The math exam was highly challenging, with many students complaining about guessing the answers.

At the exam center at Ha Huy Tap High School (Vinh City), candidates emerged from the exam room with a variety of emotions.

Candidates at the exam center at Ha Huy Tap High School. Photo: Duc Anh

Candidate Dinh Duc Thanh from Ha Huy Tap High School said: "Mathematics is a subject in my exam group and also my strong point. However, I found this year's exam to be quite challenging. I only managed to answer questions 1 to 42. From question 42 onwards, I tried to guess, but I wasn't very sure."

However, compared to the practice tests, I think this is quite good because in practice tests I usually only score between 7 and under 8 points, but on this test I hope to get between 8 and 8.2 points.

The difficult math exam caused many candidates to struggle. Photo: My Ha

Sharing the same opinion, candidate Nguyen Dinh Huy from Ha Huy Tap High School also said: "The exam was highly challenging, and average candidates like me could only answer questions 1 to 35. The remaining questions were quite difficult, especially the geometry questions."

Meanwhile, candidate Nguyen Quoc Anh from Nguyen Truong To High School said,The student only managed to answer 20 questions correctly, mainly in the recognition and comprehension sections. Regarding the remaining questions, the student stated that despite trying to answer all of them, it was simply beyond their capabilities, and they lack confidence in their results.

The candidates finished their second exam with mixed feelings. Photo: Duc Anh

In the districtMr. SonAfter completing the Math exam, many candidates said that the questions closely followed the curriculum and had a clear differentiation in difficulty levels.

Candidates at the Anh Son 1 High School examination center. Photo: Thai Hien

With an excited mood, Tran Nguyen Phuong, at the Anh Son 3 High School examination center, said: "I think this year's math exam closely followed the curriculum and differentiated students according to their abilities. Average students can score 5 or more points. The first 40 questions were familiar types of problems that students had encountered during their review. From question 41 onwards, students needed a solid grasp of the knowledge to be able to answer them. I'm not too worried about my math score, because it's my strong subject. I think I can score over 8 points."

Nguyen Hoang Anh, a student at the Anh Son 1 High School examination center, shared: "I found that this year's math exam questions were all within the curriculum and review materials. We were familiar with the exam structure through mock exams. From question 41 to 50, the difficulty level gradually increased to differentiate students. I answered 40 questions and am confident that I will get at least 7 points."

This afternoon, 1,362 candidatesQuy HopThey also took the 90-minute multiple-choice math exam.

Reporters observed that after the math exam this afternoon, students leaving the exam room appeared cheerful and happy, having performed quite well on the test. They all agreed that the exam questions were closely related to the review material and easy to score high marks on.

Two candidates, Quan Duc Ha and Nguyen Thi Van Anh, students from Quy Hop High School, said: "The structure of the Math exam was quite similar to the sample exam provided by the Ministry of Education and Training. Although we are applying to Vinh University in the humanities and social sciences, we think we did quite well on this Math exam. We weren't stressed and expect to score around 6 to 8 points."

Candidates discuss their answers after completing the Math exam. Photo: Phan Giang

As for candidates Pham Tien Dien, Nguyen Tuan Diep, and Le Hai Phuong, since they only participated in this exam to qualify for graduation, they were satisfied with their performance, even though they expected to score only 5-6 points. All three also hoped that tomorrow's Social Sciences subject combination exam would offer a better chance to "improve" their scores and they tried their best to complete their exams.

At the exam site at the High SchoolCon Cuong,In a post-exam discussion, Vi Thi Thuy Ngan, a student from Muong Qua High School, assessed this year's Math exam as highly differentiated, with some difficult questions designed to distinguish high-achieving students aiming for scores of 9 or 10. Specifically, questions 1 to 40 were suitable for all students; even average students could answer them. Only questions 40 onwards required students with above-average academic ability. However, the exam mainly covered material that students had reviewed; with thorough preparation, even average students could do well on 60% of the test. As a student specializing in social sciences, I think I scored around 5-6 points in Math.

Candidates from Con Cuong district discuss their answers after completing the Math exam. Photo: Ba Hau.

Meanwhile, a math teacher at Con Cuong High School generally assessed the exam: This year's exam was generally appropriate for students' abilities, ensuring it was "sufficient" for those only aiming for graduation. In addition, there were some difficult questions, "more challenging" than the 2021 exam, aimed at differentiating students, which is entirely justified and meets the admission requirements of universities and colleges.

At the exam site at Co Do High School(Nghia Dan)Many candidates commented that this year's math exam had a high level of difficulty, and students who had studied thoroughly could complete the basic, easy questions. For students with good academic performance, this exam was an opportunity to showcase their abilities.
Candidate Pham Thi Bich Hang from Co Do High School said: "The exam had 50 questions, about two-thirds were quite easy for most students, manageable and similar to the sample exam. But the last 10 questions were very difficult. I expect to get around 6.5 - 7 points, but to get 8 points or more, I have to study all types of questions thoroughly."

Candidates at the exam center at High School No. 1-5. Photo: Minh Thai

Candidate Ho Duc Huan, from 1/5 High School, shared: “The math exam wasn't tricky; it was just a standard math problem, similar to the sample exam provided by the Ministry of Education and Training. If candidates thoroughly reviewed the content in the 12th grade curriculum, they could answer 40 questions. Overall, the math exam wasn't difficult. I answered about 45 questions correctly, and I'm not sure about the remaining 5 questions, which were about graphs and functions, finding the volume of a prism, the value of an expression… almost all the students in my room couldn't answer these questions,” Duc Huan added.

On the afternoon of July 7th, the weather was quite cool and pleasant compared to yesterday. At the exam site at the High School.Do Luong1. Stepping out of the school gate, most candidates were quite excited because they had done well on the exam. Nguyen Thi Duyen, a student from Do Luong 1 High School, said: "I answered 75% of the questions correctly. Some of the difficult questions were: Questions 42, 48, and 50."

Candidates at the exam center at Do Luong 1 High School. Photo: Ngoc Phuong

Meanwhile, candidate Nguyen Thai Bang Chau said: "I completed 80% of the exam, but question 50 was very difficult. I think with this exam, to get above 8 points, you need to be a student with excellent academic ability."

This year's high school graduation exam, districtTan KyThere are 1,593 candidates registered to take the exam at 3 testing locations: Tan Ky 1 ​​High School, Tan Ky 3 High School, and Le Loi High School, with 70 examination rooms and 3 waiting rooms arranged.

Candidates at the exam center at Tan Ky High School. Photo: Bong Mai

After the Math exam, student Truong Van Kien - class 12C2, Tan Ky 1 ​​High School, said: "This year's exam differentiated students' abilities. Questions 1 to 40 were within the capabilities of students with above-average academic ability. From question 40 onwards, it was more difficult; in my opinion, only students with excellent academic ability could answer it." Student Pham Van Tung - class 12C1, Tan Ky 1 ​​High School, added: "This year's Math exam was in line with the curriculum and was also thoroughly reviewed by our teachers. I feel quite confident after taking the exam."

In the districtQuy ChauCam Hoang Thach, a student in class 12C9 at Quy Chau High School, shared: “I found this year's exam to be manageable, similar to the sample exam and the ones I reviewed, so I'm quite confident about my performance.”

Candidates at the exam center at Quy Chau High School. Photo: Ha Thao.

Commenting on this year's math exam, Mr. Nguyen Huu Van, a math teacher at Quy Chau High School, said: "This year's math exam was quite easy; the first 35 questions covered basic knowledge, and even average students could complete them well. The exam was suitable for the Covid-19 situation, relatively close to the sample exam, and covered familiar concepts that students had reviewed."