S3 SMTP Research Module Briefing 2013

SMTPScience

MathsDefence science

Differentiation is by project!!

SMTP (Maths & Science)

Research

Structured training sessions

Literature reviewProposalResearch Papers

Science/mathsresearch project

Research paper,

Independent study grade

Enhanced curriculum

Increased depth & breath of coverage

Olympiad curriculum (3S1 & 3S2)

Higher papers

SMTP(Sci & Math) Research Programme structure

Sec 3Basic training in Term 1 and 2 - Science & Math Research ModulesResearch project done in Cat 1 or 3 or 9 (Science, Inventions or Maths)Project must be completed in S3 – write proposal and preliminary research papers Project achievements (include prelim, semi and finals) will make up 100% of Independent study

SMTP Vs IP

Independent study

IPIndependent study

Research Grade

SMTP

Same project

Marks Computation S3 SMTP (Sci & Math) Research GradeItem Marks Remarks

Literature review

10 Submit in term 1

Log Book 10 Submit end of Term 3

Proposal 30 Submit after Prelim judging (Term 2)

Preliminary paper

50 Submit S3 Mid-Term 3 (after semi-final judging)

Total 100 Convert to Grade for S3 MSG*

* Included in MSG if grade = A1

Important note

More experiments can be done after Semi-finals to improve project, data to be included in Full paper to be submitted in Sec 4. Students allowed to do project in other categories in sec 4.Or Do a new science/maths project in sec 4, write up an entirely new research paper.

SMTP (Defence Science)

S3 Infocomm module -programming, algorithm designs and roboticsResearch module (similar to maths and science)Need to do a cat 10 (IT) project for independent study

S3 SMTP (DS) research grade Item Marks Remarks

1) Infocomm module

Programming concepts 20

3D 10

Robotics 10New technologies 102) Research Module

Literature review 10Proposal writing practice 10Preliminary research paper 20

Presentations 10Total 100 Convert to Grade for S3 MSG *

* Included in MSG if Grade = A1

Make up 50% of research grade

Make up 50% of research grade

S4 Research Module (Same for ALL disciplines)

Item Marks Remarks

Full Paper (revised)

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 obtain A1

Independent Study

NO 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 (excluding bonus)

Group FormationOnly SMTP students in group3 members per groupPreferably a mix of talents: IT, able to speakAttitudes of members: common interest, committed, responsible

Science and DS students can start forming their group; maths students to form their groups during math research session, with consultation with Math teachers.

Choice of mentor

Should be trained in the field/subject of your interest orShould have sufficient professional network to source for external consultation / collaboration if necessary.Should have adequate time for you.Active in external competitions.Need not be your subject teachers.

Work Schedule (Term 1)No. Activity Action by Timeframe1 Form group

Brainstorm for ideasWhole gp T1W5

2 Actively seek for mentor, discuss ideas with mentor, check feasibility, confirm mentor and idea.Register for projects day

Whole gp End of T1

3 Look out for opportunity (Greenwave Environmental Care Competition)

Whole gp By T1, register by end of march

4 Lit Review (individual submission)

Whole gp T1 wk 7

5 Proposal Whole gp End of T1Submit after prelims

Work Schedule (Term 2)

No. Activity Action by Timeframe1 Prepare for prelims Whole gp T1W1 & 22 Work on projects, try out

experiments, collect data, make full use of June holidayUpdate project log book (1 per group)

Whole gp Whole of T2 and June holiday

3 Prepare for semiUpdate project log book (1 per group)

Whole gp June holidayT2 wk 1-2

No. Activity Action by Timeframe1 Prepare for semis Whole gp T3 W1 & 22 Continue with projects,

Prepare for finals (for finalists)Prepare for web report (all)Prepare for submission of reflection (individual submission)

Whole gp T3 W2 –W7

3 Write up prelim research paper (use data up till semis)

Whole gp T3 W2-W7

Work Schedule (Term 3)

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

LKY Maths and Science Awards

Opportunities

Science Fair and Competitions

(National level)

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)

Shell Science Fair

• Held once in 2 years

• Registration in feb, submit report in april, presentation in May if shortlisted

• for S2, S3 and S4 students

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

A*Star East Zone Science Fair

• Held annually

• for sec 3 & 4 students

• For science projects

School-Based SMP

• Held annually

• for sec 3 IP/SMTP students

• For science projects carried out in schools, mentored by school teachers

Biotech Fair• Held annually

• for sec 3 & 4 students

• For biology projects

Singapore Math Project Festival• Held in march annually

• for secondary school students

• For maths projects

Youth Defence Science Programme (YDSP) Camp

• Held annually

• for sec 3 and 4 DS students

National Olympiad Informatics

• Held annually

• for sec 3 and 4 students strong in infocomm (DS, EC3)

National Science Challenge (By invitation)

Opportunities

Science Fair and Competitions

(International level)

Representing Singapore in International Science & Engineering fair

Future Problem Solving International

SEAMEO Search for Young Scientist Congress

Selection and interview by MOE in 2013; if shortlisted you get to represent Singapore in

2014.

Opportunities – Overseas TripsLondon Youth Science ForumShanghai International Youth Science & Tech ExpoRitsumeikan Super Science Fair (Japan)SEAMEO Search for Young Scientist Congress, Penang, MalaysiaCHATS Youth Science Forum (Australia, HK, Taiwan, China, Singapore)Philippine International Science Fair

Resources: Young Explorers’ Fund (YEF)

Capped at $2000 a groupCan apply any time – submit forms to mentorsForms on SMTP website or ask from mentor

Science Research CentreOpening hours : up to 6 pm Mon to Fri (except Friday, 4.30pm)Laboratories:

Bio: 2 Bio Res LabsChem: 1 Zonal COE Chem Res Lab, 1 Chem Res LabPhy: 2 Phy Res Labs1 Engineering Lab1 Technical workshop1 Instrument and Analytical Lab1 Virtual Reality Lab1General Sci Lab

Contact tel. no.: 64680379

Lab StaffSRC Manager: Mdm Lim Cheng FuiTechnicians:

Mr See Soon Quan – Bio LabAdeline Chua – Phy Res Lab (Photonics)Tan Geok Tin (Phy Res Lab/Engrg Tech Lab/H3/ VR lab)Mdm Xia Ying – Chem Lab

Teaching Aide:Mr Edwin Ang and Chan Tuck GingRequisitions:

submit to Mdm Lim Cheng Fui

Lab coats Compulsory for all students working in research labs (esp. those working with microbes or tissue culture)Available in bookshop Price : ~$16 each

Log Book Compulsory for all sec 3 SMTP (Sci and Math) studentsAvailable in bookshop

Research Module ScheduleWed (2.20 to 3.20 pm) Thurs (2.20 to 3.50 pm)1 session combined with other Special Programmes Look out for emb msg for weekly reminder. Refer to SMTP wiki for schedule.SMTP Math and DS students to receive instructions from respective co-ordinator (Math – Dr Ang LC; DS – Mr Joseph Tan).

SMP groups (Science Mentorship Programme)

SMP project = SMTP projectNeed to do a Math or Science or Infocomm project if your SMP project does not fall in these disciplinesCheck with Mr Chia Kok Pin if unsureAll must register for HCI Projects CompetitionSchool-based SMP as alternative option

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

SMTP wiki

ResourcesScheduleStaff teaching SMTPAchievements (opportunities, inspiration, mentors)

School webpage → studies → special prog → SMTPhttp://hssmtp.wiki.hci.edu.sg/

The Scientist Programme

Briefing by Dr Kelvin Tan & Dr Albert Ng

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