NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[wonder mom]

RAY142:

Hi wonder mum


My ds will be be in nush next year. What r the things i should be concern abt

Actually your ds is in this school means no need to worry about anything. The school will take care of the subjects and the teachers are very helpful. They are ready to teach the chapters which your ds feels difficult to cope with. I just help my dd by not putting her in extra classes and making sure that she doesn't over do her work(studying).

[wonder mom]

Artume:

For DSA Phase 2, I think it is an additional offer on top of the normal S1 options and either can be taken, which is why there is still a waiting list for this phase. I am not entirely certain though, so please correct me if there is any mistake.


I don't think that there will be additional tests and interviews (edit: there may be interviews as provided by wonder mom below), there are too many applicants. The school will mainly use PSLE, but also prior achievements (as well as DSA Phase 1 results, if any) to determine admission.

yes. I think some may and some may not have tests/ interviews. Hopefully the students who have a consistent record with a*s in maths and science (from p3/p4) may directly get CO. Mine had some ups and downs, so could have been called for interview.

[RAY142]

Hi wonder mum

What i meant besides studying what i should be concern abt.all the topic/lessons he has learn r thro self study.That i dont worry,its the little things that im concern abt
Thks

[wonder mom]

RAY142:

Hi wonder mum

What i meant besides studying what i should be concern abt.all the topic/lessons he has learn r thro self study.That i dont worry,its the little things that im concern abt
Thks

Other than studies, what worried me at first was the distance to school and the time they spend at school but now we got used to that. Do you have any specific concerns? will try to clarify.

[RAY142]

Hi wonder mum

Events in year1 what events i should be concern abt
Events(tests) affect year3 n year5

[wonder mom]

RAY142:

Hi wonder mum

Events in year1 what events i should be concern abt

This question, I think current nush students who are in this forum, will be able to answer better than me.( as I am not very sure)

[matadorepy]

RAY142:

Hi wonder mum

Events in year1 what events i should be concern abt
Events(tests) affect year3 n year5

My DD will be in Y5 next year (3 sciences major with honours).

So I hope i understands your interpretation and meaning of event(s) in Y1 affecting y3 thru y5 to answer your concern.

Y1 and Y2 are basically foundation years hence all students are pretty much the same. Some student also take 3rd Language electives (Jap /French) conducted in NUSH. in Y2 some student also start taking Computing studies (CS) elective - VB.Net. Not a pre-requisite yet for y3/y4 CS. Any taken electives with good results( A/A+) can be used to beef up their overall CAP.

In Y3 there are choices regarding Humanities studies options (Arts, , Music, Geography, History, Economics (which they carry through y4 as core modules). Some student also opt for CS Y3/Y4 electives (C/C++, Java and object-oriented programming). Better students are invited at y3/y4 for Physics/Chemistry Olympiads trainings. The school encourage all students to take part in S'pore Physics/Chemistry Junior Olympaids in y3/y4. Most would make their first attempt at Y3 while a few already started at Y1 (especially Maths Olympaids). By Y4 the rigour of the curriculum would have enabled most students to have a go at both Olympiads even if they are not in Olympiads training. The yearly results at SJPO and SJchO (just looking at the no of honourable mentions (physics) and merit (Chemistry) would tell you the difference between typical IP-school.
in y3/y4 some students also started with their first research programme via SMP/ YSC participation.

At year 5 (specialisation year), Maths is a compulsory majors( or Honours) with at least 2 Sciences (major or honours) and a Humanities major or 3 Sciences Honours. From this year onwards, Computing Studies (CS) is also taken a 3rd possible Science Major (pre-requisite y3/y4 CS electives must be taken)

NUSH is also the only school outside of SOTA that allows a student to also to major in Arts (fine/abstract) or MUSIC (which require a senior recital and a performance to graduate) as Humanities major.

The general thinking is - that parents should not be too concern about any specific \"events\" as their DC will be informed and well-taken care of by the school administration and mentors as they went through the 6 years.

[RAY142]

Hi matadoreply


Thks for the info

[walterp]

matadorepy:

RAY142:

Hi wonder mum

Events in year1 what events i should be concern abt
Events(tests) affect year3 n year5

My DD will be in Y5 next year (3 sciences major with honours).

So I hope i understands your interpretation and meaning of event(s) in Y1 affecting y3 thru y5 to answer your concern.

Y1 and Y2 are basically foundation years hence all students are pretty much the same. Some student also take 3rd Language electives (Jap /French) conducted in NUSH. in Y2 some student also start taking Computing studies (CS) elective - VB.Net. Not a pre-requisite yet for y3/y4 CS. Any taken electives with good results( A/A+) can be used to beef up their overall CAP.

In Y3 there are choices regarding Humanities studies options (Arts, , Music, Geography, History, Economics (which they carry through y4 as core modules). Some student also opt for CS Y3/Y4 electives (C/C++, Java and object-oriented programming). Better students are invited at y3/y4 for Physics/Chemistry Olympiads trainings. The school encourage all students to take part in S'pore Physics/Chemistry Junior Olympaids in y3/y4. Most would make their first attempt at Y3 while a few already started at Y1 (especially Maths Olympaids). By Y4 the rigour of the curriculum would have enabled most students to have a go at both Olympiads even if they are not in Olympiads training. The yearly results at SJPO and SJchO (just looking at the no of honourable mentions (physics) and merit (Chemistry) would tell you the difference between typical IP-school.
in y3/y4 some students also started with their first research programme via SMP/ YSC participation.

At year 5 (specialisation year), Maths is a compulsory majors( or Honours) with at least 2 Sciences (major or honours) and a Humanities major or 3 Sciences Honours. From this year onwards, Computing Studies (CS) is also taken a 3rd possible Science Major (pre-requisite y3/y4 CS electives must be taken)

NUSH is also the only school outside of SOTA that allows a student to also to major in Arts (fine/abstract) or MUSIC (which require a senior recital and a performance to graduate) as Humanities major.

The general thinking is - that parents should not be too concern about any specific \"events\" as their DC will be informed and well-taken care of by the school administration and mentors as they went through the 6 years.

May I ask what's the difference between a Subject as a major or as an Honours. ? TIA.

[joseon]

how much difference in breadth and depth, is the Maths & Science curriculum taught in Raffles Institution IP (Integrated programme) vs NUS High, in Year 1 and 2, and in Year 3 and 4 ?


when is the earliest year that NUSH start to offer Honors, to students ?
Year 3 or Year 4 ?