GEP 2011 - Screening & Selection

[metz]

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[metz]

wonderm:

Sorry chamonix, think I have mis-read your earlier message. You were asking about those tested gifted by IQ test or Mensa, yet not make it past the second round. I am not sure how many of such cases, should be the exception and small in number?

Hi wonderm,

I am not sure of the exact number, but I have come across 2 such cases - one Internet case whereby the child scored above 130 for IQ (can't remember the exact no.), another case is a friend's niece who cleared Mensa. A check with GEP dept also confirmed that IQ test results do not guarantee entry to GEP.

The number can't be too big as the sample size of kids who have taken IQ tests isn't big too. The only few possible conclusions are as what jtoh and mommyNg have stated.

sleepy:

chamonix:

how does one explain why some kids who have been tested gifted (IQ test or Mensa) failed to make it past the second round?

Oh, you heard of such cases? I heard of one such case too.

Anyway, after discussing with dh, we decided not to take any action. No training or special preparation.

Bottom line, gep is just an alternative for mensa kids. It's not like they would be suffering in mainstream if not picked up by the screening for whatever reasons. More time to pursue hobby?

So probably don't have to worry too much when it's your child's turn

Yup, there have been such cases. Not sure if GEP test is an alternative to Mensa or IQ tests cos I have never seen any. You have?

Kudos to you and your husband to have such mindsets. Indeed no matter what, there are always other alternatives to stretch a child's ability. Don't worry too much and stay cool these few days.

Me worry? :? 你太看得起我了, 哈哈. I cannot qualify lah. Mine have never taken any IQ tests leh, no baseline to talk or worry about (and may not be in Sg for GEP tests). Parents who might feel nerve wrecking are probably those whose children have taken IQ tests or demonstrated giftedness.

[phtthp]

curious … where to take IQ tests ?

is it only in Mensa, how about other places ?

[Just4Fun]

aada:

heard GEP result is out at ACS

That's fast ! Hope any parent who got any confirmation on this can write in... this thread shd get \"hot\" again

[ksasalways]

Just4Fun:

aada:

heard GEP result is out at ACS

That's fast ! Hope any parent who got any confirmation on this can write in... this thread shd get \"hot\" again

Told by DS that teacher told them that result should be out by this Friday for everyone...next Monday is P Holiday and then 12 Nov will be the briefing...

Good luck to everyone...

[jtoh]

aada:

heard GEP result is out at ACS

I'm surprised if it's out at ACS and not at the other schools. Traditionally MOE would send the notification, along with all the documents for successful candidates, at the same time to all schools.

[syshi]

jtoh:

aada:

heard GEP result is out at ACS

I'm surprised if it's out at ACS and not at the other schools. Traditionally MOE would send the notification, along with all the documents for successful candidates, at the same time to all schools.

Maybe all schools received the result already. But due to the exams still ongoing, the schools decided to hold back the announcement. As for ACS maybe they've finished the exam yesterday hence the result of GEP selection test was released?

[david59]

sleepy:

chamonix:

how does one explain why some kids who have been tested gifted (IQ test or Mensa) failed to make it past the second round?

Oh, you heard of such cases? I heard of one such case too.

Anyway, after discussing with dh, we decided not to take any action. No training or special preparation.

Bottom line, gep is just an alternative for mensa kids. It's not like they would be suffering in mainstream if not picked up by the screening for whatever reasons. More time to pursue hobby?

So probably don't have to worry too much when it's your child's turn

Yalor, at the end of the day, the PSLE is the equalizer. The result will decide who go to the best schools. Like the GEP students, the best ones would be headhunted by top schools too.
The only diff. is that those in GEP will get to do far more challenging Maths n science subjects. However, from my ex-student's experience, many GEP students struggled to cope in the programme.
So, just make sure ur kid keeps up with his/her result. Anyway, the education journey is still a long distance race with many opportunities to strive better even when one falls.

[jtoh]

david59:

Yalor, at the end of the day, the PSLE is the equalizer. The result will decide who go to the best schools. Like the GEP students, the best ones would be headhunted by top schools too.
The only diff. is that those in GEP will get to do far more challenging Maths n science subjects. However, from my ex-student's experience, many GEP students struggled to cope in the programme.
So, just make sure ur kid keeps up with his/her result. Anyway, the education journey is still a long distance race with many opportunities to strive better even when one falls.

Which secondary school are you referring to which offers GEPpers more challenging Math and Science curriculums and in which 'many GEP students are struggling in'?

[MandyMummy]

syshi:

jtoh:

[quote=\"aada\"]heard GEP result is out at ACS

I'm surprised if it's out at ACS and not at the other schools. Traditionally MOE would send the notification, along with all the documents for successful candidates, at the same time to all schools.

Maybe all schools received the result already. But due to the exams still ongoing, the schools decided to hold back the announcement. As for ACS maybe they've finished the exam yesterday hence the result of GEP selection test was released?[/quote]Some schools will inform their students later. I remembered my ds was informed 2 days later on a Sat and only received the envelope on the following Mon.