In 2024, candidates will have many opportunities to participate in competency assessment and thinking assessment exams in Nghe An.
(Baonghean.vn) - This helps candidates to register and take exams more conveniently and saves a significant amount of money for families.
Aptitude test(Hanoi National University) and Thinking Assessment Test (Hanoi University of Science and Technology) are two separate exams that many 12th graders are choosing to increase their chances of being admitted to universities.
In Nghe An, implementing the cooperation agreement between Vinh University and Hanoi National University, in 2024, Hanoi National University Examination Center will organize the high school students' capacity assessment exam (at Vinh University examination site in 2 rounds (rounds 403 and 404). In which, the first round (round 403) will be held from April 20-21 and the second round (round 404) will take place from11 – 12/5/2024At each exam session there will be 768 computers for candidates to take the exam.
The competency assessment exam is a comprehensive exam (subject) that usually includes questions to test language proficiency; Mathematics, logical thinking and data analysis; and problem solving. The purpose of participating in this exam is to consider university admission, assess the capacity of high school students according to the output standards of the new general education program; Provide career orientation for learners based on knowledge and personal capacity; Test knowledge of nature, society, thinking, skills, attitudes of learners, etc.
This year, Hanoi National University plans to organize 6 rounds of competency assessment exams. Through the opening of the registration portal, 95,000 candidates have completed their exam selection, reaching 99% of the expected number of seats. According to information from the school, this year, candidates registered from 58 provinces and cities nationwide. Localities with a large number of candidates are Hanoi (36%), Nam Dinh (6.7%), Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An (5.1-5.8%).
Regarding the Competency Assessment Test, at the 2024 admission career counseling session held in Vinh City, Professor, Dr. Nguyen Tien Thao - Director of the Examination Center of Hanoi National University said: At Hanoi National University, statistics of the last 3 exams show that the number of Nghe An candidates participating in this exam is quite large with more than 4,000 candidates registering to take the exam and about 3,000 candidates achieving results. This is a relatively high result compared to many other provinces and cities.
According to a representative of Hanoi National University, the school's capacity assessment exam aims to assess the capacity of high school students according to the output standards of the new general education program; and to orientate careers for learners based on their individual capacity.
With 90 schools using this admission method, the exam is currently arranged relatively widely with stable, comprehensive and classified criteria; there is no limit on the subjects.
Giving advice to candidates, Dr. Nguyen Tien Thao said that before taking the exam, candidates need to find out whether the schools they plan to apply to accept the results of this exam or not. Candidates can also visit the website of the Testing Center to see the exam structure and do some sample exams. A few weeks before the exam, the system needs to review all knowledge to best participate in this exam.
Previously, in 2023, in the 304th round taking place from April 22-23, 2023, in Nghe An, there were a total of 2,416/2,478 candidates taking the exam (accounting for 97.5% of candidates taking the exam). Of which, the candidate with the highest score: 124/150; the lowest: 38/150.
In the 306th round taking place from May 20-21, 2023, this exam site has a total of 1,945/2,004 candidates taking the exam (accounting for 97.06% of candidates taking the exam). Of which, the candidate with the highest score is 124/150; the lowest is 40/150.
Nationwide, in 2023, according to the synthesis of Hanoi National University, there are more than 90,000 candidates registered nationwide, the number of candidates taking the exam is 87,000, the top scorer is 133/150 points. The floor score for receiving applications by this method of schools is commonly from 70 to 85 points.
In addition to the Hanoi National University's Competency Assessment Test, this year the Center for Quality Assurance - Vinh University will also coordinate with Hanoi University of Science and Technology to organize 6 rounds of thinking assessment tests. Rounds 1 and 2 have been completed. From March to June, there will be 4 more rounds. Of which, round 3 will last for 2 days (March 9-10), round 4 will last for 2 days (April 27-28), round 5 will last for 2 days (June 8-9) and round 6 will last for 2 days (June 15-16). Each test session will have 600 computers for candidates to take the test.
The school's thinking assessment test consists of 3 parts: Mathematical thinking, reading comprehension, scientific thinking, and problem solving. These are 3 independent tests, not directly related to any subject but to assess overall thinking. Therefore, the purpose of the test is not to test knowledge but to assess the ability to apply thinking to solve problems. In this test, the school does not limit the number of candidates taking the test or the number of times they register to take the test. The validity of the test results can be extended for 2 years, so 10th and 11th graders can also take the test.
Regarding this exam, Hanoi University of Science and Technology said that in 2023, there were 10,973 candidates taking the exam in all 3 exam sessions. The average score was 51.52 points/100 points. The candidate with the highest score was 96.49/100 points, 7 candidates scored over 90 points, 73 candidates scored over 80 points. The percentage of candidates scoring over 70 points was nearly 6.2%. As of February 2024, 36 schools used the results of the Hanoi University of Science and Technology's thinking assessment test for admission.