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Recently, mathematics has become compulsory for everyone, regardless of their field of study. 12.8% of participants did not pass the threshold score in the mathematics section of the 2024 NMT. This is the highest rate among all subjects.
What is the reason?
But there is also good news. Mathematics ranked first among the compulsory subjects in terms of the number of students who scored 200 points in this section — 1,131 students achieved this mark.
General information
Significance
It is included in the list of 3 compulsory subjects along with the Ukrainian language and the history of Ukraine. During the exam, it is permitted to use reference materials with the necessary formulas.
Duration
Mathematics is included in the first block of tasks along with the Ukrainian language. The entire block is allotted 120 minutes, so 60 minutes are allotted for the mathematics section.
Structure
22 tasks, 3 conditional parts
Part 1: 15 questions – choose 1 correct answer out of 5.
Part 2: 3 points – establish correspondence.
Part 3: 4 points – give a short answer.
Assessment
Maximum number of points: 32, threshold score – 4.
Part 1: 1 point for each correct answer.
Part 2: 1, 2, or 3 points for each correct match.
Part 3: 2 points for each correct answer.
Topics
Algebra
Numbers and expressions, equations, inequalities, and their systems, functions, elements of combinatorics, basics of probability theory, and elements of mathematical statistics.
Geometry
Planimetry: figures, quantities, movements.
Stereometry: lines and planes in space.
1. Regardless of how you assess your readiness, test it on a demo test or on samples from previous years.
2. Identify the most difficult questions for you and try to work on them or ask someone to help you improve your knowledge.
3. Make a plan – calculate the time and effort required. Preparation does not have to be exhausting, because the secret to success is sticking to this plan.
4. Practice using proven methods. A pretty good option is modern resources, which are abundant on the internet today.
5. Stick to your plan and don’t forget about the psychological part of preparation (anxiety, rest, and mood) — if your tutor provides this, then they are a good tutor.
One of the common reasons why applicants fail the exam is a lack of psychological preparation. Insufficient rest, tension, and the burden of responsibility can negate months of intensive work. How can this be avoided?
Rest
Alternate your efforts according to a schedule: today work, tomorrow a walk, hobbies, friends, sports – anything that distracts your brain. Your memory will thank you.
Stress
Don’t get carried away – if you make the same mistake again, put the task aside. Analyze it later, and you will see the magic.
Responsibility
Yes, the NMT is worth focusing on, but it is just a tool in your hands. Prepare not because your future depends on the exam, but because your future depends on you.
Tutor
Mental health is more important than any exam, so a good teacher puts it first.
Demonstration version
All-Ukrainian Online School
Past years’ tests
Video explanations of tests
Online tester
Telegram bot
Preparation plan
On your own
You can create a plan based on your own feelings and simple calculations; even AI can help with this. An important detail: there is a chance of a high result if the student has studied diligently throughout all grades.
With a tutor
The teacher sees the whole picture and gives an objective assessment, because they have experience. If there is no solid foundation—a plan—then everything is in vain, so you need to be confident in it.
Discipline
Without help
Being disciplined means allocating your time and effort correctly, not sitting over your notebook at night when your eyes are closing. It is a balance between study and rest, which is not easy to achieve on your own.
Under control
A good tutor will tell you when to study harder and when to take a break. This will help you set the pace.
Analysis and verification
On your own
You need to search for the right answers, find resources, and spend precious time looking for tools.
With hints
Instant feedback. Over time, students often know they have made a mistake before even asking the teacher, if the teacher is nearby.
This requires practice. It also requires the development of attentiveness, which is often underestimated and ignored, which is why “obvious” and typical mistakes happen every year. You also need to analyze your work. And correct mistakes during preparation so that you don’t have to remember them after the test.
It is always recommended to start preparing for the NMT in advance. Prudent students or parents often turn to a tutor 1 or 1.5 years in advance, but current opportunities, such as the online format, significantly reduce the preparation time, as this format saves time on travel and provides more flexible functionality. Therefore, we tend to favor the option of 1 year or less.
In a pragmatic situation, such as admission, a “good score” is a relative term. There is a maximum score for the mathematics section, which is 32 points, the minimum threshold is 5 points, and a good result is the one the student hoped for when taking the test. Applicants should determine how much is required for admission during the admission campaign.
On the official website of the UCEQA, and we have also provided additional links on this page above.
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