No.

Component/ Item

Level of Participation

Max. CPs

Remarks, if any

1

Research paper (max, of 2 articles for upper sec only) and scrap book (max. of 5 articles for lower sec only).

Internal

5 CPs

max 3 CPs for first article.

max 2 CPs for 2nd article

2

Science Investigation e.g. SPA (skill set 3 for Upper sec), LSS science investigation

Internal

5 CPs

4-5 CPs : Able to analyses a practical problem systematically and produces a logical plan for an investigation. Recognises that there are a number of variables. Able to analyse data collected logically.

2-3 CPs: Able to specify a sequence of activities to investigate a given practical problem. Recognises that there are two variables. Attempt to analyse data collected

0-1 CPs: Able to suggest a simple experimental strategy to investigate a given practical problem. No attempt to analyse data collected.

3

Olympiad Training (For Sec 2 and Sec 4)

Internal

5 CPs

4-5 CPs: Successfully completed all the stipulated enrichment modules. Tutorials and assessments are done consistently and accurately most of the time.

3-4 CPs: Successfully completed 2/3 of the stipulated enrichment modules. Tutorials and assessments are done consistently most of the time.

0-2 CPs: Successfully completed 1/2 of the stipulated enrichment modules. Tutorials and assessments are done satisfactorily.

4

Integrated studies (For CSE SMTP students only)

Internal

5 CPs

4-5 CPs: Successfully completed the stipulated IS module. Activities and assessments are done consistently and accurately all the time.

2- 3 CPs: Successfully completed the stipulated IS module. Activities and assessments are done consistently and satisfactorily most of the time.

0-1 CPs: Followed through the stipulated enrichment modules. Activities and assessments are done satisfactorily.

No.

Component/ Item

Level of Participation

Max. CPs

Remarks, if any / Organiser or Facilitator

1

Problem Solving Crafting

Internal

5 CPs

Problem Solving (Conducting)

Internal

5 CPs

Problem Solving (Solving)

Internal

5 CPs

2

Math Trail Project (Design)

Internal

5 CPs

Incorporation of NE may earn additional 1 ACE.

Guard against plagiarism.

Math Trail Project (Conduct by Upper Sec for Lower Sec)

Internal

5 CPs

To be conducted during HCI Math Week.

Feedback Forms to be completed by lower sec participants.

Math Trail Project (Participate by Lower Sec )

Internal

5 CPs

No.

Component/ Item

Level of Participation

Max. CPs

Remarks, if any

1

Chairing / Hosting at School Assemblies, Consortium activities, Major School Events, etc.

Internal

5 CPs

For intra-school activity = 1 CP per occasion (eg. Emcee for consortium activities).

For inter-school activity = 2 CPs per occasion (eg. student host for inter-school activities).

For major school function = 3 CPs per occasion (eg. Founders' Day, etc.)

2

Chairman / panellists for School Assemblies

Internal

1-2 CPs

Has initiative, is responsible and able to work independently (2 CPs) Is responsible but needs guidance and supervision (1 CP)

3

Creative Arts Programme (CAP), includes 2 segments, with possible mentorship: (a)Portfolio submission, (b) Residential Camp + possible mentorship = competitive

National

Max. of 5 CPs( for submission of good quality portfolio and completes full residential stay at NUS.)

Portfolio is well- organised, and pupil's work is of such high quality that he is offered mentorship with a writer.
5 CPs

Portfolio is developing well and shows potential with evidence of emerging style and enlightened personal response. Pupil also selected for residential stay and participates and completes the stay
4 CPs

Portfolio submitted with fewer, less varied pieces and sporadic quality in some pieces.
(1 to 3 CPs)

4

Blogging

Internal Lower Sec LAP

5 CPs per term

Criteria: No. of entries Length of entries Quality of comments Evidence of critical thinking Inclusion of personal connections to class discussion Aesthetic quality of multi-media activity Coherence and good use of language

Mostly excellent: 5-4CPs

Mostly Satisfactory: 4-3 CPs

Mostly Unsatisfactory: 1 CP

5

Creative Arts Programme (CAP), includes 2 segments, with possible mentorship: (a)Portfolio submission, (b) Residential Camp + possible mentorship = competitive

National

10 CPs = Max. of 7 CPs( for submission of good quality portfolio and completes full residential stay at NUS.)

+

3 CPs (if awarded mentorship attachment with writer and gets writing published in CAP publication)

Portfolio is well- organised, and pupil's work is of such high quality that he is offered mentorship with a writer.
- 7 (+3) = 10 CPs

Portfolio is developing well and shows potential with evidence of emerging style and enlightened personal response. Pupil also selected for residential stay and participates and completes the stay
- (4 to 7 CPs)

Portfolio submitted with fewer, less varied pieces and sporadic quality in some pieces.
(1 to 3 CPs)

No.

Component/ Item

Level of Participation

Max. CPs

Remarks, if any

1

Lit / HP News Bulletin OR HP/ Lit Portfolio OR Lit Newsletter (Max. 1 submission) / School Publications (min. 3 submissions) = combine under generic

N.B. News bulletins mounted in HP Rooms

Internal

5 CPs
depending on quality of work and hours put in.

Demonstrates understanding of full process of mounting bulletin or formatting newsletter or writing towards publication; includes genre consciousness, thinking processes and personal reflections.
- (5 CPs)

Provides clear and organised understanding of process with some evidence of thinking processes reflections.
- (3 to 4CPs)

Simple summary of genre, less focused and lacking in both thinking and reflections
- (1 to 2CPs)

2

Free Poet's Society (Min. 3 submissions + readings) OR Dramatization, Poetry Slam participation (internal workshops) = subject specific

N.B. To be conducted in small groups in the Lit Room as part of extended curriculum

Internal

5 CPs

depending on quality of work.

Demonstrates strong creative impulse with good understanding and expressive rendition of poems/ dramatization of works/acts
-(5 CPs)

Demonstrates some creativity and reads / dramatizes well
- (3 - 4 CPs)

Demonstrates weak understanding of genre and reads/dramatizes with little expression or interpretation
- (1 to 2 CPs)

No.

Component/ Item

Level of Participation

Max. CPs

Remarks, if any

1

Participation in Humanities events such as OFS MUN (Sec 2 students only)

National

Demonstrates some evidence of enthusiasm, commitment, preparation, thinking skills and application. (4 CPs)

Demonstrates general understanding, though lacking in application and other extension. (3 CPs)

Demonstrates a lack in commitment and understanding. More application expected. (0 to 1 CPs)

2

International /
National /
Internal

National & International - max. of 8 CPs

Internal - max of 6 CPs depending on quality of work and hours put in.

Demonstrates some evidence of leadership skills, commitment, enthusiasm and application, though more initiative and entrepreneurialship are expected. (Internal: 3 to 4 CPs) (National & International: 5 to 6 CPs)

Demonstrates general level of leadership skills, enthusiasm and application. More initiative expected. (Internal: 2 CPs) (National & International: 3 to 4 CPs)

Demonstrates a lack in leadership and initiative. More commitment expected. (Internal: 1 CP) (National & International: 1 to 2 CPs)

No.

Component/ Item

Level of Participation

Max. CPs

Remarks, if any

1

Creative Art Portfolio

Internal

5 CPs

Self-initiated creative art works, eg. Paintings, designs, manga drawings, sketches etc. The portfolio should contain a body of related work (or work in series), preferably not less than 3 pieces.

2

Art Journal

Internal

3 CPs

To consist of 3 critical reviews of creative works of other artists, designers, filmmakers, etc.