NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[Coddington]

NMOS is a very high quality standard paper in OM.

Not the very very difficult type, but not that easy.
For those on regular training + OM talented, should be
able to make it for GOLD award.
The mainstream OM students will get SILVER or BRONZE.

[Vanilla Cake]

kamom:

I do greatly appreciate if I can have a rough idea on the kind of questions which the school set for the written test.

Hi kamon,

2011 NUSH Selection test was held on 25 June 2011 (Sat) at NUSH itself and a few test centres in sch like Nan Hua Pri, Tao Nan, St. Hilda Pri and Henry Park Pri.

Maths paper was 1 h and 30 min and made up of 23 questions (free response) with a total of 55 marks. The marks allocated were different in either 1-mark, 2-mark, 3-mark and 4-mark for these 23 Maths questions. Only 1 Maths question was a 4-mark question. Some of these Maths questions that came out (not in exact wordings):

(a) Find the smallest positive number such that when you use the divisbility test for 11, the difference is 11.

(b) There were 3 persons, A, B and C. A did 35 questions in a day and took more than 4 days but less than 5 days to complete. B did 45 questions in a day and completed in less than 3 days. C did n questions in a day and completed in n days. How many questions were there?

(c) Place numbers 1 to 9 without repeating in a 3x3 diagram such that the last row is thrice the first row and the second row is twice the first row. What is the largest possible value of the last row?

Science paper was 1 h and 15 min and made up of 30 questions (MCQ) with a total of 30 marks. You have to understand some of the Science concepts beyond P6 level in order to answer correctly.

A total of 2017 students took part in the selection test and 400 students were shortlisted for the selection camp which was held on 23 July 2011 (Sat) at NUSH itself.153 students with confirmed offers and some on waiting list (not sure the exact number) were invited for the direct school admission tea session & school preview on 13 August 2011 (Sat) from 9 am to 12 pm. On that day, letters were be given out to those students with CO and WL upon registration, interaction with NUSH's school seniors (about 20-min period where you could talk to any of their senior students), NUSH Principal's talk, refreshment break and visits to various selected venues to get a feel on how school lessons were conducted.

The format of the 2012 NUSH selection test may be different for this year.Their 2012 Open House will be held on 31 March 2012 (Saturday) from 8:30am to 3pm. Pls visit their website for more info.

Wish your son all the best in his studies and learning journey.

VC's mum

[kamom]

When I was first introduced to KPS, I was expecting the kiasu, kiasi type of site...but you guys proved me so very wrong!



:thankyou:

THANK YOU SO MUCH :lovesite:

[Song22]

Very grateful to all mamas' sharing, it really helps! :lovesite:

Kamom and myself are in almost simliar situation...having restriction in entering competition since we are both in Shanghai. However, I will try to check with my LOA school if they can register for us. Even so, hmm, flying back for the test can be expensive :moneyflies:
Shanghai Singapore Int'l School is a test center for APMOP, but I am not sure about the NMOS test, I will check.

[jtoh]

Song22:

Very grateful to all mamas' sharing, it really helps! :lovesite:

Kamom and myself are in almost simliar situation...having restriction in entering competition since we are both in Shanghai. However, I will try to check with my LOA school if they can register for us. Even so, hmm, flying back for the test can be expensive :moneyflies:
Shanghai Singapore Int'l School is a test center for APMOP, but I am not sure about the NMOS test, I will check.

Taking the APMOP should be good enough as you're overseas. No need to fly back all the way for NMOS. What's more important is how you perform during the selection tests. If you don't clear that you won't get to go to the camp.

[tiggermum]

kamom:

Any kids in NUSH without participating in the NMOS?


According to the website, can only register thru school NOT as individual. So many things RS kids are being left out. :rant:

Hi kamom, DD was not in NMOS, did not win anything for SMOPS either, so there's still a good chance, but like what other parents shared, good to have exposure to Math Olympiad type of questions.

Also, not all in NUSH sleep, eat and breathe Science and Maths. They may have a greater interest in the two subjects compared to languages, that's all. Some have a wide range of interests and are not really science-mad.

[Song22]

jtoh:

Song22:

Very grateful to all mamas' sharing, it really helps! :lovesite:

Kamom and myself are in almost simliar situation...having restriction in entering competition since we are both in Shanghai. However, I will try to check with my LOA school if they can register for us. Even so, hmm, flying back for the test can be expensive :moneyflies:
Shanghai Singapore Int'l School is a test center for APMOP, but I am not sure about the NMOS test, I will check.

Taking the APMOP should be good enough as you're overseas. No need to fly back all the way for NMOS. What's more important is how you perform during the selection tests. If you don't clear that you won't get to go to the camp.

Thanks for your advise jtoh

[Coddington]

For OM,


APMOS (Asia-Pacific) is the toughest.If you can do well
at Invitational Round(say get top 20), you may not be invited
for FINAL ROUND at HCI, UNLESS you get into very top…
There are just some locals (exclude foreign students no.)
entering FINAL ROUND, but mainly students from China,
HK, Japan, India, SEA…etc…are far better.
They are OM focused and got that kind of training & competitive
environment, and high profile OM trainers…and good pool of talents in OM…

My ds got 3rd in 2009(in SH), and 12th in 2011(SG)(Invitational round).
He got Gold(NMOS) and Platinum(SMOPS), and Honour(AMC),
Math-Hi Dist(UNSW),SMO(1st Rd).ds still not that good, but can
just outdo here…this is reality…while maintaining the OM standard,
he is turning to other areas like Physics, Robotics, Chemistry, French,
Design, Thinking, Literature, Leadership…to be lesser extreme towards OM…

I advise:take the less tougher (but not easy)routes like NMOS,SMOPS, UNSW(Math), ACS-OM, to get your recognition here for your DSA & personal fulfillment…etc.AMC8 is also good, but the test date is in Nov…, unless you are taking DSA next yr2013.

[Houddington]

Hi parents/students out there! I'm currently in sec2, and im planning to take the sec3 enterance test. Info about NUSH such as year 3 school hours, workload, etc would be appreciated! Thanks!

[Song22]

Coddington:

For OM,


APMOS (Asia-Pacific) is the toughest.If you can do well
at Invitational Round(say get top 20), you may not be invited
for FINAL ROUND at HCI, UNLESS you get into very top....
There are just some locals (exclude foreign students no.)
entering FINAL ROUND, but mainly students from China,
HK, Japan, India, SEA...etc..are far better.
They are OM focused and got that kind of training & competitive
environment, and high profile OM trainers...and good pool of talents in OM......

My ds got 3rd in 2009(in SH), and 12th in 2011(SG)(Invitational round).
He got Gold(NMOS) and Platinum(SMOPS), and Honour(AMC),
Math-Hi Dist(UNSW),SMO(1st Rd).ds still not that good, but can
just outdo here.....this is reality.......while maintaining the OM standard,
he is turning to other areas like Physics, Robotics, Chemistry, French,
Design, Thinking, Literature, Leadership.....to be lesser extreme towards OM....

I advise:take the less tougher (but not easy)routes like NMOS,SMOPS, UNSW(Math), ACS-OM, to get your recognition here for your DSA & personal fulfillment..etc.AMC8 is also good, but the test date is in Nov...., unless you are taking DSA next yr2013.

Thanks for sharing. Wow, your ds' profile is so strong, I understand it is not easy to get SMOPS platinum. Where did your DS has his OM training, Singapore or Shanghai? Did he attend the Shanghai local OM school?
Yes, my ds' PSLE / DSA year is 2013.