O's will help you: -Score fantastic grades and learn smart without sacrificing your activities, friends and social life -Get the most out of your study and leisure time -Live your secondary school experience to the full Take Jonathan's advice, ace the O-Levels, and get on the road to realizing your dreams! CONTENTS Foreword Introduction 1 The Power of Belief 2 Target Setting 3 Meeting Those Targets 4 No Man is an Island 5 Learning Styles 6 Learning Traps 7 Consulting Teachers, Taking Notes and Mugging 8 Your Mind is Stronger Than You Think 9 The Road to Match Day 10 Critical Points in Preparation 11 Facing the Paper Conclusion Review Had I never mastered the basics as Jonathan taught me, I wouldn't be where I am today. Let the ideas presented in this book put you on the path to excellence! -- Saravana Ravindran BSc (Econometrics and Mathematical Economics) with First Class Honours from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) There are so many practice materials and textbooks out on the market these days, but the challenge is to find one that synthesises all this information together into a coherent strategy to ace the O's. This book is a must-read for the student who wants to learn and use the proven methods of a top O-Level scorer! -- Ho Geok Choo Executive Officer, Human Capital (Singapore) Pte Ltd Former MP for West Coast GRC, Singapore About the Author Entering secondary school as an average student, Jonathan Lim experimented with different strategies till he found the winning formula which he now shares in this