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2016/SOM1/SCSC/015 Agenda Item: 5.7

The 11th International Standards Olympiad

Purpose: Information Submitted by: Korea

First Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance Meeting

Lima, Peru21-22 February 2016

The 11th International Standards Olympiad Standards Olympiad Prepared for APEC SCSC / Feb 21-22, 2016

Every August (summer vacation season)

Two days and One night* One additional day of special field-trip for foreign students

SeasonSeasonSeasonSeason

PeriodPeriodPeriodPeriod

PurposePurposePurposePurpose To raise youngsters’ awareness of standards through standardization activities in various areas

Overview of Standards Olympiad

KSA Trainning Center in Anseong, Korea

[Hosts] Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS)Korean Standards Association (KSA)

PlacePlacePlacePlace

[Participants] Middle School Students enrolled in middle school (7-9 grade) and high school (10-12 grade) in the year shown* A team: consisted of 3 students and 1 guidance teacher

ParticipantsParticipantsParticipantsParticipants

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Awards

Main Contest

- Prime Minister Prize for one team - Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy for 7 teams- Other prizes for 24 teams

- Carry out standardization assignment- Submit a prototype and portfolio at the end

Process of Standards Olympiad

Preliminary Contest(National Event)

- Submit essay on any experienced inconveniences caused by non-standardization in your daily life, and ideas/suggestions to make them better.

Notification of Preliminary contest winners for the main contest(each nation → Korea)Notification Period: by May 30, 2016Finalist: 1 team from middle school applicants /1 team from high school applicants

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Olympiad Activities

High SchoolDivision

Creating Standardization Prototype and Portfolio Presenting the Portfolio

Middle SchoolDivision

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Main Contest Task of last year(1/3)

▶ Middle School- Round 1 : Design Standardized Blades for a Wind Turbine That Generates Wind Energy- Round 2 : Design New Standard Pictograms Needed in Our Lives

▶ High School- Round 1 : Design Electric Kettle that Optimizes Heat Transfer Efficiency- Round 2 : Design Standardization Factors of New Industries

▶ Judging Criteria(100 point)

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Round 1 (75 point) Round 2 (25 point)

Technical Point (Function-ability) (30)Creativity (Originality) (25)Completeness and Effectiveness (5)Understanding Standard & logicality(5)Ability to explain the principles(5)Feasibility of Standardization(5)

Communicative Skills(10)Understanding Standard & logicality(10) Feasibility of Standardization(5)

Main Contest Task of last year(2/3)

▶Round 1 : Design Standardized Blades for a Wind Turbine That Generates Wind Energy

Design and build standardized wind turbine blades that have high rotation efficiency using only the already prepared materials. Then, specifically write down ideas, design drafts, and strategies for standardization in a portfolio.

Design and build standardized wind turbine blades that have high rotation efficiency using only the already prepared materials. Then, specifically write down ideas, design drafts, and strategies for standardization in a portfolio.

Activity Example – 1(Middle School)

Materials and Tools

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Materials and Tools

Main Contest Task of last year(3/3)

▶Round 2 : Design Standardization Factors of New IndustriesThe table below shows the new industries(products). Select one and discuss the factors and measures of standardization.The table below shows the new industries(products). Select one and discuss the factors and measures of standardization.

Activity Example – 2(High School)

Autonomous Driving VehicleWearable Smart Device Drone

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Reading Text

Discussion & Presentation

Bonus!: Friendship & Culture Sharing Program

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Task from 2008 to 2014

Year Middle School Division High School Division

2008 Creating a standardized clock using a ball Developing standardized structurethrough block

2009 Creating a standardized simple traffic Light Creating a distance measuring device

2010 Creating a 3D speed change device Creating a weight measuring device

2011 Developing standardized packing Creating a emergency escape boxes for parcel service passage in a school building

2012 Creating a standardized anemometer Creating a standardized wheelchair lifts & making a standardization report

2013 Creating a pictograms Designing of a prefabricated house through& making a standardization report

2014 Invent Standard Signboard that Clearly Shows Different Business Types

Invent a Standardized Faucet that Allows Phased Flow Control

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The 11th International Standards Olympiad

Date August 4~5th, 2016

Venue KSA HRD Center, Anseong, South Korea

1st day(Aug. 6)

- Opening Ceremony- Team Project Performance

2nd day- Team Presentation- Assessment

The theme will be revealed on site in cooperation with the IEC

One team consists of 3 students + 1 guidance teacher

Meals and accommodations are provided by KATS- During the Olympiad for all the participants- The airfare is partly provided 2nd day

(Aug. 7)- Assessment- Friendship & Culture Sharing Programme- Award Ceremony

3rd day(Aug. 8)

Seoul City Tour

Qualification - Middle school students- High school students

RegistrationDue May. 30, 2016(rjy0930@kats.go.kr)

- The airfare is partly provided for some developing countries(Please contact KATS for more details)

Benefits for Overseas Participants- One Day Seoul City Tour- IEC Special Award

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Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Peru, RwandaIndonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Peru, Rwanda

2015 Participating Country

Benefits

▶ Students/Teachers- Give chances to think about STANDARDS

▶ National Standards Policy- When developing national standards policy, consider the ideas/suggestions of the participated students for reference

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