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CHALLENGE MECHANICS

COMPETITION PROCEDURES

PRELIMINARY ROUNDS (STATE LEVEL)

Team categories:
Category I - Forms 1, 2 & 3 Category II - Forms 4 & 5
State Challenge
Contestants will rst compete in the State Level Challenge which will be held in all
14 states.
a. First Challenge:
Teams in each category are to answer questions in English based on General
Knowledge, Mathematics and Science principles through an interactive device.
The top 15 teams in each category will proceed to the Second Challenge.
b. Second Challenge:
The challenge will be based on a specic hands-on task which requires each
group to assemble a model using Science principles.
The top ve teams in each category move on to the Third and Fourth
Challenges.
c. Third Challenge:
The top 5 teams in each category will have to carry out a brief oral
presentation, where they will be required to explain the workings of their model
and how Science principles are applied in its construction and function.
d. Fourth Challenge:
The top 5 teams take part in a buzzer quiz where they will have to answer
open-ended questions in English based on General Knowledge, Mathematics
and Science principles using an interactive device (based on the speed quiz
buzzer system), individually as well as collectively.
National Challenge
All 14 state champion teams from each category will compete in the National
Challenge in the Klang Valley in October 2011.

1. This competition is open to all secondary school

students of Form 1 to Form 5 from Malaysian
government and private schools.
2. Contestants must be dressed in school uniform
during the competition.
3. Each team consists of three (3) students in each
category and a teacher-in-charge. No substitution
is permitted.
4. Each school is allowed to send a maximum of one
(1) team for each category.
5. Send / fax / e-mail your completed registration
form to:
Mighty Minds 2012
c/o The Stars Audience Development Unit,
Menara Star, 15, Jalan 16/11,
46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
For enquiries, please call:
Tel : 03-7967 1777 (direct line)
or 03-7967 1388 ext 1040 / 1043
Fax : 03-7957 7798
9.00am-5.00pm, Mon-Fri
Email: cir.ccu@thestar.com.my

DATE

Registration on a rst-come, rst-served basis, is

limited to: * rst 60 teams ** rst 120 teams

NATIONAL GRAND FINALS

REGISTRATION FORM

October 15 & 16 (Sat & Sun) To be advised

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YES! Please register me for (tick where appropriate):

Category I: Lower Secondary (Forms 1, 2 & 3)
Category II: Upper Secondary (Forms 4 & 5)

PRIZES (STATE CHALLENGE)

Participants details
NO. NAME OF STUDENT

LOCATION

March 3 (Saturday)
Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Malacca*
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March 24 (Saturday)
Terminal 1 Seremban, Seremban, Negri Sembilan*
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March 31 (Saturday)
Taman Tamadun Islam, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu*
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April 7 & 8 (Sat & Sun)
Berjaya Megamall Kuantan, Kuantan, Pahang**
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April 14 (Saturday)
Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan Kelantan, Kota Bahru, Kelantan*
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April 21 (Saturday)
1 Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur*
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April 28 (Saturday)
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah*
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May 12 (Saturday)
Alor Setar Mall, Alor Setar, Kedah*
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May 13 (Sunday)
Dewan Politeknik Tuanku Sirajudin Syed, Kangar, Perlis*
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June 16 & 17 (Sat & Sun)
Plaza Pelangi, Johor Bahru, Johor**
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June 23 (Saturday)
The Spring Kuching, Kuching, Sarawak*
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June 30 (Saturday)
1st Avenue Mall, Penang*
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July 7 & 8 (Sat & Sun)
Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya, Selangor**
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July 14 (Saturday)
Ipoh Parade, Ipoh, Perak*

IC NO.

CONTACT NO.

WINNERS (PER CATEGORY)

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1ST PRIZE RM5,000 CASH PER TEAM
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2ND PRIZE RM2,000 CASH PER TEAM
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3RD PRIZE RM1,000 CASH PER TEAM

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3

Name of school : __________________________________________________________________

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4TH PRIZE RM500 CASH PER TEAM
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5TH PRIZE RM300 CASH PER TEAM
School stamp:

TOP 3 SCHOOLS (PER CATEGORY)

1ST PRIZE Book Vouchers worth

RM2000
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Book Vouchers worth
RM1000
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2ND PRIZE
3RD PRIZE

Book Vouchers worth

RM750

Each contestant will receive a Certificate of

I (teacher-in-charge) ______________________________ have read, understood and will abide by

the rules and regulations of the competition as stipulated.
H/P No.

: ______________________________ Fax No. : _____________________________

Email address : ___________________________________________________________________

Signature of teacher-in-charge : ______________________________________________________
Endorsed by principal :

___________________________________
Name

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Signature

For the complete rules and regulations, please log on to www.thestar.com.my/mightyminds/

Forms are also available at all RHB Bank / RHB Islamic Bank branches.