Thang, a former student of class 12A1 at Ngo Quyen High School in Dong Nai province, achieved a remarkable 29 points in the A00 exam group (math, physics, and chemistry) in the 2025 high school graduation exam. His scores were 9.75 in math, 10 in physics, and 9.75 in chemistry, placing him first in the province.
Phan Trong Nghia, the principal of Ngo Quyen High School, described Thang as a well-rounded student. Thang maintained a 9.4 grade point average and excelled in math, consistently scoring 9.9/10 throughout his three years of high school. He also won third and first prizes in provincial math competitions. Additionally, Thang is a first-degree black belt Taekwondo athlete, the highest rank in this martial art.
"He is also kind, gets along well with his friends, and actively participates in extracurricular activities," Nghia said.
Due to his accomplishments, the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union awarded Thang the "3 Goods" student title, recognizing his good morals, academic excellence, and physical fitness.
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Thang helps his mother sell rice dishes by National Highway 1, Dong Nai province. Photo: Phuoc Tuan |
Thang helps his mother sell rice dishes by National Highway 1, Dong Nai province. Photo: Phuoc Tuan
Thang shared his secret to academic success: mastering fundamental concepts in class, followed by homework, review, and further exploration through books and the internet. He dedicates extra time to math.
"I have to thoroughly understand and grasp the theory before starting to solve problems," Thang explained. "When tackling exams, I always complete every question, even the easy ones, to avoid developing inertia."
Despite his busy schedule, Thang prioritizes time management to ensure adequate rest and pursue personal interests. In addition to his studies, he regularly practices Taekwondo. During his 12th-grade year, he won two Taekwondo medals at the Dong Nai Provincial Sports Festival.
"After stressful study hours, I go to the martial arts training hall to relax with friends who share the same passion. Both Taekwondo and math require calmness and precision," he said.
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Thang won two bronze medals in Taekwondo at the Dong Nai Provincial Sports Festival during his 12th-grade year. Photo: Thai Ha |
Thang won two bronze medals in Taekwondo at the Dong Nai Provincial Sports Festival during his 12th-grade year. Photo: Thai Ha
Thang believes his exam scores qualify him for admission to universities like the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, the University of Technology, or the Foreign Trade University. However, his childhood dream of becoming a teacher led him to apply to the University of Pedagogy in Ho Chi Minh City.
"I want to inspire a passion for mathematics in students," he shared. While awaiting enrollment, Thang is helping his parents at their rice restaurant, teaching online, and continuing his Taekwondo training to maintain his physical fitness.
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