70% of Math knowledge belongs to the 12th grade program
In Mathematics, the exam has 30% of the questions (12 questions) from the 11th grade program, revolving around topics such as spatial geometry; trigonometry; sequences - arithmetic progressions - geometric progressions; exponentials - logarithms; classical probability; graph theory. In particular, the questions are from the graph theory section.
Part 2 of Part III is about knowledge related to math - knowledge that not all students are required to learn.
70% of the questions (22 questions) of the exam are from the 12th grade program and cover all topics.
In terms of difficulty, the test has 25 questions at the recognition and understanding level (accounting for about 73%, equivalent to about 6 points). To complete these questions well, students need to have a comprehensive grasp of basic knowledge, from which they can think and reason, and solve basic mathematical problems.
Questions at the application level (accounting for about 27%, equivalent to about 4 points) focus on practical, interdisciplinary application problems and belong to the topics of functions, antiderivatives - integrals, probability, spatial geometry and Oxyz geometry.
To handle these questions, students must have solid knowledge and skills, and at the same time need to be calm and quick-witted as well as have good thinking skills to be able to model mathematics and solve difficult mathematical problems.
Literature exam has not changed much compared to 2024
Regarding the exam structure, the reading comprehension section includes the text "A tree, a canopy, a flower" by Hoang Phu Ngoc Tuong. This is a lyrical poem, not part of any textbook, ensuring compliance with the requirements and orientation of the 2018 General Education Program.
Accompanying the text are 5 questions at 4 levels: Recognition - Understanding - Application - High Application. Compared to the high school graduation exam from 2024 and earlier, the number of questions has increased but the structure is similar to the sample exam published at the end of 2023.
The content of the first two questions is at the recognition level, and the way of asking is different from the previous common questions. Although the scope of knowledge remains the same, it can be seen that there has been a change from testing the memorization of knowledge to assessing students' skills.
The next three questions have a relatively familiar format and content, and candidates can complete this part of the test in about 20 minutes.
The Writing section of the exam accounts for 60%. Students will need to write 1 literary essay and 1 social essay.
Compared to the previously published sample exam (late 2023), the literary essay question has changed: From clarifying the characteristics of the genre to analyzing the content; this has greatly reduced the psychological pressure on candidates because the requirement to write an essay analyzing the content or artistic value of a literary work is something candidates have been familiar with and practiced for many years, especially during high school; while the requirement to clarify the characteristics of the genre will require the mobilization of a lot of knowledge, requiring better reading and understanding of the genre.
In addition, the absence of text in this question will help candidates have more time for the Writing section, linking the questions in the Reading section is an advantage in the exam room.
In the social argumentation question, the requirement to write a 600-word essay will not be difficult for candidates; the topic of artificial intelligence is also a familiar issue, choosing evidence and giving sharp opinions will be an advantage, creating impressive articles. However, to get full marks, candidates need to have good examples, convincing evidence and leave an impression. Argumentative operations need to be applied flexibly, creatively and clearly express the writer's point of view.
From the analysis of the reference questions, it can be seen that the questions closely follow the orientation and goals of the 2018 General Education Program, however, there are not many changes compared to the 2024 High School Graduation Exam.
The early announcement of the exam structure will be an advantage for students' learning and review process. However, students should also note that this is only an illustrative test, the amount of text may increase (similar to the test structure announced at the end of 2023), so it is also necessary to practice fast reading and accurate reading skills to ensure effective test taking.
Candidates can download the full set of exam questions and sample answers for the 2024 high school graduation exam HERE.
