NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[p1nk1e]

Wondering if anyone can share - what kinda school results will stand a chance in DSA? My DS school results isn’t fantastic, especially the languages 😓

[dyh]

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Wondering if anyone can share - what kinda school results will stand a chance in DSA? My DS school results isn’t fantastic, especially the languages 😓

School results are not that relevant.
Anyone can apply to their DSA and sit for the screening test.

[p1nk1e]

So can I say that it’s more of the screening and interview/camp i.e. his aptitude? Anyone who applies gets to sit for the test?

I didn’t send him to any preparatory courses but he’s really very into Science and wants to get in badly 🤣

[dyh]

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So can I say that it’s more of the screening and interview/camp i.e. his aptitude? Anyone who applies gets to sit for the test?
I didn’t send him to any preparatory courses but he’s really very into Science and wants to get in badly 🤣

That's correct. If I remember correctly, anyone who applied can sit for the screening test. Usually the science paper is more difficult, so your son may have a good chance.

[p1nk1e]

Oh he’s interested, but good or not I dunno la 🤣

The papers are like Math, Science and English I suppose?

Thanks so much for answering my Qs... I’m like 临时抱佛脚 now cos my DS hasn’t been doing well in school so I’m starting to panic 😔

[dagong99]

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Hi all, I will like to ask how many electives is too much for the average student. Also, what subjects can be accelerated? Thanks for answering.

The max you can take is up to 2 as the time table permits max 2 electives time slot, although there are students who \"apply\" for Independent Study to take more. So I would say 2 is just nice.

Common subjects for acceleration are Math (diagnostic tests usually taken before you join NUSH), CS, Chem (usually 4 per cohort) & Physics (limited few). The latter 2 are usually by teacher recommendations for those with consistent results.

[Username123]

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Username123\" post_id=\"1957281\" time=\"1578124314\" user_id=\"176072:

Hi all, I will like to ask how many electives is too much for the average student. Also, what subjects can be accelerated? Thanks for answering.

The max you can take is up to 2 as the time table permits max 2 electives time slot, although there are students who \"apply\" for Independent Study to take more. So I would say 2 is just nice.

Common subjects for acceleration are Math (diagnostic tests usually taken before you join NUSH), CS, Chem (usually 4 per cohort) & Physics (limited few). The latter 2 are usually by teacher recommendations for those with consistent results.

Ah I see, thank you for your help. However, I will also like to know when the acceleration tests take place. In Y1 sem 2, Y2 sem 1 or what?

[abhcbl]

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dagong99\" post_id=\"1957563\" time=\"1578288541\" user_id=\"48163:

[quote=Username123 post_id=1957281 time=1578124314 user_id=176072]Hi all, I will like to ask how many electives is too much for the average student. Also, what subjects can be accelerated? Thanks for answering.

The max you can take is up to 2 as the time table permits max 2 electives time slot, although there are students who \"apply\" for Independent Study to take more. So I would say 2 is just nice.

Common subjects for acceleration are Math (diagnostic tests usually taken before you join NUSH), CS, Chem (usually 4 per cohort) & Physics (limited few). The latter 2 are usually by teacher recommendations for those with consistent results.

Ah I see, thank you for your help. However, I will also like to know when the acceleration tests take place. In Y1 sem 2, Y2 sem 1 or what?[/quote]There is a lot of commitment for acceleration too... need minimum an A- to maintain in the accelerated module. Don’t think there are any Y1 students last year being offered CS, Physics or Chem acceleration. There are some pull out classes for a few kids, and similarly needs A- to be continued in the pull out class ... some may convert to be in the acceleration class in Y2. For CS, Physics, and Chem, there are a few students who are accelerated for the respective Olympiad module (I.e. took the Y2 elective module while in Y1, but only happens in the 2nd semester).

[MDpharma]

Hi pls pm me the details for parents whatsapp group. My child is in class 106

[Ruhemut]

Hi, all, I’d like to know about the grading system. Is an “A” Grade above 80 or 85? How about A* or A+? “ A-“ above 75?