2009 GEP Screening And Selection

[acforfamily]

watmekiasu:

Do GEP students study Mandarin at a different level?

I understand that they do cos I was told by a parent that the teacher showed the kid the differences between GEP Chinese, Higher Chinese and Normal Chinese.

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musette:

Whoa! GEP sounds like a scary programme for a 9 year-old kid. My dd loves to read all kinds of books and magazines and is in the top 1% for NSW Science (results for Maths and Eng not known yet), but after reading all these, she'd better think twice about GEP. Not that she can get in....

if she's already in a GEP school, then the decision will prob be much easier!

well, if she can get thru the 2nd rd without any coaching, then I think you shd seriously consider letting her have a go at the GEP prog. It'll be very enriching for her. Of course there'll be struggles, both for the student and the parents but I believe it's only for a couple of yrs.

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acforfamily:

watmekiasu:

Do GEP students study Mandarin at a different level?

I understand that they do cos I was told by a parent that the teacher showed the kid the differences between GEP Chinese, Higher Chinese and Normal Chinese.

I always thought they do the same MT as non-GEP coz I vaguely remember that allows them to mingle with the rest of the cohort.

BTW, the GEP-Elitist attitude is not an urban myth....just more in some and less in others.

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musette:

Whoa! GEP sounds like a scary programme for a 9 year-old kid. My dd loves to read all kinds of books and magazines and is in the top 1% for NSW Science (results for Maths and Eng not known yet), but after reading all these, she'd better think twice about GEP. Not that she can get in....

Well, I think as a parent, we would some how know whether our kid is naturally gifted/intelligent or not. If you think they are, then i think is good for them to take up gep ( if they are qualified) which will further stretch and nature your kid... Yes the work is more stressful .. but i think it is real useful and can train up those kids who are real gifted. However, they would probably need a bit of your support and help along the way :lol:

[jesschan]

Hi, just wondering what is the average number of children per school sitting for the second test? My son studies in one of the "not popular" neighbourhood schools and there are 9 of them taking the second round of tests.

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Merlion:

One good thing about GEP is it will train a kid to be more mature and independent. Yes, there are still GEP kids who go to those high price tuition centre for Maths and Science enrichment. And to be honest, I do not understand why their parents are doing that. GEP is a program that is supposed to train a kid to be independent and being able to solve problems by themselves. If the kids have problems with school work, they should discuss with their classmates or seek help from the GEP teachers. All the GEP teachers are special trained to handle all kind of gifted kids. Sometimes, I think parents just have to learn to let go of their kids and let them handle their own study. We will be surprised how well they will do if they have the right mind and attitude. The baseline is to teach the kids to be motivated and have the right attitude towards learning and most important - towards life.


Being selected for GEP does not mean that the kid is suitiable for the program. The parents are in the best position to know that if their kids are ready for the program. If a kid has to go to tuition center for english, maths and science tuition when they are in P3, then I think the parents better think twice before sending the kid into GEP. A poor GEP kid once written in his english eassy \" Everyday is like hell to me\". If I were the parents, I would pull him / her out of the GEP program because the program is hurting the kid's little heart. Don't just go for GEP because it is GEP. Only go for GEP if you think that this is the best route for your kid.

Ya you are right. At the begining of P4 gep, I was pretty worry of how difficult will be the work of gep for my son. Initially he was stress too but after term two, I could feel that he feel more ease already and now he seems to be coping quite well though once a while he will grumble stress. He can handle his social studies portfolio project pretty well and for his family project he got 39/40. Initially I wanted to help him in his homework which he didn't know how to do but he refused to as he said the teacher will go through with them... so I suppose that is how the gep works

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CrazyDad:

Nowaday there are schools that can train better pupils to become GEP potential. So not all of them are natural, some are good at taking exam.

Well, I think those primary schools that have gep have higher number of students getting into gep......... so.... 'fair'??/ 'unfair????????

I have another point to highlight... those high ability students who have the apportunity to be trained to get into gep will take up the space for the real gifted students and end up some of the real gifted children will miss the opportunity of getting into gep :stupid: :stupid:

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jesschan:

Hi, just wondering what is the average number of children per school sitting for the second test? My son studies in one of the \"not popular\" neighbourhood schools and there are 9 of them taking the second round of tests.

with abt 180 pr sch and 4000 invitations, that's 20ish per school (ave).

[jesschan]

Full.Cream:

with abt 180 pr sch and 4000 invitations, that's 20ish per school (ave).

sounds logical... thanks.

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jesschan:

Full.Cream:

with abt 180 pr sch and 4000 invitations, that's 20ish per school (ave).

sounds logical... thanks.

was told acsp has 60+, so probably more for those superduper SAP schools