STPM project 2018

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 STPM Practical Paper/Paper 4
• 13 compulsory practical (15 x 13 =195 marks)
• One Project (30 marks)
• Total 225 marks
• Scaled to 45 marks (20%)
Objective of the project work
To enable candidates
• to acquire knowledge and integrate practical
skills in Physics with the aid of information and
communications technology
• to develop soft skills as follows:
a) communications,
b) teamwork,
c) critical thinking and problem solving,
d) flexibility/adaptability,
e) leadership,
f) organising,
g) information communications and technology,
h) moral and ethics.
Physics Project Assessment
Refer Physics manual p8
 Physics Project 2018
• Topic: Thermodynamic of Gases
• As we squeeze an air filled balloon, it becomes firmer. The
balloon becomes much firmer as we squeeze it further.
Carry out a study to investigate the relationship between
pressure and volume.
Or
Any project approved by the teacher which related to Thermodynamic of
Gases.

Procedure:
a) Students are divided into groups of two to three head by a leader.
b) The groups should propose the title of the project based on the topic
given.
c) The groups should consult and obtain approval from the teacher
before carrying out the project.
d) Students should individually keep a log book of their research activities
and document their observations, data analysis and results.
 STPM Physics 2018 Project
• Topic
• Area of study identified:
– Maximum speed with radius of circular motion
– Coefficient of static friction and circular motion
– ...
• Objective:
– To ………..
• Literature reviews on:
– Literature on circular motion,…. Related
research/thesis on circular motion,…
 Schedule of work
Period Work Description
January 2018 Forming project group
Choose a leader
Brain storm to identify area of study
Literature review

February 2018 Submit project proposal

February – March Improve on proposal
2018 Further review
June 2018 Conduct experiment to collect data
July 2018 Writing project report
August 2018 Prepare for presentation
September 2018 Project presentation
 Abstract
• The abstract should be brief, written in one
paragraph and not exceed 120 words.
• It should states the field of study, problem
definition, methodology adopted, research
process, results obtained and conclusion of
the research.
 Referencing Style
• APA or HAVARD
• Remember to record the literature source
immediately when data is acquired!