GEP Preparatory Program

[Jo Focus]

I have a pretty bad experience with Mind Stretcher. They are quite arrogant. last year I tried to sign up the Mind Stretcher High Ability Class for English since my daughter was overall top in her class in P2. Unfortunately, after the test they conducted, my daughter was not eligible to take their class. Anyway, we decided to have self study program for my daughter and she got into GEP. I guess we DO NOT need Mindstretcher to insult the ability of our child !

[Melodies]

Hi Jo Focus,


Care to share your self study program? which areas did you focus?

Thanks!

Regards,

Jo Focus:

I have a pretty bad experience with Mind Stretcher. They are quite arrogant. last year I tried to sign up the Mind Stretcher High Ability Class for English since my daughter was overall top in her class in P2. Unfortunately, after the test they conducted, my daughter was not eligible to take their class. Anyway, we decided to have self study program for my daughter and she got into GEP. I guess we DO NOT need Mindstretcher to insult the ability of our child !

[Jo Focus]

Hi Melodies,


Base on my daughter’s weaknesses, I focus on the relevant assessment books. The areas covered are vocabulary, comprehension and close passage.

You have to search your own which tailor to your kid.

Hope this helps.

[Nebbermind]

Sometimes I wonder why we make such a big hooha over these programs?


I used to feel that we shouldn't 'train' our kids that way just because of GEP.

But later, I also felt that if a kid can be trained and acquired knowledge of higher level, then is he still a misfit in GEP if he's selected?

Now, having been here for a while, I also see quite alot of parents enrichment their kids on their own, some accelerating the kids learning...maybe completing the whole yr's syllabus within a couple of months. Does it make any different if one is doing it on his own while another is paying for professional help? :?

[BeContented]

Nebbermind:

Sometimes I wonder why we make such a big hooha over these programs?


I used to feel that we shouldn't 'train' our kids that way just because of GEP.

But later, I also felt that if a kid can be trained and acquired knowledge of higher level, then is he still a misfit in GEP if he's selected?

Now, having been here for a while, I also see quite alot of parents enrichment their kids on their own, some accelerating the kids learning...maybe completing the whole yr's syllabus within a couple of months. Does it make any different if one is doing it on his own while another is paying for professional help? :?

ha ha...i see no diff lah. so in a way, most of us are 'guilty' of accelerating our kids I confess....i do try to teach more if they show potential to absorb.

[Trapwithin]

Nebbermind:

Now, having been here for a while, I also see quite alot of parents enrichment their kids on their own, some accelerating the kids learning...maybe completing the whole yr's syllabus within a couple of months.

Accelerating learning is also not that straight forward either. So for example a P3 kids is taught P4 stuff. A lot also depends on whether the kid can understand and grasp the concept on P4 stuff. If they have difficulty understanding P4 concepts, there is only so much you can \"push\". It is not like you can \"force\" the conept down their throat.

From my gathering in the posting KSP, one common trait among GEP kids seems to be the ability to understand concept beyond their level. It is not really something that can be \"hothoused\". They either understand or they don't.

As mentioned, a lot of these centres show >90% success rate but only for round 1. No one will give you a success rate for round 2 .. because you can't really \"trained\" for round 2.

On the other hand, if the kids has the ability to understand concepts well and do accelerated learning .. why not.

Tiger Woods is gifted in golf, but if his parents just sit back and not train him .. he might not be where he is today. It is ok to train ... but just don't \"force\" it down their throat when they are not ready for it.

[iRabbit]

I know that GEP parents are serious folks, but I will risk sharing a joke here. Samuel came back from the GEP selection test but did not qualify. His dad was furious.


Dad: Son, GEP outcome today, how did it go? I already told my colleagues last year we're shifting to Bukit Timah cos you're going to enrol in Nanyang.

Samuel (almost quivering): Erm dad, I didn't qualify.

Dad (bursting a vein): What? You didn't? Why you so stupid? After all the money I've spent sending you to the preparation courses.

Samuel (very down now): Dad, I'm sorry I'm not gifted. But I think the reason for that is because I'm your son.

Muahahaha! :rotflmao:

[iFirefly]

Trapwithin:

Nebbermind:

Now, having been here for a while, I also see quite alot of parents enrichment their kids on their own, some accelerating the kids learning...maybe completing the whole yr's syllabus within a couple of months.

Accelerating learning is also not that straight forward either. So for example a P3 kids is taught P4 stuff. A lot also depends on whether the kid can understand and grasp the concept on P4 stuff. If they have difficulty understanding P4 concepts, there is only so much you can \"push\". It is not like you can \"force\" the conept down their throat.

From my gathering in the posting KSP, one common trait among GEP kids seems to be the ability to understand concept beyond their level. It is not really something that can be \"hothoused\". They either understand or they don't.

As mentioned, a lot of these centres show >90% success rate but only for round 1. No one will give you a success rate for round 2 .. because you can't really \"trained\" for round 2.

On the other hand, if the kids has the ability to understand concepts well and do accelerated learning .. why not.

Tiger Woods is gifted in golf, but if his parents just sit back and not train him .. he might not be where he is today. It is ok to train ... but just don't \"force\" it down their throat when they are not ready for it.

:goodpost:

[BeContented]

FQW:

I know that GEP parents are serious folks, but I will risk sharing a joke here. Samuel came back from the GEP selection test but did not qualify. His dad was furious.


Dad: Son, GEP outcome today, how did it go? I already told my colleagues last year we're shifting to Bukit Timah cos you're going to enrol in Nanyang.

Samuel (almost quivering): Erm dad, I didn't qualify.

Dad (bursting a vein): What? You didn't? Why you so stupid? After all the money I've spent sending you to the preparation courses.

Samuel (very down now): Dad, I'm sorry I'm not gifted. But I think the reason for that is because I'm your son.

Muahahaha! :rotflmao:

:rotflmao:
But hor, maybe true leh.
I have a friend with 2 kids. The GAL who took after the dad (his look & features & temperament etc).....is GEP. The BOY who took after the mom.....errrr....
But I never did dare to be honest with them.

[iRabbit]

Nebbermind:

Sometimes I wonder why we make such a big hooha over these programs?


I used to feel that we shouldn't 'train' our kids that way just because of GEP.

But later, I also felt that if a kid can be trained and acquired knowledge of higher level, then is he still a misfit in GEP if he's selected?

Now, having been here for a while, I also see quite alot of parents enrichment their kids on their own, some accelerating the kids learning...maybe completing the whole yr's syllabus within a couple of months. Does it make any different if one is doing it on his own while another is paying for professional help? :?

I find your view honestly refreshing. May I invite you to the PH thread to share your experience (not just on GEP) once in a while?