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Name: Grade: IX IGCSE

Subject: English

Investigation Question/Task:

Note: This project is based on the production, A Merchant of Venice by Singapore

Repertory Theatre held at Fort Canning Park, Singapore

Task 1 Analyse the opsis (stage setting, props, costumes) and the melos (music) in the production. How does

it add to the overall effect and understanding of the play? Write in about 150-200 words.

Task 2 Create a casting directors book. For each of the major characters in The Merchant of Venice ,

develop a description of each character, qualities an actor needs to portray that character and how you would

want to present that character on stage.

Individual

Learning Objective:

to involve students in an in-depth exploration of a dramatic text. to review and comment on the theatrical

production of a Shakespearean drama to enable the students to develop a personal response to the play

Marks Allotted: 10 Marks

Assessment Criteria:

Task 1 - 5 Marks Content (3 Marks) Structure (2 Marks) Task 2 - 5 Marks Content (3 Marks) Design

and Creativity (2 Marks) Date of Submission: June 9 2014

(Please remember marks will be deducted for late submission)

Step by step instruction

Task 1

Watch the theatrical production of Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice.

Observe carefully the stage set-up, costumes, props and background music used in the play.

Make notes while watching the performance.

Submit a write-up in about 150-200 words, commenting on the above stated aspects of the production.

Task 2:

Imagine you are the casting director of the play.

Create a casting directors book (A 4 size) , giving the description of each character, qualities needed to

portray the character and how you would want to present the character on stage (costumes, mannerisms etc)

You must draw sketches of the characters, their costumes etc.

Do not write detailed notes. Create mind maps or graphic illustrations to do so. Research Card


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http://www.srt.com.sg/

http://litcharts.com/lit/the-merchant-of-venice/characters


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Name: Grade: IX IG

Subject: MFL French Deadline: 25th July 2014

Investigation Question

Compare and contrast the family life and school life of teenagers in France / a Francophone nation and that of teens in your country / Singapore. Research and write a report in 300 words about the topic and make a 60 sec. vlog (video log) of the key understandings. Learning Objectives:

To explore cultures of the target language and ones own.

To gain knowledge about the life, activity and contribution of teens in the family and share it with the class, so that they can learn from each other.

To show their creativity by making a 60 sec. vlog (video log) of the key undersatanding of the topic to be displayed in the class.


Content Evaluating the written content of the of the project report & cover page (7 marks)

Presentation Skills - Pronunciation /Intonation, Fluency, Presentation tools (3 Marks) N.B. (Please remember mark will be deducted for late submission)


Collect the information about school life and family life of teens in France and your local country.

Write a report of 300 words about the highlights of the school / family lives in either culture. Design the final draft on an A4 size paper. A cover page and a page for Bibliography must be added. Your cover page should be informative, colourful and creatively designed with appropriate images depicting teens in school / family in both cultures / systems.

Using a webcam / computer audio recorder, record yourself speaking of your key understanding of the topic content that will be used as a Presentation. It should primarily consist of close-up video clip of yourself / drawing board or whiteboard scribe where you share your understanding and a personal opinion of the teenagers in school in France, relevant statistics /illustration to support your personal reflection on the research, display any mind maps or flow chart, white board or chalk board scribing, etc.

Some useful sites

www.franceculture.fr/

www. youtube.com (mots de recherch: Rythmes Scolaires en France)

www.stageoflife.com/StageHighSchool/OtherResources/

http://www.truscribe.com/

http://shareae.com/tags/Whiteboard/


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Name: Grade: ________

Subject: 9 IGCSE French Date: __________

Mark

Criteria 7-6 5-4 3-1 0

Booklet

All the required information is included. Provided some additional and relevant information. Content is accurate. Neat, very good illustration, easy to follow

All the required information is included and content is mostly accurate. Mostly neat and fairly good illustration.

Most of the required information is included and content is fairly accurate. Little neatness and poor illustration.

Very little information is included and content is mostly inaccurate. No effort with regards to presentation.

3 2 1 0

Presentation

Always speaks fluently & comfortably, uses gestures, connectives. Very good choice of vocabulary & grammar.

Mostly speaks fluently , uses gestures, some connectives. Fairly good grammar. Sometimes had to read from notes.

Sometimes speaks comfortably, uses gestures. Acceptable grammar. Relies too much on notes.

Does not speak comfortably, no use of gestures, eye contact. Poor grammar. Simply reads the notes.

Marks obtained: / 10 Teachers signature:


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Name: Grade: IX IG

Subject: Tamil

Individual presentation

Research and present report in 300 words on your finding of any 3 herbs and 3 species which have medicinal value. Learning Objectives:

Students will learn to use relevant vocabulary.

To use language appropriate for purpose. Assessment Criteria:

1) Content Writing Complete information of herbs and spices + cover page (7) marks 2) Oral Presentation of the report in class. (3) Marks

Date of submission : 29 July 14 (Please remember mark will be deducted for late submission)


Collect the information about herbs and spices

Write a report of 300 words about the highlights of the medicinal values of the herbs and spices. Design the final draft on an A4 size paper. Your cover page should be informative colourful and creatively designed.

Cover page should have the photo of herbs and spices Present infront of the class on your findings.

Some useful sites

www.noolagam.com www. Chennainoolaham.com


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Name: Grade: IX

Subject: Mathematics

Investigation Question or Title of Project : Investigating the Quadratic Function

Learning Objective : Understanding Transformation of graphs, significance of vertex form (completing

square method).

Marks Obtained : Out of 10

Assessment Criteria : Content (5 marks), Presentation ( 5 marks)

Date of Submission : 1st September 2014.



Students will work individually

Students can refer to the World Wide Web. Students need not restrict themselves to the links mentioned in

this document.

The entire report has to be hand written and drawn.

Graphs should be sketched neatly and to scale where required, SOFTWARE GENERATED GRAPHS

ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Calculation and working to be shown where ever appropriate.

The report should be made on A4 size paper with an appropriate cover page and your name and grade.

Fill the research card and copy it at the end of your project booklet.


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INVESTIGATING THE QUADRATIC FUNCTION

1. Sketch the graphs of

) = ! ) = ! +3 ) = ! 2

What do you notice? Can you generalize?

2. Consider the graphs of = ! = 2 ! = +3 !

What do you notice? Can you generalize?

3. Where would you expect the vertex on the graph of = 4 ! +5 to be? Explain why.

4. (a) Express ! 10 +25 in the form !. (b) Express ! 10 +32 in the form ! +. (c) Repeat

this process with five examples of your own. (d) Describe a method of writing the quadratic expression !

+ + in the form ! +.

5. Describe the shape and position of the graph of = ! +. Provide an example for this.

6. Generalize your findings to = ! + + and explain the significance of coefficient of !, ..

Date

What I gathered

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Websites that can be used for further research:

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/fcntrans.htm

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/sqrquad.htm

http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/completing-square.html


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Subject: PHYSICS

Investigation Question/Task: Investigate and report on How Physics is applied and used to solve issue of

car safety and identify the latest technologies related to car safety.

Learning Objective To collect, collate and analyse data/information from various sources and present a

report on the above mentioned topic

Marks Allotted: Out of 10 marks

Assessment criteria

1. Application of Science

2. Analysis

3. Interdisciplinary link

4. Use of scientific language

5. Citation

Students have to take care of the following aspects

Content

Presentation

Originality

Research

Analysis

Effective use of scientific language

Influence of topic on any of the following factors: social, economic, political, environmental,

cultural, and ethical.

Positive and negative effects of the topic

Interdisciplinary link

Acknowledgement and Citation

Date of Submission: 31 JULY 2014



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Students will:

1. Research on application of Physics to SOLVE ISSUE OF CAR SAFETY AND

IDENTIFY THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO CAR SAFETY

2. Write a report in about 1000 words to explain how Physics is used to solve issue of car safety

and identify the latest technologies related to car safety Information can be hand

written/printed

3. Collect information with relevant pictures on the given topic.

4. The document should have a cover page with the students name and Project title

5. Include a Contents page in the document

6. The document should have an introduction stating the use of physics in the topic, its

advantages and disadvantages.

7. The document should also state the relation of the topic with other subjects

(interdisciplinary link).

8. The sources of information collected should be referenced in the research card and attached

with the report.

9. You can use the following link as guidelines for the project:

a. www.safetyinmotion.org/ b. shivt95.wordpress.com/.../the-application-of-newtons-third-law-of-motion c. www.revisionworld.com/a2-level-level-revision/...motion/.../car-safety d. www.tes.co.uk/.../The-Physics-of-Car-Safety-KS4-and-KS5-6136865/ ...

Wikipedia and answer.com NOT to be used

Number of hours to be spent - 8 ( Maximum )


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Research Card

Date

What I gathered

Source


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Name: Grade: IX IGCSE PHYSICS

Subject: Science Project Feedback form Date: __________

COMPLETE (2) PARTIAL (1)

The student describes and explains ways in which science

is applied and used to solve issue of car safety and identify

the latest technologies related to car safety.

APPLICATION OF SCIENCE

The student identifies how science is applied to

addressing the issue of car safety and identifies the

latest technologies related to car safety. -

APPLICATION OF SCIENCE

The student gives examples of science and scientific

applications of solving the issue of car safety and identifies

the latest technologies related to car safety and describes

some of their positive and/or negative effects on people,

societies and the environment. - ANALYSIS

The student describes some of the benefits or

limitations of science in addressing the issue of car

safety and identifies the latest technologies related

to car safety. ANALYSIS

The student understands that science is part of the world

they live in by describing how science and its applications

of solving the issue of car safety are affected and/or

influenced by some of the following factors: social,

economic, political, environmental, cultural, and ethical.

INTERDISCIPLINARY LINK

The student describes how science and its

applications of solving the issue of car safety

interact with at least one of the following factors:

social, economic, political, environmental, cultural

and ethical. - INTERDISCIPLINARY LINK

The student communicates scientific information

effectively using scientific language correctly USE OF

SCIENTIFIC LANGUAGE

The student communicates scientific information

using scientific language- USE OF SCIENTIFIC

LANGUAGE

The student acknowledges sources of information

appropriately. - CITATION

The student acknowledges sources of information

with occasional errors. - CITATION

Marks obtained out of 10 Teachers signature


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Name: ................................................................. Grade: IX ..........IGCSE

Subject: Chemistry

INVESTIGATIVE QUESTION/TASK:

Conduct a research and analyse the information gathered to prepare a 700 words report on the social and

environmental impact of the extraction of metals. Emphasize on any two metals whose mining has been a

concern. (individual work)

Learning Objective:

To enable students to :

Collect and collate the data

Identify the mining of any two metals of particular concern

List the projects that are in progress to resolve the problem

Marks Allotted: 10 marks

Time to be spent: Maximum 5 to 6 Hours


Content & Presentation

Organisation & creativity

Date of Submission: 12- 09-2014



Compile your research in a report of at least 700 words. Also submit your research card.

The report should have:

1. The information should consist of an introduction, Any two metals whose mining has an

adverse effect on the environment or society.

2. You can include a country to corroborate your research.

3. Relevant pictures or graphs could be included

4. Sources of information cited appropriately in a separate bibliography page at the end.

Following websites could be referred:

1.http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmsctech/726/72607.htm

2. http://www.docbrown.info/page04/Mextracte.htm

3. http://www.eicc.info/documents/SERMetalsSupplyreport.pdf

4. http://www.agiweb.org/environment/publications/metalsfull.pdf

5. Social and Environmental Impact of the Rare Earth Industries ,Saleem H. Ali Resources 2014, 3,

123-134; doi:10.3390/resources3010123

NOTE: Wikipedia does not have authentic information. Information taken from it should be verified


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Name: _________________________________ Grade: IX....... IGCSE

Subject: Chemistry Project

Research Card

DATE What did I gather Source


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Subject: Chemistry Date:

Rubrics for Assessment

Proficient

(5-4)

Basic

(3-2)

Novice

1

Content-

Research work

and creativity

(Illustrations

Information

quality)

Content was relevant to the topic

and is in sufficient depth

indicative of the research work

Easily understood

Detailed information about the history of acids and bases.

Atleast 10 everyday examples of each- (10 of acids and 10 of bases) are included.

Design is standard with no

creative attempt

Understood after further questioning

Some information about the development of the periodic table.

Less than 10 but more than 5 examples of each- for acids and bases are included.

Content is little or not

relevant to the topic

Not easily understood

Did not include examples (1)

Less than 5 examples of each- (less than 5 for acids and less than 5 for bases) are included.

Originality of

written

Presentation

Approach is original, appropriate, & engaging.

Visually stimulating

Approach is original & appropriate.

Visually stimulating

Approach is unoriginal and not appropriate

Not visually stimulating

Marks obtained out of 10 Teachers signature


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Name: ______________________________ Grade: IX______IGCSE

Subject: Biology

INVESTIGATIVE QUESTION/TASK:

Conduct a research and analyse the information gathered to prepare a poster on any one of the following

topics

1. Food additives Its advantages & disadvantages

OR

2. Nutritional Deficiency diseases in humans

(individual work)

Learning Objective:

To enable students to :

Collect and collate the data

Identify any four Food additives/ deficiency diseases

List the -positive and negative efects of food additives / causes, symptoms & treatment of the deficiency diseases.

Organise the information into an attractive poster with pictures or drawings .

Marks Allotted: 10


Content & Presentation

Organisation & creativity

Date of Submission: 4th August 2014



The project should be a poster using vanguard sheet- A2 size

Compile your research topics with their sources on the research card.

The chart/poster must show:

1. Any four food additives OR any four deficiency diseases

2. Positive & negative effects of food additives/ causes, symptoms & treatment of deficiency

diseases.

3. Revelant Images/pictures/ data to be placed appropriately.

Poster/chart to be creatively done with vivid and appropriate colour combination.

Time to be spent on internet:Maximum 4 Hours

Following websites could be referred:


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Food additives

healthyeating.sfgate.com Nutrition Nutrition in Foods

http://www.understandingfoodadditives.org/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/21c_pre_2011/food/foodadditivesrev1.shtml

http://global.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/212615/food-additive#toc50531

www.livestrong.com ... Diet and Nutrition Food and Health

www.ehso.com/ehshome/FoodAdd/foodadditiveadv.htm

Deficiency diseases

http://www.healthline.com/health/malnutrition

http://www.humanillnesses.com/original/Conj-Dys/Dietary-Deficiencies.html

http://mentalfloss.com/article/50697/4-diseases-caused-lack-essential-vitamins-and-minerals

http://www.preservearticles.com/201101032353/deficiency-diseases.html

http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/n/nutrit/subtypes.htm

http://listverse.com/2012/03/16/top-10-vitamin-deficiencies/ NOTE: Wikipedia does not have authentic information. Information taken from it should be verified


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Name: ____________________ Grade: IX....... IGCSE

Subject: Biology Project

Research Card



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Name: ______________________ Grade: IX...... IGCSE

Subject: Biology Project

Task specific clarifications

CONTENT & PRESENTATION

ORGANISATION &CREATIVITY

5-4

Information presented shows a thorough understanding of topic; content is complete with relevant pictures , all information clearly relates to topic. Sources of information clearly shown in the research card

Content organised in a clear sequence , writing creative & legible, matreials/ pictures appropriate and arranged neatly, Headings, subheadings and pictures arranged in exceptionally creative manner, originality clearly visible

3-2

Information relates to topic; Understanding not clearly visible, Content not fully complete, pictures (if present) relates to topic and adds to some clarity. sources of information shown in research card

Content organised but not clear, writing not creative but legible, materials/pictures not very appropriate but not neatly arranged. Headings, subheadings and pictures show some creativity, Some originality visible.

1-0

Some information provided, Content does not show undersatnding of the topic, Pictures present but not so relevant. Research card incomplete

Content not well organised and no clarity. Writing not very legible, Pictures not so appropriate, Headings and subheadings shows no creativity. No originality visible.

Marks obtained: ................/10


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Name: Grade: IX-IGCSE

Subject: History

The League (of Nations) failed because it could not create actions from its words. It could not back

diplomacy with the credible threat and, where necessary, the use of force. So small evils went unchecked,

tyrants became emboldened, then greater evils were unleashed.

Jack Straw, British Foreign Secretary

Research Question/task: In the light of the above statement examine critically the successes and

failures of the League of Nations in the 1920s.

Learning Objective: 1. To evaluate a given source 2. To arrive at a conclusion about the efficacy of League of Nations

Marks Allotted: 10

Assessment Criteria: Presentation of booklet: 5 marks

Content/information: 5 marks

Total: 10 marks

Date of Submission: 2.06.2014



It is an individual project; each student is to work independently.

Research and find out details about the League of Nations under the following subheadings:

i) Strength and weakness in its structure and organization

ii) Successes and failures in peacekeeping in political and non-political fields during the

1920s

iii) Was the League able to maintain peace in the 1920s? Give your opinion.

Present your project in the form of a colourful booklet.

Use coloured sheets of paper and support your project with illustrations- drawings, pictures and

subheadings.

Make an attractive cover page and add the Contents page.

Word count- approximately 1000 words.

Suggested time spent on the project-8 Hours approximately.

Use the research card by filling in the details clearly. Whatever information you gather, write the

sub-heading in the What I gathered column. In the source column write the name of the

source e.g. Name of a book/ magazine/ url of a website visited etc.

You may refer to books/magazines/ encyclopaedia/ websites. Avoid Wikipedia please.

You may refer to the following websites:

www.historylearningsite.co.uk Modern World History


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www.bbc.co.uk/history/worldwars/wwone/league_nations_01.shtml worldatwar.net/timeline/other/league18-46.html

Research card

Date

What I gathered

Source


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Subject: Geography

Investigation Task: Research and report on the reasons for a rapid increase in Nigers population and its

impact on the people and the environment.

Learning Objective: Students will be able to:

Understand the reasons related to high birth rate.

Analyze the impact of the high population growth rate.

Marks Allotted:

Content (including maps/pictures) 4

Presentation 2

Originality 2

Research 2

Total 10

Assessment Criteria: Assessment will be based on the following criteria: Organization, Ideas, Comparison -

Analysis and Graphics

Date of Submission: August 20, 2014



Start out by describing Nigers location. Refer to the continent it is located in and lines of latitude and

longitude.

Collect factual information and describe the reasons behind high birth rate and rapid population growth in

Niger.

You then need to find out why it is difficult to persuade people in Niger to have smaller families.

Finally you need to draw conclusions of your own analyzing the effect of this increase in population on

people and environment and give your opinion on it.

You need to use drawings/diagrams and pictures to make your report clear.

Whenever possible, you may choose to type all written parts of the report.

You have to use maps, diagrams and pictures to support your study.

You should present your project in 1200-1500 words and the time devoted should be around 7 hours.

You should present your work in the form of a booklet.

The key feature is to give an overall understanding of the causes and effects of high birth rate.


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Research Card



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Name: Grade: IGCSE - IX Subject: Economics Investigation Question/Task: Research and prepare a report of 1200 words on the economic reasons supporting Singapores decision to host F1 Grand Prix?. Learning Objective: Students should be able to understand different aspects involved in decision making. An understanding of the cost benefit analysis and hence the opportunity cost involved. Maximum marks allotted: 10 Assessment Criteria : You will be assessed on -

1. Content collection and analysis of data (5 marks) 2. Presentation (5 marks)

Date of Submission: 30 July 2014 Step by Step Instruction Student would find out:

Find out what is a F1 Grand Prix.

How does it affect demand for goods and services in Singapore?

How does it affect the demand of other related industries?

What role do implications of opportunity cost play in hosting a F1Grand Prix?

Examine the prospect through a cost benefit analysis?

Data to be collected through observation and enquiries.

The output should be a report with adequate information

Include the list of sources for your information.


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Research Card

Date What I gathered Source


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Name: Grade : IX IGCSE

Subject : Economics project

Rubrics for Assessment

Performance

Element

5 3-4 1-2 Marks obtained

Content Demonstrates detail and

depth in the analysis of a

chosen topic at a level of

relative complexity.

Content is relevant to

the chosen topic and

displays relevant

investigation

Content is relevant to

the chosen topic.

Reflects some

investigation work

done.

Content is sometimes

original and relevant to

the chosen topic.

Presentation

Skills

Interprets accurately

appropriately Draws

well supported

conclusions, integrates

ideas or develop

solutions that are clear

and coherent.

Demonstrates a wide

range of creativity and

imagination highlights

the essence, puts ideas

in context.

Lacks creativity.

But meaning is always

clear.

Conveys thoughts

meaningfully and

systematically.

Flow of the content

using diagrams and

graphs etc. is good.

Pictures and graphs etc

are unrelated to the

content.

Meaning not always

clear.

Presentation is

ambiguous and vague

Marks obtained out of 10: Teachers signature ________________

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