NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[Blanja85]

Dear parents and students,

How is the DSA exam for NUSH and what they will be tested for?
What I can prepare to score well. Need some help. TIA!

[57dolphin]

Hi blanja85,


DC took NUSH DSA 6 yrs ago, think scope is still more or less same.
DC did not tell me details of the test, but I think it covers maths and sciences

Do not expect direct-memory response type of questions!

Did your DC participate in any of the Maths Olympiads or Competitions?

If not, get past papers to practices. There are a few such competitions during my DC time. The style the questions are set varies between competitions, so practices on a few.

1, SMOPS by HwaChong, some questions are available in the internet.
2, NMOS by NUSH, no information on questions availability
3, Pri Maths World Contest by RI, no infor on availability
4, SASMO, available 7 yrs ago from Learning interactive Pte Ltd
5, AMC 8, available years ago from Maths Oasis
6, UNSW competitions, available from UNSW Spore office 8 years ago.

For Science,
Must understand all PSLE science well, must able to read, interpret data, graph and pictorial information and relate them to principles and concept learned in PSLE science. Practice UNSW science papers.

Hope it help and good luck.

[Ikid]

I was told by a NUSH staff at one of the DSA booth, the questions for Math and Science are Sec 1 level standard.

[57dolphin]

Thanks for sharing, our past experience must be out dated.

[matadorepy]

Ikid:

I was told by a NUSH staff at one of the DSA booth, the questions for Math and Science are Sec 1 level standard.

I believe the scope and format of questions would be a test of:

- understanding of PSLE Maths and science,
- logic, creativity and insight of applications of concept outside of PSLE syllabus
- demonstrated keen interest and advance understanding of S(cience), T(echnology), E(ngineering) and M(athematics) beyond P6.

[RAY142]

matadorepy:

Ikid:

I was told by a NUSH staff at one of the DSA booth, the questions for Math and Science are Sec 1 level standard.

I believe the scope and format of questions would be a test of:

- understanding of PSLE Maths and science,
- logic, creativity and insight of applications of concept outside of PSLE syllabus
- demonstrated keen interest and advance understanding of S(cience), T(echnology), E(ngineering) and M(athematics) beyond P6.

To add more the dc must have the right attitude to learn n perserver

[just.046620learn.046620lah]

Because it is NUS High School of Maths and Science - the expectations of the students and the standards are much higher than the other Sec 1 or 2


If you want to compare - then compare with schools like RI, RGS, Cedar or SST

In general, the contents and the level that were taught in these school were higher (than other schools) and in NUSH is slightly even higher.
However, the students have the abilities and capabilities to absorb and understand the higher order concepts.

This is what make NUSH so different from others.
The training is much more vigorous and really prepare them for a much higher level of demand in higher institute of learning. The better ones are even taking their lessons in NUS itself (attending classes together with the undergrad)

A lot of the graduates from NUSH usu end up in some overseas Uni with scholarships.

my 2cents knowledge incl more direct experience.


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[RAY142]

just.learn.lah:

Because it is NUS High School of Maths and Science - the expectations of the students and the standards are much higher than the other Sec 1 or 2


If you want to compare - then compare with schools like RI, RGS, Cedar or SST

In general, the contents and the level that were taught in these school were higher (than other schools) and in NUSH is slightly even higher.
However, the students have the abilities and capabilities to absorb and understand the higher order concepts.

This is what make NUSH so different from others.
The training is much more vigorous and really prepare them for a much higher level of demand in higher institute of learning. The better ones are even taking their lessons in NUS itself (attending classes together with the undergrad)

A lot of the graduates from NUSH usu end up in some overseas Uni with scholarships.

my 2cents knowledge incl more direct experience.


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I agreed with u , my ds is in year1 he already feel it is quite demanding in his study. This june holiday is being burnt.his teacher or mentor has arrange lessons for him during this june holidays.those who intend to join this school must prepare to learn above their current age.This school minimum passing mark for subject is 75%(cap3.5/5) same as gep school .quoted by teacher(average result cap4).With this system i dont see any reason, any dc failing after reaching year6.From my impression students from this school will tell u .They spent time n effort to study study study

[dyh]

RAY142:

just.learn.lah:

Because it is NUS High School of Maths and Science - the expectations of the students and the standards are much higher than the other Sec 1 or 2


If you want to compare - then compare with schools like RI, RGS, Cedar or SST

In general, the contents and the level that were taught in these school were higher (than other schools) and in NUSH is slightly even higher.
However, the students have the abilities and capabilities to absorb and understand the higher order concepts.

This is what make NUSH so different from others.
The training is much more vigorous and really prepare them for a much higher level of demand in higher institute of learning. The better ones are even taking their lessons in NUS itself (attending classes together with the undergrad)

A lot of the graduates from NUSH usu end up in some overseas Uni with scholarships.

my 2cents knowledge incl more direct experience.


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 2#p1514282

I agreed with u , my ds is in year1 he already feel it is quite demanding in his study. This june holiday is being burnt.his teacher or mentor has arrange lessons for him during this june holidays.those who intend to join this school must prepare to learn above their current age.This school minimum passing mark for subject is 75%(cap3.5/5) same as gep school .quoted by teacher(average result cap4).With this system i dont see any reason, any dc failing after reaching year6.From my impression students from this school will tell u .They spent time n effort to study study study

What subject lesson does he have during the June hols?

[RAY142]

dyh:

RAY142:

[quote=\"just.learn.lah\"]Because it is NUS High School of Maths and Science - the expectations of the students and the standards are much higher than the other Sec 1 or 2


If you want to compare - then compare with schools like RI, RGS, Cedar or SST

In general, the contents and the level that were taught in these school were higher (than other schools) and in NUSH is slightly even higher.
However, the students have the abilities and capabilities to absorb and understand the higher order concepts.

This is what make NUSH so different from others.
The training is much more vigorous and really prepare them for a much higher level of demand in higher institute of learning. The better ones are even taking their lessons in NUS itself (attending classes together with the undergrad)

A lot of the graduates from NUSH usu end up in some overseas Uni with scholarships.

my 2cents knowledge incl more direct experience.


http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 2#p1514282

I agreed with u , my ds is in year1 he already feel it is quite demanding in his study. This june holiday is being burnt.his teacher or mentor has arrange lessons for him during this june holidays.those who intend to join this school must prepare to learn above their current age.This school minimum passing mark for subject is 75%(cap3.5/5) same as gep school .quoted by teacher(average result cap4).With this system i dont see any reason, any dc failing after reaching year6.From my impression students from this school will tell u .They spent time n effort to study study study

What subject lesson does he have during the June hols?[/quote]
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