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The 12th Northeastern EP/MEP Open House 2019

at Nakhonphanomwittayakhom School
Rules & Guidelines
I. Categories of Competitions for the 12th EP/MEP Open House 2019.
The order to follow will be decided through a “draw lots’ system.

a. PRIMARY LEVEL

Single Events Groups

-Singing
LOWER -Impromptu Speech -Spelling Bee
-Story Telling [Pratom 1-3]

-Singing -Quiz
UPPER - Impromptu Speech - Math Project
- Story Telling - Science Project
- Spelling Bee

b. SECONDARY LEVEL

Single Events Groups

-Singing -Skit
-Impromptu Speech - Quiz
LOWER - Story Telling - Math Project
- Spelling Bee - Science Project

-Singing -Skit
- Impromptu Speech - Quiz
UPPER - Story Telling - Math Project
- Spelling Bee - Science Project

II. RESULTS & AWARDS

Awards will be categorized as Gold, Silver and Bronze. Ranking will only be applied in the case
of selecting representative/s of E-SAN for another level of competition such as National or inter-
regional competition. The overall results will be tabulated with ranking and be distributed to every
participating school a week or two after the competition. Certificates will be forwarded

Legends: GOLD = 80-100 % SILVER = 70-79 %

BRONZE = 60-69 % HONORABLE MENTION = 50-59 %

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III. PARTICIPANTS & TRAINORS/COACHES

The host school requires all participants and trainers or coaches in each event to complete

the “gallery form”, to be sent through email or be submitted before _________.

Sample form

Name of School
I. EVENT
a. SINGLE
IMPROMPTU SPEECH SINGING SPELLING BEE

Photo Photo Photo

Name: _______ Name: _______ Name: _______

Year: ________ Year: ________ Year: ________

Trainer: ______ Trainer: ______ Trainer: ______

b. GROUP[ same format above]
SKIT MATH SCIENCE

Photo

Name: _______ Name: _______ Name: _______

Name: _______
Year: ________ Year: ________ Year: ________
Year: ________
Trainer: ______ Trainer: ______ Trainer: ______
Trainer: ______
COACHES/TRAINERS

Name: Name: Name: Name: Name:

Event: Event: Event: Event: Event:
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IV. JUDGE’S PROFILE

Exclusive for Science and Mathematics (all levels) appointed or selected judges to furnish the
host school/organizing committee comprehensive information about their qualifications.

Sample form

Photo

NAME
I. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL YEAR WITH WITHOUT
ATTAINMENT OTR OTR
GRADUATE SCHOOL

UNDERGRADUATE

II. TEACHING EXPERIENCES

SCHOOL LOCATION # OF YEARS

III. EXPERIENCES IN COACHING/ TRAINING OR JUDGING SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS PROJECT

SCHOOL NAME OF LOCATION YEAR

COMPETITION

IV. ELIGIBILITY

HOME COUNTRY YEAR AVAILED W/Document WITHOUT

Attached DOCUMENT

OTHER/HOST YEAR AVAILED W/Document WITHOUT

Attached DOCUMENT
COUNTRY
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The 12th Northeastern EP/MEP Open House 2019
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Rules & Guidelines

STORY TELLING COMPETITION

Competition guidelines

1. Participants: One person per level, per school

2. Time: 5 to 7 minutes, 30 second grace period. If contestant exceeds this grace

period, one point for each 15 seconds will be deducted.[same deduction
for being under time.]

3. Story Theme: Contemporary Stories/Contemporary version of classic stories

4. Materials: …………….. copies of the printed story to the judges prior to storytelling.

Backdrops, sound effects and microphone are not allowed.

5. Presentation: Contestants do not have to follow the script word for word; however they
should stay faithful to the main story.

SINGING COMPETITION
Competition guidelines
1. Participants: One representative per school, per level

2. Time: Limited to one song only (3-5 minutes in length).1 point per judge will be
deducted if not within the time limit.

3. Song: Any genre (song of your choice)

4. Materials:  Contestants must provide CD or flash drive with the

orchestration for their performance.
 Contestants must give …………….. printed copies of the lyrics to the
judges prior to their performance.
 Microphones will be provided for all levels
 Contestants of all levels are advised to wear their school uniform
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The 12th Northeastern EP/MEP Open House 2019
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IMPROMPTU SPEECH COMPETITION - Primary Level

Competition guidelines

1. Participants 1 person per school, per level

2. Preparation Time 5 minutes

3. Presentation Time Lower Primary: Pratom 1 - 3 = 2 - 4 minutes

Upper Primary: Pratom 4 - 6 = 3 - 5 minutes

 All contestants have a 30 second grace period; there will

be one point deduction for each minute, or portion
thereof, over the time limit.

4. Order Contestants will draw for order of presentation

Contestants who arrive late must consult with the committee

5. Topic: Lower Level : My School, Myself, My pet

Upper Level: My Province, My Hobby, How to be healthy

 All contestants will be given two opportunities to pick a

title. They will select randomly from all the titles, and
choose one of the two titles drawn for their presentation.

6. Preparation: Contestants will select their title in the preparation room. They
will be provided with paper and pen or pencil for drafting their
ideas. This paper must be handed to the monitor/personnel before
leaving [prior to presentation]

 Microphones will be provided

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IMPROMPTU SPEECH COMPETITION - Secondary Level

Competition guidelines

1. Participants 1 person per school, per level

2. Preparation Time 5 minutes

3. Presentation Time 3 – 5 minutes for presentation, 30 second grace period

 If contestant exceeds this grace period, one point for each

second will be deducted. [same deduction for being under time]

4. Order Contestants will draw for order of presentation

5. Topic: Lower Level : Myself, Free time, Education & Career,

Service & Places, Language & Technology

Upper Level: Environment, Personal Relationship, Free time &

Entertainment, Health & Welfare, Education & Career, Traveling,
Language & Technology

 The titles will be decided by a judging committee prior to the

competition. No titles will be publicly announced

 All contestants will be given two opportunities to pick a title.

They will select randomly from all the titles, and choose one of
the two titles drawn for their presentation.

6. Preparation: Contestants will select their title in the preparation room. They will be
provided with paper and pen or pencil for drafting their ideas. This
paper must be handed to the monitor/personnel before leaving [prior
to presentation]

Note cards [3 x 5] will be provided if contestants choose to make notes

to use during their speech. (these must be given to the monitor in the
speech venue after presentation)

 Microphones will be provided

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SPELLING BEE COMPETITION

Competition guidelines

1. Participants: One person per level per school except for Pratom 1-3, two members per
team

2. Time: 3 rounds

3. Materials: All necessary materials are supplied by staff; Competitors are not allowed
to bring any personal items to the competition floor.

NOTE: Participating schools are advised to submit: Single words for round 1. Sentences + words to be
spelt for round 2. Difficult words for round 3. Contributed words must be in conjunction with
words taught at schools based on the 7 Basic learning areas and categorized as easy (1st round),
moderate (2nd round) and difficult.

*The pool of Judges has the right to scrutinize and screen the submitted words and selects the
best words to be used in the competition. The students will be told before each round to be
aware of using capital letters if needed.

Criteria:

Round 1 Listening: (Easy mode) 30 Words

Competitors who can pass 60 %( 18 points) will qualify for the second round.

Round 2 (Moderate mode) 20 words. Listen to the word twice, the MC will speak a
sentence. Participants write the words on the given paper. Participants who get
70% (14 points) will go to the final round.

Round 3 The competitor listens to each word from the MC and spell as many as they can
orally up to 20 words.[ One word at a time the participants can pass or spell the
word ]

[For Pratom 1-3]: Only one member of the team may speak, but the partner may
assist and coach. Answers will be accepted from the designated member only
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Judging:

1st round elimination= honorable mention,

2nd round elimination Bronze;

Final Round: 19-20=100; 17-18=90; 15-16=80; 13-14=70;

13 and below= less than 70% tantamount as 2ndround eliminated

Sample table/form below. Number of words to be brought by each participating school.

 1stRound [Easy mode] = 2 words x 7 learning areas =14 words

 2ndRound [Moderate]= 1 word x 7 learning areas = 7 words
 Final Round [ Difficult ] = 1 word per learning areas = 7 words


Name of school contributor: ___________________________

Easy mode Moderate Difficult

1. 1. 1.
Foreign
Language 2.

1. 1. 1.
Science 2.

1. 1. 1.
Math 2.

Social Studies, 1. 1. 1.
Culture,
Religion 2.

1. 1. 1.
Occupation
&technology 2.

Health & 1. 1. 1.
Physical
Education 2.

1. 1. 1.
Arts
2.
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QUIZ COMPETITION

Competition guidelines

1. Participants: One team per level per school. 2 persons for one team.

2. Time: Start time as announced. Elimination Round: 1 hour / Final Round: duration
as needed.

3. Questions: Two rounds will be applied (1st elimination round, 2nd Final round)
questions will be based on the content of 8 learning areas:
1. Thai Language ***
2. Mathematics
3. Science
4. Social studies, religion and culture
5. Health and Physical Education
6. Arts
7. Occupations and Technology
8. Foreign Language(English)

Note: Participating schools will contribute 2 questions on each subtopic

to a total of 16 questions. Questions should be typed in Cordia New: 16.
The printed questions should be typed without numbers, and brought to
the judges meeting the day before the competitions, to create a multiple
choice test of 60 questions. Answer keys should also be brought. Also
contribute additional questions for the Final Round.

Format of sample question written in Cordia New: 16

How many alphabets are there in Thai Language?
a. 21
b. 26
c. 32
d. 44
4. Materials: answer sheets / answer slips / pens /pencils will be provided by the
organizers
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Criteria:

Elimination Round: Contestants will have a paper based test with 60 multiple choice questions.
Answers have 4 choices a b c d

Duration 1 hour. Schools will have their time recorded on their answer sheets in case more
than one school has the same score (equal score, but shorter time used results in a higher
placing)

The 10 best schools qualify for the final round.

Final Round: 10 questions, students answer in writing.

Judges read questions one at the time, twice. Students have 60 seconds after each question has
been read the second time to answer the question. Judges collect the answer slips from all
schools after each question.

Scoring: Correct answer, with correct spelling gives 4 points. Correct answer with wrong
spelling gets points ducted with 1 point per spelling mistake. Scoring is based on correct
answers and spelling, NOT on complete sentences.

If schools end up with the same score they will be separated by additional questions to find the
1st, 2nd, 3rd placed schools.

Participants eliminated in the Elimination Round will receive an honorable mention award.

The participants who makes it into the Final Round will receive awards based on their
combined scores.
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MATH & SCIENCE PROJECT COMPETITION
Competition guidelines

1. Participants: One team per school per level, 3 members per team

2. Time: 3 to 5 minutes to present, up to 5 minutes after for

questions from judges

3. Presentation Theme:

4. Materials: 1. Display should be 60 cm X 120 cm X 60 cm (like the image

below) with or without the additional triangular heading
with 60 cm height. The additional triangular heading
content must be 1) Logo of the school 2) Title of the project.

60cm

60cm

60cm 120cm 60cm

ccm
cm
2. Projects should be displayed within the display area of
the board.(Not allow to display in the heading area)
3. Tables for display will be provided. Contestants should
bring all other necessary materials.
Criteria:

1. The oral presentation should be 3 to 5 minutes. One point deduction for every 10
seconds will be applied after a 30 second grace period.
There should be a fair share involvement of the participants during the oral
presentation as well as in the question and answer portion.
2. The written report must not be more than 10 pages [excluding: Title page, Abstract,
Acknowledgment, Table of contents and Appendix (2 pages only)]. Other
information that could not be contained in the report could be displayed in the
board.
Format: A4 with standard margin; double space; font size = 12 [Titles could be
14-16] ; Font = Times New Roman or Arial
3. Submit and Present …………. copies of the full written report during the registration
(on ……………………………………2019 at the judges meeting room.)
4. The project should be done by the students
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SKIT COMPETITION

Competition guidelines
1. Participants: 3 – 5 persons [this includes a narrator, if desired, and actors.]
Set or stage changes are to be done by the actors, no additional assistants
are allowed to help.

2. Time: 5 minutes to set the stage.

Minimum of 8 minutes and 1maximum of 10 minutes for
production/presentation.
30 seconds grace period (less than minimum and more than maximum) will
be given for the presentation time.
1 point will be deducted (under the “Time” criteria) for every 5 seconds
exceeding the given grace period.

3. Order: Participating teams will draw for order of presentation during registration.
All participating schools are requested to be at the competition venue early
for the registration.

4. Story theme: Contemporary stories/Contemporary version of classic stories with moral

lesson

5. Script: ......................... copies will be handed to the judges prior to the presentation

6. Materials: Each team is responsible for bringing their own stage materials
 No microphones will be used if the room is confined.
 Background music is prohibited.
 In connection with the above mentioned prohibition, the use of
electronic device, such as; laptop/personal computer, speakers,
radio, mobile phones and the like, for the purpose of providing
background music / accomplishment / ambience sound is strictly
not allowed in the performance.
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Multi Skills

1. Key Stage of Contestants: Key Stage 2, 3 and 4 (P.4-6, M.1-3, M.4-6) 1 student / Key stage / School
2. Competition Process, Time Limitation and the Judging Criteria
The contestants are asked to do the English Proficiency Test which covers all language skills (Speaking,
Listening, Reading and Writing) and Picture Dictation.
2.1 English Proficiency test
- Listening Skill Test 20 items 20 minutes
- Reading Skill Test 20 items 20 minutes
- Writing Skill Test 1 topic 30 minutes
Writing Skill: Write a composition according to the given topic:
- Upper Primary: My Province, My Hobby, How to be healthy (not fewer than 100 words)
- Lower Secondary: Myself, Free time, Education & Career, Service & Places, Language &
Technology (not fewer than 150)
- Upper Secondary: Environment, Personal Relationship, Free time & Entertainment, Health
& Welfare, Education & Career, Traveling, Language & Technology (not fewer than 200
words)
2.2 Speaking Skill Test
The interview covers:
- Language - Use Ability
- Problem solving, ability and creative thinking ability
- The contestant will be asked a question based on the theme. He/She has to answer
according to the time he/she has.
Upper primary (P.4-6) 2-3 minutes
Lower secondary (M.1-3) 5 minutes
Upper secondary (M.4-6) 7 minutes
2.3 Picture Dictation
- The native English speaking judge reads the provided passage twice for all the contestants.
- While listening to the passage, the contestants are allowed to take notes.
- As soon as the second – round reading finishes, the contestants are given 30 minutes to
draw their pictures according to the details of the content heard the given passage.

 The judges evaluate each picture from its correctness and the completeness of the content.

3. Committees: 3 judges / level (at least 1 native) and at least 2

4. The judges’ decision is final.

***Remark only the judges and the competitors are allowed in the competition room
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Judging Criteria

STORY TELLING

TOTAL
CRITERIA POINTS
POINTS
1 STORY STRUCTURE/CONTENT [30]

 Opening [ clear and engaging; captures interest quickly] 10

 Body [logical, sequential development of the plot] 10

 Closing [ contains elements of surprise - given satisfaction or 10

solution]

2 VOICE MECHANICS [15]

 Appropriate volume 5
 Clear enunciation 5
 Non-monotonous & Pacing [ varied] 5

3 INTERPRETATION [20]

 Characterization [ differentiated voice] 10

 Captures intended mood 10

4 DELIVERY [15]

 Appearance [ natural poise, movement & gesture; enthusiasm & 8

interest]

 Eye contact [ speaks to the whole audience by using eye scan] 7

5 PURPOSE ACHIEVED [10]

 Entertained or taught a lesson 10

6 TIMING [10]

 Deliver the story within the given time 10

GRAND TOTAL 100

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SINGING

CRITERIA POINTS TOTAL

POINTS
1 VOICE [30]

 Quality 15
 Tone 15

2 DICTION [20]

 Pronunciation 10
 Enunciation/style of enunciation 10

3 INTERPRETATION [20]

 Style & phrasing, Tempo, dynamics and Emotional Involvement 20

4 TIMING [15]

 Pace and Synchronization with the music 15

5 STAGE PRESENCE [15]

 Confidence, Eye contact, connection with audience and 15

Facial expression and body language

GRAND TOTAL 100

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IMPROMPTU SPEECH

TOTAL
CRITERIA POINTS
POINTS
1 CONTENT & ORGANIZATION [40]

 Introduction [gets attention, clearly identifies the topic, 10

establishes credibility & previews the main points]

 Body [main points are clear and well supported and does not stray 10

from the topic]

10
 Conclusion [reviews main points, bring closure, does not left the

audience hanging]
10
 Clearly and logically organized with appropriate transitions linking
the sections
2 LANGUAGE COMPETENCY & FLUENCY [20]

 Use of correct vocabulary, suitable structure and connectors 10

 Pronunciation and intonation 10
3 PRESENTATION [20]

 Communication [ eye contact: students connects with his/her 10

audience through natural and sufficient eye contact; body

language , gestures and facial expressions add greatly to the
message]

 Delivery [ Volume, tone , timing and language are used to enhance 10

speech]

4 OVERALL EFFECT [10]

 Displays professionalism, maintains enthusiasm and audience 5

attention throughout ;
5
 The message of the topic chosen was fully delivered

5 TIMING [10]

 Deliver the speech within the time limit 10

GRAND TOTAL 100
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SCIENCE PROJECT

TOTAL
CRITERIA POINTS
POINTS
1 SCIENCE RELEVANCE COMPETENCE [25]

a. Creativity 5
- project can be a new idea or an adaptation of previous project
b. Scientific Processes 10
- able to classify, interpret data, draw and present conclusion
10
c. Clear Understanding of the project/ Output
- clear details of the relevance of the project
- Practical Usefulness of the project in everyday life

2 PROJECT DISPLAY AND BOARD [20]

a. Effective and artistic display/ Attractive and appealing presentation 10

b. Correct measurement of board[60X120X60 cm] with or without the 10
triangular headboard
3 ORAL PRESENTATION [25]

a. Process of presentation and fluency and clarity 10

c. Smartness in answering questions 15

4 WRITTEN REPORT [25]

a. Format 5
b. Content Coverage 10
-- Presentation of data[tables, graphs etc.], discussion & conclusion
c. Writing Skills[Use of scientific and technical terminology] 10

5 TIMING [5]

a. oral presentation within the time limit 5

GRAND TOTAL 100

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MATH PROJECT

TOTAL
CRITERIA POINTS
POINTS
1 MATHEMATICAL CONTENT [25]

a. Creativity 10
b. Relevance of the project 10
c. Overall Output 5

2 PROJECT DISPLAY BOARD [20]

a. Display board [60X120X60cm]with or without the triangular headboard 10

b. Effective and artistic display/ Attractive and appealing presentation 10

3 ORAL PRESENTATION [25]

a. Process of presentation/ Fluency and clarity 10

b. Smartness in answering questions 15

4 WRITTEN REPORT [25]

a. Format 5
b. Content Coverage 10
-- Presentation of data[tables, graphs etc.], discussion & conclusion
c. Writing Skills [Use of mathematical terminology and notation] 10

5 TIMING 5

a. oral presentation within the time limit 5

GRAND TOTAL 100

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SKIT

TOTAL
CRITERIA POINTS
POINTS
1 ACTING [35]

a. Characterization 15
– Characters believable & maintained throughout the skit?
b. Use of voice & energy 10
– Did actors use projection, intonation and tone?
10
c. Movements, gestures
– Were actions & body language appropriate for the character?
-- Was space used effectively?

2 LANGUAGE SKILLS [25]

a. Use of language & Pronunciation 15

– Were the words heard and understood by the audience?
-- Did the students pronounce the words clearly?
b. Fluency & Accuracy
10
– Did the actors speak smoothly & confidently?
-- Were the students using the words correctly?

3 PRODUCTION [30]

a. Method of performance & Adherence to time limit 10

- Was the story clear and maintained throughout the skit?
- Was the skit within the 10 minute time limit?
- after that 30 second grace period 1 point deduction for each 5
seconds overtime
10
b. Orchestration/acting coordination
-- How well did everything work to create the overall performance?
-- Did the actors work well together? 10
c. Moral
-- Was the message clear?

4 STAGE PRESENTATION [10]

a. Costumes 5
-- Were the costumes appropriate for the characters?
b. Props 5
-- Were the props & set appropriate for the skit?

GRAND TOTAL 100

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Multi Skills

TOTAL
CRITERIA POINTS
POINTS
1 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST [60]

a. Listening Skill 20
b. Reading Skill 20
c. Writing Skill 20

2 SPEAKING SKILL (INTERVIEW) [20]

a. Language Ability for Communication 10

b. Problem Solving Ability 5
c. Creative Thinking Ability 5

3 PICTURE DICTATION [20]

a. Drawing Accuracy base on the Context 10

b. Completeness of the Contents 10

GRAND TOTAL 100