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What is the primary aim of the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination?
What is the primary aim of the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination?
- To promote specific universities offering S&T programs.
- To assess the general knowledge of all applicants.
- To identify students likely to succeed in science and technology careers. (correct)
- To provide financial aid to students from low-income families.
Which of the following guidelines should you adhere to regarding time management during the DOST-SEI exam?
Which of the following guidelines should you adhere to regarding time management during the DOST-SEI exam?
- Focus intensely on difficult questions, ensuring they are correctly answered.
- Quickly guess on challenging items to maximize time spent on easier questions.
- Leave the test booklet open after finishing a section to review answers for other sections.
- Skip difficult questions and return to them later if time permits. (correct)
Why is understanding mechanical relationships important in the Creative Reasoning portion of the DOST-SEI exam?
Why is understanding mechanical relationships important in the Creative Reasoning portion of the DOST-SEI exam?
- It helps assess ability to calculate complex physical quantities.
- It evaluates memorization skills of physics equations.
- It demonstrates the ability to acquire information about everyday physics. (correct)
- It is not important as this portion focuses solely on verbal skills.
In the Spatial Reasoning section, what cognitive ability is primarily being assessed?
In the Spatial Reasoning section, what cognitive ability is primarily being assessed?
What does the Verbal Reasoning section of the DOST-SEI exam primarily evaluate?
What does the Verbal Reasoning section of the DOST-SEI exam primarily evaluate?
How do legumes contribute to improved soil fertility in agricultural crop rotation programs?
How do legumes contribute to improved soil fertility in agricultural crop rotation programs?
What is the primary focus of the 'Language and Literature' component of the DOST-SEI exam?
What is the primary focus of the 'Language and Literature' component of the DOST-SEI exam?
How should test-takers approach answering questions in each part of the DOST-SEI exam?
How should test-takers approach answering questions in each part of the DOST-SEI exam?
What should test-takers bring to the examination?
What should test-takers bring to the examination?
According to the primer, what underlying principle does the organization adhere to?
According to the primer, what underlying principle does the organization adhere to?
The koala bear, often mistaken as bears, is actually related to:
The koala bear, often mistaken as bears, is actually related to:
Koala bears primarily feed on:
Koala bears primarily feed on:
What characteristic helps koala bears differentiate between edible and poisonous gum leaves?
What characteristic helps koala bears differentiate between edible and poisonous gum leaves?
The test items under the Science domain cover the following subjects:
The test items under the Science domain cover the following subjects:
A glass of soda is carried on a bus accelerating in the direction of the arrow will result in:
A glass of soda is carried on a bus accelerating in the direction of the arrow will result in:
Why do Koala bears have thick fur?
Why do Koala bears have thick fur?
According to the primer, what are the key aspects of the actual examination environment?
According to the primer, what are the key aspects of the actual examination environment?
What factor primarily contributes to the greatest geothermal energy potential?
What factor primarily contributes to the greatest geothermal energy potential?
Which factor directly influences Earth's uneven solar heating?
Which factor directly influences Earth's uneven solar heating?
Which of the following defines the vision of the DOST-SEI?
Which of the following defines the vision of the DOST-SEI?
Flashcards
Mechanical Reasoning
Mechanical Reasoning
Focuses on mechanical and electrical problems, assessing comprehension of everyday physics and mechanical relationships involving physical forces.
Spatial Reasoning
Spatial Reasoning
Evaluates the ability to visualize, rotate, or disassemble objects mentally in two and three dimensions, assessing spatial understanding and reasoning.
Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Measures your capacity to understand, analyze, and interpret information and extract meaning from complex information, and to think logically and analytically.
Language and Literature
Language and Literature
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Biology
Biology
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Chemistry
Chemistry
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Earth Science
Earth Science
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Physics
Physics
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Space Science
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Mathematics
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Study Notes
- The Science Education Institute (SEI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provides scholarship opportunities for talented students pursuing science and technology careers.
- A competitive qualifying examination is administered annually to select scholarship recipients.
- Applicants are required to meet eligibility criteria and successfully pass the examination to qualify for a scholarship.
Exam Structure and Time Allocation
- The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination is a multiple-choice test.
- The exam consists of three main sections: Creative Reasoning and Language and Literature, Science, and Mathematics.
- Creative Reasoning and Language and Literature: 35 minutes
- Subdomains: Mechanical Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Language and Literature
- Science: 75 minutes
- Subdomains: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Space Science
- Mathematics: 70 minutes
- Candidates should use remaining time from each part to review answers for that section only.
- Test takers cannot go back to previous parts or proceed to the next part before time is up.
- The test lasts approximately three hours, including instructions and filling out the answer sheet, and is designed to be taken in one sitting.
Exam Taking Tips
- Prepare the necessary items the day before the exam, including the test permit, school ID, parent waiver, pencils, eraser, sharpener, snacks, and water.
- Get adequate rest the night before the examination to ensure mental alertness.
- Arrive early at the designated Test Center to allow time to plan your trip and avoid being late.
- Adhere to proper dress code.
- Manage test time wisely.
- Answer easier items first, and return to difficult items if time remains.
- Follow all instructions carefully.
Part I: Creative Reasoning
- Mechanical Reasoning assesses the ability to understand everyday physics and mechanical relationships, involving mechanical and electrical problems and physical forces.
- Spatial Reasoning tests understanding of objects in two and three dimensions.
- Spatial Reasoning also tests the ability to draw conclusions with limited information, visualize, rotate, or disassemble objects, and reason about shape, measurement, depiction, and navigation.
- Verbal Reasoning examines ability to understand, analyze, interpret information, extract meaning from complex data, and think logically and analytically.
- Language and Literature assesses English language skills in grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Part II: Science
- Science questions cover Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Space Science.
- Sample Item: Legumes, with their nitrogen-fixing bacteria, are beneficial for agricultural production.
- Sample Item: The question about the final temperature of compressed hydrogen gas.
- Sample Item: Projectile motion questions
Part III: Mathematics
- Mathematics includes algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus.
- The test evaluates the ability to comprehend quantitative relationships.
- Sample Item: In how many points do the graphs of 2(x + 1)² + (y - 2) 2 = 25 and 4(x + 1)² - 3(y - 2)² = 15 intersect?
- Sample Item: Probability problem involving drawing chips from an urn, specifically finding the probability of drawing one even and one odd number.
- Sample Item: Geometry problem asking to find the measure of an angle given the measures of intercepted arcs.
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