All About GEP
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janil_\" post_id=\"2117269\" time=\"1692836085\" user_id=\"202620:
Hi, how to get referral code for NickleBee GEP preparatory class?
Parent of a gepper here.
Definitely surprised that NickleBee Tutors is not included in the list of GEP prep providers.
The principal is an ex-gepper. I was told that they have close to a 100% record of getting kids into the GEP.
Interestingly their GEP prep course is not advertised openly and interested parties must get a referral before going through an interview and selection test.
AFAIK, the NickleBee Tutors GEP prep course is conducted one-to-one by the principal. Rates are eye-popping and way out of my budget, so I signed up with Mind Stretcher instead. -
A famous Go game (围棋) played in the year 1846 in Japan between a 17 years old boy and a 50 years old master. All those watching by the side thought the master would win the game. After the 17 yo boy played a move, a doctor watching the game thought that the master would lose the game. When pressed the doctor replied “I don’t know much about the game, but when the boy played that move, the master’s ears flushed red. This is a sign that the master had been upset”. The boy went on to win the game.
Sometimes 旁观者清 -
Does anyone know when will the first round gep result for this year 2023pri3 kids be out?
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Phonedressup\" post_id=\"2117863\" time=\"1693441033\" user_id=\"167702:
Early October 2023.
Does anyone know when will the first round gep result for this year 2023pri3 kids be out?
https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/gifted-education/identification
Should be the first week of Oct.
many schools school should also be celebrating children’s day in school during one of the days in that week too. -
Any P6 GEP / ex-GEP parent able to share on how the kids are coping and prepared by school for PSLE thus far? When do the teachers start getting the kids to do more PSLE related assessments to get used to exam format and syllabus? Curious and concerned parent of a P5 GEP student here. DS has had quite a fair bit of non-conventional WAs this year and the Grades fluctuate greatly so am finding it hard to gauge if he’s ok or will be in trouble next year.
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Twinkiestars\" post_id=\"2118960\" time=\"1694514599\" user_id=\"97569:
Parent of a Primary 5 gepper here, with similar observations and concerns.
Any P6 GEP / ex-GEP parent able to share on how the kids are coping and prepared by school for PSLE thus far? When do the teachers start getting the kids to do more PSLE related assessments to get used to exam format and syllabus? Curious and concerned parent of a P5 GEP student here. DS has had quite a fair bit of non-conventional WAs this year and the Grades fluctuate greatly so am finding it hard to gauge if he’s ok or will be in trouble next year.
AFAIK, I understand that the geppers will be exposed to PSLE related work from 2Q of Primary 6.
To preempt the potential gap in my kid's knowledge, I have registered for the Advanced PSLE Math course conducted by NickleBee Tutors.
More details here - https://nicklebeetutors.com/advanced-psle-math-masterclass/ -
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janil_\" post_id=\"2118964\" time=\"1694525323\" user_id=\"202620:
I see, thanks for sharing! Yea i did consider Nicklebee but unfortunately the classes are out of budget for us. We made do and surviving with other math class instead. English is a greater concern as I don’t see them doing much compo (if any), very occasional S&T etc… but to their credit the English assignments are way more interesting… but still have to pass PSLE right?
Parent of a Primary 5 gepper here, with similar observations and concerns.
AFAIK, I understand that the geppers will be exposed to PSLE related work from 2Q of Primary 6.
To preempt the potential gap in my kid's knowledge, I have registered for the Advanced PSLE Math course conducted by NickleBee Tutors.
More details here - https://nicklebeetutors.com/advanced-psle-math-masterclass/ -
Here’s a recap of the activities my child went through last year:
June:
Completed the most recent three years of PSLE booklets, mostly assigned as school holiday work.
Worked on the 2021 SA2 top school paper.
Engaged in extensive oral practice.
July:
Focused on creating a DSA portfolio and prepared for interviews.
Continued with ongoing school projects.
Participated in a competition.
Prepared for the NUSH math module test.
School teachers continued to cover the syllabus, and went through of the last three years of PSLE booklets which was done in June holiday.
August:
In Science, students were encouraged by their teacher to complete a 10-year PSLE booklet (though not compulsory, many followed suit). Extra lessons were provided to support the students.
In Math, I have forgotten how many years teacher had covered, but my child worked through a 10-year PSLE booklet and the 2019-2021 SA2 top school paper.
English received relatively less attention due to its perceived ease compared to GEP English. Nevertheless, my child dedicated a term (Q1) to a compo class to refine her writing skills. Few top school papers were completed, with a focus on the 2021 SA2 S&T. Specific in-school activities during this period remain unclear.
In Chinese, we have completed several sets of top school papers assigned by the teacher. Self-covered an additional two years of top school papers (2020-2021). Put considerable effort into memorizing exemplary compositions (好词好句好段).
September:
Completed the 2022 Prelim papers for Math and Science, English S&T, and Chinese MCQ.
Reviewed and corrected mistakes made in the PSLE booklets and top school papers.
School activities primarily consisted of consultation sessions, where students approached teachers with their questions and concerns. -
magically\" post_id=\"2118981\" time=\"1694577344\" user_id=\"197072:
Thank you for the very detailed summary.
Here's a recap of the activities my child went through last year:
June:
Completed the most recent three years of PSLE booklets, mostly assigned as school holiday work.
Worked on the 2021 SA2 top school paper.
Engaged in extensive oral practice.
July:
Focused on creating a DSA portfolio and prepared for interviews.
Continued with ongoing school projects.
Participated in a competition.
Prepared for the NUSH math module test.
School teachers continued to cover the syllabus, and went through of the last three years of PSLE booklets which was done in June holiday.
August:
In Science, students were encouraged by their teacher to complete a 10-year PSLE booklet (though not compulsory, many followed suit). Extra lessons were provided to support the students.
In Math, I have forgotten how many years teacher had covered, but my child worked through a 10-year PSLE booklet and the 2019-2021 SA2 top school paper.
English received relatively less attention due to its perceived ease compared to GEP English. Nevertheless, my child dedicated a term (Q1) to a compo class to refine her writing skills. Few top school papers were completed, with a focus on the 2021 SA2 S&T. Specific in-school activities during this period remain unclear.
In Chinese, we have completed several sets of top school papers assigned by the teacher. Self-covered an additional two years of top school papers (2020-2021). Put considerable effort into memorizing exemplary compositions (好词好句好段).
September:
Completed the 2022 Prelim papers for Math and Science, English S&T, and Chinese MCQ.
Reviewed and corrected mistakes made in the PSLE booklets and top school papers.
School activities primarily consisted of consultation sessions, where students approached teachers with their questions and concerns.
Like other concerned parents, our kids are always busy with RRJ, brochures, IRS and etc - instead of more cloze and S&T.
Not sure which will make the kids happier in the longer run.
Don’t mind me asking the golden question.
(There are sure to be topper who go on to RI / NUSH and etc... )
What’s your kid’s class average performer doing?
How about the students at the lower end of the spectrum?
There’s always this common here say that Geppers seldom don’t score more than AL10. (Or lesser than 250 T score.)
Is this statement quite accurate in your opinion?
Thanks.
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