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INDIVIDUALISED
RESEARCH
STUDY
IRS EXHIBITION
4th NOVEMBER 2016FOREWORD “It only takes a spark…” A single spark is enough to light up a sparkler, resulting in a scintillating display of light, colour and sound. This year, the Individualised Research Study (IRS) Exhibition is like this delightful display, showcasing bright ideas in research projects of outstanding quality completed by GEP pupils and students in schools offering the Integrated Programme (IP). These projects reflect our pupils’ diverse range of interests in the humanities and social sciences, literature, mathematics and various sciences. It is indeed heartening to observe pupils’ enthusiasm, creativity and perseverance in completing their projects. Projects showcased this year are featured at the poster exhibition and at the oral presentation. The IRS aims to prepare GEP pupils to become independent learners and to give them opportunities to explore specific areas of interest in both breadth and depth. When pupils undertake a 10-month research project, they learn critical and creative thinking skills, as well as essential values and dispositions as young researchers. They also acquire effective communication skills as they present their research to an audience comprising adults and their peers. The work done in IRS contributes in a significant way to equipping our pupils with 21st century competencies. We continue to showcase projects by the secondary students in schools with the Integrated Programme (IP). This year, we also have students from the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Programme (HSSRP), Innovation Programme (IvP), Literature Seminar and Science Mentorship Programme (SMP), coming on board to share their projects. These projects provide our Primary 6 pupils a glimpse of the variety and quality of research work they can aspire to do in secondary school. We would like to acknowledge the important role of our teacher-mentors who patiently guide the pupils in their IRS projects. Like how one sparkler is used to light another sparkler, our teacher-mentors’ passion for inquiry and love for learning often ignite in our pupils the desire to explore their interests and discover the world around them.
We hope that the IRS experience and the range of projects showcased at the IRS exhibition will fuel the imagination and passion of our pupils and instil in them a healthy appetite to continually explore, inquire about and pursue areas of interest. Mrs Deborah Tan Director Gifted Education Curriculum Planning and Development Division Ministry of Education
PROGRAMME
(PRIMARY)
0830 TO 1700 HOURS
Programme School
Time Activity Venue (P4 Audience)
0830 – 0850 Arrival Outside LT E5 ACS(P)
Session A
0850 – 0900 Briefing LT E5 CHS(P)
0900 – 1045 Oral Presentation RGPS
1045 – 1115 Break Outside Agora Hall
1115 – 1230 Poster Exhibition Agora Hall
0830 – 0850 Arrival Outside Agora Hall NHPS
Session B
0850 – 0900 Briefing Agora Hall TNS
0900 – 1045 Poster Exhibition
1045 – 1115 Break Outside LT E5
1115 – 1230 Oral Presentation LT E5
1230 - 1330 Lunch
(for poster and oral presenters/helpers)
(for teachers looking after the poster and oral presenters/helpers)
Programme School
Time Activity Venue (P4 Audience)
1300 - 1320 Arrival Outside LT E5 NYPS
Session C
1320 - 1330 Briefing LT E5 RS
1330 - 1500 Oral Presentation
1500 - 1530 Break Outside Agora Hall
1530 - 1700 Poster Exhibition Agora Hall
1300 - 1320 Arrival Outside Agora Hall HPPS
Session D
1320 - 1330 Briefing Agora Hall NYPS
1330 - 1500 Poster Exhibition SHPS
1500 - 1530 Break Outside LT E5
1530 - 1700 Oral Presentation LT E5PROGRAMME
(SECONDARY)
0830 TO 1700 HOURS
Programme School
Time Activity Venue (P6 Audience)
0830 – 0850 Arrival Outside LR W4A ACS(P)
Session E
0850 – 0900 Briefing LR W4A CHS(P)
0900 – 1030 Oral Presentation RGPS
1030 – 1100 Break Outside Agora Hall
1100 – 1230 Poster Exhibition Agora Hall
0830 – 0850 Arrival Outside Agora Hall NHPS
Session F
0850 – 0900 Briefing Agora Hall TNS
0900 – 1030 Poster Exhibition ACS(P)
1030 – 1100 Break Outside LRW4A
1100 – 1230 Oral presentation LR W4A
1230 - 1330 Lunch
(for poster and oral presenters/helpers)
(for teachers looking after the poster and oral presenters/helpers)
Programme School
Time Activity Venue (P6 Audience)
1300 – 1320 Arrival Outside LR W4A RS
Session G
1320 – 1330 Briefing LR W4A
1330 – 1500 Oral Presentation
1500 – 1530 Break Outside Agora Hall
1530 – 1700 Poster Exhibition Agora Hall
1300 – 1320 Arrival Outside Agora Hall HPPS
Session H
1320 – 1330 Briefing Agora Hall NYPS
1330 – 1500 Poster Exhibition SHPS
1500 – 1530 Break Outside LR W4A
1530 – 1700 Oral Presentation LR W4AORAL PRESENTATIONS
(PRIMARY)
VENUE: LT E5
SESSION/ SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTER(S)
TIME
ACS(P) IMPACTING OTHERS’ HAPPINESS ONG SHENG WEI,
A ANDREW
0900 (Abstract No. 7) COEN LIM
to ACS(P) THE SEARCH FOR NATURAL FOOD ONG YI HERNG
1045 PRESERVATIVES TO DELAY MOULD JOEL
hours GROWTH ON STRAWBERRIES
(Abstract No. 8)
CHS(P) A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF OUTREACH MALKAM CHAN
EFFORTS BY THE SINGAPORE POLICE YU-WEN
FORCE
(Abstract No. 14)
CHS(P) THE PRIMARY 4 GEP EXPERIENCE FROM QUEK TECK YONG
THE PUPILS' PERSPECTIVE
(Abstract No. 15)
RGPS DO RGPS PRIMARY 5 GEP PUPILS IN CHE MING XUAN
RAFFLES GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL WHO MICHELLE
PLAY WITH THE RUBIK’S CUBE HAVE
BETTER SPATIAL ABILITY?
(Abstract No. 57)
RGPS WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF HELICOPTER WONG CHIN WEN
PARENTS ON UPPER–PRIMARY CHILDREN RACHEL
IN SINGAPORE?
(Abstract No. 58)
RGPS HOW DO PARENTS’ USE OF YEE YEAN TENG
SMARTPHONES DURING FAMILY TIME SHANICE
IMPACT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
PARENTS AND THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN?
(Abstract No. 59)ORAL PRESENTATIONS
(PRIMARY)
VENUE: LT E5
SESSION/ SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTER(S)
TIME
NHPS THE EFFECT OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PO IVVANNA
B REINFORCEMENT ON PHYSICAL
1115 EDUCATION LESSONS AMONG PRIMARY 4
to PUPILS IN NAN HUA PRIMARY SCHOOL
1230
hours (Abstract No. 29)
NHPS EXPLORING THE REWARD DISTRIBUTION PORTIA FOO SEE
BEHAVIOUR OF PRIMARY 5 HIGH ABILITY ERN
PUPILS IN NAN HUA PRIMARY SCHOOL LOH CUI YI
ZHANG XIAOYUAN
(Abstract No. 30)
TNS CHALLENGES FACED BY THE WHEELCHAIR- AARON NEE CHUN
BOUND IN TAO NAN SCHOOL WEI
(Abstract No. 87)
TNS SINGLE CHILDREN IN TAO NAN SCHOOL: DYLAN LOW TZE
DO THEY WANT SIBLINGS? KAI
(Abstract No. 88)
TNS DO PRIMARY 5 PUPILS IN TAO NAN LIEW YU HENG
SCHOOL HAVE A HEALTHY DIET?
(Abstract No. 89)ORAL PRESENTATIONS
(PRIMARY)
VENUE: LT E5
SESSION/ SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTER(S)
TIME
NYPS WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF SMART PHONES HUI ZHOU RONG
C ON PRIMARY 5 META PUPILS IN ISAIAH
1330 NANYANG PRIMARY SCHOOL?
to
1500 (Abstract No. 45)
hours NYPS WHICH CIGARETTE BOX DESIGN IS MOST LU SHIYI RACHEL
EFFECTIVE IN DISCOURAGING SMOKING
IN SINGAPORE?
(Abstract No. 46)
RS WHAT ARE THE MAJOR FACTORS AMONG EVAN LIM HONG
CHILDREN, TEENAGERS, ADULTS AND JUN
ELDERLY THAT ATTRACT THEM TO
WATCH ENTERTAINMENT OVER THE
INTERNET?
(Abstract No. 69)
RS DOES BACKGROUND MUSIC HAVE AN LIU YIHUA,
EFFECT ON PRIMARY 5 GEP ROSYTHIANS' HRISHIKESH
WORKING MEMORY? SARKAR, TOH JING
YI
(Abstract No. 70)
RS THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT COLOURED TAY JIH HWANG,
LIGHTS ON KANG KONG AND GREEN YEO XUE ZHE
BEAN PLANTS
(Abstract No. 71)ORAL PRESENTATIONS
(PRIMARY)
VENUE: LT E5
SESSION/ SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTER(S)
TIME
HPPS IS BUS SERVICE 972 HELPING THE KON WEI REN,
D RESIDENTS OF BUKIT PANJANG BETTER IN MATTIAS
1530 TERMS OF EFFICIENCY, FREQUENCY AND
to PRODUCTIVITY COMPARED TO BUS
1700 SERVICE 190 DURING DIFFERENT TIMES
hours OF THE DAY?
(Abstract No. 20)
HPPS HAZE-A PARTICULAR PARTICULATE RUSSELL SOON KAI
PROBLEM FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN RONG
(Abstract No. 21)
NYPS DOES READING MORE ENGLISH FICTION LOW LING HUI
BOOKS IMPROVE COMPOSITION SCORES? HAZEL
(Abstract No. 47)
NYPS A REVIEW OF OPINIONS PRIMARY 5 GEP TOH WU JIE
PUPILS FROM NANYANG PRIMARY AND
THEIR PARENTS HAVE REGARDING THE
PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING
EXAMINATION (PSLE) SCORING SYSTEMS
(Abstract No. 48)
SHPS THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC CARS IN AKHIL CHANDRAN
SINGAPORE NAIR
(Abstract No. 75)
SHPS HAPPINESS PERSPECTIVE OF NEW SUMMER LAI YI YI
SINGAPORE CITIZENS VICKY ANG XIN EN
NG ZI HERNG
(Abstract No. 76)ORAL PRESENTATIONS
(SECONDARY)
VENUE: LR W4A
SESSION/
TIME
PASSION TALK SPEAKERS
E INVESTIGATING COMMUNITY ISSUES MRS KOH YONG YONG
0900 Teacher, Rosyth School
to Students work in teams and apply a six-step problem-solving
1030 process which provides them with the tools to tackle real-
MRS LIM LEE PING
life problems. The teams either consider the challenges of
hours complex social and scientific problems to be faced in the Teacher, Rosyth School
future, or tackle existing problems in their own
communities.
Mrs Koh and Mrs Lim will talk about investigating
community issues and explore possible project ideas with
the audience.
SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTER(S)
ACS(I) INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF TAN KAI, BRYAN
CAPSAICIN EXTRACTS FROM VARIOUS WONG YU AN
CAPSICUM ANNUUM CULTIVARS ON TAN HSIEN RONG
ESCHERICHIA COLI AND BACILLUS
SUBTILIS
(Abstract No. 91)
NYGH BREAK A LEG: EXPLORING THE CHEN XIN YI WENDY
EFFECTS OF NEED SALIENCY ON SEAT- JAZLIN TAN KAI QIAN
GIVING BEHAVIOUR ON THE MRT
(Abstract No. 102)
RGSS INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS IFFAH RUSYDA BTE
AFFECTING TENSILE STRENGTH OF AZMI
BIOPLASTICS AMIRAH BTE SHAIK
AHMED ALLY
YUNG JIA HUI
RHIANNE CAITLIN VAZ
(Abstract No. 112) XIN YINGORAL PRESENTATIONS
(SECONDARY)
VENUE: LR W4A
SESSION/
TIME
PASSION TALK SPEAKERS
F “WHAT I WOULD TELL MYSELF / MY CHILD DR ABEL YANG
1100 ABOUT IRS” Lecturer, NUS
to
1230 A panel of 3 adults will share their childhood IRS MR KWOK YANG BIN
hours experiences. The dialogue with the audience will include
Director of Engineering,
how the IRS journey begins with learning the knowledge
and skills for inquiry, and offers pupils opportunities to Zendesk
explore an area of their interest in greater depth. The
panelists will also reflect on how their IRS experience has MR CHRISTOPHER CHOO
put them on different journeys of inquiry in astrophysics,
Assistant Director,
computer science, and engineering systems, in both their
academic and professional pursuits. Singapore GP
SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTER(S)
CGSS A RESEARCH STUDY TO COMPARE AN EU JIN
THE VITAMIN C CONTENT IN LIME FATIMAH ZAHRA BTE
JUICE (CITRUS AUSTRALIS) FROM A MOHD RAFIQUE
COLD PRESS JUICER AND A SABRINA, LAM JING WEN
CENTRIFUGAL JUICER TENG RUI XUE, NATALIE
(Abstract No. 94)
NJC A COMPARISON IN THE CONCEPT LOOI SHU WEN NICOLE
AND FUNCTION OF UNRELIABLE LEE ZHEN YUAN
NARRATION IN BLACK CAT BY MALCOLM
EDGAR ALLAN POE AND TURN OF SIEW YONG TENG
THE SCREW BY HENRY JAMES
(Abstract No. 105)
RGSS DECONSTRUCTING THE STATE’S HONG YU WEN LYNN
PERCEPTION OF RACE THROUGH PECK HSIAO SHAN
LANGUAGE POLICY
(Abstract No. 113)ORAL PRESENTATIONS
(SECONDARY)
VENUE: LR W4A
SESSION/
TIME
PASSION TALK SPEAKER
G ILLUSTRATING AND DESIGNING MR DAREL SEOW
1330 Illustrator & Designer
to Mr Darel Seow, a GEP alumni, is a visual storyteller who
1500 illustrates the tales of the natural world through his unique
brand of wry wit and whimsy. He works across a range of
hours styles and media, especially enjoying digital and printmaking
methods, to bring his creations to life. He is currently based in
sunny Singapore.
Mr Seow will talk about his passion for writing and illustrating
and explore possible project ideas with the audience.
SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTER(S)
SNGS GHOST IN THE MIRROR: EXAMINING LOH WEN QI
THE LACANIAN LENS THROUGH OSCAR LIEW YING XIN,
WILDE'S THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY ISABELLE
KOH YUAN,
(Abstract No. 97) ELIZABETH
NJC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AIR VORTEX EVAN LAI
GENERATED FROM DIFFERENTLY BENEDICT TAN
SHAPED AIR CANNON OPENINGS JAGODA TOMCZAK
(Abstract No. 104)
RI JUST WAR AND PEACE: THE EFFICACY GAN CHONG JING
OF DRONE WARFARE IVAN TOH SHENG WEI
(Abstract No. 117)ORAL PRESENTATIONS
(SECONDARY)
VENUE: LR W4A
SESSION/
TIME
PASSION TALK SPEAKER
H ROOTS AND SHOOTS MS TAN BENG CHIAK
1530 Teacher, SOTA
to Roots & Shoots (R & S) is a global environmental, animal
welfare, and humanitarian youth outreach programme in
1700 110 countries. R & S empowers young people to do their
hours part in solving human, animal welfare, and environmental
problems in their communities. R & S gives the younger
generation a platform to help solve problems around them
through projects incorporating leadership and project
management skills. This gives the young individuals
confidence as they realise that they can make a positive
difference to people, animals and the environment and,
ultimately, the planet.
Ms Tan will talk about R & S and explore possible project
ideas with the audience.
SCHOOL PROJECT PRESENTER(S)
DHS CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND JEROME LEOW YONG
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF HAN
CAMELLIA SINENSIS ANG WEI JING
(Abstract no. 100)
NUSHS DIY ORGANIC DISHWASHING LI YUJIN
SOLUTION MADE FROM FRUITS WANG YUCHEN
CHUA CHONG SUN
(Abstract no. 108)
SOTA DEFENDING THE MOTHERLAND: SARAH ANAIS
EXPLORING DEPICTIONS OF CONFLICT BUXTON-LEOW
AND STRUGGLE IN WILFRED OWEN’S
DULCE ET DECORUM EST AND PERCY
WYNDHAM LEWIS’ A BATTERY
SHELLED
(Abstract no. 120)PROJECT ABSTRACTS
(PRIMARY)
NO. ABSTRACT
1 WHICH BRAND OF FORTIFIED CEREAL CONTAINS THE HIGHEST AMOUNT
Poster OF IRON PER SERVING?
ALEXANDER LOH YI KAI
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mrs Karen Wong
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, providing our bodies with
much needed nutrients, like iron, to keep our energy and concentration
levels up during the day. The aim of the project was to find out how much
iron there is in popular fortified cereals. Through a survey of 37 Primary 5
GEP pupils in Anglo-Chinese School (Pri), 5 popular cereals were selected
for the experiment. Iron from 100 g samples of each cereal was extracted
for comparison. The results indicated that Brand A plain cornflakes had the
highest amount of iron (70.67mg per 100g).
2 USE OF THE DOWNTOWN LINE
Poster CHAO FAN EN, NICHOLAS
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Chui Yuen Phun
This project aimed to discover how much time is saved by Singapore
Chinese Girls School (SCGS) Secondary students who use the Downtown
Line (DTL), instead of buses. A Straits Times poll in January 2016 found that
only 25% of the respondents, students who took the DTL, switched from
car to train after the DTL was opened. A survey was conducted with 82
SCGS students and an officer from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) was
interviewed. Survey respondents indicated that the main benefit for using
the DTL was the time saved, up to 30 minutes in some instances. Other
benefits included convenience and not being caught in traffic jams.NO. ABSTRACT
3 HOW TO ENSURE SODA DRINKS CAN BE KEPT CARBONATED FOR A LONG
Poster PERIOD AFTER OPENING
CHOO ZHI YUAN WINSTON
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Woon Yuet Meng
Part of the appeal of soft drinks is the sensation given by the dissolved
carbon dioxide. However, once the bottle is opened, the fizziness of the
drinks dissipate. The aim of the project was to find out how soft drinks
could be kept carbonated after opening. 4 identical bottles of fizzy drinks
were opened, closed tightly, placed in different positions in the
refrigerator and reopened after an hour. The fizziness of each bottle was
ranked by listening to its loudness on reopening the bottle and how much
soda gushed out when candy powder was added. It was found that the
bottle placed upright and dented kept its fizziness best.
4 WHAT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY OF WATERING DOMESTIC POTTED
Poster PLANTS WITHOUT MANUAL WORK?
LEE JIA JIE
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm See Kwan Hui Josephine
The aim of this project was to find out the most effective method of
watering domestic potted plants without doing it manually. It was
observed by the author that whenever his family went on a holiday, it was
hard to keep their plants watered. An experiment was conducted to
compare the effectiveness of 3 different self-watering systems: string
watering, bottle drip, and hydroponics watering. The germination and
growth of green bean plants was monitored. The conclusion is that the
bottle drip system was the most effective.NO. ABSTRACT
5 THE BEST METHOD FOR GROWING MUNG BEAN SPROUTS
Poster MATTHEW NG ENG KIAT
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Benedict Yap Hsien-Min
The aim of the project was to find the most cost-efficient way for growing
Mung bean sprouts. This study was motivated by the author’s
disappointment that the bean sprouts he grew were thin and long. With
advice from an expert who grew Mung bean sprouts commercially, the
experiment focused on pre-soaked beans and compared sprouts grown in
4 different set-ups. Among the 4 set-ups made using materials commonly
found at home, the can with weighted lid, produced bean sprouts which
are both thick and juicy.
6 IS THE WEIGHT OF SCHOOLBAGS ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (PRIMARY)
Poster GEP PUPILS CARRY TOO HEAVY FOR THEM TO AVOID SUSTAINING
INJURIES?
TIMOTHY ANG TI'EN ERN, GABRIEL ROBERTO TAN CHU SZE
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm See Kwan Hui Josephine
The aim of the project was to find out if the schoolbags GEP pupils at
Anglo-Chinese School (Pri) carry are too heavy for them. The Straits Times
reported in January 2014 that a significant number of pupils with back pain
attributed it to heavy schoolbags. A survey of 94 GEP pupils from all 3
levels in Anglo-Chinese School (Pri), found that about 33% of Primary 4 and
5 GEP pupils’ schoolbags felt their bags were too heavy for them, while
only 15% of Primary 6 GEP pupils felt their bags were too heavy.NO. ABSTRACT
7 IMPACTING OTHERS’ HAPPINESS
Oral ONG SHENG WEI, ANDREW, COEN LIM
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Chui Yuen Phun
This study was inspired by many Happiness Initiatives that were reported.
It aimed to study the impact of acts of kindness on canteen vendors in
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary). The researchers gathered data through
face-to-face encounters with 12 canteen vendors over 60 visits. The active
researcher engaged the vendor with 3 kinds of acts of kindness while the
observer researcher quantified their responses. Active and observer
participation was equally divided to control for researcher bias. Internal
and external controls were used. Observations were coded and analysed.
The study showed that the acts of kindness created both absolute and
relative happiness at individual and group levels. Moreover, so long as acts
of kindness continued, vendors remained positively affected.
8 THE SEARCH FOR NATURAL FOOD PRESERVATIVES TO DELAY MOULD
Oral GROWTH ON STRAWBERRIES
ONG YI HERNG JOEL
Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Benedict Yap Hsien-Min
This project aimed to find out if 19 items commonly found in the kitchen
were effective as natural food preservatives. The 19 items including
ground cinnamon, orange juice and honey, were applied to strawberries
kept at different temperatures and the presence of mould was recorded.
It was found that ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground mustard,
orange juice, lemon juice and a 25% honey solution were effective at
delaying mould growth, with orange juice and ground cinnamon being
most effective in delaying the growth of mould under room temperature
and in the refrigerator respectively.NO. ABSTRACT
9 ARE THERE EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES WHICH PROFESSIONAL GO PLAYERS
Poster USE?
CHEONG HAO'EN ERNEST EMMANUEL
Catholic High School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Chua Boon How
From 9 to 15 March this year, AlphaGo, an artificial intelligence (AI)
program developed by Google DeepMind won 4 out of 5 games played
against one of the world’s top professional Go players. This project aimed
to discover the strategy patterns adopted by Go players, by analyzing 553
games downloaded from the KGS Go Server. A Python program was used
to count the frequency of different short sequences of moves, and where
in the individual games the most frequent sequences appeared. The
finding, that Go players play by short strategy sequences that are effective
against each other, was shared with a Go master to obtain his expert
opinion. The Go master verified this finding and explained the limitations
of this study, where the end-product was a list of tactics Go players use.
10 EFFECTIVE WAY TO REDUCE BURNING SENSATION WHEN EATING
Poster PINEAPPLES
GARETH LAU JING-SHENG
Catholic High School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Tan Cheng Kwang
The project aimed to find the best method to reduce the burning sensation
on one’s tongue when eating pineapple. Quora and forums recommend 3
methods: boiling, using salt and using sugar. While boiling denatures the
enzyme, bromelian which is found in pineapple (University of Melbourne,
n.d.), adding salt and adding sugar is commonly known to enhance the
sweetness of the fruit. 40 slices of pineapple were distributed into 4
groups, one for each of the three treatments and a control group. After 15
minutes of treatment, a blind taste test was conducted with 10 people.
They rated the burning sensation from 0 to 5 with 5 representing the
highest degree of 'burn'. Based on the average rating, adding sugar was
found to reduce the burning sensation most, followed by boiling and
adding salt.NO. ABSTRACT
11 DO GEL INK PENS PREFERRED BY USERS ACTUALLY WORK BEST FOR
Poster THEM?
JEREMY CHUA JUN JIE
Catholic High School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Thum Chuay Lin
This study was conducted to find out if gel pens preferred by Primary 5
GEP pupils in Catholic High School (Pri) actually worked best for them. 37
PRIMARY 5 GEP pupils in the school were surveyed to find out which of 10
commonly available gel pens they preferred and why. As most gel pens
dry quickly or smudge, the 10 pens were tested for how often they leaked
and feathered by writing 1 sentence. A clean fingertip was used to
smudge words written immediately. The experiments were repeated after
exposing the pens to air. Results from testing each pen 3 times showed
that the 2 most popular pens ranked between 2nd and 9th for smudging
and feathering while the top three pens ranked 3rd, 4th and last in
popularity. Experimental results and survey findings suggested that users
surveyed should place different emphasis on features tested and may
want to consider valuing features such as smoothness more.
12 HOW GREASY ARE POTATO CHIPS?
Poster JOSHUA LOW CHOON WEI
Catholic High School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Chua Boon How
Potato chips are a popular snack though they tend to be greasy. This
project aimed to compare the amount of fat found in potato chips. 270
friends and family were surveyed for their favourite brand of chips. The 4
most popular brands of chips were tested for the amount of fat by
absorbing the fat with graph paper and by extracting the fat with acetone.
The percentage of fats extracted with acetone was found to be similar in
the four brands; this is similar to nutritional information on the package.
However findings from absorption were not conclusive as factors such as
exposed surface and material used could have affected the accuracy of
results.NO. ABSTRACT
13 IS PRICIER BREAD FRESHER?
Poster TIONG SIONG YEE JARED
Catholic High School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Ramona Kamis
This project aimed to determine if the pricier white breads are actually
fresher. 4 brands of white bread were tested for moisture, softness and
observed for the presence of mould over 6 days. While water loss was
calculated by subtracting the final mass from original mass, the Brinell
hardness test was improvised to measure softness. Results showed that
the expensive and traditional breads are best consumed within 2 days
while popular brands can last longer.
14 A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF OUTREACH EFFORTS BY THE SINGAPORE
Oral POLICE FORCE
MALKAM CHAN YU-WEN
Catholic High School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Thum Chuay Lin
Since, 1997, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has channelled much time,
effort and money to transform frontline policing so as to deepen
community engagement (Ministry of Home Affairs, 2015). The aim of this
project was to find out if these efforts have deepened community
engagement successfully. Interviews were conducted with 3 police
officers from different Neighbourhood Police Centres. 130 respondents
aged 5 to 80 years were recruited through convenience sampling and
surveyed. Among the 112 respondents who indicated they wanted to help,
23% actually helped the police. Data from the interviews and surveys
showed that the active outreach efforts, including communicating through
social media, increased interaction between the community and SPF, and
led to more calls reporting potential crime and fewer ‘wrong calls’. This
may in turn have contributed to lower crime rates.NO. ABSTRACT
15 THE PRIMARY 4 GEP EXPERIENCE FROM THE PUPILS' PERSPECTIVE
Oral QUEK TECK YONG
Catholic High School (Primary)
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Thum Chuay Lin
The project aimed to find out how Primary 4 pupils in 2 schools
experienced the Gifted Education Programme (GEP). 46 pupils from
Catholic High School (Primary) and 45 pupils from Raffles Girls’ Primary
School were surveyed. 91.2% of the pupils surveyed shared they preferred
being in the GEP; with the Individualised Research Study, Computer
Elective Programme and enriched curriculum cited as what they enjoyed
most in the programme. However, stress was the most compelling reason
pupils gave for wanting to return to the mainstream. 67.4% of pupils
surveyed found being in the GEP stressful. Both genders coped with stress
by playing or listening to music. More difficult work was cited as the top
cause of stress followed by exam grades, with 30% of boys and 18% of girls
wanting to get better exam results. This study could be extended to the
remaining 7 schools and more data could be collected through interviews.
16 VIOLIN PLAYING: PROS AND CONS
Poster CHOO YAN RONG MEGAN, LAU JIA ERN VERA
Henry Park Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Madelene Ng
Playing the violin could be injurious if not done correctly. It could also be
very emotionally stressful for the violinist who sustains injuries due to
incorrect technique. The aim of the project was to find out the effects of
playing the violin on the violinist’s health. Interviews were conducted with
2 violin teachers and a pupil who plays the violin. Background research
was carried out on the impact playing the violin on the violinist’s health.
The findings showed that playing the instrument with proper technique,
would help the violinist relax and be more sensitive to noise. It was also
found that negative impacts, such as sore muscles and shoulder fractures,
could be prevented with proper technique.NO. ABSTRACT
17 BACTERIA IN FRESH MILK
Poster MATTHEW LIM KIN-SHUEN
Henry Park Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Peh Yunn Chyn Clare
Milk companies typically recommend that fresh milk be consumed within 3
days of opening the carton. Food wastage will result when unfinished fresh
milk is discarded after 3 days of opening the carton. On the other hand,
drinking spoiled milk can make one sick. Hence, this project aimed to test
if the aerobic bacteria present in fresh milk multiplied significantly after 3
days of opening the carton. The Methylene Blue Reduction Test was used
to quantify the aerobic bacteria present in the milk. The findings showed
that within 1 week of opening the carton, the amount of aerobic bacteria
was within safe limits for fresh milk that was kept at a temperature below
4 degrees Celsius.
18 PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF SPORT CCAS IN HENRY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Poster QUINN TAE
Henry Park Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Yip Yew Fei
With over a third of the world’s total population classified as overweight
(Peters, 2014), it is crucial to encourage children to play sports and adopt a
healthy lifestyle. Numerous sports co-curricular activities (CCAs) were
offered in Henry Park Primary School (HPPS) but many pupils do not take
part in them because they were concerned about the demands of the
CCAs. The aim of the project was to establish the physical demands of 5
sports CCAs (soccer, tennis, track & field, badminton and multi-sport) in
HPPS so that pupils would be better informed when they choose a CCA. 21
pupils from HPPS were surveyed and observational field studies of 3
sessions of each of the 5 sports CCAs were conducted. The findings
indicated that the tennis CCA was the least physically demanding while the
soccer CCA was the most physically demanding. This would serve as a
useful guide to pupils looking for a sport CCA.NO. ABSTRACT
19 MATCH-FIXING IN SINGAPORE SOCCER
Poster YEOH ZHI XIN
Henry Park Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Madelene Ng
A scandal rocked the SEA Games in June 2015 when the manager of East
Timor’s football team was suspended for match-fixing (Agence France-
Presse, 2015). This highlighted the prevalence of match-fixing in Asia. The
project aimed to ascertain the extent of match-fixing in the Singapore
football industry and how it affected the growth of the industry. An
interview was conducted with a Straits Times journalist, Mr Zaihan
Mohamed Yusof, the author of the book titled “Foul! The Inside Story of
Singapore Match-Fixers”. The findings from the interview and background
research showed that the bad reputation in the lower leagues of the local
football industry was likely a result of Singaporeans fixing matches
overseas. This gave the false impression that matches in Singapore were
also fixed. Football in Singapore is in fact ‘clean’. It is important to clear
this misunderstanding so that more talents will be attracted to the
Singapore football scene.
20 IS BUS SERVICE 972 HELPING THE RESIDENTS OF BUKIT PANJANG BETTER
Oral IN TERMS OF EFFICIENCY, FREQUENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY COMPARED
TO BUS SERVICE 190 DURING DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY?
KON WEI REN, MATTIAS
Henry Park Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Peh Yunn Chyn Clare
Both bus services 972 and 190 ply the same route from Whitley Road to
Orchard Road. However, it was observed that during the afternoon peak
period, bus service 190 was more crowded than bus service 972. This
project aimed to compare the levels of convenience bus services 972 and
190 provided for the residents of Bukit Panjang. A survey was conducted
on 136 passengers. Observational field studies were also conducted at the
first and last bus stops of both services at different times of the day, on
different days. At the bus stops, the number of passengers alighting and
boarding the bus in a half hour period was recorded. The findings showed
that bus service 972 served the Bukit Panjang residents better than bus
service 190.NO. ABSTRACT
21 HAZE-A PARTICULAR PARTICULATE PROBLEM FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN
Oral RUSSELL SOON KAI RONG
Henry Park Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Yip Yew Fei
In Singapore, the haze is an annual hazardous problem citizens have to
face. The aim of the project was to find out how to educate respondents
about the haze, especially the dangers associated with particulate matter.
To achieve the aim, 2 surveys were conducted with 59 Primary 5 GEP
pupils from Henry Park Primary School before and after efforts were made
to educate them using posters and an information sheet. The findings
showed that pupils who responded did not wear specialised masks during
the haze because the masks were too expensive. Needy pupils should be
given financial assistance as cost of masks was an important factor in
determining pupils’ decision to purchase a mask during the haze. The
findings also showed that it would be useful to educate pupils about the
haze and the precautions to take during the haze.
22 MINDSETS AND HOW THEY AFFECT PERSERVANCE
Poster ARIANA BEH YOKE CHING, SHARLYZ NG XI MENG
Nan Hua Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mrs Chang Zhi Jun
People with fixed mindsets view abilities as fixed entities while people
with growth mindsets believe that abilities can be developed through
effort. Studies suggest that providing participants with growth mindset
statements lead to an increased in ability to take on difficult problems
(Dweck & Mueller, 1998). This project aimed to find out how growth and
fixed mindsets statements affect the level of perseverance in pupils. An
experiment was conducted with a group of Primary 4 GEP pupils who were
randomly assigned either growth mindset, fixed mindset or neutral
statements. Pupils were tasked to complete an impossible Math problem
and the time they worked on the problem before giving up was measured.
This study found that pupils given growth mindset statements persisted
longer than pupils given neutral or fixed mindset statements. The findings
suggest that when given growth mindset statements, pupils do indeed
persevere longer.NO. ABSTRACT
23 WHAT ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE MEANS OF PUBLICITY FOR SCHOOL
Poster EVENTS (FOR PRIMARY 3 TO 6 PUPILS) IN NAN HUA PRIMARY SCHOOL?
ETHAN PAN SI ZE, BENEDICT HOH JIE CONG, SHACHAH CHUA QI JING
Nan Hua Primary School
Teacher-supervisors: Mrs Soh Peiwen, Ms Alice Teng Rui Chin
It was observed that most pupils were restless and appeared nonchalant
whenever school events (e.g. school VIA projects) were publicised during
morning assemblies. This project aimed to find out the most effective
mean(s) of publicising school events to the Primary 3 to 6 pupils in Nan
Hua Primary School. A survey was administered to 57 pupils, comprising 2
pupils in each mainstream class and 1 pupil from each GEP class across the
Primary 3 to 6 pupil population. The results showed that videos (61.5%),
skits (33.3%), and posters (35%), as publicity tools, were most preferred by
pupils. Two modes of publicity combined together like showing a visual on
the screen when having a speech (64%) would interest them more than
having only one mode of publicity like showing a visual only (36%).
24 DOES THE USE OF MOBILE LEARNING DEVICES AFFECT PUPILS’ LEARNING
Poster AT NHPS?
GOH SHUEN YING CAMILLE, JONELLE TAN WEN QI, LOO EN QI
Nan Hua Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Ng Kai Shi
This project aimed to find out how the use of mobile learning devices
(specifically iPad) in Nan Hua Primary School affected the pupils’ learning.
A survey was administered to 41 pupils, from 4T1 and 5T1. 70.4% of 4T1
pupils and 25% of 5T1 pupils stated that they rarely strayed from
homework to play games when they used the iPad. The results suggested
that pupils in 5T1 have less self-control over the use of iPads as compared
to pupils in 4T1. It seemed that pupils who spent more time playing games
exercised less self-control and were more likely to be distracted from their
homework when they used the iPad. In order for pupils to have more self-
control over the use of their iPads, it is advised that they limit the time
spent playing games on it.NO. ABSTRACT
25 WHICH BRAND OF PEANUT OIL HAS THE LEAST AMOUNT OF SATURATED
Poster FATS? IF THE NUTRITIONAL LABEL ALREADY STATES THE AMOUNT OF
FATS, IS THE LABEL RELIABLE?
LO CHIA MIN, AUDREY, WU PEILING, TEO JING TONG
Nan Hua Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Alice Teng Rui Chin
Peanut oil is generally low in saturated fats and lowers the risk of heart
disease (http://www.hpb.gov.sg/HOPPortal/health-article/5634). The aim
of this project was to find out which brand of peanut oil has the least
amount of saturated fats and whether nutritional information on the
labels are reliable. 5 different brands of peanut oil were tested with iodine
solution to determine the relative amount of saturated fats in each
product. The time taken for iodine solution to decolourise in 1 of the 5
brands is the shortest, supporting its claim of the lowest saturated fats.
The conclusion is that nutritional labels are not necessarily accurate and
the consumer should do more research before deciding the brand of
peanut oil to buy.
26 DOES DOODLING HELP PRIMARY 4 MAINSTREAM PUPILS IN NAN HUA
Poster PRIMARY SCHOOL MEMORISE THINGS BETTER?
LOH WAN LING, LIM EN QI, ZENIA, WANG YIXUAN
Nan Hua Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Lee Rui Ching
There has been “mounting evidence that doodling is more than just an idle
activity” that hinders attention to the primary task (Hughes and Asakawa,
2014). According to a study by Andrade (2009), doodling helps in
information retention and there are cognitive benefits associated with it.
This project aimed to find out if doodling helped Primary 4 mainstream
pupils in Nan Hua Primary School memorise things better. A memory test
was given to the Primary 4 mainstream pupils to complete. 12 pupils with
comparable scores were shortlisted for a second round of tests in which
they were allowed to doodle. A survey was also administered to them to
find out their opinions about the test. The results showed that doodling
did not help the pupils memorise things better.NO. ABSTRACT
27 WHAT KIND OF CANNED DRINKS CAN CLEAN COFFEE STAINS OFF FABRIC?
Poster REYES KOH RUI QUAN, CERVON WONG TENG HAO, ONG LING YAO
Nan Hua Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Yang Fengyi
Research had shown that fizzy drinks can be used as cleaning agents as the
fizzy drinks are mildly acidic and contain sodium bicarbonate. The aim of
this experiment was to find out if non-fizzy drinks can clean stains and if
they are better cleaning agents than fizzy drinks. 2 fizzy drinks A and B, and
2 non-fizzy drinks, C and D were selected for the experiment. The results
indicated that both non-fizzy drinks did not clean the stains but stained the
cloth even more. Fizzy drink A cleaned the stain in 10 minutes and fizzy
drink B cleaned it in 3 hours.
28 MISSION: DO SUDOKU
Poster ZHANG JIA DONG, JEREMY KIANG, ONE XIN YANG
Nan Hua Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Shadidah Mokhtar
The many benefits of playing Sudoku include keeping the brain active and
improving brain function. It was hypothesized that Primary 4 GEP pupils
from Nan Hua Primary School did not play enough Sudoku puzzles. The
study aimed to find out why this was so and how pupils could be exposed
to more of such puzzles. A survey was administered to 52 pupils and the
results confirmed that many pupils do not play Sudoku often, mainly due
to the lack of time. Some of them found it difficult as well. Hence,
modifications were made to the Sudoku puzzle to make it more appealing
and interesting for the pupils. 4 different worksheets, each of varying
difficulty and the last one being a Sudoku puzzle were created so that
pupils were used to the increasing difficulty and would not be
overwhelmed when they eventually attempt the Sudoku puzzle.NO. ABSTRACT
29 THE EFFECT OF POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT ON PHYSICAL
Oral EDUCATION LESSONS AMONG PRIMARY 4 PUPILS IN NAN HUA PRIMARY
SCHOOL
PO IVVANNA
Nan Hua Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Thomas Lim Kok Tiong
Educators involved in managing physical performances among children
differ on whether to use positive or negative motivation to enhance the
physical performance of their students (Puddefoot, Hilliard and Burl,
1997). This experiment aimed to explore whether positive or negative
verbal reinforcements have a greater impact in improving the physical
performance of Primary 4 pupils in Nan Hua Primary School. 200 Primary 4
pupils were divided into 3 groups and tasked to complete as many jumps
up a 30 cm step in a minute as possible. They received either positive, or
negative or no verbal feedback before their second attempt. Although the
average score of all 3 groups improved during the second attempt, groups
receiving positive or negative reinforcement showed the most significant
improvement. However, the post-performance survey with the latter
group showed that most pupils found it an unpleasant experience which
they would not like to have repeated.
30 EXPLORING THE REWARD DISTRIBUTION BEHAVIOUR OF PRIMARY 5
Oral HIGH ABILITY PUPILS IN NAN HUA PRIMARY SCHOOL
PORTIA FOO SEE ERN, LOH CUI YI, ZHANG XIAOYUAN
Nan Hua Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Thomas Lim Kok Tiong
In an increasingly competitive and self-centred world, many social
commentators lament the lack of altruism and the rise of selfishness
among children today (Gerhardt, 2010). This research aimed to investigate
whether this criticism is true. A dictator game experiment (Engel, 2011)
was carried out among high-ability Primary 4 and 5 pupils in Nan Hua
Primary School. A popular culture quiz was rigged such that all participants
would perform equally well. One of the participants was asked to allocate
rewards to all the participants. This participant distributed rewards almost
equally though he/she could have allocated all the rewards to
him/herself. It would seem that a hypercompetitive environment might
not have influenced sharing behaviour of the participant.NO. ABSTRACT
31 DOES THE USE OF N95 MASK DECREASE THE OXYGEN LEVEL OF THE USER
Poster IF WORN OVER THREE HOURS?
AARON GOH WE MING
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Chan Tai Yao
The aim of this project was to find out if there is a difference in the
amount of oxygen taken in when wearing standard N95 mask as opposed
to N95 mask with valve, after a 3 hour period. 21 participants of various
ages were given N95 masks, with and without a valve to wear for 3 hours.
Readings from a pulse oximeter, showed that the young and the middle
aged did not take in less oxygen when both masks. The elderly
experienced a drop in oxygen level after wearing the standard N95 mask
for 3 hours. The decrease in oxygen level using N95 mask with the valve
was less significant. It is recommended that the elderly use N95 mask with
the valve.
32 HOW MUCH DO NANYANG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS AND THEIR
Poster PARENTS KNOW ABOUT THE RISK FACTORS RELATED TO MYOPIA?
ANG LI YANG BRANDON
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Ho Siew Hoon
Singapore has one of the highest rates of myopia in the world and its
severity has been increasing (Lim HC, et. al.) The aim of this study was to
find out how much Nanyang Primary School pupils and their parents know
about the risk factors related to myopia. 156 Primary 5 GEP and
mainstream pupils and their parents were surveyed. It was discovered that
many pupils and their parents were unaware of the risk factors associated
with myopia or had misconceptions about myopia.NO. ABSTRACT
33 HOW MUCH DO PRIMARY 5 and 6 META PUPILS IN NANYANG PRIMARY
Poster SCHOOL KNOW ABOUT AUTISM?
ELIORA DELPHINE LOO YUN
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Vo Van Hung
The project aimed to gauge how much Primary 5 and 6 META pupils in
Nanyang Primary School know about autism. Real-life recount ‘A Friend
Like Henry’ (Nuala Gardner, 2007) and fictional account ‘The Curious
Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’ (Mark Haddon, 2003) portray
widespread misunderstanding about autism through anecdotes. A survey
involving 100 respondents confirmed such misunderstanding exists: 69%
of the respondents answered less than half of the survey questions
correctly. After the survey, the correct answers were emailed to the
respondents to provide them with accurate information on autism. Survey
results indicated parents as the main source of information on autism. It is
therefore suggested that materials on autism be given to parents to read
with their children.
34 HOW TO PREVENT NANYANG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS FROM EATING
Poster AND DRINKING IN THE SCHOOL BUS?
HENG YUTONG
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Mohamad Sapiee Bin Mohamad Sabar
The aim of the project was to find out how to prevent Nanyang Primary
School pupils from eating and drinking in the school bus. Despite
reminders and warnings, pupils continue to consume food and drinks in
the school bus. This has led to cockroaches and ants being regularly
spotted in the school bus. Through the conduct of a survey on 98 Primary
5 GEP pupils, it was found out that a majority of the respondents
suggested meting out of punishments to offenders. More than 50% of the
respondents suggested issuing offence slips to discourage pupils from
consuming food and drinks in the school bus.NO. ABSTRACT
35 WHICH VEGETABLE OR FRUIT GENERATES A HIGHER VOLTAGE – POTATO,
Poster WATERMELON, LEMON OR KIWI FRUIT?
JOEL LAM YONGXU
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Tan Si Ming
We are currently reliant on fossil fuels for energy and may need to find a
greener source of fuel. The aim of this project was to investigate which
vegetable or fruit - potato, or watermelon, or lemon, or kiwi fruit -
generates a higher voltage. Experiments using zinc and copper nails in
potato, watermelon, lemon and kiwi fruit of similar size showed that
potato generated the highest and most sustainable voltage; 438 mV was
observed for 2 minutes.
36 WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT CUT APPLES FROM TURNING
Poster BROWN FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE?
KHNG ASHLEY
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Tan Si Ming
The aim of the project was to find the best way to preserve cut apples. An
online survey was given to 86 respondents to find out common methods
used to keep cut apples fresh. An experiment was conducted to compare
the effectiveness of 5 methods: sealing the apples in Ziploc bag at room
temperature, keeping the apples unsealed in the freezer, rubbing salt on
apples kept at room temperature, storing the apples unsealed in the fridge
and keeping the apples on a table at room temperature. It was found that
the best method to keep cut apples for more than 1 day was putting them
in a Ziploc bag at room temperature while the worst method was rubbing
salt on them.NO. ABSTRACT
37 WHICH TYPE OF FRUIT STAIN CAN BE REMOVED WITH RELATIVE EASE
Poster FROM WHITE CLOTH?
LAI KE LI CLARIS
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Chiang Lih Pyng
The aim of the project was to find out which type of fruit stain could be
easily removed from clothes. The author’s personal experience and that of
her 3 year-old sister in staining their clothes when eating fruits prompted
the study. An experiment was conducted with fresh juice extracted from
cherry, blueberry, strawberry, orange, watermelon and dragon fruit. It was
observed that watermelon stain on a white cotton cloth was the easiest to
wash off with one cycle in the washing machine and with a common
detergent. Cherry and blueberry stains were the hardest stains to remove,
so they should be diluted and lightened with a wet cloth first.
38 DOES PLAYING WITH THE “BUILDING MY SG” COMMEMORATIVE LEGO
Poster BLOCKS HELP PUPILS LEARN ABOUT SINGAPORE LANDMARKS AND
HERITAGE AND DEVELOP IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY?
LEE JUIN HSIEN JUSTIN
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Esther Lum Hui Shan
As part of SG50 celebration, a set of Lego blocks was given to all pupils last
year. Channel News Asia reported that MOE hoped that creative play
would help the pupils learn about Singapore landmarks and develop
important skills for the 21st century. The aim of the project was to find out
if these objectives were met. A survey of 102 pupils showed that 74% of
the pupils felt that the Lego blocks did help them to learn about Singapore
landmarks. More than half of them also felt that they did develop
important skills such as activating their imagination, exercising patience
and collaborating with others through the process. The findings show that
MOE’s approach of promoting learning through creative play was effective
for the respondents surveyed.NO. ABSTRACT
39 THE FOUR DIFFERENT LEARNER TYPES
Poster LEOW MAEGAN
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Yeo Ai Ho Serene
The aim of the project was to find out the most common learner type
amongst Primary 5 GEP pupils in Nanyang Primary School and how it
affected their learning needs. A survey of 63 Primary 5 GEP pupils in NYPS
showed that 38% of the pupils were “Feelers” who were best at Math,
25% were “Sensors” who were best at Math and English, 21% were
“Intuitors” who were best at English and Science and 16% were “Thinkers”
who were best at Chinese and Social Studies. It can be concluded that
majority of pupils surveyed were more Mathematically inclined. This
would inform teachers of their pupils' learning needs.
40 WHICH DISHWASHING LIQUID CLEANS GREASE OFF PLATES THE BEST?
Poster LEOW YI HENG
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mrs Ng Lih Pyng
Different brands of dishwashing liquid claim their brand is the most
effective. The aim of the project was to find out which of 3 dishwashing
liquid, A, B or C, cleans grease off plates the best, thereby testing these
claims. An experiment was conducted by greasing plates with butter
before putting the liquids to the test. It was found that C was most
effective, followed by B then A. From the list of ingredients used in the
detergents, it was interesting to observe that the dishwashing liquid C
contains the most man-made chemicals while A contains the most natural
substances. There are also a few ingredients unique to dishwashing liquid
C which might help it clean the butter off the plate most effectively.NO. ABSTRACT
41 WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP RAW PORK FRESH AND SAFE TO EAT
Poster FOR THE LONGEST PERIOD OF TIME?
LIM HONG YI
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Tan Si Ming
The aim of the project was to determine the best method of storing raw
pork to keep it safe for consumption for the longest period of time. An
experiment was conducted using different packaging materials and
storage temperatures to derive the best combination. A survey was given
to the public to find out whether or knowledge in food preparation
influenced the methods adopted to store raw meat. Bacteria counts were
also conducted to corroborate the results on the best storage method. It
was found that storage temperature has significant effects on bacteria
growth while packaging materials used has less impact. In conclusion,
meat stored in the freezer is safe for consumption even after the “best
before date” regardless of packaging material used.
42 HOW TO MINIMISE THE QUEUING TIME NEEDED FOR BUYING FOOD
Poster DURING RECESS IN THE CANTEEN?
MARIO TANIJAYA
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Raymond Weng Soo Koon
The aim of the project was to find ways to reduce the time Primary 5 and 6
pupils in Nanyang Primary School spent going to the canteen and queuing
for food during recess. As the upper primary classrooms are located
furthest from the canteen and long queues form quickly for popular food
stalls, pupils have less time to rest, interact with their friends or consult
their teachers. Findings from a survey of 200 GEP Primary 5 and 6 pupils
strongly support the idea of setting up a mobile canteen, complemented
with food vending machines at an open area near their classrooms. The
reduction of the time spent going to the canteen and effective diversion of
long queues are the key reasons that led to the acceptance of the
proposed solution.NO. ABSTRACT
43 THE EFFECT OF LEARNING AND PLAYING CHESS ON THE GENERAL
Poster METACOGNITIVE ABILITY OF 11 YEARS OLD GEP PUPILS IN NANYANG
PRIMARY SCHOOL AND THREE SCHOOLS IN THE NETHERLANDS
MICHAEL YEOH SEONG JUI
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Cindy Guo
Chess players attest to the benefits of playing chess, but existing research
is not conclusive on the matter. The aim of this project was to find out if
learning and playing chess resulted in an increase in the general
metacognitive ability of 11-year-old pupils in Nanyang Primary School and
in 3 schools from the Netherlands. Pupils aged 11 from Singapore and the
Netherlands were surveyed. The survey results indicated that the self-
study of chess may have increased the respondents’ general metacognitive
ability.
44 DOES HAVING A MAID AT HOME AFFECT THE AMOUNT OF TIME PUPILS
Poster FROM NANYANG PRIMARY SCHOOL SPENT ON HOUSEWORK?
WOON KIA YONG DANIEL
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Ms Serene Yeo Ai Ho
The aim of the project was to find out if having a maid at home affects the
amount of time pupils from Nanyang Primary School (NYPS) spent on
housework. A report on a maid who helped a Singaporean national
serviceman to carry his field backpack provoked many responses. A survey
of 88 NYPS pupils from all levels, showed that having a maid at home does
affect the amount of time spent by NYPS pupils on housework. With the
exception of Primary 6 pupils, there was an increase in the amount of time
spent on housework as the pupils moved up the levels. It was also found
that the respondents’ preference for housework decreased as they grew
older.NO. ABSTRACT
45 WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF SMART PHONES ON PRIMARY 5 META PUPILS
Oral IN NANYANG PRIMARY SCHOOL?
HUI ZHOU RONG ISAIAH
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mdm Ho Siew Hoon
The study aimed to find out the pros and cons of owning smartphones.
Not owning a smartphone sparked the researcher’s interest in finding out
why people opted to own smartphones. Primary 5 META pupils in Nanyang
Primary School were surveyed to gather what they perceived to be
positive and negative effects of using smartphones. Positive effects include
the help they offer to daily lives while the negative effects include loss of
sleep and neglect of their studies. A contract was drawn up based on the
survey results to help the pupils manage the use their smartphones. The
contract will be shared during the presentation for use by parents with
their children.
46 WHICH CIGARETTE BOX DESIGN IS MOST EFFECTIVE IN DISCOURAGING
Oral SMOKING IN SINGAPORE?
LU SHIYI RACHEL
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Weng Soo Koon Raymond
Smoking is a major cause of mortality but a local poll suggested that the
graphic warnings on cigarette packaging may not be effective in
discouraging smoking (Poh and Yeo, 2013). The aim of the project was to
find out what kind of cigarette box design will deter smoking most
effectively. Alternative cigarette box designs were created and shown to
51 smokers (35 males and 16 females from 21 to above 60 years old).
They were surveyed for their views on the effectiveness of the new and
old designs in discouraging smoking. This study found that the design
which is most effective in discouraging smoking is the one with
encouraging messages that emphasise the benefits of not smoking.NO. ABSTRACT
47 DOES READING MORE ENGLISH FICTION BOOKS IMPROVE COMPOSITION
Oral SCORES?
LOW LING HUI HAZEL
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Mohamad Sapiee Bin Mohamad Sabar
The aim of the project was to find out if reading more English fiction books
improved pupils’ composition scores. It is hoped that with the research
findings, more pupils will be inclined to read. 76 Primary 5 GEP pupils
from Nanyang Primary School were surveyed for their average
composition scores for the year. 5 pupils who indicated the usefulness of
the phrases in the books they had read were also interviewed. It was
observed that reading more English fiction books does improve
composition scores. Of the 5 genres stated in the survey - fantasy,
mystery, science fiction, thriller and horror, respondents who read fantasy
fiction books showed the most improvement in their composition scores.
48 A REVIEW OF OPINIONS PRIMARY 5 GEP PUPILS FROM NANYANG
Oral PRIMARY AND THEIR PARENTS HAVE REGARDING THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
LEAVING EXAMINATION (PSLE) SCORING SYSTEMS
TOH WU JIE
Nanyang Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mr Chan Tai Yao
The announcement that the existing PSLE T-Score system would be
replaced with the Achievement Levels (AL) was received with mixed
reactions. The aim of the project was to find out the opinions and
suggestions Primary 5 GEP teachers and pupils in the school, and the
pupils’ parents had regarding the proposed scoring system. All Primary 5
GEP pupils from the school, 80 randomly selected parents and 12 teachers
were surveyed and some were interviewed over the telephone. This study
found that 60% of parents, 41.5% of pupils and 33.4% of teachers
preferred the AL system. The end-product of this research was a collection
of opinions and suggestions about the scoring systems.NO. ABSTRACT
49 HOW MUCH PRIMARY 5 GEP PUPILS FROM RAFFLES GIRLS’ PRIMARY
Poster SCHOOL KNOW ABOUT THE HEALTH RISKS OF CONSUMING SUGARED
DRINKS AND THEIR OPENNESS TO REDUCING THEIR CONSUMPTION
CAITLIN MOK RUI YING
Raffles Girls’ Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Mrs Elaine Chong
From observation, many schoolmates consume sugary drinks regularly.
The article “Beware the hidden sugar …” (ST, 13 Oct 2015) mentioned
children are taking a greater liking to sports and energy drinks. The project
aimed to find out what drinks Primary 5 GEP pupils in the school consume,
their awareness of the health risks of consuming sugary drinks and their
openness to consuming less sugary drinks. A survey of 65 Primary 5 GEP
pupils from the school found that 95% of respondents were unaware of
the risks of consuming sugary drinks. Information sheets were provided to
inform respondents of the risks and the amount of sugar found in common
drinks. 67% of respondents indicated in a second survey that they would
reduce their consumption of sugary drinks. It is recommended that more
can be done to educate pupils, for example through health seminars.
50 ARE MOTHERS OR FATHERS BETTER AT INSTILLING VALUES IN PRIMARY 5
Poster PUPILS FROM RAFFLES GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL?
CHEW SHAO YEE
Raffles Girls’ Primary School
Teacher-supervisor: Miss Ker Lay Peng
It is widely acknowledged that one of the most challenging tasks
confronting parents is instilling values in their children. The project aimed
to find out if mothers or fathers are better at instilling values in Primary 5
pupils from Raffles Girls’ Primary School. A survey was administered to 306
Primary 5 RGPS girls and their parents. 228 (75%) and 328 (54%) responses
were received from the pupils and parents respectively. 69% of pupils
indicated mothers have a greater influence in cultivating values. Results
from parents revealed mothers talk about and model values more
frequently than fathers. Both parents ranked honesty and respect as the
most important values. The study showed mothers have more influence in
inculcating values and fathers should be more explicit in instilling values.You can also read
