Impressive achievements of the Top scorer in the 10th grade entrance exam in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - With 28.85 points (Math 10, Literature 9.25, English 9.6), Nguyen Sy Nhat Tien - a student of class 9C, Ton Quang Phiet Secondary School (Thanh Chuong) became the valedictorian in the entrance exam to grade 10 for the 2023-2024 school year in Nghe An.
Promote self-study spirit
Share your feelings after receiving the results of the Entrance ExamGrade 10 student Tien said: “I feel very happy because my efforts have achieved the expected results. Even the actual score is higher than what I predicted after doing the test.”
According to Tien, the recent exam did not put much pressure on him because he had prepared carefully, and the exam questions were suitable for the candidates. Of the 3 subjects, he was a little regretful about the English subject because of his carelessness, and for the Literature subject, he thought he would only get around 8.75 to 9 points, but surprisingly he got 9.25 points.
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Nguyen Sy Nhat Tien with his parents and younger sister. Photo: Huy Thu |
Regarding Math, one of the two subjects that he is most passionate about, Tien said that he is very satisfied and is sure to get a high score after the exam. Tien's 10 in Math is one of two 10s of students at Ton Quang Phiet Secondary School and one of nine 10s in this subject in the 10th grade entrance exam in the whole province.
Tien shared: “I have been passionate about Math and English since I was little. I have studied many subjects but I am best at these two. Perhaps because my mother is a Math teacher, she ignited my love for Math early. As for English, I have been familiar with it since 3rd grade, and the more I study, the more attached I feel to these two subjects.”
In the entrance examIn the past 10th grade, Tien not only took the entrance exam to Thanh Chuong 1 High School, but also took the entrance exam to other famous schools in and outside the province, such as Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, Vinh University High School for the Gifted, and Hanoi National University of Education High School for the Gifted.
Up to now, Tien has known the exam results of Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted, he got 14.75 points, ranked 6th in Mathematics. With Hanoi National University of Education High School for the Gifted, Tien got 32.5 points (the school's standard score is 26.5, the scholarship score is 31.25).
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Valedictorian Nguyen Sy Nhat Tien in his study corner. Photo: Huy Thu |
Sharing his own views on studying, Tien said: To study well, one needs to have passion and love, must promote the spirit of self-study to be proactive, when studying, one must be serious and focused to master the knowledge. In addition to studying well at school, one needs to learn and study more from books and life.
“I always consider the Internet an important and useful learning channel, especially for Math and English” – Tien affirmed.
Since Tien learned of his school entrance exam results, his family home in block 6A, Thanh Chuong town seemed happier. Teacher Nguyen Sy Lan - Tien's father shared: "Tien is a good child, with an early spirit of independence. The family is very excited with the results he achieved in the recent exam, especially being the valedictorian of the entrance exam toGrade 10 in the whole province. However, that is only the initial success, there are many difficulties and challenges ahead, I hope you will be steadfast, maintain your passion and develop further".
Remarkable achievements
During his high school years, Tien has achieved many remarkable achievements. In grade 3, he won first prize in the national Conquer the Universe contest; 2 second prizes in Math (in Vietnamese and English) in the district-level Violympic Math and Physics contest on the Internet, and second prize in the district-level Internet English Olympic (IOE). In grade 5, Tien won second prize in the district-level Primary School Olympic exchange. In grade 7, he won a Silver Medal in the Titan Math Olympic contest...
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Valedictorian Nguyen Sy Nhat Tien has achieved many academic achievements. Photo: Huy Thu |
In grade 8, Tien won many awards: Gold medal in the national Internet English Olympic (IOE); Third prize in creativity with Code Kitten at the provincial level; Second prize in the district-level "Math for Children" competition. In addition, he also has an international B2 English certificate (Cambridge); an international IC3 GS6 IT certificate; Silver medal in the provincial Math Arena (Vioedu) competition. In grade 9, Tien also achieved many new achievements such as: Silver medal in the national IOE; Second prize in the provincial English competition; Encouragement prize in the provincial Math competition; Encouragement prize in the provincial Vioedu competition...
Continuously for 9 years from primary to secondary school, Tien always achieved excellent results, was an exemplary class officer, and was awarded a Certificate of Merit for excellent Team activities.
Study well and achieve remarkable resultsBut Tien is always humble. Teacher Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam - Tien's mother said: His personality is like that, studying and taking exams is very carefree, comfortable, without pressure. Every time he comes home from an exam, if his mother mentions his exam score or award, he often says "That's okay, Mom". In the family, he is a lovely older brother, often teachingfor his sister to study. Tien's sister - Nguyen Thi Tam Nhi (9 years old) also won a prize in the national competition for the title of Scholar.
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Valedictorian Nguyen Nhat Tien is a role model for his younger sister. Photo: Huy Thu |
When the son achieved high results in the entrance exam toIn grade 10, teacher Nguyen Sy Lan - Tien's father just reviewed his learning results in a document, which, as Mr. Lan said, if he didn't write it down on paper, both father and son wouldn't remember it all. There were many trophies, medals, and certificates of merit that Tien received. Mr. Lan shared: "He only knows how to take exams, and his father tries to preserve this achievement.to keep as a souvenir".
After days of wandering with exams in his hometown, Vinh City, Hanoi, Tien is now in a "relaxed" phase, enjoying the joy with his friends and school, to prepare for a new learning phase. According to Tien, he passed many high schools at the same time, so he is choosing.
“Maybe I will study at Phan Boi Chau High School for the Gifted or Hanoi National University of Education High School for the Gifted. No matter where I study, I will always try my best. I hope that in the future I will become an IT engineer” – Tien said happily.
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Valedictorian Nguyen Sy Nhat Tien represented the student body in presenting gifts to the school at the year-end ceremony. Photo: GDCC |
Sharing the joy with his students, Mr. Nguyen Trong Dat - Principal of Ton Quang Phiet Secondary School (Thanh Chuong) said: Nguyen Sy Nhat Tien is a special student of the school, not only the child of a teacher in the school, but also an excellent student, a role model for many students. Tien has experienced many competitions and achieved remarkable achievements.
Title of Valedictorian in the entrance examTien's 10th grade achievement in the whole province is the pride of his family and teachers in the school. This achievement once again affirms the quality and reputation of teaching and learning of the school, adding to the glorious tradition of Ton Quang Phiet Secondary School.