NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (Diploma)
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Do the students in NUS High go for tuition especially physics and chemistry?
Thank you.walterp:
Just for information sharing about the English section, DD mentioned having to write two open essays one about what one think about great inventor/scientist /doctors or attributes of great inventor and another essay something about internet virus or trojan horse stuff . In short, the kids are also tested not on their Maths/ Science \"thinking\" but also their level of maturity / thinking, their passion, beliefs and even value systems. It is like a Uni college admission for Medicine test , at DSA level - probably hardest of the IP-based school assessments which are fairly applied to all candidates whether GEP, mainstream or Olympiad winners.[/quote]
You have put in so neatly .Sun_2010:
[quote=\"DVL\"]I am new to the forum. My DS was admitted to NUSH via DSA this year and I could share some of my experiences. Contrary to what most people believed, NUSH is looking for all rounders with strong inclination towards Maths & Science. There is an essay writing component in the 2nd round of the selection test - so English is an important criteria too. I believe it is the objective of the school to develop talents and produce graduates who are excellent in technical fields and at the same time, good at other areas such as music, art etc - the type of A*STAR scholars preferred by Philip Yeo. While it is true that the school does admit kids with T score of 240 but I believe this is because the school does not view PSLE as the ultimate assessment of one's intelligence. To the school, PSLE score is just one of the many criteria. The school has its own selection methodology and they are very confident of its own selection tests. Because of the rigour of their curriculum, the school is very selective and I believe they put more emphasis on suitability more than academic achievements. This is a school that does not stress too much about examinations (70% continual assessment and 30% examination) but is very keen to provide a learning environment for its students and stretch their limits. Without the limitations of the A Level curriculum, they are able to push the envelop further. I do share their belief that examination should not be an end game to one's education.
Precisely the same conclusions I came to - after my mini research about this school.
A lot made me feel this was a great school for my child-
1. A visit during the open house
2. their curriculum, and programmes offered, possibilities ,
3. module approach ,
4. small cohort size
But more importantly , as a some of parents here wisely advised me was to think along what will likely meet the childs needs , how much your child will blossom in the schools environment, what are your childs apptitudes and most importantly what your child wants ...
We did due diligence, and hopefully have taken the right decision. Right now she is fitting in well and is pretty enthusiastic. -
[quote]Do the students in NUS High go for tuition especially physics and chemistry?
Thank you. [/quote]Going by my DS Year 1 curriculum, it would be difficult for any tuition center to provide tuition as the syllabus for the various subjects in NUSH are quite unique. For example, NUSH kids are expected to complete sec school Elementary Maths syllabus in 2 years. For Year 1, other than Biology and MTL, my DS does not need to buy textbooks. In any case, for the 3 sciences, there is a lot of emphasis on hands on experiment (almost 50%), so I am not sure if tuition would help. -
Yes heard people mentioned that before. Thanks.. But what if the kid cant cope....?
DVL:
Going by my DS Year 1 curriculum, it would be difficult for any tuition center to provide tuition as the syllabus for the various subjects in NUSH are quite unique. For example, NUSH kids are expected to complete sec school Elementary Maths syllabus in 2 years. For Year 1, other than Biology and MTL, my DS does not need to buy textbooks. In any case, for the 3 sciences, there is a lot of emphasis on hands on experiment (almost 50%), so I am not sure if tuition would help.[/quote][quote]Do the students in NUS High go for tuition especially physics and chemistry?
Thank you. -
iAsk:
[/quote]Tuition is paying $$$$ to ask tutors to teach you how to learn. The emphasis of NUSHS is independence and self-learning (they only have mentors not teachers ). The 2-rounds testings would have weed out all those that need tutors to show them the way.Yes heard people mentioned that before. Thanks.. But what if the kid cant cope....?
Going by my DS Year 1 curriculum, it would be difficult for any tuition center to provide tuition as the syllabus for the various subjects in NUSH are quite unique. For example, NUSH kids are expected to complete sec school Elementary Maths syllabus in 2 years. For Year 1, other than Biology and MTL, my DS does not need to buy textbooks. In any case, for the 3 sciences, there is a lot of emphasis on hands on experiment (almost 50%), so I am not sure if tuition would help.DVL:
[quote]Do the students in NUS High go for tuition especially physics and chemistry?
Thank you.
If the kid can't cope (most of the time is the parent's fear rather ) then he/she must find a way out if not how can he/she be aspired to be a great scientist or researcher. -
True... Thanks for sharing.
matadorepy:
Tuition is paying $$$$ to ask tutors to teach you how to learn. The emphasis of NUSHS is independence and self-learning (they only have mentors not teachers ). The 2-rounds testings would have weed out all those that need tutors to show them the way.iAsk:
Yes heard people mentioned that before. Thanks.. But what if the kid cant cope....?[quote=\"DVL\"]Going by my DS Year 1 curriculum, it would be difficult for any tuition center to provide tuition as the syllabus for the various subjects in NUSH are quite unique. For example, NUSH kids are expected to complete sec school Elementary Maths syllabus in 2 years. For Year 1, other than Biology and MTL, my DS does not need to buy textbooks. In any case, for the 3 sciences, there is a lot of emphasis on hands on experiment (almost 50%), so I am not sure if tuition would help.
If the kid can't cope (most of the time is the parent's fear rather ) then he/she must find a way out if not how can he/she be aspired to be a great scientist or researcher.[/quote] -
Hi, I have been following this thread for a while and would like to add some info.
My child is in Yr3 this year and I think I now understands the school system a little better. Although it is a very academically demanding school, most children have no problem coping if they are diligent, pay attentionn in class and do their worksheets and tutorials seriously.
The weaker (not necessarily intellectual inferior, often not as diligent) students who performed below expectation during tests or quizzes will be sent for remedial lessons. Most will make it but there are one or two cases where the students transferred to other schools after two years.
Hope this helps. -
Thank you. It is very helpful esp to those kids who did not go in by DSA or kids who are from GEP. Thanks for sharing.
jj 2010:
Hi, I have been following this thread for a while and would like to add some info.
My child is in Yr3 this year and I think I now understands the school system a little better. Although it is a very academically demanding school, most children have no problem coping if they are diligent, pay attentionn in class and do their worksheets and tutorials seriously.
The weaker (not necessarily intellectual inferior, often not as diligent) students who performed below expectation during tests or quizzes will be sent for remedial lessons. Most will make it but there are one or two cases where the students transferred to other schools after two years.
Hope this helps. -
My child is in Year 5 this year.
For what I know, for those students who top in Biology, Physics, Chemistry & Maths & those who top in the level, they do not have any tuition.
These students read up alot by themselves and out perform those who only study lecture notes. -
logically speaking, students in IP schools should be able to do self learning, especially so when they are in accelerated academic learning.
that is what they are being taught, to do their own research, etc and manage their own time between self study and CCA commitment
it will be an insult to the students and their parents if their kids need tuition when in this school because this is the school most difficult to gain entry into. -
Thanks everyone for taking up the time to share. It is indeed very helpful to me and my DS. Thanks.
happymum8:
My child is in Year 5 this year.
For what I know, for those students who top in Biology, Physics, Chemistry & Maths & those who top in the level, they do not have any tuition.
These students read up alot by themselves and out perform those who only study lecture notes.
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