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2013 prove-it-mechanics
- 1. Prove It! Contest An inter-school competition that aims to make learning fun and challenge students’ ability to seek information and develop a strong aptitude for research
- 2. Important Dates 18 Mar 2013 (Mon) @ 9 am to 10 am Regional Contest at 4 locations (at Woodlands, Jurong, Tampines, Bishan Public Library 22 Mar 2013 (Fri) @ 9 am to 10 am National Contest (NLB Bldg L5) 23 Mar 2013 (Sat) @ 9 am to 10 am Prize giving at L5 NLB Bldg
- 3. Reporting Times -18 & 22 Mar 8 am to 8.30 am Registration and Signing up and collecting certificates 8.30 am to 9 am Final instructions and passing of Q papers 9 am to 10 am (pass up at 10 am sharp) Contest
- 4. Official website – results out
- 5. Results on 19 Mar 2013 Type in infolit.nl.sg and click on Prove it! Regionals – 4 regions (WRL, JRL, TRL, BIPL) 3 winners each Nationals – 3 winners x 4 regions = 12 teams Top 3 prizes
- 6. Prove It! Research Challenge (Regionals): 1st prize: $300 worth of gift vouchers 2nd prize: $200 worth of gift vouchers 3rd prize: $100 worth of gift vouchers There will be a total of 12 prizes (three winners per region).
- 7. Prove It! Research Challenge (Finals): 1st prize: $1,000 + challenge trophy + 4 sets of iPod Shuffle 2nd prize: $500 + challenge trophy + 4 sets of iPod Shuffle 3rd prize: $300 + challenge trophy
- 8. Mechanics You have to try to as many questions as possible in 1 hour. Total - 30 questions Minimum of 2 sources needed to be valid Can do all 3 sources
- 9. I never neglect my print resources * Use tinyurl for websites and eResources
- 10. Marking scheme Maximum score is 10 marks per question Correct Answer: 1 point Website: Depending on credibility 1 or 2 marks eDatabases: 3 points Print: 4 points
- 11. Marking scheme Maximum marks is 30 questions x 10 points = 300 points If you took part in Phase 1 poster making – you will have 5 bonus points (only for regionals) At National Contest, all are equal
- 12. Logistics NLB will provide 1 PC and 1 iPad Schools to provide 1 laptop with wireless modem or dongle
- 13. A contest where speed matters as much as accuracy and teamwork
- 14. A sweaty body in a competition of wits
- 15. Let’s put our (3) heads together
- 16. I may be the reserve player, but I won’t let my time go to waste… St. Patrick’s School’s reserve team member
- 17. Students hard at work
- 18. In a digital world, pen and paper are still important
- 20. But I know NLB’s e-databases too
- 21. I never neglect my print resources
- 22. Tips 1) Do a recce of the library before contest Be familiar with the layout 2) Practise tools at eResources.nlb.gov.sg 3) Practise some questions or better still do a dry run at library 4) Have a strategy (division of labor)
- 23. Penalty Instant disqualification 1)No cheating or sharing of info 2)No hiding of books 3)No foul play e.g. obstruct another team 4)Late submission of questions
- 24. Questions? Roy Won Hp: 9-029 73 96 Email: Roy_Won@nlb.gov.sg