All About GEP
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Kramerorgeorge\" post_id=\"2047648\" time=\"1637717652\" user_id=\"195348:
[/quote]Yes, I think this example section is meant to serve as a warm-up for the kids. So even if they haven't seen such questions before, if they are suitable for GEP, they'll grasp it quickly with these examples and be able to attempt the GA paper with more ease and confidence as well.
I think it depends on each individual when it comes to difficulty level for the various papers. My son's English is also not top notch but he reads widely (both fiction and non-fiction books). According to his feedback after 2 days, he ranked Maths paper as the easiest (it was easier than he expected), followed by GA 1 + GA 2 (both on par), then English paper last (but still manageable). He had time to check through all his papers, except GA 2 Part 2 (which they did today).
My kid mentioned the examples section too. It’s curious isn’t it? It definitely helps kids who have never been exposed to GA questions before.revils_ling\" post_id=\"2047578\" time=\"1637668330\" user_id=\"136480:
[quote=Jacq0206 post_id=2047575 time=1637666840 user_id=195947]Why my som told me ytd english was harder than today’s math? His english is not that strong but sounds like he did quite bad on ytd’s paper….
He said today he not only finished all but got time to check. But i dont think he got chance as we nvr sent him for tuition since p1….:(
An interesting aspect for GEP testing that I didn't know prior to my son's experience is that he told me they were given sample/practice questions (\"examples\") to do before actually starting on the GA papers (for both days). And these \"examples\" also came with answers + explanations that the kids could refer to after attempting them. For e.g., 5mins would be allocated for attempting 7 \"examples\". And the kids are allowed to refer back to the \"examples\" & explanations when they come across similar type of questions while doing the actual GA papers. -
revils_ling\" post_id=\"2047578\" time=\"1637668330\" user_id=\"136480:
Thanks revils_ling, I only found out about sample questions after reading your post - my daughter does selective talking :roll:
I think it depends on each individual when it comes to difficulty level for the various papers. My son's English is also not top notch but he reads widely (both fiction and non-fiction books). According to his feedback after 2 days, he ranked Maths paper as the easiest (it was easier than he expected), followed by GA 1 + GA 2 (both on par), then English paper last (but still manageable). He had time to check through all his papers, except GA 2 Part 2 (which they did today).Jacq0206\" post_id=\"2047575\" time=\"1637666840\" user_id=\"195947:
Why my som told me ytd english was harder than today’s math? His english is not that strong but sounds like he did quite bad on ytd’s paper….
He said today he not only finished all but got time to check. But i dont think he got chance as we nvr sent him for tuition since p1….:(
An interesting aspect for GEP testing that I didn't know prior to my son's experience is that he told me they were given sample/practice questions (\"examples\") to do before actually starting on the GA papers (for both days). And these \"examples\" also came with answers + explanations that the kids could refer to after attempting them. For e.g., 5mins would be allocated for attempting 7 \"examples\". And the kids are allowed to refer back to the \"examples\" & explanations when they come across similar type of questions while doing the actual GA papers.
She ranked the difficulty level from easiest to hardest 1. Math 2.GA1 3. GA2 4. ENGLISH. She came back reciting a few hard Math questions but she couldnt remember anything from English at all (might as well be a foreign language!).
Anyway, glad that this is over, enjoy the school holidys :rahrah: -
Bibinogs\" post_id=\"2047669\" time=\"1637724504\" user_id=\"163126:
Thanks revils_ling, I only found out about sample questions after reading your post - my daughter does selective talking :roll:
I think it depends on each individual when it comes to difficulty level for the various papers. My son's English is also not top notch but he reads widely (both fiction and non-fiction books). According to his feedback after 2 days, he ranked Maths paper as the easiest (it was easier than he expected), followed by GA 1 + GA 2 (both on par), then English paper last (but still manageable). He had time to check through all his papers, except GA 2 Part 2 (which they did today).revils_ling\" post_id=\"2047578\" time=\"1637668330\" user_id=\"136480:
[quote=Jacq0206 post_id=2047575 time=1637666840 user_id=195947]Why my som told me ytd english was harder than today’s math? His english is not that strong but sounds like he did quite bad on ytd’s paper….
He said today he not only finished all but got time to check. But i dont think he got chance as we nvr sent him for tuition since p1….:(
An interesting aspect for GEP testing that I didn't know prior to my son's experience is that he told me they were given sample/practice questions (\"examples\") to do before actually starting on the GA papers (for both days). And these \"examples\" also came with answers + explanations that the kids could refer to after attempting them. For e.g., 5mins would be allocated for attempting 7 \"examples\". And the kids are allowed to refer back to the \"examples\" & explanations when they come across similar type of questions while doing the actual GA papers.
She ranked the difficulty level from easiest to hardest 1. Math 2.GA1 3. GA2 4. ENGLISH. She came back reciting a few hard Math questions but she couldnt remember anything from English at all (might as well be a foreign language!).
Anyway, glad that this is over, enjoy the school holidys :rahrah:[/quote]U're welcome BIbinogs! 😊 I think most kids practice some form of selective talking like u said. It's really dependent on their moods. So when they're in the mood to spill, u don't even have to ask anything for them to share. 😜 Just have to be there to listen. And when they're not in the mood, u can ask non-stop but won't get much from them. 😅 -
Yes actually I am not holding much hope (she said she didnt finish the papers) and I dont think I will transfer her even if she does make it in. Im just kpo…the papers are like a mythical unicorn that everyone is trying to know more about (especially the GEP prep centres), but the kids themselves who’d seen the papers usually cannot recall much!
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Yes actually I am not holding much hope (she said she didnt finish the papers) and I dont think I will transfer her even if she does make it in. Im just kpo…the papers are like a mythical unicorn that everyone is trying to know more about (especially the GEP prep centres), but the kids themselves who’d seen the papers usually cannot recall much!
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Bibinogs\" post_id=\"2047690\" time=\"1637727308\" user_id=\"163126:
Met my son’s Clasmate today.
Yes actually I am not holding much hope (she said she didnt finish the papers) and I dont think I will transfer her even if she does make it in. Im just kpo...the papers are like a mythical unicorn that everyone is trying to know more about (especially the GEP prep centres), but the kids themselves who'd seen the papers usually cannot recall much!
(Genius level type)
He could tell me about the impossible question and the options given.
It’s a simple question but all the 5 options are not the answers. (That’s y they called it the impossible questions)
I’m sure if I ask him more, he can tell me more questions from yesterday too. -
Bibinogs\" post_id=\"2047689\" time=\"1637727288\" user_id=\"163126:
Yes indeed! My boy and I concluded last night that GEP is like an \"exam of secrecy\" 😂 I think in my house, we're just glad it's finally over and happy that it was a positive experience for him, especially since we can't control the outcome. 😊
Yes actually I am not holding much hope (she said she didnt finish the papers) and I dont think I will transfer her even if she does make it in. Im just kpo...the papers are like a mythical unicorn that everyone is trying to know more about (especially the GEP prep centres), but the kids themselves who'd seen the papers usually cannot recall much! -
Ah thanks for the info skii…so there are no answers to the impossible questions?
revils_ling…indeed! I see it as a learning experience since the p3 exams were cancelled and the kids dont have much "real exam" experience. My girl’s friend, also taking the paper, came over for a playdate yesterday and they had lots of fun - let the holidays begin! -
Bibinogs\" post_id=\"2047722\" time=\"1637731388\" user_id=\"163126:
Seemed like either the paper was set wrongly
Ah thanks for the info skii...so there are no answers to the impossible questions?
revils_ling...indeed! I see it as a learning experience since the p3 exams were cancelled and the kids dont have much \"real exam\" experience. My girl's friend, also taking the paper, came over for a playdate yesterday and they had lots of fun - let the holidays begin!
or the kids remember the questions (and options) wrongly.
Or need to shade option D + option E.
(Hahahah. I doubt )
But not important now as the kids are playing happily now.
(It’s play date at our place today - a well deserved celebration for them) -
My son said for English there is no question number 37...There was a skip question. I told him how can that be??? So most probably he shade the answers not in sequence...😪 Anyway English is gone case. Infact who will know even if is a mistake??? Secret 🤣 He picked up the bad experience that he had in English paper so he tried to do bit faster for his Maths..he mentioned not too bad partly his Maths Olympiad background did help. For GA i believe he just tikam... To be honest chances is slim..of course even if he gets, i may not let him go..Seeing him so stress up, I think I better let him be the Big fish in the small pond 😅😅
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