st06

But u should also try and do practice tests because they will help with time management

st06 u could definitely do quite a bit in two months, I’m assuming ur in yr 9 so when going through the textbook maybe try and do any topics that you won’t cover in school before the exam so ur not doing things twice

st06 hi!!! i didn't do JMSS myself but my close friend got in. she was also lacking in english and science, and what she used to do was borrow senior textbooks (usually bio, physics and chem) from the library and practice from them! all selective exams are always 1-2 years above the year level curricula, so working from senior textbooks always ensures that you have a strong grasp of the topics that will probably be on the test.
you can also make flashcards etc of these topics and practice daily in the morning, sort of like a routine.

for writing, that's something that comes with practice unfortunately. you just have to keep on writing. i also advice reading widely and frequently. your local library is an amazing resource with plenty of books.

st06 honestly my science teachers haven’t beeen great either the last two years and I wld say use online resources, ur textbook and even YouTube vids to self learn, which is the only way I’m passing lol

st06 im in the same position as you tbh. my school is so bad at teaching topics and in science and maths all they do is read of presentations and yap. I do recommend trying to find resources online and try to revise the year 8 and year 9 science curriculum(assuming you must be good at maths and above average). That's what i'm doing at the moment especially for science since i don't know to much. Also for the writing part i'd suggest just try to write under time pressure and find any science reports or analysis's and discussions to look over to really help you gain better understanding with your writing.