All About GEP
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sleepy:
Didn't bother sending him for tests since the GEP branch told me there was no point in doing so, especially when he's not in Sg.
Your child had sat for IQ test? gifted?
If good chance then worth the airtickets
It was the talk with his teachers during PTM that encouraged me to think about the tests.
r2010:
Confidence aside, we also don't wish to deprive him of any opportunity (available to all school kids) since we choose to put him back into the Sg education system.If you are confident that your child has a high chance to get into the GEp. It is worth it the effort to fly back and take test.
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ksme:
It's not only the GEP but also happening in the mainstream. I heard one P5/P6 kid from a school in the West commit suicide last year. Really sad...
Hmmmm, poor kids. :gloomy:Lilac66:
Oh yes, to each his own. But just wondering about the kids, whether being 'artificially' trained to get in will spell trouble for them in future. Heard of cases whereby the children ended up in IMH. Real cases.
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phankao:
Very interesting indeed. Sounds like a great arrangement.
I thot 1st round was exempted for those living overseas. It has been changed?mommyNg:
It's interesting... I didn't know that it used to be possible for a child living overseas to be exempted from the first round and just go directly for the second test. So MOE just \"discouraged\" (read: need special reasons), or totally forbid this practice anymore?
Anyway, the ones i know, they get into GEP anyway, bc the overseas schooling (often in international schools) is already very much geared like GEP (small class size, exploratory learning), so the child is quite used to that style. Then they just keep their GEP status just in case they come back to singapore. Often, they are exempted from MT too since they are away for extended periods. They would come back to join the classes for a few months during summer hols each year. Then come back to take PSLE (for 3 subjects bc exempt MT), and then do DSA, go on to sec school IP programmes, also on hold bc they are mostly away, and attend school only during summer hols. Interesting arrangement? -
chamonix:
It's not only the GEP but also happening in the mainstream. I heard one P5/P6 kid from a school in the West commit suicide last year. Really sad...[/quote]The pressure usually comes from parents then anywhere else.
Hmmmm, poor kids. :gloomy:ksme:
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Oh yes, to each his own. But just wondering about the kids, whether being 'artificially' trained to get in will spell trouble for them in future. Heard of cases whereby the children ended up in IMH. Real cases. -
r2010:
Meant to include this - not many parents can be confident about their kids getting into GEP, definitely not me. It's just a chance most parents living overseas has to take.
If you are confident that your child has a high chance to get into the GEp. It is worth it the effort to fly back and take test.
If the child gets in, it's a great learning opportunity ahead for him/her. Otherwise, it's an experience for him/her. -
ApronMama:
The pressure usually comes from parents then anywhere else.[/quote]
It's not only the GEP but also happening in the mainstream. I heard one P5/P6 kid from a school in the West commit suicide last year. Really sad...chamonix:
[quote=\"ksme\"]
Hmmmm, poor kids. :gloomy:
True, but GEPers will have it tougher. Not only is the syllabus tougher than mainstream, but this group is seen as 'doing no wrong' in the sense , they will not fail, they will do well in every aspect PSLE, DSA... I mean won't you raise an eyebrow if someone tells you a GEPer fails any subject? That's why if they are not 'naturally gifted', the pressure on them is going to be immense, and parents' support and understanding is so vital. -
What is the advantage of putting our kids in GEPS course? :?
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MrsSeah:
What is the advantage of putting our kids in GEPS course? :?
1. more challenging curriculum
2. smaller class size
If your child is grossly underchallenged in mainstream, GEP would be good for him -
I'm with you on this.
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sleepy:
I agree. Quite often the gifted kids are bored with regular syllabus by P3 and they start to cruise along and not pay much attention.MrsSeah:
What is the advantage of putting our kids in GEPS course? :?
1. more challenging curriculum
2. smaller class size
If your child is grossly underchallenged in mainstream, GEP would be good for him
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