你家孩子是明年PSLE对吧？ 偶这个马甲被你呼唤进来了，顺便贴点东西：
Good news for all the NUSH kids on Public transport. Come 8 Oct when Circle Line is fully running, Kent Ridge is the nearest MRT Stn, barely 3 minutes bus ride ( only 2 stops) on the express AYE. From back gate take bus 97, 197, 963 at Bus stop 17129 (after NUSH school) to kent Ridge MRT. Opp Bus stop (17121 , Blik 610) is the stop to alight when you take the bus from kent bridge NUH bus stop after coming out of MRT Stn.
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For those joining in y1, percentage contributing to GPA of 5 are y1 (10%) Y2 (10%) y3 (20%) y4 (20%) y5 (20%) y6 (20%).
For those joining y3, it is y3 (25%) y4 (25%) y5 (25%) y6 (25%)
Hence NUSH emphasise consistent performance throughout the 6 years and not a single exam situation like "A" level.
这个我自己还没有去NUSH的网站再次查询证实过
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COP for the PSLE phase for Y1 admission for
2005 (admission year 2006) -> Lowest PSLE T-score: 237 and highest PSLE-T-score: 273
2006 (admission year 2007) ->Lowest PSLE T-score: 259 and highest PSLE-T-score: 273
2007 (admission year 2008) ->Lowest PSLE T-score: 262 and highest PSLE-T-score: 277
2010 (admission year 2011) ->Lowest PSLE T-score: 264
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Name of Scholar Year of Award Scholarship Awarded Secondary School / Junior College Attended Course of Study Country
Kylie Goh Jin Ying 2011 Singapore Government Scholarship (Open) NUS High School of Mathematics & Science Biology United States of America Stanford University
Jessica Loo Li Ping 2011 Singapore Government Scholarship (Open) NUS High School of Mathematics & Science Economics United Kingdom University College London
Chew Xizhi Stephanie 2011 Singapore Government Scholarship (Open) NUS High School of Mathematics & Science Law United Kingdom University College London
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Yes confirm is 10 succesfully got in Medicine out of 220+ for last year graduated batch!! They already went for their matriculation and finally 8 stay in the course with 1 went to Hong Kong Uni to read Medicine and 1 chose to read Dentistry.
This is really an impressive number! Understand that those got in are not really the top top ones. But I believe there will be more admitted to Medicine in the coming years!
I happen to "kaypo" at this year open house talk where Dr Hang was saying that Queens University (where ? , Australia ) has no "quota" on NUSH student intake for Medicine studies b'cos our student are really that good.
Yes total from Year 1 intake plus Year 3 intake make up to 220+ last year.
As for University of Queensland (if I am not wrong), I also heard the same news and DD is also strong asked to join for next year attachment programmes for Year 6 students for a period of a few months!
The University is very impressed with NUS High acceralted programmes that they see a very bright future in the students and are willingly to take in the students as long as they meet their criteria.
As NUS High students, we feel beholden to clarify certain misconceptions which have cropped up here.
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The standard of English in NUS High is reflective of the standard of Singaporean English amongst the student population in the country in general. True, there may be less appreciation for the subject in the cohort, compared to enthusiasm for other academic subjects. However, you’ll find that our showing on this front is comparable to other top schools nationally. Some have mentioned presentations at the Pre-University Seminar; you will find that for all the years we have participated, teachers and other observers responded favourably towards the quality of our presentations.
In addition, NUS High students have won numerous accolades in speaking and writing. From the original Gavel Club members (Class of 2008) up to now, NUS High has acquitted itself well in public speaking competitions, including Champion in the YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards, and the Gavel Club, which includes the debate society, remains active on the local oratorical scene. Moreover, NUS High regularly obtains awards in the Royal Commonwealth Society Commonwealth Essay Writing Contest, including first place globally in 2009. Locally, we have had champions and award-winners in the Stanford University-NJC Creative Writing Competition and the A*Star Institute of High Performance Computing Science Chronicles fiction competition. NUS High students have also published work in magazines from smaller places like 14:59, to the Quarterly Literary Review Singapore and Ceriph magazine. At the Straits Times School Newspapers Competition, we have obtained the Best Writing award two years running, and also came in second last year. A quick check with NUS High productions such as Journal Watermark (http://journalwatermark.wordpress.com) and the College Talk blog (http://nushscollegetalk.posterous.com) should further dispel any doubts as to the capacity of NUS High students and graduates.
Another correction: the graduating class of 2010, which comprised the original 2005 Year 1 cohort and the 2007 Year 3 cohort, was 177 students. This year, the Class of 2011 has produced 209 graduands.
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QUESTION FOR NUSH STUDENTS/PARENTS...
Would you say that NUS High School is a way out of the overly structured Singapore education system in the following ways?
- Students are less likely to require private tuition compared to their counterparts taking GCE exams
- There is more scope for independent thinking and creativity
- Teaching staff are more open to unconventional approaches to problem solving
Fully agreed with points made by DVL. I have a GEPer DD in NUSH Year 1 (barely 7 month only) and a DD in a top mainstream school Sec 3 doing triple science. So I can do some comparison ...
For the same topics in physics eg Kinematics NUSH curriculum covered in real depth and scope for the foundation level 1. That kind of stuff remember I did in "A" level physics. Same for Chemistry topics, they are covering 'A" level depth and details. In Biology they have done a module called Ecology and thermal energy transfer (never done this 'O' or "A" level ) and now on Microbiology. Same as Maths curriculum, my NUSH year 1 DD is already doing what her sister has barely started in sec 3. By end of year 2 foundation , she would have covered more than ‘O” level syllabus. At end of year 4 Advance she would have covered beyond “A” levels and U syllabus. NUSH course is structured as 2 year foundation, 2 year Advance and 2 year Specialisation. By year 5 and graduating year 6, they are already doing individual research areas in Maths and Science at U level.
Such is the accelerated programme in both Maths and Science programme that it is not a place for average learners who need tuition. I think the DSA testing and DSA Camp would have weed out those who need extra "coaching".
NUSH kids are expected to be fast thinkers and self-learners. They must have the passion and expected to be fast learners. Some of them already are way ahead of their peer in Maths syllabus. One year1 kid had a diagnostic Maths “testing” and was “promoted” to Year 5 maths programme.
Looking at her sister's Biology, Physics and Chemistry lesson depth in coverage, My triple Science mainstream Sec 3 DD eye see star at the my year 1 DD work.
As a matter of fact, most of them (taking science-related or mathematics) are already one-foot in NUS or NTU b'cos of their advanced research programme. Of course there are some chose to go business or law. Most of them graduated with NUSH Dip with major honours with High distinction and distinction.
Not mentioning recognition by major IVY league and OxBridge , a Diploma with merit is an almost a gurantee place in any of 4 local u. So much for competing with the "A" level. That's the reason why I had no qualm in advising my DD to chose NUSH above RGS where most of her GEP classmates went to. Her GEP classmate top in RGPS 2010 PSLE is also in NUSH and not RGS for a change. I think more girls will join this year.
My DD is in NUSH year 1. Based on her feedback last year (if I remember correctly) , DSA assessment is clearly on two aspects - individual work and performance during the group interaction.
At the various rotated stations (Physics, Chemistry and Biology etc) the students will be exposed to experiments and set-up.There will be some hands on, as of all experiment observations are made, etc. Instructions are all clear stated. Certain theory and concept may be explained, and for individual assessment, the students will tested on how well they understood all these as they are required to apply or make inference to answer some of the question. I think a high percentage of marks go into the individual assessment components.
Within the group, assessments are made on the individual knowledge cum problem solving skills within the group environment. They are also assessed on the "leadership" and co-operative behaviour in group problem solving environment. In a way the kids really have to prove their “worth” within the few hours. So you can expect certain amount of "friendly" competitions among the kids as they try to out do or out spoke each other.
The few teachers/ assessors and observers will be able to differentiate the good one (invariably the quiet one) from those "noise" maker or those attention seekers and those who hodge limelight. Marks will be awarded to each participants.
For the English section, the students are also assessed on their communication skill, their maturity of thought as they are required to express their views in writing essay on certain topic.
A couple more days to the DSA camp and I believe most of you out there are getting excited/anxious.
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This is my 1st post and a little sharing as a parent of NUSHians.
I believe this camp serves to suss out the right type of personality for the unique school environment so it is not necessary to do any kind of studying/preparation.
From my observation, kids who are good team-players and independent thrives in the environment. Team spirit required for the vast numbers/types of group-based projects and independence for the beyond classroom quest for knowledge.
Just to reveal a little known fact, there are a few extremely talented kids in this school who exhibits some autistic characteristics. So if you do meet a kid who does not respond to your questions or runs away from you, do not be alarm, you could have just met a Einstein/Newton-to-be.
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Key concerns about NUSH is always (1) is it too early to decide on the kids' choice of career and (2) the acceptance level of NUSH diploma.
Without doubt, NUSH mission is to produce future researchers, mathematicians, scientists, engineers, doctors etc. but that does not mean that it would neglect humanities. After all, how good a scientist can you be if you do not have the human touch? The school does offer humanities subjects and from Year 1- 4, it is compulsory to study a humanity subject. Year 1 & 2 will do Integrated Humanity and by Year 3-4, kids will have to choose a humanity subject, be it History, Geography, Economics, Art, Music. I understand that in most IP and mainstream schools, all the brighter kids will compete to do 3 sciences + 1 Humanity. So there is no difference except that in NUSH, you do not need to fight to do Triple Science. By Year 5-6, one can still choose a Humanity subject if one wishes to. Again, not much difference from the common A Level combi of 1 math, 2 science + 1 contrasting subject. Key difference at for NUSH Year 5-6, it is not compulsory to do a contrasting subject. 3 batches had graduated from NUSH and I understand some (not many though) had gone on to pursue non Maths or science related courses at Uni. A few had chosen to read economics and I believe there is one who had gone to read law. Emphasis is definitely on Maths & Science, but it does not stop one from pursuing other courses. NUS is rated highly in the academic world, with the support from NUS, there is no reason for universities around the world not to recognise NUSH diploma. In fact, many past NUSH graduates secured their place in some top universities even before they finish their final exams. It says alot when some top IP schools like RI & HCI, are awarding their own diplomas, on top of the A Level.
It is not my intention to confuse you. I just to want to provide more info for you to make an informed decision.
For this year 2011 intake, 7 ex-RGPS , 5 GEP including the top RGPS girl + 2 mainstream.
NUSH wants to groom the very best of maths and science students to emerge as leaders in their scientific fields. That may be through research, academia, engineering innovations etc. The school is modeled after the Bronx School of Science in New York which produced numerous Nobel laureates.
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静雯
改朝换代了。明年PSLE 要让贤了。
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发表于 22-9-2011 14:44
jjrchome
楼主貌似很年轻，不会有这么大的孩子。。。
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发表于 22-9-2011 13:34
jjrchome
哈哈，有几次我也写过"明年PSLE。。”，后来越看越别扭，才想起来这是个人名。。。
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