Over 151,000 students in Ho Chi Minh City begin unified high school entrance exam
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Over 151,000 students in Ho Chi Minh City are taking the high school entrance exam, the first after a merger of administrative regions.
- Exam officials are emphasizing strict adherence to regulations to prevent violations by both staff and students.
- Parents are advised not to ask students about their performance immediately after the exam to reduce pressure.
More than 151,000 students across Ho Chi Minh City are participating in the high school entrance examination, a significant event marking the first unified test since the merger of Bình Dương, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu, and Ho Chi Minh City administrative regions. This year's exam is overseen by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, with unified guidance for examination officials and staff from all three areas.
To ensure the integrity of the process, the Department of Education and Training has trained 17,000 officials with a strict principle: zero violations by invigilators and zero violations by students. This involves thorough training on exam regulations, emphasizing the "four rights" (correct regulations, procedures, time, and responsibility) and "three no's" (no complacency, no excessive stress, no independent handling of situations).
Trong khi sinh hoạt quy chế thi đối với thí sinh, giám thị cần động viên, nhắc nhở các em tuyệt đối không gian lận, không mang tài liệu, không để quên điện thoại trong người, không dùng thiết bị để gian lận.
Invigilators are specifically instructed to proactively remind and prevent students from violating exam rules. This includes warnings against cheating, bringing unauthorized materials, or using electronic devices. Before distributing exam papers, supervisors will conduct a final check with students to ensure they have no prohibited items. The department stressed that preventing violations is crucial for the students' futures and for maintaining a safe and serious examination environment.
In a related note on reducing student stress, one parent shared a pact with her son: she will not ask him "How did you do on the test?" after his exams. This request, originating from her son in 8th grade, stems from his feeling pressured by such questions, especially after exams where he felt he did not perform well. This approach aims to foster a more supportive environment for students navigating the pressures of academic assessments.
Vì quyền lợi của các em học sinh là trên hết, các thầy cô giáo cần nhắc nhở liên tục để ngăn ngừa thí sinh vi phạm, thực hiện một kỳ thi an toàn, nghiêm túc, đúng quy chế
Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.