Students will take one standardised selection test at Primary 3, but can also be selected to join the new programmes "at multiple junctures" from Primary 4 to 6.
Students will take one standardised selection test at Primary 3, but can also be selected to join the new programmes"at multiple junctures" from Primary 4 to 6.New: You can now listen to articles.SINGAPORE: School-based programmes for high-ability learners will be expanded to about 10 per cent of the primary school cohort, or about 3,000 students, the Ministry of Education said on Monday .
NDR 2024: GEP will be revamped to cater to more students, all primary schools to offer high-ability programmes “What we do observe is that some students can thrive in all three subjects, but there are some students which are stronger in one or two subjects and weaker in others, and they may not necessarily benefit as fully from the kind of GEP model that the students have.”
Since these modules also cater to students with specific strengths, more students can take them, compared to the current GEP cohort, the press release read. Meanwhile, a student who goes for a science after-school module may learn more about the science and technology behind the food on their plate, research sustainable eating practices and propose solutions. This is meant for those who demonstrate a strong interest and an aptitude for seeking answers beyond what is taught in the syllabus.
Schools can also identify students suitable for the programmes based on day-to-day observations, teacher recommendations and their work, MOE said, adding that there is “no set weighting” for these screening methods. “They may be able to get in through the selection, but they may not thrive in it. That’s definitely a concern for us as well,” said the Education Ministry.
On average, every school will have about 15 students - some may have slightly more while others may have slightly fewer, said Mr Chan.
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