NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[PlatypusMeowMeow]

No. Only the science was MCQ. the math was not

[rara]

has any parent received outcome of the nush test?

[walterp]

rara:

has any parent received outcome of the nush test?

Based on my DD experience last year, you will get an email anytime from Friday late afternoon to Sat afternoon. No news is good news.

If you receive anything any earlier, it won't be good news.

Good luck.

[rara]

Thanks for your advice:)

[DVL]

rara:

Thanks for your advice:)

Seems that the results were just released, according to someone who just posted on the DSA thread. Check online. Good luck.

[UncleLim]

QUESTION FOR NUSH STUDENTS/PARENTS…


Would you say that NUS High School is a way out of the overly structured Singapore education system in the following ways?

- Students are less likely to require private tuition compared to their counterparts taking GCE exams

- There is more scope for independent thinking and creativity

- Teaching staff are more open to unconventional approaches to problem solving

Thanks in advance!

[DVL]

UncleLim:

QUESTION FOR NUSH STUDENTS/PARENTS...


Would you say that NUS High School is a way out of the overly structured Singapore education system in the following ways?

- Students are less likely to require private tuition compared to their counterparts taking GCE exams

- There is more scope for independent thinking and creativity

- Teaching staff are more open to unconventional approaches to problem solving

Thanks in advance!

I am no expert but I would like to share the following thoughts -
1. As NUSH does not follow the standard GCE syllabus, it would be difficult for NUSH students to find suitable tuition centres/tutors who are familiar with NUSH syllabus. Also, as NUSH enrollment is small, it may not be viable for as tuition centre to customise a course just for NUSH students. I guess NUSH students have to rely on themselves.
2. From my brief interaction with the school, I observe that the school is more interested in providing a learning environment for the students to excel in the field of mathematics & science than to produce straight As students. With their modular approach and acceleration program, they will try to stretch the students' ability to the fullest.
3. The school does have interesting ways to teach the students especially in the sciences. Many scientific concepts are taught through experiments in the lab.
4. One of things that impressed me was during the DSA process, instead of talking about the school's achievements, the staff talked passionately about their programme. After all, it is not a school's past achievements but a school programme that eventually shapes the student.
5. With the support from NUS, NUSH can call upon the best teaching resources in the country. I think this would allow the school to be more unconventional as compared to a mainstream school.

The above are just my personal thoughts.

[matadorepy]

DVL:

UncleLim:

QUESTION FOR NUSH STUDENTS/PARENTS...


Would you say that NUS High School is a way out of the overly structured Singapore education system in the following ways?

- Students are less likely to require private tuition compared to their counterparts taking GCE exams

- There is more scope for independent thinking and creativity

- Teaching staff are more open to unconventional approaches to problem solving

Thanks in advance!

I am no expert but I would like to share the following thoughts -
1. As NUSH does not follow the standard GCE syllabus, it would be difficult for NUSH students to find suitable tuition centres/tutors who are familiar with NUSH syllabus. Also, as NUSH enrollment is small, it may not be viable for as tuition centre to customise a course just for NUSH students. I guess NUSH students have to rely on themselves.
2. From my brief interaction with the school, I observe that the school is more interested in providing a learning environment for the students to excel in the field of mathematics & science than to produce straight As students. With their modular approach and acceleration program, they will try to stretch the students' ability to the fullest.
3. The school does have interesting ways to teach the students especially in the sciences. Many scientific concepts are taught through experiments in the lab.
4. One of things that impressed me was during the DSA process, instead of talking about the school's achievements, the staff talked passionately about their programme. After all, it is not a school's past achievements but a school programme that eventually shapes the student.
5. With the support from NUS, NUSH can call upon the best teaching resources in the country. I think this would allow the school to be more unconventional as compared to a mainstream school.

The above are just my personal thoughts.

Fully agreed with points made by DVL. I have a GEPer DD in NUSH Year 1 (barely 7 month only) and a DD in a top mainstream school Sec 3 doing triple science. So I can do some comparison ...

For the same topics in physics eg Kinematics NUSH curriculum covered in real depth and scope for the foundation level 1. That kind of stuff remember I did in \"A\" level physics. Same for Chemistry topics, they are covering 'A\" level depth and details. In Biology they have done a module called Ecology and thermal energy transfer (never done this 'O' or \"A\" level ) and now on Microbiology. Same as Maths curriculum, my NUSH year 1 DD is already doing what her sister has barely started in sec 3. By end of year 2 foundation , she would have covered more than ‘O” level syllabus. At end of year 4 Advance she would have covered beyond “A” levels and U syllabus. NUSH course is structured as 2 year foundation, 2 year Advance and 2 year Specialisation. By year 5 and graduating year 6, they are already doing individual research areas in Maths and Science at U level.

Such is the accelerated programme in both Maths and Science programme that it is not a place for average learners who need tuition. I think the DSA testing and DSA Camp would have weed out those who need extra \"coaching\".

NUSH kids are expected to be fast thinkers and self-learners. They must have the passion and expected to be fast learners. Some of them already are way ahead of their peer in Maths syllabus. One year1 kid had a diagnostic Maths “testing” and was “promoted” to Year 5 maths programme.

[Edureach]

Tks for those invaluable info provided by parents with kids in NUSH. Generally agreed with the comments. Those whose kids are receiving tuitions for maths/science are indeed unsuitable for this programme b’cause it is an accerated one.


NUSH, SOTA and SSP are talent schools and acceptance should be prmarily base on selection tests/trials/auditions.

[UncleLim]

Thank you DVL and Matadorepy for your replies.


NUSH is indeed a refreshing change, then!