Science Practical Examination Preparation Framework

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Department: Science Lab

Leaders: Racher Lim

Members: Siti Suyati, Lena Lim, Jamie Rim and Koh Huey Ling

1.  What was the current need/gap that you were addressing?

There was no structure for Science practical examination preparation process in the past. It was unorganized and often time, may miss out critical task e.g like checking of the AVA system in all the exam lab venues before actual day of Science practical exam & Inspection of glassware. To make things better, the team identify that this was the problem so Racher gathered the team members for insights and work to plan and execute the Practical examination. Every cycle of the year, the planning consist of reusing the first draft which was done from the previous year. (Refer to attachment Slide 1 to slide 26 on the Science practical examination guide).

2.  How had it been experimented and enacted?

Racher realised that the draft from the previous year revealed a consistent structure in our planning—almost like a framework to follow. So with this it serves like a guideline for the STEM Instructor. This idea offers a new perspective, seeking to "improve" rather than "change" existing process.

3.  Which group(s) had benefited?

Teaching Staff (Selected Groups), Non-Teaching Staff (Selected Groups)

4.  What was the positive impact?

By formalising this structure, new STEM Instructors will have a clear reference to understand the workflow for Science Practical Examination preparation. This document serves as a supplementary guide to help them track the key stages, ensure completeness, and identify any areas that might otherwise be overlooked during the planning process. Racher was part of the STEM Instructor committee for one of the interest group, gather insight from the Science Lab team shared this idea and communicated this learning in STEM Instructor learning day. From this sharing this the feedback that was received from the ground was that it is informative for Junior STEM Instructors that now there is a structure flow for guidance.

5.  What is a future need that this IdEas@work could meet?

Continuous improvement at work. Pulse check for processes that is in place and evaluate whether there is a need to improvise it.




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