Ngo Huynh Quoc Thang is one of the two top scorers in this year's 10th grade entrance exam in Da Nang. Quoc Thang excitedly shared that he was very surprised when he received the news that he was the top scorer, even though he knew beforehand that he had achieved perfect scores in both Math and English. “When I left the exam room, I was sure I got a 10 in Math. I wasn't so sure about English, but when I got home and checked the answers, I knew I also got a 10,” Thang said. This year's Math exam was considered quite difficult; only 16 candidates in Da Nang achieved a perfect score. For Thang, he only needed about 90 minutes to complete the exam, and the remaining 30 minutes were spent reviewing and re-examining his answers.

Ngo Huynh Quoc Thang, a student at Nguyen Khuyen Secondary and High School. Photo courtesy of the interviewee.

This is perhaps not too surprising, as Thang had previously won first prize in the city-level math competition for gifted students. According to Thang, he doesn't have many secrets other than listening carefully to his teachers' lectures in class. At home, he reviews and finds additional advanced exercises. He takes extra classes in Math and English. He studies Literature on his own at home. Thang divides his time evenly among the three subjects. As the exam approaches, he dedicates more time to Literature. Regarding his self-study method for Literature, Thang said: “I grasp the knowledge thoroughly in class, listen carefully to the lectures, and take notes on the content. If I find something difficult to understand, I ask the teacher for clarification immediately. I don't memorize by rote, but learn the main idea, then read and understand, refer to materials, and practice writing and analytical skills,” Thang shared. In the days leading up to the exam, Thang focuses on reviewing all the material he has learned, identifying areas where he is weak or hasn't fully grasped the concepts. He also practiced past exam papers to familiarize himself with the format, hone his test-taking skills, and identify common mistakes. The top-scoring student in 10th grade in Da Nang said that normally he could study until almost 1 AM, but more than a month before the exam, he would go to bed early and not study past 11 PM. The purpose was to maintain his health and have a relaxed mindset.

Thanks to his hard work and dedication to his studies, Quoc Thang became the top scorer in the 10th grade entrance exam. He will be studying specialized mathematics at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted. (Photo courtesy of the interviewee)

“Staying up all night and cramming will backfire, affecting both health and effectiveness, leading to poor test results,” the male student shared. Besides studying, Thang enjoys playing badminton and football. This is how he maintains his health and relieves stress from studying. Upon learning that Thang was the valedictorian, Mr. Pham Tien Vuong, his math teacher and homeroom teacher, shared that he was very happy with his student's result but not too surprised because Thang is an excellent student. In 9th grade, he won first prize in the city-level math competition for gifted students. Thang excels in all subjects. His average academic score is 9.6 points. Mr. Vuong commented that Thang is very well-behaved, respectful to teachers, sociable with friends, and actively participates in class and school activities. In his studies, he is very diligent and eager to learn; there is nothing to criticize about him. “During the teaching process, I was confident that Thang would score high in the exam and get into the Le Quy Don specialized math program. Thang is a good student with an excellent attitude and study ethic. In particular, he has a passion for mathematics. When I give math exercises to the class, Thang does them very quickly. While waiting for his classmates to finish, he takes out his homework and personal assignments to do extra work, taking advantage of every opportunity to study,” Mr. Vuong recounted.

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