GEP 2010 - Screening & Selection

[Nebbermind]

think this is due to the fact that they have already cover some of the sec maths and sce concepts when they were in GEP.

[taz]

MMM:

blur-daddy:

Base on my understanding one year back, the top student in my DS1 P3 level didn't get selected for GEP... so the selection criteria are somewhat different and not transparent...

I wonder how they assess.

My P3 was telling me that one of her classmates was selected for 1st test. However, this child's result is so so, so they are surprised. On the other hand, the top in her class didn't make it.

I was like.... err... maybe the top in class are not gifted but they are hardworking

My friend's son selected for oct test n she was shocked as her son result is so so.... & in last class.

Another friend whose child is in learning lab for English, math n science, in top class in a competitive school was shocked cos her girl did not get selected for selection test..n still wondering why....

If we can predict what will happens, we will be rich :celebrate:

[taz]

blur-daddy:

Again, with respect to PSLE and tests/exam, DS1 strongly drilled into me that it stands for -

PLEASE STOP LEARNING EVERYTHING...
.

I love this ! But I cannot help myself - tell your ds -
this naughty aunty believe it should be
PSLE = PLEASE START LEARNING EVERYTHING !
:lol: :lol:

[Faun]

LE ANN:

Hi Piggybank


No its my colleage DS who is waiting for envelope... Is the briefing on this Friday ?

Heard from dd teacher that briefing is on Fri. He said he had to go set up booth.

[comfy]

Faun:

LE ANN:

Hi Piggybank


No its my colleage DS who is waiting for envelope... Is the briefing on this Friday ?

Heard from dd teacher that briefing is on Fri. He said he had to go set up booth.

The GEP briefing is on this Sat 13 Nov. So Fri, I think is for various school to set up their booths.

[krips]

Hi All,


I’m new here to this forum. My daughter just got the letter. She got selected.

We are not sure about which school to choose. We live in Yishun. I believe the nearest schools are Rosyth and then Raffles.

Is anybody from Yishun who have kids stuyding in these schools. Can share your experience.

My wife is not that much willing to send daughter away to a school so far.

Thanks

[comfy]

krips:

Hi All,


I'm new here to this forum. My daughter just got the letter. She got selected.

We are not sure about which school to choose. We live in Yishun. I believe the nearest schools are Rosyth and then Raffles.

Is anybody from Yishun who have kids stuyding in these schools. Can share your experience.

My wife is not that much willing to send daughter away to a school so far.

Thanks

:welcome: and :congrats: , there is alot more discussion on the thread \"All about GEP\"
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=9941e81a5b6902134929bff7a4df9cd6
and past year thread
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7594&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Take a look and see whether it helps you in your query.

[AppleCrumble]

MMM:

blur-daddy:

Base on my understanding one year back, the top student in my DS1 P3 level didn't get selected for GEP... so the selection criteria are somewhat different and not transparent...

I wonder how they assess.

My P3 was telling me that one of her classmates was selected for 1st test. However, this child's result is so so, so they are surprised. On the other hand, the top in her class didn't make it.

I was like.... err... maybe the top in class are not gifted but they are hardworking

As a parent of a GEP kid, hope the sharing of my observation would help shed some light why some kids in top class do not get selected for GEP whilst those with 'so so' results get selected.

Firstly, the screening and selection tests only focus on English, Maths and General Ability (GA). If a P3 kid is strong in these areas, especially in the area of GA, there is a stronger likelihood to be selected for GEP.

The 'class banding' in school is based on the 3 subjects taught in P2, which includes MT. School results in these subjects are based on how well you have learned what had been taught (termed 'acquired knowledge'). GA is not tested during P2 SA2. There are potential GEP kids who are good at GA but weak in MT would thus be posted to an 'average' class.

My observation is that kids in GEP have very strong abstract reasoning abilities. They are able to 'see and observe' things/issues which most kids at the same age would not be able to. This 'advance' ability is important to 'survive' the next 3 years in GEP. The curriculum leverages a lot on this innate ability of the selected kid.

I remember that, during the GEP Parents Briefing Q&A session, one parent was still reeling with shock if MOE had made a mistake with his child getting selected for GEP. The Head of MOE GE Branch commented that the GEP Selection Tests are of very high standard and thus the kids who are selected to join the GEP are 'no fluke'.

[vlim]

AppleCrumble:

I remember that, during the GEP Parents Briefing Q&A session, one parent was still reeling with shock if MOE had made a mistake with his child getting selected for GEP. The Head of MOE GE Branch commented that the GEP Selection Tests are of very high standard and thus the kids who are selected to join the GEP are 'no fluke'.

wow..they are so confident ...Great to know that

[blur-daddy]

Hi AppleCrumble,

Nice great summary...

Applicable to my DS1... He loves maths and science, but suck in MT... The other observation i wanna add is in general, they like to read books... As thats where they get all their general knowledge from... My DS1 read abt boring topics like earthquake, tsunami, grizzle bear against polar bear etc. And only in P2, did he switched over to story books... And now stuck in all kind of story books... To him, reading is relaxation!

AppleCrumble:

As a parent of a GEP kid, hope the sharing of my observation would help shed some light why some kids in top class do not get selected for GEP whilst those with 'so so' results get selected.

Firstly, the screening and selection tests only focus on English, Maths and General Ability (GA). If a P3 kid is strong in these areas, especially in the area of GA, there is a stronger likelihood to be selected for GEP.

The 'class banding' in school is based on the 3 subjects taught in P2, which includes MT. School results in these subjects are based on how well you have learned what had been taught (termed 'acquired knowledge'). GA is not tested during P2 SA2. There are potential GEP kids who are good at GA but weak in MT would thus be posted to an 'average' class.

My observation is that kids in GEP have very strong abstract reasoning abilities. They are able to 'see and observe' things/issues which most kids at the same age would not be able to. This 'advance' ability is important to 'survive' the next 3 years in GEP. The curriculum leverages a lot on this innate ability of the selected kid.

I remember that, during the GEP Parents Briefing Q&A session, one parent was still reeling with shock if MOE had made a mistake with his child getting selected for GEP. The Head of MOE GE Branch commented that the GEP Selection Tests are of very high standard and thus the kids who are selected to join the GEP are 'no fluke'.