S4 SMTP Research Module Briefing 2013

Academic programmes

Enhanced curriculum.Higher papers (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology).Grade of higher paper will be reflected in your end of year report regardless of your grade.

* Included in MSG if grade = A1

Science grade computation

Tests from term 1 to 3

SPA skill 3

Test 30% Theory

Paper 60%

SPA skill 1&2 10%

EOY 70%

SPA skill 3 = Assessment on experimental planning

SPA Assessment:

Skill 1 and 2 (Sec 3: 5%, Sec 4: 5%) Skill 3 → only assessed in sec 4 (equivalent to term 4 test score)

Grade computation for higher papers

75 < = Marks65<=Marks < 7555 <= Marks < 65 45<= Marks < 55< 45

High Distinction

Distinction

Merit

Pass

Ungraded

Independent StudyNo more ACE!!

Project: 100%

Grading of Independent Study Prelim: Max 10 or 5

Semi-final: Max 35Final: Max 15Reflection (individual): 15Web report: 15Individual performance: 10Bonus (Participation in external competitions): 10

Total: 100

Is it compulsory to do a project in sec 4?Yes, because of Independent Study

FAQ

Is it compulsory to do a cat 1/cat3/cat9/cat10 project ?For maths and science students, you have 3 options:1) Continue with your sec 3 cat 1/cat

3/cat9/cat10 project.2) Do a new cat1/cat9/cat10 project3) Do a project of other categories

DS students must do cat 10 project.

I did a maths project last year, can I do a science project this year?

Yes, but need to seek approval (via email) from Science research co-ordinator (Mrs Sow) &Maths research co-ordinator (Dr Ang LC)

Integrated studies module (IS)For CSE (SMTP) onlyInterdisciplinary (Maths, 3 sciences)Held in term 2/3Group work (3 members)Lectures + hands-on activities + excursionProduct → poster/multi-media presentation etcPresent product to a panel of judgesScore will either constitute part of test or as bonus for IS (to be confirmed)

More info from Mr Loh

S4 SMTP Research Program 2013NO MORE structured research sessions.Talks STEM activitiesForum e.g. International Youth Science ForumAttachments e.g. NRPIndependent study session weekly (for you to meet up with mentors)Integrated study (for CSE SMTP only)Science/Ma/DS projects for majority of you

Marks Computation – 2013 S4 Research Module

Item Marks Remarks

Full Research Paper

70 Submit in Term 3 after Finals Judging

Oral Defence(no visuals)

30 Early term 4

Total 100 Convert to Grade for MSG (Included in MSG if grade = A1)

Research paper (For Maths and Science Students)

Either submit using sec 3 research project with extension (results up to finals 2012).Or submit new research paper using your sec 4 research project.To opt during June holiday. Look out for emb msg.

Oral Defence (OD)

Must go with your research paper. If you are using your sec 3 project, then the OD will also be on your sec 3 project.Present as a group. Every one must present and answer questions. 8 min presentation + 7 min Q and A

Our expectationsEvery student must participate in at least one external competition within 2 years.Every student must be actively involved in both maths and science activities (E.g talks, forums, conferences, science fair, olympiads etc).

LKY Maths and Science Awards

Opportunities

National Junior OlympiadsJunior Chemistry Olympiad ($10 per student)Junior Physics Olympiad ($10 per student)Junior Biomedical Olympiad ($50 per student)Singapore Mathematical OlympiadNational Olympiads in Informatics

Science Olympiad Training @ HCIPhysics, Chemistry & BiologyConducted by College teachersOpen to NYGH students Specialized in one subjectAttend training in the afternoon (4pm to 6 pm)Assessment at the end of training

Quizzes (by invitation)VJC QuizPaul Memorial quizMicrobiology quizNYP Astronomy quizRaffles Institution Science EurekaSecondary Mathematics Challenge by NJCRaffles Mathematics Challenge

Academic CompetitionsChemistry Communication Challenge (English and Chinese Categories)Amazing X challenge

NRP (Nanyang Research Program)Registration in Feb/MarchGo through interview, attend Launch Carry out research with NTU mentors from May to DecSubmit research paperAward ceremony (Gold or merit or participation)Criteria for selection: Good msg and A or A* for project grade

Research Collaboration with SUTDAdhesion of dust to common indoor surfaces

Determining the effectiveness of a carbonaceous

iron/sand column filter system in removing heavy metal

ions from polluted water

Green extraction technologies for medicinal plants and

environmental applications

Supercontinuum generation in non-linear optical

nanostructures

Paper-based microfluidic analytical devices

Look out for emb msg for application

Overseas Science Conference/Forum/Congress

London Youth Science Forum

Philipine International

Science Fair

Rits Super Science Fair in

Japan

Singapore Science & Engineering Fair

• held in march anually

• for sec 4 & JC1 students

• rigorous judging

• one of the most prestigious science fair

• Many categories (bio, chem, phy, math, IT)

Greenwave Environmental Care Competition

• Held annually

• registration in march, submit report in july

• for sec 3 & 4 students

• Focus on creativity, impact on environment

• Projects can be of any discipline or interdisciplinary

• Attractive prizes (1st prize = $6000)

Biotech Fair• Held annually

• for sec 3 & 4 students

• For biology projects

A*Star East Zone Science Fair• Held annually

• for sec 3 & 4 students

• For science projects

New Science Competition2013 Applied Material Clean Tech Competition with theme

The CHALLENGEWith a team, identify one of the world’scritical clean water access problems, anddesign a green technology solution.

Win up to $5000Registration closes in Feb, look out for

emb msg.

Singapore Math Project Festival• Held annually

• for sec 3 and 4 students

• For maths projects

Youth Defence Science Programme (YDSP) Camp

• Held annually

• for sec 3 and 4 DS students

Other DS Related Competitions

iCode and NSI CompetitionsNational Software Competition (NSC)

What to expect in collegeTop 10 students from SMTP will be granted a place in college SMTP

Science @

college

SMTP

GATE

Science Olympiad Training

CenTAD

Upcoming eventInternational Science Youth Forum (ISYF) organised by college 23 Jan

More info from Mr Low Swee Xiang