Raffles Girls' Primary
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I don't think the GEP kids learn sec one staff in primary school
for parents who wish to know more should visit the thread \"all about GEP\"
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30&start=2590
for what I know they (GEP kids) are trained to think more in depth, certain answers are not as straight forward as what is presented at mainstream PSLE type of answers (hence they have some disadvantage in answering PSLE questions, resulting in lower scores) because they have been taught to think further ...
also for GEP kids they have projects and social science and FPSP etc etc etc is built into the curriculum while it remains as CCA for the mainstreamers
but once they hit sec one (for the GEP kids), they will be able to move very fast while mainstream kids will find it a challenge to catch up with the GEP kids at sec one.....but at sec three they should be leveled out already
for those P6 mainstream kids now placed with GEP class in the IP schools, the school would have briefed them on the area that they need to put in extra effort to catch up / to run at the same pace. some school in facts have pull-out sessions for the mainstream kids in GEP class to monitor their coping mechanism
by and large for those high scores (mainstream) placed in GEP class, they do catch up very fast, justifying their high PSLE scores. -
Much like society, isn't it? The top earners get wooed with privileges, the bottom earners get financial assistance but the sandwiched class is left out.
jtoh:
In many schools, the best teachers in the school are assigned to the best classes and the poorest classes. So the ones in the middle classes are the \"sandwiched\" class.[/quote]
which class is that ? curious !verykiasu2010:
[quote=\"ctct61t\"]I see. Thank you for aqeqiq very much!
No wonder my friend's son who was in NYPS last year mentioner, his class' (Top class) PLSE overall score is better than GEP class, his teachers are very happy.
the top class teachers in NYPS also teach the bottom class. of course the targets are different
this bust the myth that if your kids not in top class will be sidelined - simply not true, at least for NYPS -
aqeqiq,
in a way, yes, but not all schools are like that
some schools put all their eggs in one basket -
Best of luck for those kids taking GEP this year!!!
KSP:
That's my dream life too. Even if she didn't get in.
I want my dd to go into GEP, as I heard from my friend, that the GEP kids no need any outside tution, no need parents to accompany for study. What parents need to do for GEP student is to let them eat well and sleep well. That's my dream life...ctct61t:
[quote=\"Luanee\"]Actually I dont mind my dd taking the test, or even going into GEP if she really has the apptitude. I am just not for the idea of ppl who actually send their kids to classes 'prepare' for the GEP tests, to increase their chances of getting in etc. I mean , if u are gifted means u are gifted, why need to prepare??
I think that is possible so long she can cope in the mainstream. Can cope here means B1 for all subjects.[/quote] :boogie: :boogie: :boogie: -
GEP maths and science goes beyond the primary sch syllabus and include sec topics too.
I have one GEP kid at home … -
Herbie:
what are the sec topics they do ? please share. thanksGEP maths and science goes beyond the primary sch syllabus and include sec topics too.
I have one GEP kid at home ... -
Yes, Herbie, pls share !
can give some examples of what kind of Sec 1 science experiments … do they bring down / tailor … to suit P4 to P6 GEP level? -
top secret la they learn very ‘cheam stuff’ especially for maths and for sci they get to do experiment in sch too… use of burner etc…
a layman like me cannot understand/solve their maths qn… -
greenbean2011:
the info below is copied from one of GEP school's FAQ :Yes, Herbie, pls share !
can give some examples of what kind of Sec 1 science experiments ... do they bring down / tailor .... to suit P4 to P6 GEP level?
How does the GEP compliment the Mainstream Syllabus?
GEP syllabus is based on mainstream syllabus but is enriched in terms of depth and breath. Depth means more details and at a higher level of thinking. Breadth means more concepts/information are covered.
Will the GEP pupils be taught using the mainstream textbooks?
\tTextbooks are used as references and pupils are expected to read them to know the scope for the subject. Pupils are not expected to bring the textbooks to school, unless they are informed specifically to do so. However, for HCL, textbooks are being used during lessons
How prepared will the GEP pupils be to sit for the PSLE?
The teachers will start preparing the pupils for PSLE primarily at P6, where they will be given practice papers to hone their skills. However, during lessons, teachers would emphasize on answering skills so that pupils will be better at answering questions, which is also a necessary for PSLE. -
Herbie:
Oh.. so does that mean that their exams are more difficult ?GEP maths and science goes beyond the primary sch syllabus and include sec topics too.
I have one GEP kid at home ...
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