NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[GLMLJLK]

Hi Tiggermum


Since I read through your posts in this thread, I know that yr girl has no any Math Olympiad reward when she apply for this school. Can u share how her study in this subject as I want to know if one is not very strong in Math, can still survive in this school.

Thanks.

[tiggermum]

GLMLJLK:

Hi Tiggermum


Since I read through your posts in this thread, I know that yr girl has no any Math Olympiad reward when she apply for this school. Can u share how her study in this subject as I want to know if one is not very strong in Math, can still survive in this school.

Thanks.

Hi \"GLMLJLK\",

Although DD did not participate in MO in primary school, she's been studying Math at Kumon centre for many years and is doing Math ahead of her peers. I suspect that is the reason why she is still able to cope with the Math curriculum at NUSH. I'm not sure what your definition of 'not very strong in Math' is, cos everybody's benchmark is different. But looking at what DD is currently doing, the Math curriculum seems to be moving faster than mainstream secondary school. At sec 1, she is now studying Matrix (which I discovered while scouting reference books for her, is actually taught in Sec 3 for mainstream O level schools). So I would think one would need to be able to grasp Mathematical concepts quite quickly in order to cope at NUSH.

In addition, certain topics in Physics also involve a fair bit of calculation, so Math will come in as well.

We did glance through DD's homework, and the worksheets are not out to kill, but to reinforce the Math concepts taught. I think the NUSH system is more like a 'semi-buffet'. Instead of making everybody in the same level studying the same thing, they give the student some flexibility and choice. The core Math modules will cover the basics, and if the student is keen for more challenging material, he/she can take up the Math Olympiad module (which is an elective and not compulsory). DD is somewhat slack and chose not to do MO, but is doing ok in Math, so we left her to make her decision.

We used to think that DD is quite good at Math, but after hearing how she describe her classmates, we concluded that \"一山还有一山高“, there are so many who are more knowledgable than her in NUSH! She's just ordinary!

[Robertpattinsonidle]

i would like to ask. when is the results for 2012 nus high 1 st year results?

[CDE]

Robertpattinsonidle:

i would like to ask. when is the results for 2012 nus high 1 st year results?

Website stated: by 13 jul 2012, that's today fri 13th :xedfingers:
But it stated that notification for short listed applicant, so not sure if there be any news if not selected for camp.

Anyone can clarify?

[Flowermonaster]

tiggermum:

reading these posts brings back memories of last year's dsa exercise for me. DD and me were also eagerly anticipating the notification for round 2 same time last year.

All the best to those who applied this year. For those selected for round 2, don't get too stressed, just be yourself and enjoy the activities

Tiggermum, can share if your gal likes the school? Teachers caring? How is the culture like? Do you think it's better than the conventional IP/Sec schools? Do the kids have equal opportunities or only those few good ones are being chosen for competition or overseas trips or any exposure? Anything that you think is good in A level track but lack in NUS and vice versa.
Sorry for asking so many questions as I am in a dilemma now - DS keen to go this school & I am not sure if he is able to make it, should I let him. Pm me if possible if it's not convenient to speak here. TIA.

[BeContented]

Flowermonaster:

tiggermum:

reading these posts brings back memories of last year's dsa exercise for me. DD and me were also eagerly anticipating the notification for round 2 same time last year.

All the best to those who applied this year. For those selected for round 2, don't get too stressed, just be yourself and enjoy the activities

Tiggermum, can share if your gal likes the school? Teachers caring? How is the culture like? Do you think it's better than the conventional IP/Sec schools? Do the kids have equal opportunities or only those few good ones are being chosen for competition or overseas trips or any exposure? Anything that you think is good in A level track but lack in NUS and vice versa.
Sorry for asking so many questions as I am in a dilemma now - DS keen to go this school & I am not sure if he is able to make it, should I let him. Pm me if possible if it's not convenient to speak here. TIA.

Hi tiggermum,
Actually I am keen to know too
Heard some comments that NUSH will mould them into fixed career/options etc too early in life. What is your opinion?

[Purplepinkstar]

Just called NUS High admission dept. They said that the result will be uploaded this evening.

[tiggermum]

Purplepinkstar:

Just called NUS High admission dept. They said that the result will be uploaded this evening.

Last year's results came in around afternoon. No harm trying to check in the afternoon.

[GLMLJLK]

Hi All


As I know, NUSH also produce students in the field of Law, Eng Literature, Geography and etc. The school also provide strong curriculum in Eng. Maybe weak in Humanity subjects as the school combine all in one. They emphasis in Math and Science subjects, so the credits the students hv to meet are also heavier than language or humanity subjects, the equipment used in the laboratory is very modern, half of the science subjects lesson is hands-on experiment. They do a lot of projects just like other famous IP school. However, I think some of the projects are more difficult and challenging than the other top schools. Students are with strong interest in math and science subjects are strongly encouraged to join this school.

One point is very important that students in NUSH do not need to sit for O and A level, they just pursue NUSH Diploma. They can use it to apply U. As I know they hv to keep their CAP at least over 4.0 in order to get Distinction in their Diploma. But it is not very easy if the student study in leisure pace or very weak in math as math got 6 credits among the other subjects.

If u read Lim Jeck's blog, his mother state his son's results there. He is weak in Chin and Eng, so end of the year results will be pulled down to lower CAP. If u say NUSH emphasis in math and sci, I dun agree. Actually, every subject is equally important to CAP. There is no any difference when compare with the other top IP schools.

As I know, there are still some students cannot study well. One case is the girl is weak in some subjects so that she cannot get the satisfied CAP and maybe just get Diploma with pass or merit. She cannot get into local U and only study overseas. Luckily, her family can afford the fee, otherwise, polytechnic or local private U maybe the ways she can go.

And there are also a few students withdraw in the mid way of the 6-year journey since the start of the school.

So, parents hv to consider carefully if yr child really like the learning style - students hv to be independent. (It is glad that teachers are very helpful, they are always there to offer help.)

Anyway, no matter which school yr child go to, they hv to keep in mind that their study attitude is very important. The Principal tells the students and parents in one primary school that if they are offered a place in this school, no worry or fear should hv. However, if they put computer games in first priority, study second, they are not suitable in his school.

Hope the above can help.

[Flowermonaster]

GLMLJLK:

Hi All


As I know, NUSH also produce students in the field of Law, Eng Literature, Geography and etc. The school also provide strong curriculum in Eng. Maybe weak in Humanity subjects as the school combine all in one. They emphasis in Math and Science subjects, so the credits the students hv to meet are also heavier than language or humanity subjects, the equipment used in the laboratory is very modern, half of the science subjects lesson is hands-on experiment. They do a lot of projects just like other famous IP school. However, I think some of the projects are more difficult and challenging than the other top schools. Students are with strong interest in math and science subjects are strongly encouraged to join this school.

One point is very important that students in NUSH do not need to sit for O and A level, they just pursue NUSH Diploma. They can use it to apply U. As I know they hv to keep their CAP at least over 4.0 in order to get Distinction in their Diploma. But it is not very easy if the student study in leisure pace or very weak in math as math got 6 credits among the other subjects.

If u read Lim Jeck's blog, his mother state his son's results there. He is weak in Chin and Eng, so end of the year results will be pulled down to lower CAP. If u say NUSH emphasis in math and sci, I dun agree. Actually, every subject is equally important to CAP. There is no any difference when compare with the other top IP schools.

As I know, there are still some students cannot study well. One case is the girl is weak in some subjects so that she cannot get the satisfied CAP and maybe just get Diploma with pass or merit. She cannot get into local U and only study overseas. Luckily, her family can afford the fee, otherwise, polytechnic or local private U maybe the ways she can go.

And there are also a few students withdraw in the mid way of the 6-year journey since the start of the school.

So, parents hv to consider carefully if yr child really like the learning style - students hv to be independent. (It is glad that teachers are very helpful, they are always there to offer help.)

Anyway, no matter which school yr child go to, they hv to keep in mind that their study attitude is very important. The Principal tells the students and parents in one primary school that if they are offered a place in this school, no worry or fear should hv. However, if they put computer games in first priority, study second, they are not suitable in his school.

Hope the above can help.

Thank you so much! I feel better now.
Another of my concern, I noticed that some NUS High students went for Chinese tuition. Will they need tuition for other subjects too? Can the students seek help from teachers if they r unsure?