2009 GEP Screening And Selection

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keroppi:

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How would we know if the results are released - via school or mail to us parents? And for those who do not make it, would they still be notified? TIA

Via school. Those who qualify will each be given a large envelope holding all the GEP information. Good luck to all parents!!

Meaning if we don't get a large envelope from our kids by first week of Nov, we can say bye bye to GEP? :lol:

[keroppi]

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Meaning if we don't get a large envelope from our kids by first week of Nov, we can say bye bye to GEP? :lol:

I think so. Unsuccessful candidates will not receive any form of notification from MOE.

[lwm99]

vlim:

sorry .. just to clarify.. what u mean by 'hosting school' is the school that use to host gep screening tests? Well if u mean that u might get us wrong as what we are saying are the 9 pri schools that have gep classes usually have higher number of students qualified for gep.

Are there any statistics to show that the 9 GEP schools have more students being selected from P3 than non-GEP schools?

[glchua]

jesschan:

Hi, me too! But contrary to many of you, I am just curious to know whether my boy can pass the second selection test because we have already decided that it is better for him to stay in the mainstream even if he is selected, after analysing the pros and cons.

I believe my boy is above average quality but not to the extend of \"gifted\". I think putting him in a class of truly gifted kids will put us under too much stress and I know that he thrives better when he can lead from the front. Currently, he enjoys going to school and has plenty of time for sports which he likes. I think that is very important for a child.

Exactly my thoughts about my son!

My boy don't do sports but I rather he can enjoy a proper childhood.

Unless GEP means less homework, which I seriously doubt so.

[acforfamily]

glchua:

Unless GEP means less homework, which I seriously doubt so.

Not sure whether this is representative or not, but I do know of a child who seems to have very little homework in his GEP class. So much so the mum was worried about what he was being taught. Maybe he finished it all in school?

[vlim]

glchua:

jesschan:

Hi, me too! But contrary to many of you, I am just curious to know whether my boy can pass the second selection test because we have already decided that it is better for him to stay in the mainstream even if he is selected, after analysing the pros and cons.

I believe my boy is above average quality but not to the extend of \"gifted\". I think putting him in a class of truly gifted kids will put us under too much stress and I know that he thrives better when he can lead from the front. Currently, he enjoys going to school and has plenty of time for sports which he likes. I think that is very important for a child.

Exactly my thoughts about my son!

My boy don't do sports but I rather he can enjoy a proper childhood.

Unless GEP means less homework, which I seriously doubt so.

No man.. the gep is a programme to further 'stretch' the gifted kids brain.. :roll:

[john.09525316]

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keroppi:

[quote=\"Puffer\"]How would we know if the results are released - via school or mail to us parents? And for those who do not make it, would they still be notified? TIA

Via school. Those who qualify will each be given a large envelope holding all the GEP information. Good luck to all parents!!

Meaning if we don't get a large envelope from our kids by first week of Nov, we can say bye bye to GEP? :lol:[/quote]I saw my friend son holding a large \"Yellow\" envelop.

so you can imagine on that day those children holding a \"yellow\" envelop walking or waiting in the school, or travel by Bus /MRT, that child is selected into GEP program.

I saw the joy on both my friend and his kid face, it was rather difficult to describe, on one hand is a joy and on the hand my friend know that the journey is not a smooth and easy one.

This friend of mine his son did ok so far in the GEP program.

All the best to all wanted to be GEPer's parents.

[watmekiasu]

keroppi:

I think so. Unsuccessful candidates will not receive any form of notification from MOE.

This is such a typical Singapore style - and not a good one. It's similar to when you're unsuccessful in a job application, they do not even bother to contact you. A \"We regret to inform you.......\" letter or email would improve their image by miles.

[hopeless]

vlim:

sorry .. just to clarify.. what u mean by 'hosting school' is the school that use to host gep screening tests? Well if u mean that u might get us wrong as what we are saying are the 9 pri schools that have gep classes usually have higher number of students qualified for gep.

Yes. Hosting schools are schools conducting GEP classes.

[corneyAmber]

atutor2001:

ks2me:

We might be going a little into \"analysis paralysis\" syndrome here on GEP. To me, we assume the GEP system is fair unless we have a better way to offer. .... .

Hi ks2me

I think you get me wrong. \"fairness\" of the GEP test was not my concern but rather the accuracy of the selection results, inevitably, caused by the limitation of having to set the tests in English as it is our medium of instruction - we cannot hide from it. I have gone through this process and only wish to share with others that they must be aware of this \"imperfection\" in the testing method and think through carefully before deciding whether to send their kids to GEP.

The estimate of 30% of gifted kids was brought up to highlight that from past records, out of every 100 kids identified, only approximately 30 of them will not suffer undue pressure or stress due to the additional workload. So all discerning parents with the advantage of past data in hand, please make a conscious decision when deciding. GEP gives additional exposure and is definitely an advantage. However, we must be prepared to spend additional PERSONAL time and effort to provide the necessary support and share the load with our little ones, in case the kid is not in the 30% (hope we don't delegate such tasks to tuition centres :lol:; the personal touch is very important; quitting GEP halfway can be very demoralising)

ks2me:

With the above, staying in mainstream and excel has alot of more merits.

I share the same belief and my kids are fine without all the extras.

Regards

Hi atutor2001,

Sorry if I have misread you but I believe we have common intent, just that we would do it differently.