Senior Secondary Category

Entry Requirements


  • Can participate as an individual or under school/organisation name
  • No limit on the number of participating units per school/organisation
  • Can participate individually or in a team (2-6 people)
  • Each participant can only join one team

Deliverable

 

Each participating unit must create an interactive web map around the theme, describing and explaining observed distribution patterns, and using appropriate spatial analysis tools to study distribution patterns or geographical features to support their observations and conclusions.

In Phase 1, each participating unit must submit an interactive web map and a 1-minute video introducing their work. In Phase 2 (Finals), units must present and display a physical exhibit display not exceeding 50 x 50 x 50 cm.

Requirements


  • Appropriate use of spatial data from the CSDI portal
  • May apply thematic mapping skills such as choropleth map or heat mapping to manifest spatial patterns in the acquired data
  • Required to adopt basic spatial analyses such as buffer, clip and overlay analysis but no restriction on what analytical tools shall be used

Judging Criteria

 

Criteria

Description



Content (30%)
  • Theme relevance and correlation
  • Cartographic skills
  • Use of map reading and comprehension skills to describe and explain distribution patterns
  • Application of appropriate spatial analytical techniques such as buffer, clip, and overlay analysis to provide solutions or reveal factors controlling spatial distribution



Quality of research (30%)

 
  • Detailed explanation of distribution patterns observed on the map
  • Appropriate use of spatial data from CSDI portal and conducting spatial analysis in a concise, logical, and effective manner
  • Demonstration of logic, critical thinking, and mastery of map usage in spatial analyses



Idea and creativity (20%)

 
  • Theme interest: use of engaging illustrations, photos, videos, data, and maps
  • Demonstration of novel and creative thinking
  • Work originality or inspiration derived from other literature



Overall Presentation (20%)

 
  • Clarity of information presented in the interactive map, overall structure and content coherence
  • Presentation performance, physical exhibit display, and 1-minute video demonstration

Final Presentation and Awards Ceremony


Finalists will be informed individually and must make a presentation on their deliverables to the judges on the Presentation Day. The final ranking of the Awards will be announced at the Awards Ceremony.