NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)

[BeContented]

Hi Sakura,

Besides the written test (Maths, Science - Bio, Chem, Phy), there is still a round 2 ‘half-day selection camp’.

Guess it’s a little like GEP selection…dun think it’s testing hard facts. DS is so-so in Science and he does not seem interested in Bio/Chem, do not read widely too. When he came back from round1, his face was blank for Science. Told me it’s difficult and he left many blank & was shocked to see Bio/Chem type questions.

We thot no chance…but he was selected to round2. Reason? Why? How? Dun ask me, I dun know. But I can only conclude, it’s definitely not testing hard facts.

[sakura_2009]

slmkhoo:

sakura_2009:

However, from what I've read in this thread so far, it seems that the test questions are not really based on what has been taught in school so far. If I understood correctly, most of the math related questions seemed to be similar to Math Olympiad type of questions, and for Science, they are tested on topics like biology, physics and chemistry, again which are not topics that are covered in the current primary school science curriculum.

I don't quite understand why you think that the Math and Science is not covered in the Pr school curriculum. The content is surely mostly from the Pr school curriculum even if the questions are of a different style. And the Pr school science curriculum covers biology, chemistry and physics, just not divided up.

Sorry kind of misleading here but what I meant was the Science topics tested (from what I understood) was that they are of a 'higher' level than what is being taught in primary schools...maybe I'm wrong but the impression I got was that the questions tested are similar to Science topics for bio, chem and physics taught at secondary level...

[sakura_2009]

BeContented:

Hi Sakura,

Besides the written test (Maths, Science - Bio, Chem, Phy), there is still a round 2 'half-day selection camp'.

Guess it's a little like GEP selection.....dun think it's testing hard facts. DS is so-so in Science and he does not seem interested in Bio/Chem, do not read widely too. When he came back from round1, his face was blank for Science. Told me it's difficult and he left many blank & was shocked to see Bio/Chem type questions.

We thot no chance......but he was selected to round2. Reason? Why? How? Dun ask me, I dun know. But I can only conclude, it's definitely not testing hard facts.

Maybe aside from those questions which your DS had left blank, he probably answered the rest of the questions correctly

[Happy Mummmmm]

Dear Mothers,


I am using my mother's account right now because I have a few questions to ask you before I submit my answer for school admission via DSA. :?:

1) What are the school hours in NUSH?

2) During science lessons, are there normally more theory or practical lessons?

3) What are the chances of getting into a CCA of your choice?

4) Are the science lessons generally more interesting than those in IP schools? Are there more hands-on experiments?

5) On average how many overseas trips have your child(ren) participated each year?

6) Do you know how many students graduate to become specialised doctors?

7) Are there air-conditioning units in the classrooms?

Thank you!

[Sun_2010]

Happy Mummmmm:

Dear Mothers,


I am using my mother's account right now because I have a few questions to ask you before I submit my answer for school admission via DSA. :?:

1) What are the school hours in NUSH?

School starts at 7:45am. The day end depends upon CCA, no of CCAs, third language, elective taken, MO .... If you are into all, then it could be a full day 4 days a week at least - ending between 4-6:30. .

2) During science lessons, are there normally more theory or practical lessons?
A lot of practical work is done

3) What are the chances of getting into a CCA of your choice?
Depends on what CCA . But it is easier than other top schools I think, as cohort size is much smaller.

4) Are the science lessons generally more interesting than those in IP schools? Are there more hands-on experiments?

Dunno on a comparative basis. But at nush the 3 sciences are done thought out the year unlike what I believe is done in others schools.

5) On average how many overseas trips have your child(ren) participated each year?

6) Do you know how many students graduate to become specialised doctors?
NUSH started in 2004. The first Batch students who graduated and went into med schools are probably still there doing their graduation. I don't think antone would be specializing yet.

7) Are there air-conditioning units in the classrooms?

No

Thank you!

[uhoobus]

Just to add on to some of the answers

Sun_2010:

Happy Mummmmm:

Dear Mothers,

I am using my mother's account right now because I have a few questions to ask you before I submit my answer for school admission via DSA. :?:

1) What are the school hours in NUSH?

School starts at 7:45am. The day end depends upon CCA, no of CCAs, third language, elective taken, MO .... If you are into all, then it could be a full day 4 days a week at least - ending between 4-6:30. .

2) During science lessons, are there normally more theory or practical lessons?
A lot of practical work is done

3) What are the chances of getting into a CCA of your choice?
Depends on what CCA . But it is easier than other top schools I think, as cohort size is much smaller.

4) Are the science lessons generally more interesting than those in IP schools? Are there more hands-on experiments?

Dunno on a comparative basis. But at nush the 3 sciences are done thought out the year unlike what I believe is done in others schools.

5) On average how many overseas trips have your child(ren) participated each year?

Most of the trips would come in year 4-6. There would be at least one exchange trip for everyone. There are little to no opporunities for you to go overseas in the earlier years but it is well worth the wait

6) Do you know how many students graduate to become specialised doctors?
NUSH started in 2004. The first Batch students who graduated and went into med schools are probably still there doing their graduation. I don't think antone would be specializing yet. So far i think about 5-10% of the cohorts that graduated decided to go into medicine

7) Are there air-conditioning units in the classrooms?

Some classrooms have, but as far as I know there are none for the year 1 classes.

Thank you!

[Jon101]

My DD will be attending NUSH next year. Can anyone help me with the following questions on school uniform for NUSH?

(a) Other than at NUSH, where else can I purchase the school uniform?
(b) I understand that NUSH allow students to wear sports shoes during school. Must the sport shoes be white? Can it be coloured?

Thanks in advance.

[DVL]

Jon101:

My DD will be attending NUSH next year. Can anyone help me with the following questions on school uniform for NUSH?

(a) Other than at NUSH, where else can I purchase the school uniform?
(b) I understand that NUSH allow students to wear sports shoes during school. Must the sport shoes be white? Can it be coloured?

Thanks in advance.

You may check out Intrend Uniform,s located in Geylang. The website is http://www.intrenduniforms.com.sg

The school is not very strict with shoes, sport shoes with some colours are acceptable.

Hope this helps.

[Jon101]

DVL:

Jon101:

My DD will be attending NUSH next year. Can anyone help me with the following questions on school uniform for NUSH?

(a) Other than at NUSH, where else can I purchase the school uniform?
(b) I understand that NUSH allow students to wear sports shoes during school. Must the sport shoes be white? Can it be coloured?

Thanks in advance.

You may check out Intrend Uniform,s located in Geylang. The website is http://www.intrenduniforms.com.sg

The school is not very strict with shoes, sport shoes with some colours are acceptable.

Hope this helps.

Thanks

[octoberbaby]

How to apply DSA into this school? Must have anything unique? or just apply first and wait for reply.