The female valedictorian of Phan Boi Chau School's Maths is a student of the mountainous district of Nghia Dan.

The joy was doubled when I knew I was the candidate with the highest total score in Math in the entrance exam to Phan Boi Chau High School.

According to Thuy Nhi, to achieve high results, grasping the knowledge provided by teachers in class is the foundation. Photo: Minh Thai

Being present at Ngo Thuy Nhi's house in the middle of June with the hot sun, the excitement of her high score in the entrance exam to Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted is still spreading in every member of the family, teachers and friends. Thuy Nhi impressed with her slim figure, gentle smile and especially, she always clearly showed her modesty when asked about the results of the recent exam and her journey of overcoming difficulties.

Every school year, I was an excellent student in the district in Math. Photo: Minh Thai

In the recent 10th grade entrance exam, at the Co Do High School Admissions Council, Nhi scored 9.5 in Math; 6.5 in Literature; 8.4 in English. At Phan Boi Chau High School, Nhi scored 17/20 in Math, the valedictorian of the Math class. According to Nhi, “The Math exam at Phan Boi Chau this year was a bit more difficult than previous years, especially in the inequality question of finding the smallest value and the question of proving the square of a positive rational number. If I had a little more time, I would have gotten a higher result.”

The school and the Parents' Association gave gifts to reward and encourage Thuy Nhi's academic achievements. Photo by Minh Thai

During her 4 years of middle school, the petite, gentle student Ngo Thuy Nhi always achieved the title of Excellent Student. From the first days of middle school, Nhi always loved Math. From her passion for Math and her ability to quickly solve advanced exercises, Thuy Nhi has truly asserted herself when she continuously achieved the title of Excellent Student at the district level from grade 6 to grade 9.

To achieve such remarkable achievements, Nhi’s learning method plays an important role. “Grasping the knowledge provided by teachers in class is the foundation. If you do not grasp it thoroughly, you will not be able to learn more or improve. Self-study and doing a lot of exercises to practice test-taking skills is the way to improve knowledge.

Talking about her own learning method, Nhi said: “I don’t have any special secret. When I go to class, I usually pay attention to what the teacher says. When I get home, I try to do all my homework. If I encounter a difficult exercise, I will look for solutions online or text my teacher. I like to read advanced books about inequalities and geometry, and I also practice exam questions from other places from previous years to learn more.”

Thuy Nhi helps her younger sister study to help her parents. Photo: Minh Thai

According to Thuy Nhi's mother, Nhi took the exam.Phan Boi Chau High School for the GiftedIt is also the family's wish and desire for her to have more focused study conditions. "Thuy Nhi is very obedient, obedient, hard-working but quiet. In her studies, she always knows how to organize things scientifically, without needing reminders from her family. Every time she attends a parent-teacher meeting, the homeroom teacher highly appreciates Nhi's self-study ability. Next school year is the first time Nhi has to study away from home, the family is a bit worried but hopes that this will be an environment for her to practice independence, practice more skills to be stable in life later", Thuy Nhi's mother shared.

Not only is Nhi a good student, she is also an exemplary and enthusiastic class monitor, completing assigned tasks well. “Being a class monitor helps me to study harder, consolidate my knowledge, and gain more experience and skills in group management,” Nhi added.

Thuy Nhi takes a photo with her homeroom teacher and classmates. Photo provided by the character

At school, Nhi also received a lot of praise from teachers. Talking about his student, teacher Le Van Thanh, Hong Minh Secondary School, homeroom teacher shared: “Nhi is a good and intelligent student. During her studies, Nhi always researches and is creative to find the best solutions. As an enthusiastic class officer, Nhi also often helps her friends in their studies. Nhi passed the examvaledictorianThe Math class at Phan Boi Chau High School is a great joy for the class and the school. I hope you will always try to promote your existing achievements to achieve new achievements on your learning path."