Science Association of
Dated: August 6, 2005
Sub: The Fourth SAP Science Olympiad to be held at AKU-IED
From 9.00 am – 2.00 pm on September 24, 2005
Dear Colleague,
The Science Association of
Pakistan (SAP) is organizing its Fourth Science Olympiad for grade VIII on
This Olympiad is a part of
our continual efforts to make teaching and learning of science rejoicing and
rewarding experience for both students and teachers. During the event, the student will
get an opportunity to participate and compete in various science activities
such as puzzles, problem solving, and construction. The winners would be
awarded with shields and certificates and all participants would be provided
with certificates of participation. A team could be accompanied by a science
teacher or a representative from the school management staff.
Please fill the attached
registration form and send it along with Fee (Cash or Pay – Order) in
the name of AKU-IED to Mr. Farhan Jiwani at PTAN Office by
If you have any further query,
Kindly contact PTAN Office (Mr. Farhan Jiwani or Mr. Imran Sherali) or email us
at registration@ptan.org , info@ptan.org
Thanks for your continued
co-operation.
Sincerely,
Parveen Al Amin
Program Officer, PTAN
Science Association of
Registration for SAP Olympiad:
·
Registration fee for Class VIII is Rs. 800/-
(Covering 3
Students & 1 Teacher).
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Registration fee for an additional teacher is Rs.
200/-
·
Government schools would be allowed 50% discount.
Criteria to participate in
the Fourth Science Olympiad
·
The
Olympiad will be held on September 24, 2005.
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Each Institute / School is invited to send 03
students from class VIII with one of
their Science teachers / representative of school management.
·
A jury will decide winners, and its decision
will be final.
·
Entry in the Olympiad is open to all. All the
entries will be entertained on first come first serve basis.
·
Last date for Registration is
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There are three levels of competition. Each
team is required to compete for all three levels. Level one is a puzzle round.
Level two is problem solving, & Level three is construction. It is
compulsory to participate in all three rounds.
Science Association of
The Fourth SAP Science
Olympiad
REGISTRATION
FORM (TO BE FILLED IN BLOCK LETTERS)
|
School Information:- Name: Contact No: Email Address: Sector (AKES, Govt.,Ngo, Community Based, Pvt.): |
|
Name of the Science
teacher who would like to come along with Students: (In Block Letters) |
Names of the students: (In
Block Letters) (as to be written in the certificate)
Class VIII: 1)____________________________________________________________ 2)____________________________________________________________ 3)____________________________________________________________ |
Form duly filled to be returned to PTAN office latest
by September
10, 2005
Science Association of
The Fourth SAP Science
Olympiad
It is mandatory to
participate in all three categories; some more information about each category
is given below:
1. Puzzles
Puzzles will be given for testing the students’ scientific knowledge.
Assessment Criteria
·
Scientific knowledge
·
Team work
·
Time management
2. Problem Solving
Problem solving is an investigative approach to learning. It requires
students to use a variety of skills to acquire results.
In this category, a problem or situation along with material will be
given. The students will be required to solve the problem by choosing the
appropriate method and material.
Assessment Criteria
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Identification of the problem
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Selection of the appropriate material and scientific solution.
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Time management
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Team work
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Understanding of the task and concept.
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Solution of the problem.
3. Construction
The students will construct a working model by using the appropriate
material from the material given.
Assessment Criteria
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Application of the appropriate scientific concepts.
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Functioning of the model appropriately.
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Time management.
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Team work.
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Explanation and application of the concept.