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Science educational seminars for GCE AL science students

Feb 15, 2009 4 Comments by Hiran

Seminars will be conducted for Advanced Level students as part of ViduJaya science exhibition from 19- 23 February 2009 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda. Entrance is free 19 Thursday – Biology (1 pm and 3 pm) Prof H G Nandadasa and Dr Hiran Amarasekera 20 Friday – Physics (1 pm and 3 pm) Dr S D [...]

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2011 A/L Tuition classes for students after O/L

Dec 30, 2008 53 Comments by Hiran

Advice for those who are looking for GCE Advanced Level (AL) courses after GCE Ordinary Level (OL) examination in Sri Lanka. Streams of study You have to first settle on the stream you are going to study – Science, Commerce or Arts. Science stream consists of Biological science or Physical Science. In Biological Science stream [...]

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Top students of Biology Olympiad from Vishaka, Nalanda, Dharmaraja and Polonnaruwa Royal

Sep 29, 2008 No Comments by Hiran

Award ceramony of First Sri Lankan Biology Olympiad was held at Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka at SLAAS auditorium, Colombo 7 on 26 September 2008. Best four students were from Vishaka Vidyalaya, Nalanda College, Dharmaraja College, Kandy and Polonnaruwa Royal College. 1500 candidates participated this competition which was held on 20 [...]

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Educational video segments from NASA

Sep 22, 2008 2 Comments by Hiran

NASA eClips are short, relevant educational video segments. NASA explains: “These videos inspire and engage students, helping them see real world connections. New video segments are produced weekly exploring current applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM topics. The programs are produced for targeted audiences: grades 1-5, 6-8, 9-12 and the general public.” [...]

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Become effective youth after advanced level exam

Aug 19, 2008 No Comments by Hiran

Just finished 2008 Advanced level and looking for what to do? Come to the special lecture titled “Usas pelin pasu abhimanawath yauwanayakata” organized by studentlanka.com and Young Biologists’ Association, Sri Lanka. The lecture, conducted by Mr. Saman Weerawansa, lecturer of Sri Lanka Foundation Institute will be held on Tuesday, 2 September 2008 at National Museum, [...]

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Learning Habits and rituals

Jul 23, 2008 9 Comments by Hiran

Students study in different ways. They have various habits and rituals when studying for exams. Some prefer to study early in the morning, whereas others study at night. Some prefer to read loudly as they study and some want to read silently. Please share your learning habits with others. Janak Gunatilleke, educated in Royal College, [...]

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Read good books to transform your life

Jul 02, 2008 1 Comment by Hiran

In this era, knowledge is the power. You may be an expert on some subject area and may have read books in your specialized area. However to get an overall picture of what is happening in this rapidly changing world it is important to read books out of your subject area. In Sri Lanka, there [...]

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Z score for selection to University courses 2007- 2008 academic year (2007 A/L examination)

Jul 02, 2008 3 Comments by Hiran

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS – ACADEMIC YEAR 2007/2008 (GCE A/L AUGUST 2007). Minimum “Z” Score for selection to various courses of study in Colombo district It is interesting to note that Z score values for the admission has reduced compared with the last year (2006 A/L examination). Z score values for some courses Medicine 2006-2.0357 2007-1.9910 Biological [...]

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Physics books for A Level students

Jun 23, 2008 2 Comments by Hiran

Some great books on Physics for Advanced Level students.

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Free e-books pdf downloads

May 30, 2008 9 Comments by Hiran

Internet contains free knowledge. Internet Archives is one such site. Some of the free pdf articles in the site includes: How to be creative?, How to become the best in the world?, 100 Ways to Kill a Concept: Why Most Ideas Get Shot Down CustomGuide has released some Quick Reference Guides for Microsoft, Mac and [...]

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