School of Science and Technology

[thinkie.036920lee]

wanzchan:

Any current students or parents able to provide tips on the GAT and CRT test?

:?: :?: :udawoman: :udaman:

I guess its important to start of with the fact that the GAT and CRT tests are not academic proficiency test.

As such, there is no need to really prepare for the test before hand.

You can google for some sample questions for your reference.

The GAT and CRT test are logical reasoning test and as such, test students ability to think rationally. The aim for the test is to test for potential aptitude not academic proficiency.

The advice I can give, the same I gave my DS was to go in naturally and not feel pressured. If need be put on your analytical thinking cap and observe the patterns and think critically and logically.

Hope that helps

[thinkie.036920lee]

Btw, for all other parents interested in applying or wandering when are applications for DSA open.


Do note that applications are Already Open

Applications closes on 7 July 2017

More information can be found here: http://www.sst.edu.sg/admission/admission-process/#1490768657600-677213cf-0693

Click the How to apply section which will link you to the application portal

Good luck and all the best!

[thinkie.036920lee]

thinkie.lee:

wanzchan:

Any current students or parents able to provide tips on the GAT and CRT test?

:?: :?: :udawoman: :udaman:

I guess its important to start of with the fact that the GAT and CRT tests are not academic proficiency test.

As such, there is no need to really prepare for the test before hand.

You can google for some sample questions for your reference.

The GAT and CRT test are logical reasoning test and as such, test students ability to think rationally. The aim for the test is to test for potential aptitude not academic proficiency.

The advice I can give, the same I gave my DS was to go in naturally and not feel pressured. If need be put on your analytical thinking cap and observe the patterns and think critically and logically.

Hope that helps

To add on, I have went online to do some searching.

Here is a sample test paper for your reference. http://acedmy.yolasite.com/resources/gat_sample_paper.pdf
Note that this paper was from the national testing service from Pakistan and not the Singaporean paper

<EDIT: The \"ENGLISH PORTION\" of the paper above is similar to the CRT test. To my knowledge, the english comprehension portion is tested in the CRT and not GAT for Singaporean papers>

As you can see, its more of logically reasoning not much \"content based\" science knowledge needed.

To my knowledge, there should not be any Mathematics questions. But if Math does come out, I believe it would be within a P6 child's ability and more related towards pattern identification and logical reasoning. So there shouldn't be any major hiccups per say, IMO. As the paper is from overseas, there may be slight differences but the analysis and logical reasoning questions are similar

<EDIT 2: So IMO, if you want to \"prepare\" (which in IMO) there is no need to, you can expose your child to more pattern questions and logical reasoning question. Consider those assessment book which have pattern and logical reasoning questions>

<EDIT 3: Understand from a friend who has a DS who also wants to apply to SST, that there are rumors that GAT &CRT may be scrapped next year.Unconfirmed but IMO, as mentioned, the tests are used to test ability and aptitude. If there is a need for a change, I believe they will also be general reasoning and logic test. Assuming there is a change next year 2018 DSA Application for SST, many schools will be affected .

For 2017 DSA application, there is no change in procedures, so as I mentioned above, if you want to expose your child more, expose more to logic and critical thinking questions>

Also for your reference:

GAT & CRT FAQ: http://www.gat.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=86

[wanzchan]

thinkie.lee:

thinkie.lee:

[quote=\"wanzchan\"]Any current students or parents able to provide tips on the GAT and CRT test?

:?: :?: :udawoman: :udaman:

I guess its important to start of with the fact that the GAT and CRT tests are not academic proficiency test.

As such, there is no need to really prepare for the test before hand.

You can google for some sample questions for your reference.

The GAT and CRT test are logical reasoning test and as such, test students ability to think rationally. The aim for the test is to test for potential aptitude not academic proficiency.

The advice I can give, the same I gave my DS was to go in naturally and not feel pressured. If need be put on your analytical thinking cap and observe the patterns and think critically and logically.

Hope that helps

To add on, I have went online to do some searching.

Here is a sample test paper for your reference. http://acedmy.yolasite.com/resources/gat_sample_paper.pdf
Note that this paper was from the national testing service from Pakistan and not the Singaporean paper

<EDIT: The \"ENGLISH PORTION\" of the paper above is similar to the CRT test. To my knowledge, the english comprehension portion is tested in the CRT and not GAT for Singaporean papers>

As you can see, its more of logically reasoning not much \"content based\" science knowledge needed.

To my knowledge, there should not be any Mathematics questions. But if Math does come out, I believe it would be within a P6 child's ability and more related towards pattern identification and logical reasoning. So there shouldn't be any major hiccups per say, IMO. As the paper is from overseas, there may be slight differences but the analysis and logical reasoning questions are similar

<EDIT 2: So IMO, if you want to \"prepare\" (which in IMO) there is no need to, you can expose your child to more pattern questions and logical reasoning question. Consider those assessment book which have pattern and logical reasoning questions>

<EDIT 3: Understand from a friend who has a DS who also wants to apply to SST, that there are rumors that GAT &CRT may be scrapped next year.Unconfirmed but IMO, as mentioned, the tests are used to test ability and aptitude. If there is a need for a change, I believe they will also be general reasoning and logic test. Assuming there is a change next year 2018 DSA Application for SST, many schools will be affected .

For 2017 DSA application, there is no change in procedures, so as I mentioned above, if you want to expose your child more, expose more to logic and critical thinking questions>

Also for your reference:

GAT & CRT FAQ: http://www.gat.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=86[/quote]
Wow! Thank you so much. The infomations are very helpful. Yup ur right, I shall let things run its course. Just curious on how questions are. School works and staying back takes up most of DS time.
DS wont have time to prastise either, preparing for PSLE is still the main thing to do now. :thankyou:

[thinkie.036920lee]

Agree, and if you think about it, having your DS practice for EL comprehension and doing math is also already exposing him and preparing for selection test as well


As you have noted, PSLE is still the major end goal, specially relevant if you want to apply for scholarships or awards in secondary school or tertiary education career even.

[xngocx]

Does anyone know when will the result for the next selection phase will be out after the GAT test?

[momocha]

xngocx:

Does anyone know when will the result for the next selection phase will be out after the GAT test?

Likely to be after 7 July and by 3rd week of July. Cos their DSA application closes on 7 July.

[wanzchan]

Anyone receive any news for the GAT and CRT test?

Will all participants be inform, or only those who are going to second round are inform?

[wanzchan]

Anyone receive any news for the GAT and CRT test?

Will all participants be inform, or only those who are going to second round are inform?

[veryscared]

Hi wanchan,


All should be informed regardless of being selected or rejected.

Good luck to you DD/DS.