E2K Science

[tankee]

Extracted from SCGS website


http://www.scgs.edu.sg/content/view/159/49/


The Gifted Education Branch, MOE, has been working with our school in an enrichment programme to cater to high-ability learners in Science in primary schools since 2009. This programme, known as the Excellence 2000 (E2K) Science Programme, is based on a curriculum for talented students in Israel. The instructional methodology and materials are designed to be relevant to the learners’ lives, with a strong focus on process and thinking skills in Science. They are aimed at stimulating curiosity and developing abilities to study phenomena and their possible causes. Through the programme, we want to motivate the learners to be confident and independent researchers in their own right.

CRITERIA

Pupils will be selected to join this programme through invitation only. Pupils must stay committed in the programme till Primary 5.

(Selection process will be based on student’s ability and interest in Science)

TARGET GROUP : P4 & P5
NO.OF PUPILS PER SESSION\t: 25 pupils max per level
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TIME :
- Tuesday 1.45pm - 3.45pm
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COST PER SESSION / PER PUPIL :
- Nil

TOTAL NO. OF SESSIONS :
- Approx 14 (P4 - semester 2 only)
- Approx 28 (P5 - semester 1 & 2)

[tankee]

from TNS and SCGS, it seems that schools may have some autonomy over the implementation of this E2K programme. TNS targeting P4-P6 while SCGS focus on P4 & P5 only.

[googaga]

Hi tankee,

Any idea if selection is only in p4?

[auntieM]

My DS school held E2k lessons at NJC Science Lab and he enjoyed his lessons.. ... This year's topic was DNA..

[monstertoi]

Hi parents


Like to check if any of your darlings are in the E2k science program? My DS is in p4 and is in the program. He told me a competition is coming up using the space engineer game. It seems that it is not an easy enrichment program with many tests and the attrition rate is high. Is that what is happening in other schools?

Thanks in advance for sharing

[bebebub]

monstertoi:

Hi parents


Like to check if any of your darlings are in the E2k science program? My DS is in p4 and is in the program. He told me a competition is coming up using the space engineer game. It seems that it is not an easy enrichment program with many tests and the attrition rate is high. Is that what is happening in other schools?

Thanks in advance for sharing

During my dd's time, the so called 'tests' are actually hands on experiments that the students are expected to carry out, either in pairs or in small groups. As far as I can recall, no prep work was needed as long as the students attend every lesson and pay attention during lesson time.

In my dd's year, E2K was offered at P5, until term 2 of P6. Due to PSLE, a couple of students pulled out of the program at the end of P5. My dd stayed throughout as she enjoyed the program.

It's an interesting enrichment program and it is free for selected pupils. Attend the lessons and learn something new beyond the normal curriculum. No need to stress over the 'tests' (unless your ds' sch runs the program differently). Might be boring or 'not easy' if the kid is not interested. HTH.

[lee_yl]

monstertoi:

Hi parents


Like to check if any of your darlings are in the E2k science program? My DS is in p4 and is in the program. He told me a competition is coming up using the space engineer game. It seems that it is not an easy enrichment program with many tests and the attrition rate is high. Is that what is happening in other schools?

Thanks in advance for sharing

My P4 DD is in E2K Science program but according to her, there is no test and to her, the program is fun and not stressful with lots of experiments and exposure to other aspects of science. No competition lined up so far.

If I may ask, what is the cause of the high attrition rate? Based on the SA2 results or other criteria?

[monstertoi]

Hi Lee yl


According to my DS they started with 40 students and along the way they have tests administered. Those who failed more than 5 times are out of the Programme. They learnt physics, chemistry, biology, architecture etc. They are taught by external Teachers. There are not much info available and seems that the school is not too keen to share info. Is this the same for your kiddo school?

[lee_yl]

monstertoi:

Hi Lee yl


According to my DS they started with 40 students and along the way they have tests administered. Those who failed more than 5 times are out of the Programme. They learnt physics, chemistry, biology, architecture etc. They are taught by external Teachers. There are not much info available and seems that the school is not too keen to share info. Is this the same for your kiddo school?

OMG

Our school run the program differently. For my DD's school, invited pupils sat for 3 rounds of written test, after which 20 were selected to join the program.

After joining the prog, there was no more test. The children did experiments to learn about density, fermantation, water filteration, UV radiation etc. Then the children presented on their findings. My girl sometimes brought the test kits home. No test, no competition, no stress, just go there and have fun while learning.

[huaywenandkenneth]

My eldest was in E2k from p4 to mid p5. For his school, it was by invitation. Takes place on Friday afternoons.

In the first year he enjoyed the sessions as he like Science.

By mid p5 he withdrew as the session clashed with his other CCA and also, he was doing experiments after experiments and not enjoying it as much (Although I suspect he might have a few failed experiments as he said he was doing the same ones for a few weeks, but I could be wrong). Many of his friends had dropped out of E2K by then and it might have affected his decision to stay on.

Hope it helps.