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What type of test is the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination?
What type of test is the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination?
- Essay
- Practical
- Oral
- Multiple-choice (correct)
What does the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination aim to identify?
What does the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination aim to identify?
- Students who can memorize facts
- Students who will succeed in science and technology careers (correct)
- Students who have taken many exams
- Students who can answer quickly
What should you do with remaining time after finishing a part of the exam?
What should you do with remaining time after finishing a part of the exam?
- Take a break
- Proceed to the next part
- Review answers for that part only (correct)
- Go back to the previous part
What does Verbal Reasoning assess?
What does Verbal Reasoning assess?
What does Spatial Reasoning measure?
What does Spatial Reasoning measure?
What does Mechanical Reasoning assess?
What does Mechanical Reasoning assess?
What is the focus of Language and Literature section?
What is the focus of Language and Literature section?
According to the test, what should applicants of the DOST-SEI scholarship do to familiarize themselves with the test?
According to the test, what should applicants of the DOST-SEI scholarship do to familiarize themselves with the test?
What is one of the suggested things you can bring to the exam?
What is one of the suggested things you can bring to the exam?
According to the helpful tips, what should you NOT wear to the exam?
According to the helpful tips, what should you NOT wear to the exam?
What is the recommendation regarding time management during the exam?
What is the recommendation regarding time management during the exam?
Koala bears are marsupials commonly found in which country?
Koala bears are marsupials commonly found in which country?
What kind of trees do Koala bears live on?
What kind of trees do Koala bears live on?
Koala bears are known to be most active at what time of day?
Koala bears are known to be most active at what time of day?
What is characteristic of koala bear fur?
What is characteristic of koala bear fur?
Legumes help agricultural production by enabling bacteria to do what?
Legumes help agricultural production by enabling bacteria to do what?
What scientific areas are covered in Part II of the sample test?
What scientific areas are covered in Part II of the sample test?
At which part of the Earth is the amount of solar energy the greatest?
At which part of the Earth is the amount of solar energy the greatest?
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Part III of the sample test focuses on testing you in which area?
Part III of the sample test focuses on testing you in which area?
Flashcards
Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Tests ability to understand, analyze, and interpret information, think logically and analytically.
Spatial Reasoning
Spatial Reasoning
Measure ability to understand how objects appear in 2D and 3D, draw conclusions with the information you have, visualize, rotate, or disassemble objects.
Mechanical Reasoning
Mechanical Reasoning
Measure ability to acquire information about everyday physics and comprehend mechanical relationships.
Language and Literature
Language and Literature
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Solar Energy Distribution
Solar Energy Distribution
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Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy
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Largest planet
Largest planet
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Legumes in Crop Rotation
Legumes in Crop Rotation
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Science
Science
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Mathematics
Mathematics
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Study Notes
- The Science Education Institute (SEI) is part of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
- SEI/DOST offers opportunities via scholarship programs.
- Grade 12 students in AY 2023-2024 can apply for the E-application system.
- Applicants for the scholarship must pass the qualifying exam and meet requirements.
- There is a Primer intended to assist the applicants in preparing for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.
About the Exam
- The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination is designed to identify individuals who will succeed in science and technology careers, aligning with the S&T human resource development plan.
- The exam is a multiple-choice test with three parts: Creative Reasoning and Language, Science, and Mathematics.
- Part I: Creative Reasoning and Language takes 25 minutes.
- Sub-domains include Verbal, Spatial and Mechanical Reasoning, and Language and Literature.
- Part II: Science takes 60 minutes.
- Sub-domains include Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Space Science.
- Part III: Mathematics takes 50 minutes.
- Test takers cannot return to previous sections or proceed to the next during the allotted time.
- The exam is designed to be completed in one sitting and lasts approximately three hours (including instructions).
Test Taking TIps
- Prepare your test permit, school ID, parent waiver, pencils, an eraser, and maybe a sharpener with snacks and water the day before the exam.
- Get enough rest the night before the exam.
- Arrive early to know the location of your Test Center
- Appropriate apparel is required (no shorts or slippers).
- Manage time wisely by not dwelling on difficult questions.
Creative Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning assesses your ability to interpret information extracting meaning and thinking logically.
- Spatial Reasoning measures you ability to draw conclusions with limited information using shape, measurement, depiction, and navigation.
- Mechanical Reasoning assesses your ability to comprehend electrical relationships and items that deal with physical forces.
Language and Literature
- Language and Literature measures your ability to apply English language rules.
Science
- Assesses ability to accomplish tasks related to Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics and Space Science
Mathematics
- Assesses ability to comprehend algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and calculus
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