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What are Bonus Points? How Bonus Points are Added in Exams

The incentive scheme is an added advantage for students who participate and excel in competitions organized by the Ministry of Education and Training. This bonus point system rewards academic excellence and encourages students to strive for success in their endeavors.

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11 July, 2024

The upcoming high school graduation exam has everyone anxious. Students are working hard every day to achieve their desired results. Today, let’s discuss what bonus points are, and how priority and bonus points are awarded for high school graduation consideration in Vietnam.

If you have any questions about how priority and bonus points are calculated, this article will provide some insight!

1What are Bonus Points?

Bonus points are awarded to students who participate in competitions and extracurricular activities organized by the Ministry of Education and achieve outstanding results. These activities are divided into graduation-related categories and are evaluated based on specific criteria.

Students discussing their high school exam after taking the test

Bonus points are awarded to individuals or groups who achieve high scores in cultural, physical education, and sports competitions organized by the education sector or specialized departments.

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2Distinguishing Between Bonus Points and Priority Points

Priority points are special considerations given by the state to specific groups. These points are added to the actual test scores of students and are used as a basis for educational institutions during the enrollment process.

Students discussing their high school exam after taking the test

However, not everyone is eligible for priority points. Only those who fall under legally defined categories or reside in priority areas will receive these additional points.

3Regulations for Bonus Point Calculation in the 2023 National High School Graduation Exam

Priority Points for High School Graduation Consideration

Students from different priority groups will receive varying amounts of priority points. If a student falls into multiple priority categories, they will only receive points for the highest applicable category. The specific groups and corresponding points are as follows:

Group 1: Students in this group do not receive any priority points and are considered for graduation based on standard criteria.

Group 2: Students in the following categories will receive 0.25 priority points:

– D2-TB2: Disabled soldiers, wounded soldiers, or those entitled to the same benefits as wounded soldiers with a loss of working capacity of less than 81%; children of disabled soldiers, wounded soldiers, or those entitled to the same benefits with a loss of working capacity of less than 81%; labor heroes and armed forces heroes.

– D2-CAH: Children of labor heroes, armed forces heroes, or Vietnamese Heroic Mothers.

– D2-TS2: Ethnic minority students.

– D2-SV2: Kinh people or foreigners residing in Vietnam with permanent residence for at least 3 years as of the exam date, living in specially difficult towns, border communes, or security zones covered by Program 135; specially difficult communes in coastal and island areas; or communes in areas I, II, and III in mountainous and ethnic minority regions as defined by the Prime Minister’s regulations. These students must have attended high schools that are not located in the inner districts of centrally-controlled municipalities for at least ⅔ of their high school years.

Priority points for ethnic minority students during high school graduation consideration

– D2-CHU: Individuals affected by toxic chemicals used during the war; children of individuals affected by toxic chemicals used during the war or individuals with war resistance activities who were affected by toxic chemicals; individuals recognized by competent authorities as having deformities, deformations, or reduced ability to work or perform daily activities due to the effects of toxic chemicals.

– D2-T35: Individuals aged 35 or older as of the exam date.

Group 3: Students in the following categories will receive 0.5 priority points:

– D3-TS3: Ethnic minority students with permanent residence in specially difficult communes, border communes, security zones covered by Program 135; specially difficult communes in coastal and island areas; or communes in areas I, II, and III in mountainous and ethnic minority regions as defined by the Prime Minister’s regulations. These students must be attending boarding schools for ethnic minorities or high schools that are not located in the inner districts of centrally-controlled municipalities.

– D3-TB3: Disabled soldiers, wounded soldiers, or those entitled to the same benefits as wounded soldiers with a loss of working capacity of 81% or more (applies only to GDTX).

– D3-CLS: Children of martyrs; children of wounded soldiers, disabled soldiers, or those entitled to the same benefits as wounded soldiers with a loss of working capacity of 81% or more.

Note: Students are only eligible for priority points from the highest applicable category, even if they meet the criteria for multiple categories.

Bonus Points for High School Graduation Consideration

Similar to priority points, the number of bonus points awarded depends on the student’s graduation category. If a student has multiple certificates that qualify for bonus points, the maximum number of bonus points they can receive is 4 points. The specific bonus points for each category are as follows:

Category 1: Individual awards in the 12th-grade academic competitions:
– First, second, or third prize at the national level or first prize at the provincial level: 2.0 points.
– Encouragement prize at the national level or second prize at the provincial level: 1.5 points.
– Third prize at the provincial level: 1.0 point.

Category 2: Individual and team awards in experimental, practical, physical education, sports, artistic, military education, scientific and technical competitions, and international letter-writing competitions organized by the education sector in collaboration with specialized sectors from the provincial level and above for high school students:
– First, second, or third prize at the national level or first prize at the provincial level or Gold Medal: 2.0 points.
– Encouragement prize at the national level or second prize at the provincial level or Silver Medal: 1.5 points.
– Third prize at the provincial level or Bronze Medal: 1.0 point.

Bonus points for high school graduation consideration for students with outstanding achievements

Note: Team awards are only considered at the national level, and the points awarded are the same as for individual awards. If a student receives multiple awards, only the points for the highest award will be counted.

Category 3: High school students or GDTX students with vocational certificates or intermediate diplomas issued by the Department of Education and Training or vocational schools during their high school years will receive bonus points.:
– Vocational certificates with excellent grades, or intermediate diplomas with excellent or good grades: 2.0 points.
– Vocational certificates with good grades, or intermediate diplomas with satisfactory or average grades: 1.5 points.
– Vocational certificates with average grades, or intermediate diplomas with passing grades: 1.0 point.

Category 4: GDTX students with foreign language or computer skills certificates at level A or higher (including technicians): each certificate adds 1.0 point.

Note:

– The maximum number of bonus points from categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 is 4.0 points.

– Bonus points in categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 are valid for the entire grade level.

4Are Priority Points Added When Considering Enrollment Based on High School Transcripts?

Whether priority points are added when considering enrollment based on high school transcripts depends on the enrollment method used by the school. Students should refer to the enrollment guidelines of their desired school to understand the specific process and criteria. Some common methods include:

Total score consideration: the average score of all subjects in the 12th grade is used.
Five-semester consideration: includes scores from two semesters in 10th grade, two semesters in 11th grade, and one semester in 12th grade.
Six-semester consideration: includes scores from all six semesters, from 10th to 12th grade.

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In conclusion, we have discussed bonus points, priority points, and how they are awarded during high school graduation consideration. We hope that this article has helped you understand the point calculation process. Best wishes to all the students!

Frequently asked questions

Bonus points are extra credits given to students in an exam. These points are added to the total score obtained by the student, and can help improve their overall grade.

The calculation of bonus points varies depending on the institution and the exam. In some cases, bonus points may be awarded based on the student’s performance in a specific section of the exam, or it could be based on their overall performance in the entire examination.

Universities add bonus points to encourage students to perform better and as a way to motivate them. It also helps to distinguish between students who have similar scores, acting as a tie-breaker of sorts.

No, bonus points are not typically added for all exams. They are usually reserved for important, high-stake examinations such as mid-terms and finals.

Bonus points can help students improve their overall grade and may even push them into a higher grade bracket. It gives them an extra boost and can make a significant difference in their academic performance and future prospects.