All About GEP
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25hr mama:
There are known cases of lower score still getting the award...and AFAIK, 250 is not stated in MOE website.Nebbermind:
Regarding the t-score of 250, there are exceptions.
Hi Nebbermind, what do u mean by there r exception?
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Nebbermind:
There are known cases of lower score still getting the award...and AFAIK, 250 is not stated in MOE website.[/quote]The cases of students still getting the award despite not meeting the requirement, were they from last year's batch?25hr mama:
[quote=\"Nebbermind\"]Regarding the t-score of 250, there are exceptions.
Hi Nebbermind, what do u mean by there r exception? -
Nope, it’s a few years back. Perhaps they trust that the dsa schools have down their due diligent assessment when they granted the dsa.
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Nebbermind:
Nope, it's a few years back. Perhaps they trust that the dsa schools have down their due diligent assessment when they granted the dsa.
That explains it. The 250 criteria was introduced last year. -
Hmmm…but they seemed to be still quiet abt 250 in their website. Wonder why…
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Nebbermind:
Hmmm...but they seemed to be still quiet abt 250 in their website. Wonder why...
It was made known to the GEP students and their parents. Maybe it only concerns them? Or the IT dept not very on the ball? -
jtoh:
No wonder.. Never heard of this 250 criteria 2 years ago. Was told that as long as the GEP kid maintained his/her GEP status at the end of P6 (ie. meeting the 70% baseline for all subjects, including Social Studies, and with no behavioral issues), he/she would definitely be granted EESiS. In fact, DS' teachers said so far (2 years ago), no GEP kid in the school had not been granted EESIS.Nebbermind:
Hmmm...but they seemed to be still quiet abt 250 in their website. Wonder why...
It was made known to the GEP students and their parents. Maybe it only concerns them? Or the IT dept not very on the ball? -
firefly38:
No wonder.. Never heard of this 250 criteria 2 years ago. Was told that as long as the GEP kid maintained his/her GEP status at the end of P6 (ie. meeting the 70% baseline for all subjects, including Social Studies, and with no behavioral issues), he/she would definitely be granted EESiS. In fact, DS' teachers said so far (2 years ago), no GEP kid in the school had not been granted EESIS.[/quote]looks like I learn something new everyday. Thanks for sharingjtoh:
[quote=\"Nebbermind\"]Hmmm...but they seemed to be still quiet abt 250 in their website. Wonder why...
It was made known to the GEP students and their parents. Maybe it only concerns them? Or the IT dept not very on the ball? -
I think that it is important to understand the underlying and fundamental purpose of GEP to address our doubts. Firstly, being a GEP student, I can confidently tell you that the GEPers who finish the 3 years of the Programme comprise almost entirely of those who passed the test on their own merit. Many who hothouses dropped out in my school, unable to cope with the rigorous programme. If you are worried about social problems, I must assure you that the students there are mostly similar in the fact that most are eccentric. Haha, including me. The teachers are very encouraging and they’ll try their utmost to integrate each child into the student community. To the parents who are indecisive about allowing your child to enter or attempt the test, do not worry. Let them try, don’t worry if their results are not extraordinary. Frankly speaking, my results from P1-3 were merely above average; not top, not even top 3 in my class for I didn’t see the need to study. However, after entering GEP, I was pitted against others who posessed great potential. Next to them, I realised with a sudden pang that I wasn’t half as good, but thanks to the teachers, I had really fabulous friends and I honestly felt that I was a ‘part’ of the programme. Hence, if you feel are worried that your child will be ‘left out’, fret not. The GEP community is a vibrant, caring one and I love this place more than anything. You may be guessing my age now, but yes, I’m still in primary school
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AppleCrumble:
Perhaps MOE should clarify how much $$, on average, did they have to put in to support a child through the GEP program from P4 to P6, and how many, for the last 5 years, of the children in the GEP program were Singaporeans vs PRs/foreigners? Then we have a better position to argue for whether Singaporean kids should have priority to benefit from this program...?Would like to ask for parents' opinions on an issue related to GEP, a hot topic now since now is the time for GEP screening and selection tests.
As most of you are aware, MOE is implementing steps to give priority to Singaporean citizens (e.g. more balloting chance for P1 school registration, school fees differentiation between SCs and PRs). Am just wondering if this should be extended to the GEP too. This way, more Singaporean kids will benefit from this program.
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