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International Junior Math Olympiad

Vanda Science Global Finals

July 26 - 30 2019, KUALA LUMPUR

MALAYSIA

INDONESIA

CONTEST INFORMATION


Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 3

ABOUT STEAM AHEAD - IJMO AND VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS .......................................................... 3

VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS ................................................................................................................... 3

CONTEST FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................... 4

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR MATH OLYMPIAD (IJMO) ...................................................................................... 4

VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS ................................................................................................................... 4

2. RESULTS AND AWARDS ............................................................................................................................. 6

3. PACKAGE ITINERARY .............................................................................................................................. 9

4. TRAVEL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 29

TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST ....................................................................................................................... 29

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST FOR STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE COMPETITION .......... 29

CURRENCY ................................................................................................................................................... 30

ADAPTOR ..................................................................................................................................................... 31

WEATHER DURING JULY .............................................................................................................................. 31

THINK SAFETY AT ALL TIMES (GENERAL) ..................................................................................................... 32

USE OF MOBILE PHONE ............................................................................................................................... 32

EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................... 33

GUIDELINES ON HAND-CARRY LUGGAGE ................................................................................................. 33

5. ARRIVAL DAY ............................................................................................................................................ 34

AIRPORT PICKUP PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................... 34

KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1 - KLIA1 .............................................................................. 34

KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2 – KLIA2 ............................................................................. 34

AIRPORT PICKUP PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................... 35

HOTELS ........................................................................................................................................................ 36

HOTEL ISTANA............................................................................................................................................. 36

ROOM KEY COLLECTION AND REGISTRATION FOR CONTEST ..................................................................... 37

HOTEL ISTANA............................................................................................................................................. 37

MEALS .............................................................................................................................................................. 39

COMPETITION DAY .......................................................................................................................................... 40

PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY................................................................................................................................ 41


1. GENERAL INFORMATION

ABOUT STEAM AHEAD - IJMO AND VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. STEAM

AHEAD is our initiative to combine our international academic competitions to educate

students and bring them international exposure about possible career choices in these

fields.

At each STEAM AHEAD event, we will start to promote linkages across the subjects so

that it will help educate students and keep up their interest.

Our goal is to help our students get into professional paths that are future-proof. Our

society’s demand for technically-driven roles is rising and therefore it is crucial that

students are encouraged to get qualifications in Science, Technology and related fields.

By getting qualifications that will allow students to work in innovative fields, they are

guaranteed to have fulfilling and well-paid professions.

The International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO) is an international mathematics

competition which is held annually in different countries across the world. IJMO is

organized by SIMCC in collaboration with the International Scholastic Trust Limited, SMO

Education Group and Academy TeamMathics.

VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS

Vanda is an International Science Competition held annually around the globe. It focuses

on the student’s ability to think critically and creatively to pick out hidden information to aid

them in solving the question.

Vanda is for students from primary 3 to secondary 4 (Grade 3 to Grade 11). It follows

closely with the Singapore School Science Syllabus and tests students based on their level

of content that they have learned. This allows participants to do better compared to pure-

Olympiad papers since they are familiar with some of the questions.

Vanda has very strong teamwork component in the competition, and the Gold-winning group

will demonstrate high levels of collaboration and mutual support. Questions in the

competition have a strong foundation in scientific knowledge and methodology which include

the development of reasoning and analytical skills, decision and problem solving skills,

flexible to respond to different context and possessing an open and inquiring mind that is

willing to explore new territories and learn new things which are aligned to the desired 21st

century competencies.


CONTEST FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR MATH OLYMPIAD (IJMO)

The International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO) is only open to Perfect score, Gold and

Silver SASMO and AMO medallists from grade 2 to grade 11 of each country. The

following is the contest format:

Competition papers for each level contains 30 questions (90 minutes):

Total points (120 points), the paper starts with 20 points.

Section Questions Correct

Answers

Wrong

Answers

No Answer

A 1 to 10 +2 points -1 point 0 point

B 11 to 20 +3 points -1 point 0 point

C 21 to 30 +5 points 0 point 0 point

VANDA SCIENCE GLOBAL FINALS

Winners of Vanda Perfect score, Gold, Silver and Bronze awards are invited to participate

in the VANDA Science Global Finals in conjunction with the International Junior Mathematics

Olympiad (IJMO).

The contest consists of 2 rounds:

• Round 1 Written paper (60 minutes) – Total points (70 points), the paper starts with 5

points.

Section Questions Correct

Answers

Wrong

Answers

No Answer

A 1 to 5 +2 points -1 point 0 point

B 6 to 10 +3 points 0 point 0 point

C 11 to 20 +4 points 0 point 0 point


Round 2 Gakken Team Challenge (2 hours)

Section Questions Weightage

A Problem solving 30%

B Modification 50%

C Design 20%

• The participants from different countries will be grouped into a team of 4 members (in

case a team member falls sick, a team can function with 3 members).

• Every team will be given a set of instructions, questions, Gakken kits and other

materials for the contest.

• The following is the time allocation for the round 2 competition:

o 15 minutes – MC briefing on the contest rules and regulations

o The contest consists of 3 sections:

▪ Section A – 30 minutes for setup the model and invigilators assessment

on the completeness and take a photo

▪ Section B – 30 minutes for completing a set of questions based on the

model they have built. Invigilators will collect back the answer sheetat the

end of the contest.

▪ Section C

• 10 minutes for discussion on the modification of design

• 20 minutes to draw and describe the design on the answer sheet

• 30 minutes for completing the designed model

• 30 minutes for invigilator to do assessment and take photos of the

modified design from 5 directions (top, left, right, in front and

behind)

• The students can make modification of their designs when they are

doing the model if it does not produce the desired result.

However, the final model must be the same as the design written

on the paper or marks will be deducted.

• The team is required to discuss and use their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving

skills to compete in this round.


2. RESULTS AND AWARDS

Parents can check the result for the contests on the website and the statistical report from

the country partners.

Country partners will be notified via email:

• IJMO - 28th July 2019, 9am.

• VANDA Science Global Finals – 28th July 2019, 1pm.

The following awards will be given out for the contests:

IJMO

Awards

Perfect Score Full marks

Gold Award Top 10%

Silver Award Next 15%

Bronze Award Next 25%

Honorable Mention Next 20%

Certificate of Participation Next 30%

IJMO Overall Championship – Will be announced during the Award Ceremony

Shing Lee Publishing Book Prize is awarded to IJMO Overall Championship winners for

each grade.

Awards (Cash)

Overall Champion SGD250

Overall Runner-up SGD150

Overall 2nd Runner-up SGD100

• All IJMO participants will receive a certificate.

• The Perfect scorer and top 50% of the participants will receive an award certificate and

a medal.

• IJMO Overall Championship winners will also receive a trophy, Overall Championship

Certificate and Shing Lee Publishing Book Prize (Cash).


VANDA Science Global Finals (Individual – Round 1)

Awards

Perfect Score Full marks

Gold Award Top 10%



Honorable Mention Next 20%

Certificate of Participation Next 30%

VANDA Science Global Finals (Gakken Team Challenge – Round 2)

All winners will get certificates and medals.

Awards

Gold Award Top 10%



VANDA Overall Championship – Will be announced during the Award Ceremony

Gakken Scientist Book Prize is awarded to VANDA Overall Championship winners for

each grade.

Awards (Cash)

Overall Champion SGD250

Overall Runner-up SGD150

Overall 2nd Runner-up SGD100

• All VANDA participants will receive a certificate.

• The Perfect scorer and top 50% of the participants will receive an award certificate and

a medal.

• VANDA Overall Championship winners will also receive a trophy, Overall

Championship Certificate and the Gakken Scientist Book Prize (Cash).


PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STEAM (PAExS) – Will be announced

during the Award Ceremony

Awards

All students who win both IJMO Gold medal and VANDA Science Global Finals

Individual Gold medal

• PAExS Certificate

• IST Book Prize: US$100

• Inducted into the International Junior Honor Society (IJHS)

The top 20 students will be awarded Full Scholarship to

Young Achievers Leadership Academy (YALA) to be held in Singapore from 15th

to 19th December 2019 (All expenses paid trip for the 5 days leadership camp in

Singapore, scholarship winners must purchase their own air-tickets to Singapore)

Every winner is given one of the follow badges and they must wear it during the award

ceremony.

Note:

The award usher will check the badge before the winner goes up the stage.


3. PACKAGE ITINERARY

• The tour package is not applicable for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia students and parents.

• It is also optional for other country depending on the country partner’s decision.

• For those countries that are not participating in the tour or Vanda Global competition, it will be free & easy.

• The workshops will be held in either one of the hotels. Participants need to travel to the respective hotel themselves to attend the training.

• Please note that this is the same workshop as SIMOC 2019. Hence it is much appreciated if you can give the opportunities to those students who have not attended the SIMOC workshops.

Day 1 – 26th July 2019, Friday

Arrival in Kuala Lumpur

Free workshops

• Session 1: (3:30 to 5:30pm)

o Math Olympiad workshop

o Science workshop

• Venue: workshops will be held in either one of the hotels. Participants need to travel

to the respective hotel themselves to attend the training.

• Targeted students: All students except for Malaysia

• How to register: Invitation to register on our website from 20th July 2019

• Note: the registration is subjected to the availability of the hotel training room capacity


Day 2 – 27th July 2019, Saturday

Competition day

Venue: University of Malaya

Address: Jalan Universiti, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

All parents can follow the students to the University, but they are not allowed to go into the

examination hall.

Note: There is no shopping area around the University nor any facilities. All parents are allowed to

follow must wait at the open waiting area as showed below with VERY limited seats.

Waiting Area for Parents

Alight from the coach

Walk towards the Exam hall from coach bay


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Please click on the above 2 videos to understand the walking journey to the exam hall from

the bus bay.

https://ijmo.asia/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Journey-to-the-exam-hall-1.mp4

https://ijmo.asia/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Journey-to-the-exam-hall-2.mp4


Photo taking area

Exam hall layout (IJMO seating arrangement)

All the student will be assigned with a seat written on their lanyard in the Exam hall. Upon

entering the hall from Door 1 & 2, the students will go to their respective seat leading by the

exam ushers.

Note:

The students can return to their hotels if they are taking only IJMO examination.


Exam hall layout for VANDA Science Global Finals

Section B1 and B2 – Round 1 (Individual Examination)

Section A1 and A2 – Round 2 (Gakken Team Challenge)

All the students will be allocated 2 seats for Vanda Science Global Finals.

They will go to section B1 and B2 for the Round 1 examination. After they have completed,

they will go to section A1 and A2 for Round 2 team challenge. Their seats will be written on

the lanyard together with the team number (indicated in RED on the above diagram)

Note:

The students that take only VANDA Exam only can arrive at the examination hall later.

Coaches will be arranged for this group of students and parents.


The following is the schedule for the competition.


The followings are contest pass design for the different participants.

Contest pass for IJMO Only students

Contest pass for Vanda Only Students


Contest pass for IJMO and VANDA students

Note:

Please make sure your students collect the correct contest pass so that they are eligible to

enter the examination hall.


Day 3 – 28th July 2019, Sunday

Guided tour for international guests excludes Singapore, Indonesia & Malaysia (note: other

countries can opt out from the tour and the itinerary is subjected to changes without prior

notice)

The tour includes the following tour stops:

Official tour – KLCC Day Tour

Time to depart hotel: 08:30

Assemble at the hotel: 08:00

Return to hotel: 19:00

• Kings Palace

• Batu Caves


• Pewter Factory

• National Planetarium


• National Mosque

• Old Railway Station Kuala Lumpur


• Independent Square

• Twin Towers (Photo Stop)


• KL Aquaria @ Kuala Lumpur Convention Center


Day 4 – 29th July 2019, Monday

Award ceremony with GALA lunch

Venue: Wisma HuaZong

Address: 9 Wisma Huazong Lot 15285, Lebuhraya Sungai Besi, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor,

Malaysia

All guests have to assemble at the hotel lobby at 8.30am. Coaches will pick up the guests

from the hotel at 9am.

Coaches will stop here and entrance to the

ceremony


Photo taking booth and lobby

towards the hall

Main entrance to the hall


Table arrangement for Gala Lunch

Please note that you will not be allowed to go into the Gala Lunch if you forget to wear

your wrist band

VIP VIP

VT VT UZ SG SG ID PH M M M

VT VT UZ CH SG ID PH PH M M

VT HK UZ1/CH6 SG SG ID PH PH PH M

VT VT SG7/HK1 SG SG PH ID ID ID M

VT VT SG SG SG6/ID2/BJ/JS PH ID ID M M

VT VT VT VT VT PH ID ID ID M

VT VT VT VT VT ID PH ID ID3/M4/TW3 M9

VT VT VT TH3/KH5 TH ID PH PH PH5/TW4 M

VT IN7/USA2 IN3/MAD3/BA4 TH MN ID PH PH PH M

VT IR IN8 MN MG1/MN2/USA4 M M PH M M

VT9 IR MAD MG MAD M M PH M M

IR IR9 MAD M M M PH M M

M M M M M

LEGEND:

HALAL RESERVE VT - VIETNAM PH - PHILIPPINES HK - HONG KONG TW - TAIWAN IN - INDIA MG - MONGOLIA BA - BAHRAIN CH - CHINA IR - IRAN

VEGETARIAN VIP M - MALAYSIA ID - INDONESIA TH - THAILAND KH - CAMBODIA MN - MYANMAR MAD - MALDIVES SG - SINGAPORE UZ - UZBEKISTAN USA

STAGE


Gala Lunch itinerary


Please note that at the end of the ceremony, you will be leaving the hall by country and

the coach will be waiting at the same place where you alight. (in front of HuaZong Main

door)


Day 5 – 30th July 2019, Tuesday

Departure from Malaysia.

Please kindly note that we can only arrange airport pickup arrange for those who have

submitted the flight details or within the airport pickup time.

Please wait at the hotel lobby and wear your STEAM AHEAD badge when you are

waiting for the coach. Our coach operator will be given the name list of the guests and

they will look up for guests wearing the STEAM AHEAD badge.


4. TRAVEL INFORMATION

TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST

• Every guest can only bring along 1 medium size luggage (25 inches) and 1 hand-carry

bag as required by the coach. For children, they are encouraged to bring a 20 inches

luggage size.

• Passport (Valid over 6 months) and Malaysian Visa (outside ASEAN countries)

• Travel Insurance (Having travel insurance will give you peace of mind for any medical

emergencies in Malaysia)

• Swimming Suit (optional)

• Sunscreen

• Mosquito Repellent

• Luggage Name Tag

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Multiplug Universal Adapter

ADDITIONAL TRAVEL PACKING CHECKLIST FOR STUDENTS

PARTICIPATING IN THE COMPETITION

• Picture identity card (photocopy version is acceptable) as the invigilator will check before

you can participate in the contest.

• 2B pencil

• Eraser

• NO calculator allowed for all grades during IJMO.


CURRENCY

• Malaysian Ringgit (1USD ~ 4.18 Malaysian Ringgit – Subject to change)

• Getting change from the largest Malaysian ringgit notes (50 and 100 RM) can be

complicated on the street if you are buying a snack for 1 or 5 RM.

• Use the largest Malaysian currency notes for paying at supermarkets and other larger

shops and restaurants and leave some smaller notes for your incidental purchases on

the street.

Money changer will be arranged at the hotels on the arrival day as a service


ADAPTOR

• Malaysia uses 240V/50Hz supply.

• Type G (3 square pins).

WEATHER DURING JULY

• Considerable cloudiness, a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. You are advised to

carry a raincoat and foldable umbrella.

• The students and parents are advised to bring along a jacket if you are participating in

any workshop (the auditorium or conference can be quite cold)


THINK SAFETY AT ALL TIMES (GENERAL)

USE OF MOBILE PHONE

• During contest, students are allowed to bring their phones but they have to be kept inside

the bag at all the times.

• Be aware of the costs involved – switch off DATAPLAN.

• Discouraged from bringing other electronic devices (Ipads or games)


EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION PROCEDURES

GUIDELINES ON HAND-CARRY LUGGAGE

• Liquids, Aerosols and Gels must be in containers with maximum capacity of 100ml.

• Containers must be placed in 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bag.

• One re-sealable plastic bag allowed per person.

• The re-sealable plastic bag must be presented separately at the security screening point.

• Exemptions made for medications and special dietary items.

• No sharp items, Aerosols and Gels in your hand luggage / haversack bag. Please

keep it into your checked-in luggage.

• Sharp items

• Example: Scissors / cutter / nails cutter / sharp ruler / pen knife / swiss knife etc.

• Liquids, Aerosols and Gels

• Example: Water, creams, lotions and oils, toothpaste, hair and shower gels, perfumes

and deodorants, shaving foam and hairspray, contact lens solution, etc.


5. ARRIVAL DAY

AIRPORT PICKUP PROCEDURES

KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1 - KLIA1

• Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1, cleared customs and collected your

luggage, exit to arrival hall.

• Look for IJMO/VANDA Science Global Finals standee or our staff holding the signboard

near lift 2

• Our crew wearing RED T-shirt will bring you to the coach bay.

KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2 – KLIA2

• Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2, cleared customs and collected your

luggage, exit to arrival hall.

• Turn left from the exit and head toward Meeting Point B. Looking for IJMO standee

or our staff holding the IJMO welcome signboard

• Look for our crew wearing RED T-shirt will bring you to the coach bay.


AIRPORT PICKUP PROCEDURES

• Your pick-up time is 1 to 1.5 hours after your scheduled arrival time.

• The buses are scheduled to pick up the guests from both the international airports

(KLIA1 and KLIA2) every hour starting from 9am till 8pm.

• If your flight arrive earlier than the pick-up time, you can wait till the pick-up hours and

our bus will bring you to hotel.

• KLIA 1 -> KLIA 2 -> Hotel Intercontinental -> Hotel Istana -> DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

• For example,

o If you arrive at KLIA1 at 1020am, please head to exit immediately before

1045am. You should be able to take the 11am coach.

• Hence, please refrain from shopping at the airport and be at the meeting point on time.

• Please note that there is no pick up service for those who did not submit the flight

details by deadline states in Important Dates section.

• Please bring all your personal belongings whenever you leave the bus. The travel

agency or SIMCC staff will not be responsible for any belongings left or lost on the bus.

For those guests who are late for the coach without a valid reason, they can take the

next coach or the last coach if there is seat available. Otherwise, they will have to take a

cab themselves to the hotel.


HOTELS

HOTEL ISTANA

• Address: Address: 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah

Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Telephone: +60 3-2141 9988

• Check-in time: 2pm onwards

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ROOM KEY COLLECTION AND REGISTRATION FOR CONTEST

HOTEL ISTANA

• Upon entering Hotel Istana, our crews will be seating in front of the side gate near to

the pillar and escalator to level 2.


REGISTRATION

• Upon registration, every student should collect the following items

o Goodies bag

o T-shirt

o Contest pass

o Steam Ahead badge

This badge will be given to all guests including parents, teachers and students.


MEALS

Hotel Istana

• Daily breakfasts in the hotel

• Award ceremony Gala Lunch

Only Halal and Vegetarian food will be provided to those who requested during

registration. Please be responsible for other special dietary needs and allergies.


COMPETITION DAY

Venue: University of Malaya

Attire: IJMO/VANDA Science Global Finals T-shirt and Competition Tag which will be

distributed during hotel check-in.

Things to bring: 2B lead pencil and an eraser. Writing materials will not be provided.

Accompanying guests are required to wait in the school until the competition has ended.

• Morning call on the competition day: 6.15am

• Gather for departure: 7am at the hotel lobby

• Leave hotel: 7.15am

• Note:

o Parents are allowed to join the students at the contest venue


PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY

Venue: WISMA HuaZong

Address: 9 Wisma Huazong Lot 15285, Lebuhraya Sungai Besi, 43300 Seri Kembangan,

Selangor, Malaysia

• Late morning call for those who forget to wake up: 8am

• Breakfast before 7.30am

• Gather for departure at hotel lobby: 8.45am

• Leave hotel: 9am

• Attire:

o National (Traditional) costume for students

o Accompanying guests are required to dress appropriately. (Smart Casual)

o You can bring along the country flag to the event

• Things to bring

o Students must bring along their competition tag.

o Everyone must wear the wrist band for entrance to hall (given by the country

partner during arrival).


MAIN HALL ENTRANCE

• All the guests will enter from the main entrance at level 1

DEPARTURE BACK TO HOTEL

• Please queue up at the main entrance

• Crew will bring you to the coach in front main entrance

• Please do not be late as the coach will start picking the guests at 2:45pm.

GIFT EXCHANGE

There will be a gift exchange among students during the prize giving ceremony. Please limit

the price of a gift to 2 US dollar. Ideal gift would be a souvenir representing your country.

The more gifts you bring the more your child can exchange.

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