NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[Nebbermind]

dagong99:

Just to share :


Subject Specialisation Briefing 2015 (For Y5, 2016)

Options available :

1. 3 Majors : Math + 2 Sciences
2. 3 Majors : Math + 1 Science + 1 CS
3. 4th Major - Condition : Yr 3-4 CAP Min 3.5, Subject CAP Min 4.0, Parents & Student to meet Year Head for approval.

Trend :

1. 2014 : 21 dropped Honours, 12 dropped 4th Major, CAP change (-0.5 to 0.6)

2. 2013 : 62 dropped Honours, 28 dropped 4th Major, CAP change (-0.9 to 0.6)

3. 2012 : 16 dropped Honours, 14 dropped 4th Major, CAP change (-0.6 to 0.4)
For some Honours subjects, there are pre-requisites to be taken before you can be considered for Honours.

For Math Honours, consistently A+ or A in core modules. There is no 2nd intake, if you miss it, you miss it.

For Chemistry Honours, relevant for Chemistry, Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engrg courses in Uni. Covers some Uni contents.

For Biology Honours, relevant for Bio Engrg, Bio Tech, Life Sciences and Medicine.

Selection is in Sem 2.

Good Luck !

Dropped = did not take in Y6 after doing in Y5?

[dagong99]

Nebbermind:

dagong99:

Just to share :


Subject Specialisation Briefing 2015 (For Y5, 2016)

Options available :

1. 3 Majors : Math + 2 Sciences
2. 3 Majors : Math + 1 Science + 1 CS
3. 4th Major - Condition : Yr 3-4 CAP Min 3.5, Subject CAP Min 4.0, Parents & Student to meet Year Head for approval.

Trend :

1. 2014 : 21 dropped Honours, 12 dropped 4th Major, CAP change (-0.5 to 0.6)

2. 2013 : 62 dropped Honours, 28 dropped 4th Major, CAP change (-0.9 to 0.6)

3. 2012 : 16 dropped Honours, 14 dropped 4th Major, CAP change (-0.6 to 0.4)
For some Honours subjects, there are pre-requisites to be taken before you can be considered for Honours.

For Math Honours, consistently A+ or A in core modules. There is no 2nd intake, if you miss it, you miss it.

For Chemistry Honours, relevant for Chemistry, Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engrg courses in Uni. Covers some Uni contents.

For Biology Honours, relevant for Bio Engrg, Bio Tech, Life Sciences and Medicine.

Selection is in Sem 2.

Good Luck !

Dropped = did not take in Y6 after doing in Y5?

Only mentioned \"dropped\", I guess should be since Honours only start from Yr 5 for most. But at least now I understand why they say parents & child must see Level Head for approval.

[Maple leaf]

Hi,dagong99,


Is your DS2 in NUSH,too?I recalled both yr DS are strong in Maths.

May I know are there many hw or projects?

[scm292]

Maple leaf:

Hi,dagong99,


Is your DS2 in NUSH,too?I recalled both yr DS are strong in Maths.

May I know are there many hw or projects?

i know dagong99 DS1 is very strong in Chemistry.....
opps :censored:

[Maple leaf]

scm292:

Maple leaf:

Hi,dagong99,


Is your DS2 in NUSH,too?I recalled both yr DS are strong in Maths.

May I know are there many hw or projects?

i know dagong99 DS1 is very strong in Chemistry.....
opps :censored:

:salute:

[dagong99]

Maple leaf:

Hi,dagong99,


Is your DS2 in NUSH,too?I recalled both yr DS are strong in Maths.

May I know are there many hw or projects?

Yes, DS2 in NUSH too.

Year 1 & 2 not too bad but come Year 3 & 4, esp Year 4,

Every subject has at least 1 to 2 projects, be it group or individual. If you have electives and/or enrichments, the more ....

[dagong99]

scm292:

Maple leaf:

Hi,dagong99,


Is your DS2 in NUSH,too?I recalled both yr DS are strong in Maths.

May I know are there many hw or projects?

i know dagong99 DS1 is very strong in Chemistry.....
opps :censored:

:oops: probably because DS1's interests is in Chemistry & Biology But too bad he probably has to drop the rest next year including Physics O. Hopefully can still keep his Chem O. :roll:

[Maple leaf]

dagong99:

Maple leaf:

Hi,dagong99,


Is your DS2 in NUSH,too?I recalled both yr DS are strong in Maths.

May I know are there many hw or projects?

Yes, DS2 in NUSH too.

Year 1 & 2 not too bad but come Year 3 & 4, esp Year 4,

Every subject has at least 1 to 2 projects, be it group or individual. If you have electives and/or enrichments, the more ....

dagong99,

Noted.Thanks

[ammonite]

Dear nobhill88, Walterp, matadorrepy, dagong99, macflashpay, and other parents who pm-ed me,


Thank you very much for all your generous sharing. it has given me a valuable insight into how the school runs, the pacing, the kind of students who thrive, and the sweat that goes into this journey. It is truly not for everyone, but for the right child, it can be a one of a kind launching pad.

I recently spoke to ds again about NUSH versus a couple other schools, and he observed that the students at NUSH seem to know what they want. I think that is very true. The passion in the students’ various pet subjects definitely did come through. I can see where ds will and will not fit in, so whether to encourage him to try or steer him away is going to be a dilemma and something I have to figure out as I go along.

Thanks again, everyone!

[macflashpay]

Is there no more government subsidies for year 5 boarding? Without subsidy, and with no EESIS or ESIP scholarship, it costs $320+$700 per mth for year 5. That is a huge sum. Is there still compulsory boarding for year 5, or is it optional?