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The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination is designed to identify students who:
The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination is designed to identify students who:
- Have already established a career in science.
- Have memorized a large amount of scientific information.
- Will likely be successful in a science and technology career. (correct)
- Are seeking financial assistance for any undergraduate degree.
The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination allows examinees to go back to the previous part of the test to review their answers.
The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination allows examinees to go back to the previous part of the test to review their answers.
False (B)
What is the suggested action if an examinee finishes a part of the DOST-SEI exam before the allotted time?
What is the suggested action if an examinee finishes a part of the DOST-SEI exam before the allotted time?
Review their answers or close the test booklet.
According to the primer, failing the DOST-SEI examination might cause some ______ because your performance on the test is life-defining.
According to the primer, failing the DOST-SEI examination might cause some ______ because your performance on the test is life-defining.
Match the following DOST-SEI exam domains with their corresponding sub-domains:
Match the following DOST-SEI exam domains with their corresponding sub-domains:
What should examinees bring on the day before the DOST-SEI examination, according to the primer?
What should examinees bring on the day before the DOST-SEI examination, according to the primer?
Wearing shorts and slippers is acceptable attire for taking the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.
Wearing shorts and slippers is acceptable attire for taking the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.
According to the primer, what should an examinee do if they find a test item particularly difficult?
According to the primer, what should an examinee do if they find a test item particularly difficult?
The primer suggests that examinees should ______ well the night before the exam to be mentally alert.
The primer suggests that examinees should ______ well the night before the exam to be mentally alert.
Match the following types of reasoning with their descriptions:
Match the following types of reasoning with their descriptions:
What does Creative Reasoning primarily consist of in the DOST-SEI exam?
What does Creative Reasoning primarily consist of in the DOST-SEI exam?
The Language and Literature section of the test primarily assesses mathematical aptitude.
The Language and Literature section of the test primarily assesses mathematical aptitude.
According to the primer, what is a primary focus of the Science part of the DOST-SEI exam?
According to the primer, what is a primary focus of the Science part of the DOST-SEI exam?
The actual DOST-SEI examination is designed to be taken in one ______.
The actual DOST-SEI examination is designed to be taken in one ______.
Match the following fields of science included in Part II of the exam:
Match the following fields of science included in Part II of the exam:
The undergraduate scholarship examination consists of how many main parts?
The undergraduate scholarship examination consists of how many main parts?
The DOST-SEI Primer is free to obtain.
The DOST-SEI Primer is free to obtain.
The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination approximately takes how long?
The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination approximately takes how long?
The soft fur of a Koala bear is thick, woolly, grey or ______.
The soft fur of a Koala bear is thick, woolly, grey or ______.
Match the following words with their meanings:
Match the following words with their meanings:
Flashcards
Mechanical Reasoning
Mechanical Reasoning
Test items measuring ability to acquire information about physics and comprehend mechanical relationships.
Spatial Reasoning
Spatial Reasoning
Test items measuring ability to understand objects in two and three dimensions.
Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Tests your ability to understand, analyze, and interpret information. Extract meaning and think logically.
Language and Literature
Language and Literature
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Koala Bears, Marsupials
Koala Bears, Marsupials
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Nocturnal Animals
Nocturnal Animals
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Role of Legumes
Role of Legumes
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Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy
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Study Notes
Foreword
- The Science Education Institute (SEI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) offers opportunities for talented youth to pursue science and technology careers through scholarship programs.
- A competitive qualifying examination is given annually.
- Applicants need to meet eligibility criteria and pass the exam to become DOST-SEI scholars.
- This Primer and samples are designed to help applicants prepare for the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination.
About the DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination
- The DOST-SEI Undergraduate Scholarship Examination is designed to identify individuals likely to succeed in science and technology careers, aligning with the S&T human resource development plan.
- The exam consists of multiple-choice questions divided into three main sections.
- Part I covers Creative Reasoning and Language and Literature with a time limit of 35 minutes.
- Creative Reasoning includes Mechanical, Spatial, and Verbal Reasoning.
- Part II focuses on Science, including Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Space Science, with a 75-minute time limit.
- Part III is on Mathematics, allotted 70 minutes.
- Examinees cannot return to previous sections or proceed to subsequent sections of the test once the time has elapsed.
- The examination lasts approximately three hours, including time for reading instructions and completing the answer sheet.
- Step-by-step instructions are provided during the exam.
Helpful Tips for Taking the Exam
- Prepare your Test Permit, School ID, Parent Waiver, pencils, an eraser, and maybe a sharpener, snacks, and water the day before the exam.
- Adequate rest before the exam is essential.
- Arrive early to the Test Center to familiarize yourself with the location.
- Proper attire is required; shorts and slippers are not allowed.
- Effective time management is crucial during the exam.
- It is advisable to answer easier questions first and return to difficult ones if time permits.
- Follow the examiner's instructions carefully.
- Pray and do your best.
Part 1: Creative Reasoning
- Assesses verbal, spatial, and mechanical reasoning.
- Mechanical Reasoning measures the ability to understand everyday physics and mechanical relationships, including mechanical and electrical problems.
- Spatial Reasoning measures the ability to understand objects in two and three dimensions through visualization, rotation, and disassembly.
- Verbal Reasoning assesses the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret information, extract meaning, and think logically and analytically.
Part 1: Language and Literature
- Language and Literature tests the student's proficiency in English grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Koala Passage Summary
- Koala bears, marsupials found in Australia, are endangered and related to wombats.
- Newborn koalas stay in their mothers' pouches for several months after birth.
- Koalas live on eucalyptus trees and are nocturnal.
- Their thick fur keeps them warm. Limbs have rough pads for gripping eucalyptus branches.
- Koalas are herbivores, eating gum leaves.
- Koalas have a keen sense of smell to differentiate edible and poisonous leaves.
Part II: Science
- This section tests knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Space Science.
Part III: Mathematics
- Tests knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics and Calculus.
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