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National Science Fair for Young Children 2013 ANNUAL REPORT 66

APPENDIX D : Research and DevelopmentSurvey Report

School Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013Teachers Training Survey Report

During the School Level Science Fair (SLSF) 2013 teachers training which was held in the month of January and February 2013, a survey was conducted on Satisfaction Level of Teachers on the Training. All the teachers who attended the training was participated in the survey and the respond and report are as below:

Based on Figure 1, most of the teachers (70% -95%) who attended the training were science teachers as we have requested the schools to send two science teachers from each school. There are also few non science profession teachers attended the training because the science teacher engaged with other activities in schools.

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Figure 2, shows the teachers Satisfaction Level on Overall Duration of the Training Session. Based on the figure we can conclude that most of the teachers from all the states rated good and very good for the duration of the Training which mean they are satisfied with the duration of 4 Hours for the training.

According to Figure 3, all the teachers who attended the training in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Johor rated good and very good when asked about their satisfaction level on the SLSF Booklet and CD, whereas 1 to 3 teachers from Kedah, Penang, Perak and Pahang rated average for the Booklet and CD.

Based on Figure 4, 32% to 59 % of teacher rated very good for overall training session conducted whereas other rated good when asked about their satisfaction on overall training session. Only few teachers rated average and there is no rating for below average and poor. This shows that the teachers are satisfied with the Time Convenience, Food, Training Environment and also the location.

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There was 5 slots conducted during the training which are:- • SLSF 2013 Introduction and Overview• Team Building Activity• Explanation on Experiment and CD Content• Workshop Session• Motivational Recording

Based on figure 5, majority of the teachers rated good and very good for all the training slots and they participated very well during the slots. They learned a lot of information when participating in each slots.

General Suggestions from Teachers:

Johor• Please take note on time management. • Very good training but improve on time management. • Very good training, able to provide relevant information to conduct Science Fair at school. • Time should be managed effectively. • Very good training section. • Able get much information about SFYC.• Please state the time duration of the training session in the calling letter. • Kindly increase number of certificates s for teachers. • Need more explanation on log book and report book.

Kedah & Perlis

• Duration should be upgrade.• It’s really a very good programme to students and teachers. • Please start the programme at actual time. • Plan the time and conduct in times.• Hope gets more training to school personally.• Training in school would be more effective.• This training is had provided so many information about science fair for young children for us. • Provide more materials for school.• Improve the time management.


Kuala Lumpur & Selangor• This year training is really good as it equipped with nearly all the informations the teacher

need. • For next time please charge the topic for scrape book. (remark standard)• Should add in more video clips of previous SLSF. • Have it in a less congested place.• Please arrange good PA system with mic.• Training is overall good. It become a guidence to teacher conduct SLSF.• Give more examples on experiments.• Time for the training session is very limited. Extending the time is sufficients.• Kindly add more experiments for each standards. Thank you.• Increase number of evidance in video or slide in future by organizing the science fair.• Training should be given on working days. It training is given by district its more convinience.• Provide suffienct amount of money to produce greater imput on teacher’s interest on this

programme. Melaka

• Request that we need more time to listen about the 25 experiment.

Negeri Sembilan• This training will develop the teacher knowledge to conduct school level science fair.• Please make sure all the headmasters participate fully in this workshop. Furthermore call all

the science teachers who are teaching in the school.• The training is well conducted. The session help teacher to conduct SLFC. The content of CD

help teachers a lot on the other hand reduces the workload.• Please provide a better location for training.• If, better gives training to all teachers.• Give more examples.• The time is not suitable. Change or start at 8am - 12pm.

Pahang• Add more activities in workshop session. (Experiment, magic shows about science)• Hands on activities - Handle simple experiment regarding the topic. Teachers can get more

information and experience regarding the school level science fair.• Overall very good training session• The session must start early at 8.30 am finished at 1 pm• My suggestion is next training we need more trainers and examples of experiments that

teachers involve in group activity.• If can please call the entire science teacher.

Penang• Good program for students in tamil school. Keep it up!• More demo.• Send letter at least before 1 week.• Provide us individual guides for better results

Perak• Please have the workshop during working saturdays• Increase the place of training• Need more medals• Sunday is not a convinient Day• Make the training combact and short.• Please shorter the training time becouse the booklet good enough• Follow time according to time table.Give more game to involve• Give more team building guidance.• The Training session is good but have to consider about the time• Arrange training on school days• Need More samples of SLSF Video inorder to provide more ideas


Zone Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013Teachers Training Survey Report

During the Zone Level Science Fair (ZLSF) 2013 teachers training which was held in the month of March and April 2013, a survey was conducted on Satisfaction Level of Teachers on the Training. All the teachers who attended the training were participated in the survey and the respond and report are as below:

Based on Figure 1, most of the teachers (70% -95%) who attended the training were science teachers as we have requested the schools to send two science teachers from each school. There are also few non science profession teachers attended the training to acquire new experience and there are also few newly appointed teachers attended the training since they were put in charge of Zone Level Science Fair. Besides that, there are non science background teachers being in charge for the competition.

Figure 2, shows the number of schools that participated in the Zone Level Science Fair 2012 and number of new schools attended the training this year. According to the survey, there are a total of 100 new teachers shows interest in participating in the fair this year and successfully attended the training. 70 % of the teachers who attended the training have experience in participating in the fair last years and the years before.

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According to Figure 3, all the teachers who attended the training in rated good and very good when asked about their satisfaction level on the Zone Level Science Fair CD Content. Few teachers commented that the information and guidance given in the CD was very helpful for them during the preparation for the Zone Level Science Fair.

Based on Figure 4, Mostly all the teachers who attended the training were very happy with the Location, Food, Time Convenience and Training Environment because they rated good and very good for the satisfaction level on overall training session. Only few teachers commented that the training venue is far from their schools. Most of the teachers requested the training to be held on Saturdays or Working Saturdays and they do not prefer Sundays at all.

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There were 4 slot conducted during the training which are:- • ZLSF 2013 Introduction• Hand-On Experiment• Experiment Presentation • Judging Methodology

Based on figure 5, majority of the teachers rated good and very good for all the training slots and they participated very well during the slots. They learned a lot of information when participating in each slots. Few teacher requested more explanation on the experiments and more time allocation for the Hands-On Experiments. Since this is the first time we requested the teachers to do the experiments on the spot, they exchange a lot of knowledge and information among the teachers. This session was really effective.

Based on the figure 6, we can conclude most of the teachers who attended the training would like suggest the organizer to conduct Students Training and Parents Training in 2014. This year we have conducted the pilot for parents training in Johor and the response was overwhelming. Besides that there were students training conducted in Kedah and Johor. The student’s participation was very good during the training.

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Johor

• Kindly stress the HM about the importance of the SFYC and give us space to carry out the activity successfully.

• Please don’t touch Sunday and school holidays.• Need experiment guide in CD’s and book to improve our self.• Training should give before school level science fair.• Training during week days is better than weekends. • Please start the session on time at least at 9am.• Please ask the school management and the teachers in the school to participate. • Hope to receive the information a bit earlier because we always receive the letter at the last

minute. • Provide prizes / gift for all the students those participate in science fair.• Competition can be conduct in different category. School Gred A & school gred B. • Increase the duration of preparation for science fair. • Make more time for the training session. • Do a training special for head master and head mistress / GPK 1. Can give training to non -

science teacher.• If it possible provide your training to schools. This will somehow improve the commitment of

teacher & also the understanding level among them.• Give more and various training to teachers. • Please send to all the Tamil school the authority letter from JPN if possible. (Participation and

transportation)• Call the ex student to share their ideas & achievements.• Please extend time to training. Well done. Keep it up.

Kedah & Perlis• Hope it’s better to give awareness to parents.• Trainers should come to school and observe the experiment like other states.• Kindly conduct training session on offer school periods.• Duration for students to prepare science fair young children should be longer.• Proper apparatus will help the hands on experiment very much.• Training at school for teachers. Keep up your good work for Tamil school. Well done.

Kuala Lumpur & Selangor• Provide air - Cond room. Experiments provided are based on syllabus• To have standardized teacher training for all states.• Provide facilitator.• Provide a good sample of log book and report book as guidance for new school that taking

part in science fair.

Melaka• Inform earlier school level science fair tittles. Do Zone level science fair training earlier Do

zone level science fair training for students. • School level science fair training should be done earlier at the end of the year so that the

schools have enough time to prepare for state and National level science fair.• Have facilitators for guide during preparing zone level. Have zone level earlier.• Give at least 5 topics to choose.• Need more explanation for every topic that has chosen.

Pahang• Arrange a talk / sharing session from the winner of the last year science fair to share their

ideas, experience that they when though to get the success with other.• Can use more demonstrative materials to explain the tasks so that it will be more useful to

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Negeri Sembilan• A good and relative explanation given by the facilitator help us to present more effectively

in SFYC 2013.• This training need to be exposed to all the science teacher rather than to two teacher per

school.• It’s better having outsider (facilitator) for each school rather than teacher. As it makes reduce

the teacher burden / stress.• Please invite all the head masters to have more knowledge about the SF• Hope to hold this training at district level.• Give a briefing on conference paper presentation.• If can involve students those are participating for zone level in training session.• Head masters and parents and should call to attend this training. Please arrange science fair

on school days as SK schools.

Penang• Kindly have both (state & school) level meetings together due to time consumption.• Notice to the teacher’s should he given in a week advances.

Perak• Zone level science fair young children must have parents support a lot so parents must have

training to know how important of this even.• School need facilitators help to train and guide the students. We need students training.

Give more time to prepare for competition.• The student should be given more time to do an experiment.• The teacher must take important to time convenience.• Special support for teachers. (money) Give training for student about log book.• Start the training on time mention and past the information as soon as possible. We get late

info regarding today training.• Teachers are given allowances. This can help for preparation and other expenses for the fair.• Please provide more info on SFYC for new participants.• Teacher can participate in science fair. Please reduce of time in science fair.• The presentation teacher should be punctual. • Organize simple games for children during science fair. So, that the environment can reduce

their tension. It should be like a children carnival.• Judging simulation during the hands on exp. • Give a talk to students who participate. Provide more hand on experiments.

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Parents TrainingParents Training was conducted for the first time in Johor and the participation of the parents were overwhelming. After the training, the parents were requested to participate in the survey and the reports are as below:

Based on the analysis of the survey forms, all the parents would like to participate in the parents training next year and they also very much interested in the Students Training. All the parents who attended the training requested the organizers to have the Students Training for Next year. They were willing to send their children to attend the students training.

Below are the suggestions given by the parents for the improvement of the training.

Opinion and Suggestion to Improve the Training:• Have parents training in all states• Have full day Training• Increase the parents participation for the training• More talk about science in the school• Increase the timing/extend the training timing• Introduce the experiment topic to the parents and it will increase their involvement• Make all parents to take part• Show video clips of the fair• Provide more video about science• More parents and more presentations• Get more involvement of parents commitment towards science teaching and learning with

children • Hands on activities for parents• Give more motivation• Include explanation on the judging methodology of the competition• Have workshops• Have the training twice a year• Provide science training to secondary tamil students as there are no any activity for our

students in secondary school

How your Kinds react after participated in the Science Fair?• They way children thinking has changed• They are very happy and more focus on science related topic• They more involved in Science and show a lot of interest• They can think on their own• Increases science knowledge of the students• They start think in various angle• They react so happy• More Knowledge in Science• Very Encouraged• Enjoying this learning process• Positive thinking• Interested in doing self guided experiments• Feel very happy and wanted to participate again in science fair• Children are very happy and motivated

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Students TrainingThis year student training was conducted in Johor and Kedah together with the Zone Level Science Fair teachers training. The Training in Johor was conducted in UTHM, Skudai whereas the training in Kedah was conducted in SJKT Ladang Perbadanan.

In Johor, there were 70 students who have done the survey and majority, almost 90% of them, were students from Standard Four and Standard Five and only few was studying in Standard Six. In Kedah, there were a total of 280 students have done the survey and majority of them were Standard Four and Standard Five Students. There are also participants from Standards Six. Since we encouraged Standard Four and Standard Five students to participate in the Zone Level Science Fair, the teachers have selected students from that standard to attend the Students Training.In both Training, when they were asked whether they enjoyed and have fun during the training, all of them rated good and very good which shows that they really like to participate in the students training and mix with students from other schools.

90% of the participants in booth Trainings in Kedah and Johor rated very good when they were asked about their interest in Science Fair and Students Training. This shows that the interest of students to participate in Science Fair increasing tremendously and this students training will be the platform to achieve their interest.

Figure 1 shows the response from the participants when there were asked whether they would like to have Students Training and Parents Training in 2014. In Kedah and Johor 100% of the Students would like to participate in the Students Training next year and they also like have parents training for their parents. This is because parents’ involvement in Science Fair has shown improvement from years to years. Most of parents encouraging their children to take part in the training and also the fair.

Suggestions by the Students for Next Year:• The Training should start on time• Have the Training in better place with Table and chairs• Have the training in closed area not in open hall

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Students Survey AnalysisDuring the Zone Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013 in all states, all the schools were participated in the Students Survey and the results of the survey as shown below:

Based on the Figure 1, 171 schools which participated in Zone Level Science Fair rated that the experiment title given to them was interesting whereas 41 schools rated good and 7 school rated average and 3 schools rated as it was poor. Besides that, when they were asked about the availability of the materials and information for their titles, most of the schools rated good and very good which can be concluded as they manage to find the materials and information easily.

Figure 2 shows that, students from 195 schools rated very good for experiment which means learning science through doing experiments was fun for them followed by doing quizzes and reading books.

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Based on figure 3, participants from 211 to 217 schools, which is 1055 to 1085 students gain Leadership, Confidence, and teamwork through their participation in Science Fair. They also stated that participating in science fair helps them to understand science better. Moreover participants from 213 schools say that they have gain public speaking skills through science fair. Around 1065 students from 213 schools gain knowledge on Scientific Methodology by taking part in science fair.

Based on the figure 4, all the schools and students were very much satisfied with overall Zone Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013 in all the states. Students from 200 schools stated that participating in Science Fair was very helpful for them during their science learning process in school.

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Figure 5 shows the participants suggestion on Students Training for SFYC 2014. 99.5% of the participants show much interest to take part in Students Training in 2014.

General Comments• Need more place for the experiment • Helpful for learning • This event can brings up to bright future for students • It’s very interesting • Need a bigger space to do some experiments • This science fair is very interesting/useful • This science fair encourages to be involved in the science field • Getting new information • Get information from teachers and parents and very good • Many information and knowledge can be extracted from science fair • Can be improve knowledge about science • Can increase the general knowledge more in sciences field • Can make friends • Can know how to use things based on science in the daily life • Can apply this experiment input in their daily life. Can get more benefits • Very helpful to improve students’ knowledge about science • Experimental science event which very important for nowadays young students • It’s very fun and interesting.

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Visitors Survey Analysis

During the Zone Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013, a survey was conducted for the visitors and a total of 121 visitors (Johor-29, KL& Selangor-23, Pahang-19, Negeri Sembilan-12, Melaka-15, and Penang-23) have taken part in the survey. The results of the survey as shown below:

Based on the Figure 1, most of the visitor gets the information about Zone Level Science Fair for Young Children through Radio, Television, Newspaper and also website. This is because most of them rated good and very good for Radio, Television, Newspaper and Website when they were asked about the effectiveness of the Science fair promotions. But there is still visitors rated poor, below average and average for the SFYC promotions and this can be concluded as the organizer have to improve on promotion of the fair.

Based on figure 2, it can be concluded that, majority of the visitors were very much satisfied with the Event Location and only few of them in Negeri Sembilan and KL& Selangor rated poor and below average for the Satisfaction on the Event Location. In all the states, majority of the visitors rated good and very good for space allocation for the booth during the Zone Level Science Fair whereas few of them in Johor, KL& Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka rated poor and below average.

Effectiveness of SFYC Promotion

Satisfaction on Event Location and Space allocation for Booth

Figure 1: Effectiveness of Science Fair Promotions

Figure 2: Visitors Satisfaction on Event Location and Space Allocation for Booth

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Figure 3 shows the response from the visitors when they were asked how booth setup, student’s presentation, student’s knowledge and experimental model attracted their attention. From the figure 3, we can concluded that most of the visitors were very much attracted to the booth setup, student’s presentation, student’s knowledge and experimental model because they rated good and very good for all the aspects. Only few of the visitors, 1 to 5 people has rated poor and below average for the same aspects.

Figure 4 shows the visitors suggestion on Parents Training for Science fair 2014. A total of 104 visitors out of 121 visitors, would like to take part in parents training

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Visitors Survey Analysis

During the Zone Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013, the teachers were requested to take part in the Teachers Survey and there were a total of 151 teachers (Perak-34, Melaka-35, Pahang-17, Johor-20, KL& Selango-10, Penang-15, and Negeri Sembilan-20) have taken part. The results of the survey as shown below:

Based on the Figure 1, majority of the teachers rated that the experiment title given to them was interesting whereas 7 teachers rated that it was poor and below average. Besides that, when they were asked about the availability of the materials and information for their titles, most of the teachers rated good and very good which can be concluded as they manage to find the materials and information easily.

Figure 2 shows that, majority of the teachers were very much satisfied with the event agenda except few teachers from Perak, Melaka, Pahang, Johor and Negeri Sembilan. In terms of the booth allocation, the teachers in Melaka were not very much satisfied because 28 of them rated poor, below average and average. In other states, they were very much happy with the booth allocation given to them. During the Zone Level Science Fair, the teachers were satisfied with Food and Beverages provided by the coordinators. Again only few teachers, around 1 to 4 rated poor and below average for the Food and Beverages provided.

Teachers Opinion on the Experiment Title

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Figure 2: Satisfaction Level of Teachers on Agenda, Booth, Food and Beverages

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Based on figure 3, it can be concluded that118 teachers were very satisfied with the Venue because they rated good and very good when they were asked about suitability of the location whereas 34 of them rated average. Besides that 93 teachers rated good and very good when they were asked about the distance from the School to the event venue, whereas 36 of them rated average and 19 of them rated poor and below average.

Based on the figure 4, majority of them teachers were very much satisfied with overall Zone Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013 whereas only 5 teachers rated poor and below average. 148 teachers from all the Zones stated that participating in Science Fair was very helpful for them in teaching science to the students in school.

Teachers Satisfaction on the Venue

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Figure 3: Satisfaction Level of Teachers on the Venue

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Figure 5 shows, the response from teachers when they were asked questions which relates to the effectiveness of science fair. 140 teachers out 151 teachers who participated in the survey stated that they find the resources provided (Trainings and Materials) was very useful in their teaching of Science in school. Beside that they also stated that they have improved their teaching technique by participating in the science fair.

Figure 6 shows that 80 teachers who participated in the survey would be happy if the National Science Fair changed from 2.5 day event to one day event.

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Figure 6: National Science fair to be changed from 2.5 days event to 1 day event.

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Survey of Effectiveness of Science Fair for Young ChildrenRespondent : Participants of Zone Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013

TOPIC A:Learning about science through doing experiments and drawing an inference from it is better than just reading, understanding and remembering the contents.

A1. Do you enjoy learning science by doing hands-on experiments?A2. Is easier for you to understand science after taking part in the Science Fair? A3. Is it easier to remember science facts after doing the experiments?

TOPIC B:Students learn science with greater interest when it is more ‘hands-on’ or experimental, whereby they are led on a path of discovering scientific truths as they seek to satisfy their curiosity.

B1. Do you wish to participate in Science Fairs when you go to secondary school? B2. Do you feel a sense of achievement when you have completed the science projects?

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TOPIC C:Use of the Scientific Method to develop an understanding of controls and variables.

C1.After having participated in the Science Fair, do you find it easier to understand the concept of the Scientific Method?

C2.After conducting the Science Fair experiments, do you better understand the use of variables in your experiments?

C3. Do you think the Scientific Method can be used in your daily life?

TOPIC D:Effectiveness of participation in Science Fair in improving science understanding and subject grades.

D1. How much has your understanding of science subjects in school improved?D2. How much has your interest in science generally increased? D3. How far have your marks for science subject in school improved?

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TOPIC E:Taking an open and creative approach to problem solving.

E1. Did you do research when you developed scientific methodology for your Science Fair experiment?

E2. After conducting Science Fair experiments, do you feel more confident when conducting science subject experiments at school?

TOPIC F:Sharpening writing skills and ability to work in a team, in order to effectively plan and execute tasks.

F1. Did you enjoy working in a team when you are doing experiments?F2. How well did your team do in terms of planning your Science Fair experiment based on a timetable?F3. How much did you contribute towards writing in the experimental log book?

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TOPIC H:Effectiveness of the judging process in providing participants with invaluable experience ofdeveloping poise and the ability to think on their feet.

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National Science Fair for Young Children 2013Teachers Survey Analysis

During the National Science Fair for Young Children 2013, the teachers were requested to take part in the Teachers Survey and there was a total of 99 teachers have taken part. The results of the survey as shown below:

Based on the Figure 1, 87 teachers rated that the experiment title given to them was interesting whereas 11 teachers rated that it was average. Besides that, when they were asked about the availability of the materials and information for their titles, most of the teachers rated good and very good which can be concluded as they manage to find the materials and information easily.

Figure 2 shows that, 90 teachers rated good and very good when they were asked about the usefulness of the registration counter and this proves that the registration counter functions well on the event day. Besides that, 86 teachers out of 99 teachers rated good and very good for the effectiveness of agenda whereas 87 teachers rated the same for effectiveness of facilitators. Most of the teachers were very satisfied with the booth allocation, location guidelines and food provided.

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Figure 2: Satisfaction Level of Teachers on Agenda, Booth, Food and Beverages

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Based on figure 3, it can be concluded that the 75 to 82 teachers were very satisfied with the Venue because they rated good and very good when they were asked about comfortability of the environment, suitability of the location and cleanliness of the surroundings. Besides that 85 teachers rated good and very good for the transportation facilities of the event.

Based on the figure 4, 95 teachers out of 99 teachers were very much satisfied with overall National Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013 whereas 5 teachers rated average for the overall event. 95 teachers stated that participating in Science Fair was very helpful for them in teaching science to the students in school.

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Figure 3: Satisfaction of Teachers on the Overall Event

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Figure 5 shows, the response from teachers when they were asked questions which relates to the effectiveness of science fair. 100% of the teachers who participated in the survey stated that they find the resources provided (Trainings and Materials) was very useful in their teaching of Science in school and all of them wish to participate in Science Fair next year. Beside that they also have learned Science and different method of teaching science through science fair. Mostly all the teachers would like to access various science experiments and past science fair experiments through science fair website.

Figure 6 shows that 59% of the teachers who participated in the survey would be happy if the National Science Fair changed from 2.5 day event to one day event. They reasons given by the teachers are as below:

• Easy to us to do further arrangements• Have to contribute in other events• It take times and disturbances for the learning process especially primary schools ,please do

emphasis on hands on experiment and presentation of it ,it’s kind of burden for students

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Effectiveness of Science Fair for Young Children

National Science Fair to be changed from 2.5 day event to 1 day event


Figure 6: National Science fair to be changed from 2.5 day event to 1 day event

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• Weekends are holidays for teachers. We could like to have a rest day after science fair• Those are coming from far need rest• I will prefer for 2days because of the travelling distance. We need to prepare for the next day• It’s very tired to make preparation for next day. (school)• Save time• time limitation, overall ok ,but please do consider the topics• Work load is increases and lack of commitment from school teachers• Disturb school days because of P&P in school• Difficult to get permission in school day.(Sunday and Monday is school days for kedah)• it’s good for teachers who have small children at home• Travelling make the students very tired. So please considered• Can save time• Some of the parents too paranoid for letting their kids to stay alone in hostel without teacher

care. If the school is unable to provide both female and male teachers • We can save time.• The concept of the science fair should be change. I suggest it might be more to hands on

experiment so that the students can be judged fully on their knowledge. I don’t prefer the major project which not suite all schools.

• It can save time of people’s and teachers. They also will be more relaxed. • It will be more convenient for the pupils and teachers to back to school on Monday.

General Comments• Condition of board(booth)must be upgrade.• Conduct aerospace activity for students and viewers knowledge.• If can, please let stay at GMI itself, please relate science fair topics with curriculum specification.

Let say, football topics, is that discussion of expect related to primary school topic, please do consider .

• We always behind you? , Today’s teachers become researchers.• People’s were very tired.• The experiment must carry out by students and not by teachers, it must prepare by students

and not by teachers or parents.• Environment of accommodation was very poor.• Overall event is well carried out, students participation has shown a good results.• Many teachers can involve.• Can give new experiment, very good event must be continue.• Its good event to make our generation toward science field.• The event must continue.• Update the science based contest in nsfyc website.• Booth location must be considered again and the setup should be given to the school before

the event, so that school teachers could arrange the things earlier. We provide enough information and conducted further experiment to make the outcome of the experiment be concentrate and process to be transparent. Effectiveness of science fair really satisfying. Plus minus is common thing and 90% i feel comfortable and happy with this kind of programmes.

• We should carry on the activity at the same place. Next time need a bit large booth to add the information. We need a guide or anyone to contact and get details from them on had to get information about the topic. Please suggest to hm, to come out with science fair gallery. So we won’t upset when they are throwing our hard work for 6 months. The science fair must be continues.

• Hope can provide better accommodation for next year.

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Students Survey AnalysisDuring the National Science Fair for Young Children 2013, all the schools were participated in the Students Survey and the results of the survey as shown below:

Based on the Figure 1, 59 schools rated that the experiment title given to them was interesting whereas 1 school rated that it was average. Besides that, when they were asked about the availability of the materials and information for their titles, 89 % of the schools rated good and very good which can be concluded as they manage to find the materials and information easily.

Figure 2 shows that, students from 53 schools out of 60 schools rated very good for experiment which means learning science through doing experiments was fun for them followed by doing quizzes and reading books.

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Figure 2: Is Learning Science Fun through Book, Experiments or Quiz

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Based on figure 3, participants from 59 schools, which is 295 students gain Leadership, Confidence, and teamwork through their participation in Science Fair. They also stated that participating in science fair helps them to understand science better. Moreover participants from 56 schools say that they have gain public speaking skills through science fair. Around 285 students gain knowledge on Scientific Methodology by taking part in science fair.

Based on the figure 4, all the schools and students were very much satisfied with overall National Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013. Students from 57 schools stated that participating in Science Fair was very helpful for them during their science learning process in school.

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Figure 3: Does Science Fair encouraged you gain the skills

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Figure 5 shows the participants suggestion on Invention Competition and Students Training. 95% of the participants show much interest to take part in Invention Competition and also in Students Training in 2014.

General Comments• Science fair good competition because increase thinking level and more to learn in science.• Sometimes the events are late and giving difficulty for the participants and teacher.• Give more space for booth setup. • Next time please give a clean room.• Get more space, get more comfortable room (ukm).

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National Science Fair for Young Children 2013Visitors Survey Analysis

During the National Science Fair for Young Children 2013, a survey was conducted for the visitors and a total of 146 visitors have taken part in the survey. T results of the survey as shown below:

Based on the Figure 1, most of the visitor gets the information about National Science Fair for Young Children through Radio, Television and Newspaper. This is because most of them rated good and very good for Radio, Television and Newspaper when they were asked about the effectiveness of the Science fair promotions.

Based on figure 2, it can be concluded that, most of the visitors were very much satisfied with the suitability of location, timing for public viewing, parking space provided, availability of food resources, information counter, cleanliness of the surroundings and space allocation for booth. This is because 100 to 130 visitors who was survey rated good and very good for all the questioned asked for their satisfaction on venue, timing, food and booth spacing.

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Figure 3 shows the response from the visitors when they were asked how booth setup, student’s presentation, student’s knowledge and experimental model attracted their attention. From the figure 3, we can concluded that most of the visitors were very much attracted to the booth setup, student’s presentation, student’s knowledge and experimental model because they rated good and very good for all the aspects.

As we can observe in figure 4, most of the visitors rated good and very good for Knowledge, Idea, Creativity and Presentations. This means that, the visitor impressed with the students knowledge, students idea, Students creativity and also their presentation skills.

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Figure 5 shows the visitors suggestion on Students Training, Parents Training and Participation for Science fair 2014. Out of 146 visitors who were surveyed 115 to 132 visitors much interested to take part in parents training, students training and also Science Fair 2014.

General Comments• The purpose of having science fair has reached the people• Please update the events in website• Surrounding of hall quiet good but the facilities in hostels are in poor condit1on. • Media only astro vanavil. Good if extend• Good keep it up. Extend booth space. Good keep going• The public are aware about this competition.• More foods should be given to visitor• To continue promote science fair for secondary schools. Go beyond the national level in

future. Do not stop till national level. To improve toilet cleaniless. Some are too advanced which i guess not suitable or match the age of students

• Should use the main media• Kindly continue this kind of science fair until secondary schools and universities• Prepare more chairs for pupils to take their meals• The timing should be decrease so the teacher and students can take rest on sunday went

back to school on monday.• Experimental model i want the panel advice the schools to do not make something out of

the students ability (which is not their own work) because it will let the other school who are honest become demotivated.

• They must did it more reality• Update more information in website. Add more bigger space for schools to add more

information• Get through banting• Delay of time. Not flowing agenda• Flyers very less

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Survey of Effectiveness of Science Fair for Young ChildrenRespondent : Participants of National Level Science Fair for Young Children 2013

TOPIC A:Learning about science through doing experiments and drawing an inference from it is better than just reading, understanding and remembering the contents.

A1. Do you enjoy learning science by doing hands-on experiments?A2. Is easier for you to understand science after taking part in the Science Fair? A3. Is it easier to remember science facts after doing the experiments?

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TOPIC B:Students learn science with greater interest when it is more ‘hands-on’ or experimental, whereby they are led on a path of discovering scientific truths as they seek to satisfy their curiosity.

B1. Do you wish to participate in Science Fairs when you go to secondary school? B2. Do you feel a sense of achievement when you have completed the science projects?

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TOPIC C:Use of the Scientific Method to develop an understanding of controls and variables.

C1.After having participated in the Science Fair, do you find it easier to understand the concept of the Scientific Method?

C2.After conducting the Science Fair experiments, do you better understand the use of variables in your experiments?

C3. Do you think the Scientific Method can be used in your daily life?

TOPIC D:Effectiveness of participation in Science Fair in improving science understanding and subject grades.

D1. How much has your understanding of science subjects in school improved?D2. How much has your interest in science generally increased? D3. How far have your marks for science subject in school improved?

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TOPIC E:Taking an open and creative approach to problem solving.

E1. Did you do research when you developed scientific methodology for your Science Fair experiment?

E2. After conducting Science Fair experiments, do you feel more confident when conducting science subject experiments at school?

TOPIC F:Sharpening writing skills and ability to work in a team, in order to effectively plan and execute tasks.

F1. Did you enjoy working in a team when you are doing experiments?F2. How well did your team do in terms of planning your Science Fair experiment based on a

timetable?F3. How much did you contribute towards writing in the experimental log book?

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TOPIC H:Effectiveness of the judging process in providing participants with invaluable experience of developing poise and the ability to think on their feet.

H1. Are you now able to work better under pressure? H2. Could you present an experiment at school tomorrow if asked?

TOPIC I:I1. Would you be interested to view past science fair experiments through the Science Fair

Website? I2. Would you like to access various Science Experiments through Science Fair Website for better

appreciation of Science?

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