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BIOLOGY RAFFLES
ACADEMIESa.k.a. B.RA
REQUIREMENTS
Secondary Two Results 4.0 GP for Biology 3.6 overall GPA Others: on a case-by-case basis
Procedure1.Selection Test2.Interview (for some)
Other Requirements Science Mentorship Project OM-Tech Problem
RP vs RA
How is RA different from RP? More depth and breadth in curriculum Discussion-based teaching style More opportunities for biology-related
activities Varied RA assessments
SEC 3 CURRICULUM
RP Curriculum Homeostasis Respiration Photosynthesis Ecology Man’s Impact on the
Environment Evolution
Additional RA Topics
Kidney
Photosystems I & II
SEC 4 CURRICULUM
RP Curriculum Fertility Cellular
Reproduction Genomic Biology Genetic Biology Genetic Engineering Genetically Modified
Organisms
Additional RA Topics Foetal screening (e.g.
amniocentisis)
Statistical analysis (chi-square test), Epistasis, Collaboration, Complementary genes, Pleiotropy, x inactivation
Regulation of gene expression of lac and ara operons
Gene technology (DNA probes and hybridisation, Northern, Southern, Western, Southwestern blotting)
TEACHING STYLE
Accelerated learning RP syllabus covered
briefly in class to allow more time for RA
Additional handouts which delve deeper into topics covered
More hands-on activities
TEACHING STYLE
Discussion-based and participation Lessons are based
on students’ input Sharing of ideas and
opinions are strongly encouraged
Group research, then sharing through class presentations
TEACHING STYLE
Self-motivated learning Hardly any
spoonfeeding More opportunities
to explore and research on your own
WHAT YOU TAKE AWAY IS BASED ON WHAT YOU PUT IN!
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Science Mentorship Programme (SMP) An attachment programme under which
students, under the guidance of an expert-mentor (e.g. professor, doctor) carry out scientific research and investigation
Expert-mentors from institutions e.g NUS, NTU Comprises 2 main sections:
Mentorship/attachment & project work, and participation in Youth Science Conference (YSC) in September
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Science Mentorship Programme (SMP) Allows students to gain exposure to scientific
research and investigation/experimentation Topics researched on in the course of doing
the SMP project will most likely be relevant to the RA curriculum
Students are given the opportunity to work in laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Science Mentorship Programme (SMP)Requirements:
Aptitude in Math and Science Interest in science Ability to grasp abstract scientific concepts Motivation and initiative Time management skills Commitment and discipline Intellectual curiosity Ability to work with others in a team Social skills needed to relate to adults Recommendation by a Science Teacher Recommendation by Head of Department
(Source: http://www.gebsp.moe.gov.sg/SMP/index.htm)
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Science Mentorship Programme (SMP)Selection Process:
Submission of a research proposal (Nov) Based on topics proposed by the individual or by
various expert-mentors from different institutions Unsuccessful applicants are to reapply, and a new
list of research topics proposed by expert-mentors will be released (January)
Others will be considered on a case-by-case basis
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
CompetitionsNational Youth Envirolympics Challenge
(NYEC) Organised in partnership with NEA An “amazing-race” around Singapore, centered
around encouraging youths to support the green cause
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
3-day attachment at Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) Learnt lab techniques (eg: Gel
Electrophoresis, Polymerase Chain Reaction) Worked in a state-of-the-art lab Got a feel of what a research scientist does
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
State-of-the-art lab at IMCB
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Science Talks Stem Cell Talk Series 2009 by Prof Lim Tit
Meng at the Science Centre A series of 4 talks about stem cells and nerve
growth factors, and its applications today Evolution Talk by Dr Shawn Lum (from
NIE) Enrichment on Evolution from Secondary 3
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
RA Class Project – Mosquito Breeding Sites Collaboration with RI and NUS to study mosquito
breeding sites Aim of the investigation was to find out which site in
our school best favours the breeding of mosquito Placed mosquito larvae trap in different sites around
the school (Koi Pond, Eco Garden, J-Block Basketball Courts)
Every Tuesday and Thursday, the class will count the number of larvae in each trap
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Mosquito Traps
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Placing the mosquito traps
in the Eco garden
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Michelle and Michelle placing
the mosquito traps near the basketball
courts
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Julia transferring
mosquito larvae into
tubes
ACTIVITIES/ PROGRAMMES
Our mosquito larvae samples
RA ASSESSMENTS
Creative assessment methodsHave RP as well as RA assessmentsNuture and develop your creative potentialEncourages insightful thinking
RA ASSESMENTS
Pen and Paper assessments Aunt Agony column response Standard pen and paper test
Class presentationLab reportMaking products
Brochures Models Posters
RA ASSESMENTS
GM Brochure
in S3
MORE ABOUT B.RA
(insert BRA photo here and photos of teachers :D)
Thank you for your kind attention!Any questions?
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