NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[jetsetter]

pirated:

Obviously people are not comparing NUSH or HCI with any Tim bark too secondary school, or sota with sss

\"Tim\" is a dog?

[Nebbermind]

jetsetter:

pirated:

Obviously people are not comparing NUSH or HCI with any Tim bark too secondary school, or sota with sss

\"Tim\" is a dog?

:spank:

[jetsetter]

Nebbermind:

jetsetter:

[quote=\"pirated\"]
Obviously people are not comparing NUSH or HCI with any Tim bark too secondary school, or sota with sss

\"Tim\" is a dog?

:spank:[/quote]Ouch! Thought 'seafarer-ed' is very well-travelled and would hv been to Mali where \"Timbuktu\" is located :rotflmao:

[DVL]

pirated:

FantasyLandDreams:

Hi,

May I know previous years' COP to enter NUSH after PSLE results are announced?
As it seem quite difficult to DSAed-in? Thanks.

Possible to get in with 24x, my friend's kid got it with that score. May be a rare case

Did your friend's kid get in through DSA? To get in through S1 posting with a score of 24x is almost unheard of as each year, NUSH has only 17 vacancies for S1 posting and it is highly competitive. From what I know, the COP for the past many years has always been >260 with A* for Maths and Science.

[Artume]

pirated:

In this case there is nothing unfair about it as that is what people are claiming who has got more medals and implied to be better


Obviously people are not comparing NUSH or HCI with any Tim bark too secondary school, or sota with sss

Indeed, you are correct. What I am implying is that medals are not a good way to compare schools, especially specialized ones such as NUSH, SOTA and SSS.

Taking NUSH and RI for example, a single RI Year 5 cohort has more students than the entire NUSH school, yet NUSH school is a school with everyone in the science stream and is thus able to specialize on the science side. There are also other differences in syllabus, curriculum restriction, research, etc. There is too much difference to make a meaningful comparison based on medals alone.

It is my view that there isn't a best school, or sometimes even a better school. There is just a potentially most suitable school for a particular student, and different individuals may be suitable for different schools.

[Sun_2010]

Artume:

pirated:

In this case there is nothing unfair about it as that is what people are claiming who has got more medals and implied to be better


Obviously people are not comparing NUSH or HCI with any Tim bark too secondary school, or sota with sss

Indeed, you are correct. What I am implying is that medals are not a good way to compare schools, especially specialized ones such as NUSH, SOTA and SSS.

Taking NUSH and RI for example, a single RI Year 5 cohort has more students than the entire NUSH school, yet NUSH school is a school with everyone in the science stream and is thus able to specialize on the science side. There are also other differences in syllabus, curriculum restriction, research, etc. There is too much difference to make a meaningful comparison based on medals alone.

It is my view that there isn't a best school, or sometimes even a better school. There is just a potentially most suitable school for a particular student, and different individuals may be suitable for different schools.

Well said Artume!
I would add for achievements - the greatest share of credit goes to the student. They , and the environment they provide , is the major factor that makes the school \"good school\"

[Animizer]

Letting go of my NUS High Notes, PM for more details.

[Atan]

It is the DSA preference school selection phase and we are still undecided between NUSH or HCI :scratchhead: as DS likes both schools.


Understand that the assessment mode of NUSH is via CA and end of semester examinations. For the exams, is it on a modular basis, ie once a module is cleared, it is not retested?

The Principal emphasized that NUSH kids have more opportunities for external exposures (oversea seminars, programs etc) and competitions. Would appreciate kind comments by current students and parents on this. Is it true that there is ample opp for all students vs other school of bigger cohort?

Thanks very much in advance!!

[Artume]

Atan:

Understand that the assessment mode of NUSH is via CA and end of semester examinations. For the exams, is it on a modular basis, ie once a module is cleared, it is not retested?


The Principal emphasized that NUSH kids have more opportunities for external exposures (oversea seminars, programs etc) and competitions. Would appreciate kind comments by current students and parents on this. Is it true that there is ample opp for all students vs other school of bigger cohort?

Thanks very much in advance!!

Exams are also on a modular basis, with some semesters having 2 modules of the same subject (e.g. Calculus-based Electromagnetism & Calculus-based Mechanics). Some module-specific content is not tested again, while content that is more fundamental to understanding will often reappear in future modules. For example, students are assumed to know many, if not most of the techniques in solving algebraic equations taught in lower years. Some modules have an introductory/revision chapter for this purpose too.

Personally, I feel that ample chance is provided. More than a cohort worth of students are sent overseas every year, so each student have opportunities for oversea trips. There are also competitions that restrict entry on a school basis, so students of a school of a smaller enrollment will have a statistical advantage. NUSH will also provide a lot of support for student-initiated projects. A lot of these opportunities are available on a sign-up basis, so students that have the initiative to sign up will have a lot of opportunities available.

I cannot say whether it is more than those of other schools though. From what I have heard from my friends, it does seem like it. It also makes sense that bigger schools might have a higher number of exchange partners. I think a parent with children in both schools may be able to compare in a more meaningful manner.

[phtthp]

This year (2014) : how many dsa applicants for NUS high ?

a few thousand ?
Is intake 170 ?