NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[leeven]

matadorepy:

leeven:

Hi tiggermum :goodpost: . Hope Parents work with their Children to choose a school that fits them best and not because the popularity or any other factors.This is the mistake we most parents do .

Sometime it is the student themselves who find the culture or competition or environment not matching their personal expectations.

Just to share that 2 of my DD ex-GEP classmates in RGS have decided to opt out after year 1. Nothing is perfect. May be they should have chosen NUSH like my DD to beef up the girl no, and NUSH could have been perfect for them. :?

Agree. Just not looking at the bright+ve side alone if kids and parents look at the -ve side also and then decide most of the these problems will be solved.

I have the other way the kid (My DS senior in primary school) is in NUSH now , the subject difficulty level and level of knowledge her classmates have and environment makes her feel down, she sometimes feels inferior and thinks she is not to level of others (the main reason she was always above her peers in the primary school and she couldnt here). Her Parents assumed she was strong in the subject based on the acadamic results above 90 in maths / science and got her to NUSH. She shared her experience to my DS and classmates so that kids dont any how choose schools. Her sharing helped my DS a lot.

[mommylow]

I know NUSH doesn’t suit my DS as he is stronger in humanities although he is also good at Math/Science. So as parents, we have to be realistic and help our children choose the right school that will really help nurture and maximize their full potential. Afterall, we want our children to be happy in their quest for learning.


Anyway my relative who was mentor for NUSH assured me that the school’s programme does not suit my DS at all…so I have no qualms on leaving the school out of our selection list.

[Caroline123654]

Hi i am now currently studying in SST year 1, i am keen in entering nus high school are there any tips to prepare for the selection test year 3?

[tiggermum]

GLMLJLK:

Hi Tiggermum


Will u suggest yr second child to go in NUSH? Just curious!

Hi GLMLJLK,

I will..if the school is just NUS High (minus the 'of Math and Science') ! DD2 needs a lot of guidance in Math & Science, so i don't think she's suitable.

I actually quite like the NUSH model, which gives kids a chance to break out of the rat-race mode. DD now learns in order to understand, not just to tackle the exams. She is well-rested during the holidays too, unlike her ex-classmates in top IP schools, who have a lot of projects and work to do. (but then again, it could be that she's still enjoying her honeymoon period at year1).

Some stuff that they are doing at year 1 are quite interesting. In Chemical Potpourri, they learn about chemistry in food. And in one elective module this semester, they'll be learning about the use of medicine during the course of history, from ancient Egypt to modern times. They've also been on field trips to IKEA (to learn about innovation) and the Aeromedical Centre to learn about physiological challenges of flying.

The kids at NUSH are also quite a quirky bunch, the boys in DD's class are so crazy about chess, they play at every available opportunity. Academically, the rivalry is friendly and not stifling, and those who are knowledgable are generally quietly confident and not showy.

[BeContented]

tiggermum:

GLMLJLK:

Hi Tiggermum


Will u suggest yr second child to go in NUSH? Just curious!

Hi GLMLJLK,

I will..if the school is just NUS High (minus the 'of Math and Science') ! DD2 needs a lot of guidance in Math & Science, so i don't think she's suitable.

I actually quite like the NUSH model, which gives kids a chance to break out of the rat-race mode. DD now learns in order to understand, not just to tackle the exams. She is well-rested during the holidays too, unlike her ex-classmates in top IP schools, who have a lot of projects and work to do. (but then again, it could be that she's still enjoying her honeymoon period at year1).

Some stuff that they are doing at year 1 are quite interesting. In Chemical Potpourri, they learn about chemistry in food. And in one elective module this semester, they'll be learning about the use of medicine during the course of history, from ancient Egypt to modern times. They've also been on field trips to IKEA (to learn about innovation) and the Aeromedical Centre to learn about physiological challenges of flying.

The kids at NUSH are also quite a quirky bunch, the boys in DD's class are so crazy about chess, they play at every available opportunity. Academically, the rivalry is friendly and not stifling, and those who are knowledgable are generally quietly confident and not showy.

:thankyou:
Appreciate all your sharing, enjoyed them
Seems like quite a good place to be in.....for those with real interest in Maths & Science. But if only interest in Maths but so-so for Science......would you recommend?

[leeven]

Anybody recieved or know of the special tea ceremony to be conducted before camp this year. :?

[leeven]

BeContented:

tiggermum:

[quote=\"GLMLJLK\"]Hi Tiggermum


Will u suggest yr second child to go in NUSH? Just curious!

Hi GLMLJLK,

I will..if the school is just NUS High (minus the 'of Math and Science') ! DD2 needs a lot of guidance in Math & Science, so i don't think she's suitable.

I actually quite like the NUSH model, which gives kids a chance to break out of the rat-race mode. DD now learns in order to understand, not just to tackle the exams. She is well-rested during the holidays too, unlike her ex-classmates in top IP schools, who have a lot of projects and work to do. (but then again, it could be that she's still enjoying her honeymoon period at year1).

Some stuff that they are doing at year 1 are quite interesting. In Chemical Potpourri, they learn about chemistry in food. And in one elective module this semester, they'll be learning about the use of medicine during the course of history, from ancient Egypt to modern times. They've also been on field trips to IKEA (to learn about innovation) and the Aeromedical Centre to learn about physiological challenges of flying.

The kids at NUSH are also quite a quirky bunch, the boys in DD's class are so crazy about chess, they play at every available opportunity. Academically, the rivalry is friendly and not stifling, and those who are knowledgable are generally quietly confident and not showy.

:thankyou:
Appreciate all your sharing, enjoyed them
Seems like quite a good place to be in.....for those with real interest in Maths & Science. But if only interest in Maths but so-so for Science......would you recommend?[/quote]BeContented . Below is my 1 cent thoughts.

This year PSLE?, Attending selection camp on 21th July ?. NUSH came to my DS school to share during open house. the sharing was more more detailed in topics that kids will learn (honestly most of them I couldnt understand . this is more detailed than shared in NUSH open house). The details shows that kids really need to strong in maths and science and needs wide reading other than academics and have passionate for the 2 subjects their whole life.

If the child and school interests dont match then NUSH or any TOP school will be another normal school. The child should benefit from the school programs be it academic / CCA/ programs they have. They have to outshine where they are then that school is the best school for that kid . if not it can demotivate the kid and ruin his/her whole life. so parents shouldnt go for a school just by the popularity or because others head there.

On this basis when I did my checks I found white & white uniform might not suit my DS but white & green / white & blue will be better (also my DS is aligned with parents thoughts for white & green ) . I am hoping my DS gets in to a school where he can fit in best and enjoys his teen life.

[Nebbermind]

From what I was told, by end of Y2, they would have completed what is required for ‘o’ math. ( I think they refer to e math).


As for sciences, bio is quite advanced n I think they r using ‘a’ text. But it’s more abt chim names n terms n memory work.

They already doing organic chem by Y2 n I think it’s some chim stuff we did only in our ‘a’.

Not sure abt physics but I believe it is the same as math.

Basically, it’s not only abt being good in math n science but also must have great interest/passion coz they are gonna sprint those these subj. otherwise, midway they will start asking why they r running so fast n covering so much if they decide that they no longer interested in a career in these fields.

That being said, those (I believe most who eventually enrol into the prog) who cope well would usually have no problem even if they decide on a career change coz they r not only blessed with intelligence, they also have the right attitude towards learning.

[scm292]

My DS is in Yr1 this year.

I noted that the Physics and Chemistry topics covered in NUSH yr1 is similar to those that I saw in my DD’s sec3 text books (non-IP secodnary school).
I was very worried that this may be too much a jump for DS. However, the past 6 months have shown that the topics are managable by the students and I also found out that the teachers are very willing to go the extra step to coach students when the students approach them for extra help outside class.
Besides core subjects, the students can choose elective or enrichment modules.

[Flowermonaster]

scm292:

My DS is in Yr1 this year.

I noted that the Physics and Chemistry topics covered in NUSH yr1 is similar to those that I saw in my DD's sec3 text books (non-IP secodnary school).
I was very worried that this may be too much a jump for DS. However, the past 6 months have shown that the topics are managable by the students and I also found out that the teachers are very willing to go the extra step to coach students when the students approach them for extra help outside class.
Besides core subjects, the students can choose elective or enrichment modules.

Hi scm292, what kind of elective or enrichment modules do they have? The students can choose freely or are there some criteria as to what they can choose?
TIA.