Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
City Schools Division of Dasmariñas

2024 DIVISION FESTIVAL OF TALENTS

STEMAZING (STEM AMAZING)

A. GENERAL GUIDELINES:

1. The Division Festival of Talents (DFOT): Science STEMazing Contest aims to

apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics thinking skills to solve
problems that have local, national, and global impact. To allow the participants
to become problem solvers by addressing social, scientific, and environmental
issues through the application of 21st century skills.

2. The public and private secondary team participants of three (3) learners in this
Schools Division are invited to showcase their skills and talents through proposal
writing and one-minute presentation that will focus on the following sample
scenarios:
a. Natural Disasters (earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruption, typhoon, etc) and
climate change/ global warming
b. Agriculture and food security
c. Environment and Natural Resources
d. Healthcare / Pandemic
e. Artificial Intelligence

3. Each learner-participant can participate in DFOT can participate in only one (1)
event category

4. Identification Cards of Learners issued by the by the school principal and the
form for the official list of participants.

5. Participation in this activity is VOLUNTARY and NO REGISTRATION FEE shall

be collected
 B. MECHANICS:

CONTEST STEMazing

COMPONENT
Science, Technology and Mathematics
AREA

Junior High School (Grade 7 to 10)

GRADE LEVEL
Senior High School STEM enrolled in Public, and Private schools

NO.OF
Team of 3 Participants, and 1 Coach
PARTICIPANTS

TIME 3 Hours (Creation of Outputs), 1 Minute Presentation each team,

ALLOTMENT About 5 Minute Q and A each team

Obtain scientific and technological information from varied

sources about global issues that have impact on the country.
KEY STAGE
Acquire scientific attitudes that will allow them to innovate
STANDARD
and/or create products useful to the community or country.
Process information to get relevant data for a problem at hand

Critical thinking
Communication skills
Creativity
Problem solving
Collaboration
Information literacy
21" Century
Technology skills and digital literacy
Skills
Global awareness
Social responsibility
Innovation
Thinking skills
Creative Services
Industry
Domain

The showcase enables learners to apply science, technology,

engineering, and mathematics thinking skills to solve problems
that have local, national, and global impact. It allows the
participants to become problem solvers by addressing social,
DESCRIPTION
scientific, and environmental issues through the application of
21st century skills.
In this activity, the participants will be presenting oral and
written proposed solution to a given scenario.
 WRITTEN PROPOSAL
Content/Organization/Thematic Relevance 50%
(Based on scientific, technological, and other valid
assumptions, Feasibility of the proposed solution)
Relevance of Date Used 15%
CRITERIA FOR
ASSESSMENT ORAL PRESENTATION
Delivery 20%
Discussion/Argument (Q and A) 15%
(Based on the scientific, technological, and other
valid assumptions, Feasibility of the proposed
solution)
TOTAL 100%

1. The showcase shall consist of proposal writing and One-Minute

Presentation. The teams shall develop and present their proposal
to the panel of judges of their solution about a real-world
problem/scenario of local or global importance. The situation
containing the problem shall be given on-site during the
showcase.

2. The participants are given 3 hours to conceptualize and

prepare their written description of the proposed solution for the
oral presentation. All entries submitted shall not bear any
markings that identify their regions. The participants may use the
internet and other printed resources in developing their written
solution, however, the teams are not allowed to confer with their
coaches while the activity is on - going.
Any form of communication between the participants and other
parties (coach, parents, classmates, teachers, etc.) shall warrant
RULES & automatic disqualification.
MECHANICS
3. The proposed solution shall have the following components:
• Title
• Summary (100-200 Words)
• Background and Problem (200- 300 Words)
(Describe the challenges and how the proposed solution
addresses the problem presented Scientific Principles and
Technology applicable to the resolution of the problem.)
• Beneficiaries
• Proposed Solution to the Problem Presented (300 - 500
words)
• Methods/Details of the proposed solution including the
Cost -Analysis as applicable.
• Include illustrations, figures, and charts.
• References: May use any format as long as consistency is
observed
 4. The teams shall encode their proposals in word processing
software, double-spaced using Bookman Old style font size twelve
set in A4 size paper. Margins shall be 1 inch on all sides of the
paper. Within the 3 hours, the teams shall submit their outputs
(electronic copy) to the facilitators.

5. The proposals shall be subjected to a plagiarism check. Any

proposals which exceed 15% similarity index (uncited) shall be
deducted 2 points from the total score for every percent in excess.
However, cited references shall be excluded from the 15%
tolerance.

6. The submitted proposals shall be evaluated by the assessors

before the oral presentation.

7. A timer board shall be shown to the public as well as to the

participants.

8. A buzzer shall signal that the time for presentation is up, the
participants shall immediately stop presenting. At the end of one
minute, the microphone shall be turned off and the participants
will be advised to stop.

9. After the presentation, the assessors will ask questions for

clarifications.

/////////////// Participants Host TWG

/////////////// School
Attire School Uniform 2023
Teacher’s
Day
Uniform
Tools and Computer/Laptop Multimedia Plagiarism
Equipment Extension Cords Projector Checker
Notebook, books or LED TV,
Pocket Wi-Fi Printer Timer
Resources Printer Internet
Connection
Requirements
Sound
System

Physical School
Facilities Library
Computer
Laboratory
Others Food for 2 reams
30 pax bond
paper –
A4
C. TERMS OF REFERENCE AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM
 COMMITTEE PERSONS-INVOLVED
A. Program Proponent and Facilitation
1. Check the tools, equipment,
materials, and paraphernalia to be
used in the event
2. Ensure the safety and security of the
Jhonie Jeff I. Marquez
learner
Public Schools District Supervisor
3. Ensure the completeness and
OIC-EPS in Science
readiness of events venue
4. Collaborate with certificate committee
and facilitate the awarding of
certificate

B. Attendance, Documentation and Activity

Completion Report
1. Prepare and submit a complete and
accomplished Attendance form.
2. Capture pictures and videos during
PAL II HIS
the activity
(Mam Lerma Dayrit)
3. Create and manage a one drive for
the captured pictures and videos
4. Prepare the Activity Completion
Report in soft and hard copies

C. Registration, Program Flow, and

Stage/Events Area
1. Prepare the flow and facilitate the
opening and closing programs
DIHS
2. Design and distribute the printout
(Mam Leny Mascarenas)
Stem-azing program and invitation
3. Prepare and design the stage/event
area

D. Plagiarism Checker and Certificates

1. Collect the soft copies of proposals
2. Check the percentage of originality of
the proposals using the Plagiarism
Checker Apps
3. Submit the result of the plagiarism
ERCIHS
checker app to the Program
(Mam Marian Penales)
Proponent and Judges
4. Prepare and print the Certificates of
Participation, and Recognition
(Participants, Winners, PMTs, and
Judges)

E. Judges Crizaldo A. Belas, EdD

1. Evaluate the output/performance of Public Schools District Supervisor
the learners based on the criteria for
judging Angelo D. Uy
2. Provide feedback to enhance learner’s Public Schools District Supervisor
skills
3. Submit the official result to the Therese Danielle P. Bejosa
records committee Public Schools District Supervisor