GEP curriculum: Students attend one of the nine GE centres and go through an enriched curriculum. Class sizes are typically much smaller than a mainstream class. Curriculum focuses on widening students’ knowledge, not necessarily directly related to PSLE.

GEP students: Generally considered to be twice exceptional. Require stretching that the mainstream curriculum may not be able to provide. May not be gifted in all areas, i.e. might be stronger in Math than English.

There are different ways to measure giftedness besides IQ (and we have gone for the intelligence/IQ route for the selection test as well as having appropriate identification practices) such as Gardners' Theory of Multiple Intelligence.

Development of Learner

Having high aptitude or intrapersonal catalysts for a certain subject is just one key to being an expert in a given field, another is the development which is where we come in as teachers. Quality of teaching plays a pivotal role in developing a person's aptitude. As gifted learners tend to have unique learning needs that the mainstream curriculum cannot provide, they require provisions to mentally stimulate them.

Characteristic of Learner

I also learnt that there are quite a number of characteristics that gifted learners have that can be split into intellectual vs personal. For example, an intellectual characteristic would be rapid learning rate and a personal characteristic would be need for mental stimulation.

GEP students: students with high readiness, inquisitive learners who are oftentimes passionate about particular topics. Higher incidence of SEN.

GEP curriculum: similar topics but with expanded breadth and depth of information to stretch students' learning

GEP students are unique, each displaying giftedness in different areas. They may not always be fully engaged in the classroom, as they often seek greater intellectual stimulation. A specialized program tailored to their needs would provide the optimal environment to foster and nurture their talents, serving as a catalyst for their development.

GEP Identification - done at P3 to sieve out the top 1% of students based on their intellectual capabilities and understanding of Math and English.

GEP students - these students are keen learners who are ready to be challenged. These students have a tendency to be twice-exceptional (eg gifted + have SEN). These students may have additional affective education needs that teachers need to be aware of and provide guidance to students about.

GEP curriculum - catered to students who are capable of higher order thinking; curriculum is intellectually rigorous so as to stretch students and increase their engagement in learning; it is pegged to what their peers are learning in the mainstream curriculum

• How does the GEP aptitude test evaluate the students? What do the aptitude tests select for?

• How does the GE CCE/AE programme differ from the mainstream CCE programme?

Questions related to course content:

• What are some considerations that I need to make when planning lessons for high-ability/gifted learners?

• Are the terms "high-ability" and "gifted" interchangeable? If not, then what are the differences between the terms?

These students are the top 1%.

They will undergo an enriched curriculum to ensure that they are stretched and supported to develop their talents and hunger for learning.

scores but on their performance in the national GEP Identification Exercises. This exercise is still primarily a test of their intellectual abilities.

but about balancing off various self-interests (intrapersonal) with the interests of

others (interpersonal) and of other aspects of the context in which one lives". There should be an emphasise on doing good and bringing positive change in gifted education.

The GEP curriculum extends beyond the standard syllabus, focusing on higher-order thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. GEP students participate in enrichment activities such as competitions, research projects etc.

1. question types of each subject

2. format of the assessment

3. selection criteria

4. any guidelines to make decision on the change of school

5. any info for parents to know what GEP is

6. Does GEB track the development of the gifted pupils through the 6/10/12-year of education?

7. What happens to pupils who are offered but decided not to be in GEP?

8. Can we differentiate the ones who are genuinely gifted and who are equipped by tutors before the screening tests?

GEP curriculum: Differentiated for Math, Eng, Sci and SS where students will be involved in project work (IRS/IvP). Students are stretched through deeper content knowledge and enhanced curriculum.

GEP students: Highly self-motivated with a strong drive to excel. They are curious learners and they are critical thinkers. They are confident communicators with a good sense of reasoning. GE students enjoy learning beyond textbooks and classrooms.