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GEP Second-Round Crash Course Recap | Mastering Word Problems with Tr. Boqian
On Wednesday, Teacher Boqian kicked off Day 1 of the GEP Second-Round Crash Course, with a focus on “Word Problem Mastery.”
This session was designed to help students systematically review high-frequency word problem concepts, tackle challenging and error-prone questions, and build a solid foundation for the upcoming Second-Round exam.
Lesson WalkthroughAt the start of the lesson, Teacher Boqian explained why the GEP Round 2 Intensive Course was created.
In the GEP second-round exam, word problems take up a very large proportion. Based on our analysis of the past four years of papers, word problems account for as much as 47.83%!
As a hot exam focus, word problems include: - Frequently tested topics such as sum-difference–multiple problems.
- Challenging topics such as excess and shortage problem or the chicken and rabbit problem.
- Trick topics such as calendar problems.
Because of this, targeted intensive training is especially important.
Beyond word problems, the second round also introduces new topics, with geometry (area & perimeter) being tested most heavily. On top of that, there are many comprehensive problems rarely seen in school math — which can be very hard to solve if students encounter them for the first time in the real exam.
Comparison between Round 1 and Round 2 Topics
Geometry Problems in Round 2
Comprehensive Problems in Round 2
Aimed at helping students strengthen these critical areas before the exam, Teacher Boqian introduced the structure of our 3-day crash course: - Day 1: Word Problem Mastery – Tackle high-frequency topics, difficult problems, and common pitfalls.
- Day 2: Geometry Focus – Build confidence in area and perimeter questions and understand common exam traps.
- Day 3: Comprehensive Problem Training – Broaden thinking and strategies for rare but challenging problem types.
This structure ensures that students gain a thorough understanding of the exam's structure and key focus areas, enabling them to boost their problem-solving ability efficiently in a short time. Throughout the class, students remained highly focused. They were not only listening attentively, but also actively participating in discussions, asking questions, and volunteering answers. At the end of the session, a short post-class test was arranged to evaluate learning progress. This allowed the tracking of students' grasp of the materials covered, and for any adjustments for the upcoming sessions. Through this class, students not only consolidated their understanding of word problems, but also gained early exposure to the types and difficulty levels of the Round 2 exam, effectively laying a strong foundation for the final phase of preparation.
About the Teacher
Originally from Jilin, China, Teacher BoQian achieved 1st place with the highest score in his high school entrance examination at age 16, earning a full scholarship to Raffles Institution, Singapore’s premier junior college. He later graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS). Having lived in Singapore for 15 years, he has a deep understanding of the local education system, academic pathways, and student needs.
Teacher Bo Qian has garnered accolades in numerous national and international competitions,including: - Gold Medal – Hua Luogeng Gold Cup Mathematics Competition
- Perfect Score – American Mathematics Competition (AMC 8)
- Top 1% – AMC 10/12, qualifying for the AIME
With over six years of local teaching experience, he specialises in Singapore’s curriculum and major competitions (NMOS, APMOPS, RMO). His students have consistently achieved top results: 2023 Highlights: ✔ NMOS –12 Gold Medals (2 in Top 30) ✔ APMOPS– 1 Platinum, 10 Gold Medals ✔ RMO – 7High Distinctions ✔ IMSO –1 Gold Medal 2024 Highlights: ✔ NMOS –11 Gold Medals ✔ APMOPS– 1 Platinum, 2 Gold Medals ✔ RMO – 6 High Distinctions
After the GEP Second-Round Crash Course concluded, parents shared that they were deeply impressed by Teacher Boqian’s teaching. His explanations were clear, well-structured, and easy to understand. The students also enjoyed his teaching style very much. At the same time, the practicality of the crash course was also praised.
If you are interested in better understanding Tr. Boqian's teaching style, check out a lesson he recorded on YouTube:
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