All About GEP

[angga888]

smelly socks\" post_id=\"2002303\" time=\"1605089469\" user_id=\"189300:[quote=\"smelly socks\" post_id=2002303 time=1605089469 user_id=189300]
Hi angga888 - thanks for the insights.

Do you have to coach DS on the Math Olympiad concepts or she could just manage them herself naturally without much guidance? == which is the genius.

How about English? i heard the common GEP characteristic is they read widely. I just wonder how does the child copes with Round 2 difficult cloze passages, vocab and English GA if not reading enough? looks like the sky is the limit and how much is considered enough...

again thanks for all tips.[/quote]

Hi Smelly Socks,

I only helped him to check his MO answers to the answer sheet (last pages of the book). He has good logical & reasoning and math inclined. He naturally can solve Math problems using his own intuition. When he can't answer a problem, most likely I also can't answer it so answer sheet is the solution

GEP Round 2 has 4 tests: English, Math, GA1, GA2. Even though he said English was difficult but he was quite confident with Math, GA1, GA2 tests. GA1 is not fully English, but a mix of common logic and patterns.
For the English test alone, he told me that he used reduction method (eliminating the obvious wrong options) and with the few remaining ones, choose/guess the best answer, probably he was lucky too

[smelly socks]

Hi angga888 - Your child is definitely a real born genius. She is the exact type of student MOE is filtering for. I always doubtful how could a p3 child manages such difficult screening test without any preparation and exposure before the test. No way for an ordinary adult to make it… It all boils down to smart and intelligent guess work to response to difficult situations and problems solving skill. I don’t believe there is luck element into it.


I guess the next question is if there is a connection with the GEP child n he/hers super smart parents. The gifted genes running in the family will make the success chance higher. Are there any success cases which parents are not really gifted?

My child definitely has no potential. He needs a few rounds of explanation before comprehend the concept especially in MO.

[iggy]

Given the heavy school work and the adjustment

in transition year, is it possible for DC to also manage this on top of heavy CCA/sports commitment like trainining at least 9 hours a week? Also, what are the options if the GEP centres dont have the CCA? Do they allow the DC to participate NSG and external competitions?

[wind1_19]

P4 is a transition year so the kids may take some time to get used to. But definitely able to train 9 hours per week with good time management. And yes, if the school does not offer the cca, you can still join NSG on an individual level. They will include all these into the report book.

[Pebbly]

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[Pebbly]

iggy\" post_id=\"2002317\" time=\"1605093475\" user_id=\"32682:

Given the heavy school work and the adjustment
in transition year, is it possible for DC to also manage this on top of heavy CCA/sports commitment like trainining at least 9 hours a week? Also, what are the options if the GEP centres dont have the CCA? Do they allow the DC to participate NSG and external competitions?

It should be doable with careful time management and parental support. Have to be mindful that DC will be spending more time on homework and also might potentially need more ‘practice’ where previously not needed.

External comps etc - should check with the schools you are applying to.

[joy09]

smelly socks\" post_id=\"2002253\" time=\"1605072923\" user_id=\"189300:[quote=\"smelly socks\" post_id=2002253 time=1605072923 user_id=189300]
Is it true that all children made it to GEP program attended enrichment classes one way or another?

1. attended English, Math tuition classes?
2. attended Olympiad classes?
3. attended GEP preparation program be it private tutor or institution?
4. attended GEP camp?

Is it possible that an ordinary child who had never been exposed to the above specific trainings and tuitions eventually being selected for the program?

Is it possible that a child being selected for GEP program, if he or she had never attended any tuition classes (even for the mainstream syllabus). Are there any success cases out there especially the child is a self learning child with basic parents guidance since P1 to P3 (the child read widely) but never attended any tuition in his /her life?

Parents with GEP children feedback are much appreciated. thank you![/quote]

Both my children have no tuition except for tien hsia before p3. They were not exposed to Math Olympiad classes or training. Nor have they attended GEP prep classes or camps. Both were selected to join the program.
They are avid readers since young.

My eldest has been in the program for 2 years with no tuition. He does not do much assessment books as we cannot find anything close to what he is learning in the program. The only thing we coach him in is Chinese. Else he is pretty much on his own. He is scoring 70s for his exams. Most of his classmates have tuition and they are scoring far better than him. Since he is coping well, enjoying the program and does not see the need for tuition, we just let him be.

[angga888]

smelly socks\" post_id=\"2002312\" time=\"1605092494\" user_id=\"189300:[quote=\"smelly socks\" post_id=2002312 time=1605092494 user_id=189300]
Hi angga888 - Your child is definitely a real born genius. She is the exact type of student MOE is filtering for. I always doubtful how could a p3 child manages such difficult screening test without any preparation and exposure before the test. No way for an ordinary adult to make it.. It all boils down to smart and intelligent guess work to response to difficult situations and problems solving skill. I don’t believe there is luck element into it.

I guess the next question is if there is a connection with the GEP child n he/hers super smart parents. The gifted genes running in the family will make the success chance higher. Are there any success cases which parents are not really gifted?

My child definitely has no potential. He needs a few rounds of explanation before comprehend the concept especially in MO.[/quote]

Thank you Smelly Socks. To be honest, if I were to sit on the GEP test , 101% I won't get selected

I have a younger son who is in P1 going to P2. My younger son is not so Math inclined, so I need to help explaining some concepts, sometimes few times to make him understand. My younger son is more inclined in language and music.

Genes wise, both myself & my wife are just commoners, no special achievement during childhood.. Maybe other parents can share ?

Just to share a bit, my eldest son was assessed at 2% cognitive from the bottom when he was 2 years old, because he simply couldn't do what a typical 2 year old can do.. We were heartbroken back then.. When reaching 4 years old, he started catching up many of his deficits and started to show unusual inclination in Math & logics. Looking back, my hope for him was just to live a normal & happy life, never in our wildest dream to think he will go into GEP one day.. So always believe in your child, each child (and your child) is born with unique talent

[Momof2childs]

Hi angga888. My child is just like yours. Was slower in beginning, had speech delay, then started to pick up especially in Math and logic. But I did send him for MO training and he participated in some contests this year. He is also weaker in English. Hopefully he can cope with GEP’s enriched curriculum in English and benefits in Math and science.

[JYWL]

Hi. I’m hoping to get some info on choosing a school for my child next year (P4 GEP). Does anyone hv any feedback on St Hilda’s GEP Programme to share. Tx