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SCHOOL, DIVISION,
REGION, AND NATIONAL
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FAIR GUIDEBOOK
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School, Division, Region, and National Science and Technology Fair Handbook
First Edition May 2023

Copyright © 2023 Department of Education

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FAIR GUIDEBOOK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. OVERVIEW 6

II. OBJECTIVES 7

III. FAIR FEATURES 7

1. TUKLAS: A Research Project Fair

2. INNOVATION EXPO
3. STEM ACADEMY
4. AGHAMBayaniJuan

IV. A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO STEM RESEARCH INVESTIGATION 8

V. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 10

OF LEARNERS AND ADULTS

VI. CONTEST MECHANICS 14

VII. GENERAL PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES 15

1. School Science & Technology Fair (SSTF) 15
2. Division Science & Technology Fair (DSTF) 17
3. Regional Level Science & Technology Fair 18
4. National Level Science & Technology Fair 19

VIII. APPENDICES 22
Appendix 1: Schematic Diagram of the Flow of STF Activities 23
Appendix 2: TUKLAS Research Paper Format 24
Appendix 3: TUKLAS Display Board Format and Safety Guidelines 27
Appendix 4: Sample Abstracts 30
Appendix 5: Innovation Expo Paper Format 31
Appendix 6: Innovation Expo Display Board Format 31
Appendix 7: Checkpoints for SRC Review 32
Appendix 8: Learner Media Release Consent Form 34
Appendix 9: Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Form 35
Appendix 10: Report of the Conduct of the STF Format 36
Appendix 11: List of Forms and Documents Required 36
for Submission in All Levels of Competition
Appendix 12: Innovation Expo Screening Form 37
Appendix 13: Innovation Expo Judges Form 38
Appendix 14: Of昀椀cial List of Participants Template 39
Appendix 15: Suggested Timeline of Activities 40
for the Conduct of Research Projects
Appendix 16: Project Labeling and Coding 42
Appendix 17: End of Activity Report FOrmat for the Regional/ 43
Division/School Science and Technology Fair
Appendix 17: SRC Review and Recommendation 50
Report Form 52
Appendix 18: BOJ Project Evaluation Form
Appendix 19: Board of Judges Summary Score Sheet 54

IX. REFERENCES

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LIST OF ACRONYMS
AND ABBREVIATIONS
BOJ Board of Judges
DSTF Division Science and Technology Fair
IACUC Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
IRB Institutional Review Board
ISEF International Science and Engineering Fair
LS-I Life Science Individual Category
LS-T Life Science Team Category
MCS-I Mathematics and Computational Science Individual Category
MCS-T Mathematics and Computational Science Team Category
MIM Mathematics Investigation and Modeling
NDA Non-Disclosure Agreement
NSTF National Science and Technology Fair
PHBAs Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents
PS-I Physical Science Individual Category
PS-T Physical Science Team Category
RIM-I Robotics and Intelligent Machines Individual Category
RIM-T Robotics and Intelligent Machines Team Category
RRI Regulated Research Institutions
RSTF Regional Science and Technology Fair
SRC Scienti昀椀c Review Committee
STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
TWG Technical Working Group

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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
T he National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) is an
annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) research and innovation competition organized by the
project-based research which highlights their competence
in the application of STEM process skills, design thinking
skills, and 21st-century skills in real-life setting. They work
Department of Education through the Bureau of Curriculum independently or in teams to address community problems
Development. Conducted among junior and senior high and/or address research gaps in their chosen 昀椀eld of interest
school learners, the competition starts from the school level such as Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Robotics and
which progresses through the division, regional, and national Intelligent Machines, Engineering, and Mathematics. NSTF
levels. Around 3,000 research projects from public and also provides an avenue to encourage and inspire Filipino
private high schools are evaluated by the Scienti昀椀c Review learners from the different regions of the country to pursue
Committees (SRC), and are pared down to an average of 80 STEM careers as researchers, scientists, technology experts,
STEM projects competing in the national level every year. engineers, and mathematicians who will provide positive and
signi昀椀cant contributions in the country.
NSTF showcases the top young STEM-oriented high
school learners and the culmination of their acquired and NSTF serves as a STEM talent pipeline which selects young
applied scienti昀椀c and mathematical knowledge, skills, and STEM enthusiasts who will compete in international research
attitudes manifested through STEM investigations with the and innovation competitions, mainly the annual International
development of effective and ef昀椀cient solutions to address Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the world’s largest and
local and global issues and challenges. The competition also premier pre-college STEM competition in the United States
celebrates the achievement and collaboration of the local participated by thousands of student researchers wherein
research communities established through the initiatives every ISEF 昀椀nalist is celebrated by their fellow attending
of the junior and senior high school learners with the learners, parents, teachers, mentors, sponsors, organizers,
extended efforts and support of parents, teachers, school experts/judges, government units, and the public from 80
administrators and staff, pool of experts from research countries, regions and territories as they take part in the
institutions, government agencies and units, organizations, global research endeavor to design and develop STEM
industries, and other stakeholders. advancements for sustainable development.

Through NSTF, thousands of learners are challenged to

go beyond their classroom studies to do independent

OBJECTIVES
The National Science and Technology Fair (NSTF) aims to:

Develop and strengthen the Science, Technology, Identify the most creative and innovative student researchers
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills of learners who shall be recipients of the Gawad AgLiTekno, and Young
through the conduct of research projects that address Scientist Awards, and as Philippines delegates to international
local, national and/or global issues, concerns, and STEM research competitions.
problems;

Provide an avenue for high school learners to

communicate research 昀椀ndings and showcase their
investigations and innovations to the STEM community
and the public;

Foster a culture of creativity and innovation among the

youth;

Promote STEM awareness and interest among learners,

teachers, and the public;

Provide an opportunity for collaboration and establish

research networks between and among the learners,
stakeholders, and the community.

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FAIR FEATURES
TUKLAS INNOVATION EXPO
A Research Project Fair GAWAD AgLiTekno
A STEM research competition that provides opportunities A Technology Innovation competition which aims to recognize
for Junior and Senior High School learners to showcase their the most creative and market viable project addressing
research projects based on their 昀椀eld of interest and/or real- major issues in food safety, water conservation, renewable
world problems, issues, and concerns. energy, cyber security, road safety, health, disaster mitigation,
agriculture, and environment.

STEM ACADEMY AGHAMBAYANIJUAN

A conference designed to provide the participants with learning A public community exhibition of the partners in STEM
opportunities and experiences through various talks promoting Research and Innovation showcasing their latest innovative
innovation, creativity, and excellence in the 昀椀elds of STEM. products, technologies, and services offered to the different
sectors of the community.

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO STEM

RESEARCH INVESTIGATION
Choose an area of interest or problem to solve Check the availability of resources, facilities,
1 through STEM research. 9 equipment, and experts.

Gather relevant information to better understand Communicate with regulated research institutions
2 the topic’s impact. 10 and quali昀椀ed scientists for technical assistance.

3 Identify research gaps and ways to address

limitations of previous solutions. 11 Obtain necessary permits for research involving humans,
animals, chemicals, and other biological agents.

Conduct experiments, observe, measure, and

4 Develop speci昀椀c research questions and variables.
12 record data.

5 Formulate hypotheses and predict expected

outcomes. 13 Organize and present data in tables and/or graphs.

6 Choose appropriate and ethical research

methodologies. 14 Analyze data, draw conclusions, and align with
research questions and hypotheses.

7 Write a project plan with the help of an adviser or

PROJECT consultant. 15 Explain data trends and compare results with
previous studies.

8 Keep a data logbook to record activities, procedures,

literature, raw data, and correspondence. 16 Discuss implications of results and recommend
future studies to expand investigations.

Note: MIM projects need not follow the suggested steps.

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ROLES AND
OVERVIEW RESPONSIBILITIES
OF LEARNERS AND ADULTS
STUDENT RESEARCHER
Understands and abides by the ethical and safety Secures the original copies of signed ISEF forms and
considerations, national laws, and updated rules and certi昀椀cation from Scienti昀椀c Review Committee (SRC),
regulations set by the NSTF and ISEF in planning and Institutional Review Board (IRB) and/or Institutional Animal
performing STEM research investigations. Care and Use Committee (IACUC) before starting the
research work.
Identi昀椀es a research topic/problem and formulates a
plan to address the problem. Records the details of the preliminary research project-related
activities, experimentation proper, raw data and summary
Conducts a comprehensive review of related literatures of the consultations with the research adviser and quali昀椀ed
about the topic/problem. scientist/laboratory assistant in a data logbook.

Writes a research plan using the prescribed format. Performs the experimentation with the guidance of the
Prepares other documents to support the project research adviser and quali昀椀ed scientist/laboratory assistant.
plan such as budget plan, timeline of activities, risk
assessment, and target deliverables. Takes necessary and appropriate photo-documentation.

Communicates with quali昀椀ed scientists from regulated Conducts data analysis with the guidance of the research
research institutions (RRI) to ask for technical assistance adviser and/or statistician.
to improve the research plan and request for permission
to conduct experimentation in the RRIs laboratory/ Writes the research paper following Chicago Manual of Style
facility with the supervision of a consultant/laboratory formatting and citation.
assistant.
Chooses the appropriate category that most accurately 昀椀ts
Completes all necessary ISEF forms based on the nature the nature of the study and prepares a brief presentation
of the chosen research study. about the research project.

Presents the project display poster and answers questions

and clari昀椀cations from the judges and the general public.

ADULT ADVISOR/SPONSOR
May be a teacher, parent, professor and/or a quali昀椀ed quali昀椀ed scientist and designated supervisor b) adherence to
scientist who will directly oversee student researchers the rules, regulations, and laws.
throughout the course of the STEM research project.
Communicates with the parent/guardian of student
Should have a solid background in the area of student researchers regarding the rationale of conducting STEM
research. If not, carry out a literature review to know researches and the general details on how research activities
more about the pre-requisite information regarding the will be carried out. Secures signed copies of parental/
main topic/problem, entities/test subjects, variables, guardian consent for the participation of learners in the
methodologies, and other relevant related literatures research endeavor.
needed to better understand the rationale and basics of
the research project. Reviews the necessary ISEF forms and research proposal to
ensure that learners are abiding by the rules and regulations.
Must be familiar with the safety and ethical considerations,
national laws and updated rules and regulations set Ensures the health and safety of learners by identifying
by NSTF and ISEF in planning and performing STEM potential hazards and evaluates risks involved in all research-
research. related activities with the researchers. Familiarizes learners
on how to minimize research-related risks and carry out
Orients learners on the following: a) roles and necessary measures during emergencies.
responsibilities of the researcher, advisor (adult sponsor),

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Collaborates with RRIs to ask for technical assistance
from their pool of experts and permission to use their
laboratory facilities. Prepares communication letters,
memorandum of understanding/agreement and other
necessary requirements.

Monitors the conduct of research activities within

the projected workplan. Asks relevant questions to
researchers before, during and after experimentation
to evaluate and strengthen their understanding of the
technical know-how of the research process.

Allows student researcher consultation during the most

convenient time for both parties (learner and adviser).

Checks the correct usage, syntax and grammar of

the research paper, and display poster of the student
researchers.

Guides student researcher in choosing the appropriate

category that most accurately 昀椀ts the nature of the
study.

Conducts local oral defense presentations and provides

comments and suggestions to further improve the
content and delivery of the presentation.

Ensures that the learner is physically, emotionally, and

mentally ready for the oral defense presentation.

QUALIFIED SCIENTIST
A quali昀椀ed scientist should have earned a doctorate
degree and/or at least 3 years of extensive experience
and expertise in a STEM discipline related to the learner’s
research investigation.

Can also serve as the adult sponsor if the abovementioned

quali昀椀cations are met.

Needed for research involving human participants,

animals, hazardous chemicals, and/or other PHBAs.

Must be thoroughly familiar with ethical and safety

considerations, national laws, and updated rules set by
NSTF and ISEF that relate to the nature of the research
project.

Reviews and provides comments and suggestions to

further re昀椀ne the STEM project proposal. Approves the
learner’s project plan.

Reviews and completes the required documentation in

the ISEF forms and data logbook.

May or may not come from the RRI where experimentation

is to be conducted; if not from RRI, a separate designated
supervisor from the RRI must be present to supervise
the experimentation conducted at the RRI.

Ensures the proper training of student researchers and/

or designated supervisors in carrying out the necessary
procedures.

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DESIGNATED SUPERVISOR INSTITUTIONAL
Must be familiar with the learner’s project and
REVIEW BOARD
underwent/undergoes relevant trainings related to the
area of study of the researcher. An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee
that must evaluate the potential physical or
May also serve as the adult sponsor for the project. psychological risk of research involving human
subjects. All proposed human research must
If the project involves the use of vertebrate animals, the be approved prior to experimentation. This
designated supervisor must be well-equipped with the includes any surveys or questionnaires to be
relevant knowledge and skills on proper handling and used in a project. An IRB must consist of at
ethical concerns with the use of the test animals. least three members: a science teacher, a school
administrator, and a psychologist, psychiatrist,
Provides direct supervision during conduct of the medical doctor, physician’s assistant, or
experimentation. registered nurse. The adult sponsor, parents,
quali昀椀ed scientist, or the designated supervisor
Reviews and completes the required documentation in overseeing a project must not serve on the IRB
the ISEF forms and data logbook. reviewing that project.

SCIENTIFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE (SRC)

An SRC must consist of a minimum of three individuals
with at least 3 years of extensive experience and expertise
in STEM research project and/or graduate degrees in
STEM related disciplines, whereas it is recommended
to diversify the expertise of the committee (e.g., Life
Science research SRC: agronomist, STEM professor/
educator, biomedical scientist).

Orientation of SRC members regarding the national

laws, safety and ethical considerations, and the rules and
regulations set by NSTF and ISEF needed to be adhered
in conducting STEM Research Project.

Must be thoroughly familiar with ethical and safety

considerations, national laws, and updated rules and
regulations set by NSTF and ISEF.

Checks and evaluates student research project,

certi昀椀cations, research plan, documentation, evidence
of proper supervision, and project display in compliance
with NSTF and ISEF rules, applicable laws and regulations
at each level of the STEM fair competitions. Examines
research projects for the following:

a. Evidence of literary research

b. Evidence of proper supervision
c. Consistency of completion of the required
information, signatures and dates in the
ISEF forms and data logbook
d. Use of accepted and appropriate research
methodologies
e. Evidence of risk assessment and appropriate
literatures search and attribution
f. Search for alternatives to animal use
g. Humane treatment of animals
h. Documentation of substantial expansion for
continuation projects
i. Compliance with ISEF ethics statement

NOTE: To avoid con昀氀ict of interest, no adult sponsor, parent or

other relative of the student, quali昀椀ed scientist, or designated
supervisor who oversees the project, may serve on the SRC or
IRB reviewing the STEM research projects.

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CONTEST MECHANICS
OVERVIEW
TUKLAS
A Research Project Fair

ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to Grades 9-12 learners of both
public and private high schools in the Philippines who have
not reached the age of 20 on or before May 1 of the current
school year.

Learners may work individually or in teams with 2-3 members

from the same school. Each learner is only allowed to submit
one (1) research project in one (1) of the four (4) research
categories: Life Science, Physical Science, Robotics and
Intelligent Machines, and Mathematics and Computational
Sciences. The project should include no more than 12 months
of continuous research and should not include research
activities performed before January of the previous school
year. (e.g., For school year 2023-2024 with the target opening
of classes on August 2023 and ISEF on May 2024, research
projects may be accomplished within 1-12 month/s starting
from January 2023 to January 2024).

The top three (3) winners in each category of TUKLAS will

be screened by the division Scienti昀椀c Review Committee
(SRC) and quali昀椀ers will advance to the Division Science and
Technology Fair (DSTF). Life Science

First and second placers in each category will be screened by This category deals with living organisms such as plants,
the regional SRC and quali昀椀ers will advance to the Regional microorganisms, and animals including humans and their
Science and Technology Fair. life processes. Projects that involve systematic observation,
development, experimentation, and understanding of living
First and second placers in each category in the Regional things and biological processes belong to this category.
Science and Technology Fair (RSTF)will be screened by the Subcategories include Animal Sciences, Biomedical
national SRC. The quali昀椀ers will advance to the National and Health Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Biology,
Science and Technology Fair (NSTF). Microbiology, Plant Sciences, and Translational Medical
Science.

RESEARCH CATEGORIES Physical Science

This category deals with the nature and properties of non-

The STEM research competition is divided into four (4) living matter, energy and systems. Projects that involve
categories. The student researchers and advisor should systematic observation, development, experimentation,
carefully consider which category best describes the research and understanding of materials and phenomena belong to
project. They may enter the competition as an individual or this category. Subcategories include Astronomy, Chemistry,
as a team. Earth and Environmental Sciences, Energy, Engineering
Technology, Statics and Dynamics, Sustainable Materials
and Design, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science,
and Physics.

Robotics and Intelligent Machines

This category deals with the design, implementation,

and use of prime technologies and machine intelligence
in providing a wide range of innovative solutions and

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advancements across multiple disciplines to reduce Communication with the preselected quali昀椀ed
reliance on human intervention. Subcategories include
6 scientist/designated supervisor and Regulated
Biomechanics, Cognitive Systems, Control Theory, Machine Research Institution (RRI).
Learning, and Robot Kinematics.
Submission of Memorandum of Agreement/
Mathematics and Computational Science
7 Understanding and other documentary
requirements (if applicable) to the research
Mathematics deals with the measurement, properties, institution prior to experimentation.
and relationships of quantities and sets using numbers
and symbols. Subcategories include Algebra, Analysis, Completion of the required ISEF forms and
8
Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Game Theory, Geometry and certi昀椀cations/pre-approvals before
Topology, Number Theory, and Probability and Statistics. experimentation.

Computational Science deals with the development and Conduct of the research and completion of
implementation of mathematical models and simulations
9 required ISEF forms and data logbook entries for
to understand natural systems and processes, and solve the accomplished research activities.
STEM problems using computers. Subcategories include
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Computational Writing of research manuscript and preparation for
Chemistry, Computational Mechanics, and Theoretical,
10 project display and oral defense.
Computational and Quantum Physics.
Meeting of the department head/chairman and
11 Technical Working Group (TWG) for the planning of
the conduct of the School Science and Technology
Note: For the full description of the sub-categories, visit
Fair (SSTF).
the of昀椀cial website of ISEF category selection and sample
project titles.
Issuance of school memorandum regarding the
12 conduct of SSTF which includes the mechanics,
guidelines, criteria, schedule of activities, and TWG
anchored on the Division, Region and National
GENERAL PROCEDURES Science and Technology Fair Memorandum.
AND GUIDELINES
Signing of non-disclosure agreements with the
13 adult sponsor, SRC and TWG members.
A. School Level Science & Technology Fair (SSTF)
Submission of three (3) hard and digital copies of
Before: 14 properly color-coded and sequenced (as indicated
in the memorandum) manuscripts, ISEF forms, data
Orientation of learners regarding the processes logbook, and other entry requirements (student
1 and guidelines in planning and conducting STEM media release forms, project evaluation forms,
investigations. medical certi昀椀cate, etc.) to the TWG on or before
the deadline.
Identi昀椀cation of the school level Scienti昀椀c
2
Review Committee (SRC) which will evaluate Forwarding of submitted manuscripts to the SRC/
project proposals, required forms, certi昀椀cations/ 15 Board of Judges (BOJ) for project pre-evaluation
pre-approvals, data logbooks, and research guided by the attached criteria.
manuscripts. Orientation of SRC members
regarding the national laws, safety and ethical Issuance of school memorandum regarding the
considerations, and the rules and regulations 16 results of the SRC review and the list of quali昀椀ers
set by NSTF and ISEF needed to be adhered in for the SSTF and 昀椀nal judging.
conducting STEM research project.
Returning of the quali昀椀ed SSTF manuscripts and
Writing of the research proposal and completion 17 other entry requirements for further revisions
3
of the data logbook entries for the planning of the based on the listed comments and suggestions
project. by the SRC in the Review and Recommendation
Report (RRR).
Identi昀椀cation of the research category that best
4
describes the project and presentation of research Final meeting of the TWG for the preparations
proposals for further revision and approval. 18 needed for the conduct of the SSTF.
Orientation and agreements with parents/ Online resubmission of the digital copies of
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guardians on the responsibilities of learners and manuscripts, other entry requirements and
supervisory adults in the speci昀椀c arrangements PowerPoint presentation for the STEM Congress
during the research activity engagement. to SSTF focal person.

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Registration of participants and submission of the
1 three (3) softbounded hard copies of color-coded
manuscripts with tags to identify the revisions
done based in the RRR.

It is also suggested for the student researchers to

2 be in their smart casual during the conduct of SSTF.

Set-up for the project display that conforms with

3 the display and safety regulations.

Project Display inspection by the assigned TWGs

4 to ensure adherence to the prescribed project
display rules and guidelines.

Conduct of the SSTF opening program and on-site

5 judging of the entries.

SRC/BOJ 昀椀nal evaluation of the quali昀椀ed research

6 entries through the STEM Congress.

Deliberation of the SRC/BOJ and awarding of the

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Top 5 winners for the individual and team projects
in each research category. Other special awards
(e.g., Best Poster, Best Presenter/s, Peers’ Choice
Award, Best Shoutout) and sponsored honorable
awards by institutions/organizations may also be
given to learners and advisors.

Orientation of the student researchers and

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advisors of the Top 3 entries for the individual and
team projects in each research category for further
comments, suggestions and other preparations
needed as school representatives to the Division
Science and Technology Fair (DSTF).

After

Issuance of school memorandum regarding the

1 winners of the SSTF.

Final revision of the manuscripts and other entry

2 requirements incorporating the recommendations
by the SRC/BOJ.

Re-submission of the revised manuscripts and

3 other entry requirements to the school SRC for
昀椀nal quality assurance.

Submission of the Top 3 Entries to the Division

4
Level Science Fair Technical Working Group

Conduct of STEM cliniquing to improve learners’

5 presentation skills and preparation of Poster
Displays.

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B. Division Science & Technology Fair (DSTF) Online resubmission of the digital copies of
13 manuscripts, other entry requirements and
Before: PowerPoint presentation for the STEM congress to
DSTF focal person with of昀椀cial endorsement by the
Planning and consultation meeting spearheaded school head to the division of昀椀ce.
1 by the Division Education Program Supervisors
in Science and Math with the school heads, and 14 Online pre-registration of participants (optional).
science and mathematics department heads,
coordinators/focal persons, and TWG.
During:
Issuance of the division memorandum on the Registration of participants and submission of the
2 conduct of the DSTF aligned with the Regional and 1
three (3) softbound hard copies of color-coded
National Memorandum. manuscripts (see Appendix 16) with tags to identify
the revisions done based on the RRR.
Identi昀椀cation of the division level SRC based on
3
the criteria set by NSTF and ISEF. The division- Submission of the school shoutout and three
level SRC will evaluate the research manuscripts, 2
(3) softbounded hard copies of color-coded
required forms, certi昀椀cations/pre-approvals, and manuscripts with tags to identify the revisions
data logbooks of the school entries to the DSTF. done based in the RRR. It is also suggested for
the student researchers to be in their formal attire
Orientation of SRC members regarding the during the conduct of DSTF.
4 national laws, safety, and ethical considerations,
and the rules and regulations set by NSTF and Inspection of the Project display, whereas the
ISEF that needs to be adhered to when conducting 3
TWG may require learners to make revisions in the
STEM investigations. display boards in order to adhere to the prescribed
rules and regulations.
Signing of non-disclosure agreements with the SRC
5
and TWG members. Conduct of the DSTF opening program and on-site
4
judging of the entries.
Submission of the three (3) hard and digital
6
copies of research manuscripts and other entry SRC/BOJ 昀椀nal evaluation of the quali昀椀ed research
requirements of the Top 3 entries for the individual 5
entries through the STEM congress.
and team projects in each research category to
the DSTF focal person with attached report of the Deliberation of the SRC/BOJ and awarding of
conduct of SSTF and endorsement by the school 6
the Top 5 winners for the individual and team
head on or before deadline. projects in each research category. Other special
awards (e.g., Best Poster, Best Presenter/s,
Forwarding of submitted manuscripts to the SRC/ People’s Choice Award, Peers’ Choice Award,
7 BOJ for project pre-evaluation guided with the Best Shoutout) and sponsored honorable awards
attached criteria and RRR. by institutions/organizations may also be given to
learners and advisors.
Issuance of division memorandum regarding the
8 results of the SRC review and the list of quali昀椀ers Orientation of the student researchers and
for the DSTF and 昀椀nal judging. 7
advisors of the Top 2 entries or the individual and
team projects in each research category for further
Meeting with the learners and advisors of the comments, suggestions and other preparations
9 unquali昀椀ed projects for the discussion of the needed as division representatives to the Regional
disapproval/disquali昀椀cation issues and their rights Science and Technology Fair (RSTF).
for an appeal period of three (3) days. An appeal
can be requested by the student researcher and
advisor through the submission of a letter for
reconsideration addressed to the SRC chairman
explicitly stating the valid explanations to After:
reconsider the disquali昀椀cation of the entry.
Issuance of division memorandum regarding
Returning of the quali昀椀ed DSTF manuscripts and 1 the winners of the DSTF and the schedule of
10 other entry requirements for further revisions cliniquing/mentoring/coaching of the regional
based on the listed comments and suggestions by representatives to the RSTF pre-evaluation of
the SRC in the RRR. research projects.

Final meeting of the TWG for the preparations Final revision of the manuscripts and other
11 2
needed for the conduct of the DSTF. entry requirements by incorporating the
recommendations of the SRC/BOJ.
Preparation of the 1-minute video presentation for
12
the school shoutout. Improving learners’ presentation skills through the
3
conduct of mock STEM congress.

Re-submission of the revised manuscripts and

4 other entry requirements to the division SRC for
the 昀椀nal quality assurance.
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C. Regional Level Science & Technology Fair Forwarding of submitted manuscripts to the SRC/
7
BOJ for project pre-evaluation guided with the
Before: attached criteria and RRR.

Planning and consultation meeting spearheaded Issuance of regional memorandum regarding the
8
1
by the Regional Education Program Supervisors results of the SRC review and the list of quali昀椀ers
(DEPS) in Science and Math with the division EPSs for the RSTF and 昀椀nal judging.
in science and mathematics, and other members of
the RTWG. Meeting with the learners and advisors of the
9 unquali昀椀ed projects for the discussion of the
Identi昀椀cation of the regional level SRC based on disapproval/disquali昀椀cation issues and their rights
2 the criteria set by NSTF and ISEF. The regional for an appeal period of three (3) days. An appeal
level SRC will evaluate the research manuscripts, can be requested by the student researcher and
required forms, certi昀椀cations/pre-approvals, advisor through the submission of a letter for
and data logbooks of the division entries to the reconsideration addressed to the SRC chairman
Regional Science and Technology Fair (RSTF). explicitly stating the valid explanations to
reconsider the disquali昀椀cation of the entry.
Orientation of SRC members regarding the
3 national laws, safety and ethical considerations, Returning of the quali昀椀ed RSTF manuscripts and
10
and the rules and regulations set by NSTF and other entry requirements for further revisions
ISEF that needs to be adhered to when conducting based on the listed comments and suggestions by
STEM investigations. Signing of non-disclosure the SRC in the RRR.
agreements with the SRC members.
Final meeting of the TWG for the preparations
11
Signing of non-disclosure agreements with the SRC needed for the conduct of the RSTF.
4
and TWG members.
Preparation of the 1-minute video presentation for
12 the division shoutout.
Issuance of the regional memorandum regarding
5 the conduct of RSTF which includes the mechanics,
guidelines, criteria, schedule of activities, and Online resubmission of the digital copies of
13 manuscripts, other entry requirements and
TWG.
PowerPoint presentation for the STEM Congress
Submission of the three (3) hard and digital to RSTF focal person with of昀椀cial endorsement by
6
copies of research manuscripts and other entry the division of昀椀ce to the regional of昀椀ce.
requirements of the Top 2 entries for the individual
and team projects in each research category to 14 Online pre-registration of participants (optional).
the RSTF focal person with attached report of the
conduct of DSTF and endorsement by the Schools
Division Superintendent on or before deadline.

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During: After:

1 Registration of the learner and teacher participants. Issuance of regional memorandum regarding the
1 winners of the RSTF and the schedule of cliniquing/
Submission of the division shoutout and three mentoring/coaching of the regional representatives
2 (3) softbounded hard copies of color-coded to the NSTF pre-evaluation of research projects.
manuscripts with tags to identify the revisions
done based in the RRR. It is also suggested for Final revision of the manuscripts and other
the student researchers to be in their smart casual
2 entry requirements by incorporating the
during the conduct of RSTF. recommendations of the SRC/BOJ.

Set-up the project display that conforms with the Improving learners’ presentation skills through the
3 display and safety regulations.
3 conduct of mock STEM Congress.

Project display inspection whereas the TWG may Re-submission of the revised manuscripts and
4 4
require learners to make revisions in the display other entry requirements to the regional SRC for
boards in order to adhere to the prescribed rules the 昀椀nal quality assurance.
and regulations.
D. National Level Science & Technology Fair
Conduct of the RSTF opening program and on-site
5 judging of the entries. Before:

SRC/BOJ 昀椀nal evaluation of the quali昀椀ed research 1

Planning and consultation meeting spearheaded
6 by the National Science and Technology Fair Focal
entries through the STEM Congress.
Persons.
Deliberation of the SRC/BOJ and awarding of the
7
Top 5 Winners for the individual and team projects Identi昀椀cation of the national level SRC based on
2
in each research category. Other special awards the criteria set by NSTF and ISEF. The national-
(e.g., Best Poster, Best Presenter/s, People’s level SRC will evaluate the research manuscripts,
Choice Award, Peers’ Choice Award, Best Digital required forms, certi昀椀cations/pre-approvals, and
Shoutout, Most Innovative Award) and sponsored data logbooks of the regional entries to the NSTF.
honorable awards by institutions/organizations
may also be given to learners and advisors. Orientation of SRC members regarding the
3 national laws, safety and ethical considerations,
Orientation of the student researchers and and the rules and regulations set by NSTF and
8 ISEF that need to be adhered to when conducting
advisors of the Top 2 entries for the individual and
team projects in each research category for further STEM investigations. Signing of non-disclosure
comments, suggestions and other preparations agreements with the SRC members.
needed as regional representatives to the NSTF.
Signing of non-disclosure agreements with the SRC
4
and TWG members.

Issuance of the national memorandum regarding

5 the conduct of NSTF which includes the mechanics,
guidelines, criteria, and schedule of activities.

Submission of the three (3) hard and digital

6
copies of research manuscripts and other entry
requirements of the Top 2 entries for the individual
and team projects in each research category to
the NSTF focal person with attached report of the
conduct of RSTF and endorsement by the regional
director on or before deadline.

Forwarding of submitted manuscripts to the SRC/

7
BOJ for project pre-evaluation guided with the
attached criteria and Review and RRR.

Issuance of national memorandum regarding the

8
results of the SRC review and the list of quali昀椀ers
for the NSTF and 昀椀nal judging.

Meeting with the learners and advisors of the

9 unquali昀椀ed projects for the discussion of the
disapproval/disquali昀椀cation issues and their rights
for an appeal period of three (3) days. An appeal
can be requested by the student researcher and
advisor through the submission of a letter for

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reconsideration addressed to the SRC chairman
explicitly stating the valid explanations to
reconsider the disquali昀椀cation of the entry.

Returning of the quali昀椀ed NSTF manuscripts and

10
other entry requirements for further revisions
based on the listed comments and suggestions by
the SRC in the RRR.

Issuance of regional memorandum regarding

11
the list of quali昀椀ed entries and names of of昀椀cial
regional delegates and other participants based on
the allowed number of representatives per region.

Final meeting of the TWG for the preparations

12
needed for the conduct of the NSTF.

Preparation of the 1-minute video presentation

13 for the regional shoutout, polo shirt uniform for
the opening program, and souvenir items for the
learners’ mixer.

Online resubmission of the digital copies of

14
manuscripts, other entry requirements and
PowerPoint presentation for the STEM Congress
to NSTF focal person with of昀椀cial endorsement by
the regional of昀椀ce to the central of昀椀ce. 9
Deliberation of the SRC/BOJ and awarding of the
Top 3 Winners for the individual and team projects
Online pre-registration of participants on or before in each research category and the NSTF Best 8
15 Projects. Other special awards (e.g., Best Poster,
the deadline.
Best Presenter/s, Best Shoutout) and sponsored
During: honorable awards by institutions/organizations
may also be given to learners and advisors.
Registration and distribution of NSTF kits for the
1 of昀椀cial regional delegates.
After
A. Online Mentoring Phase:
Submission of the regional shoutout and three
2
(3) soft-bounded hard copies of color-coded
manuscripts with tags to identify the revisions Orientation of the student researchers and advisors
1 of the Best 8 Projects who will undergo online
done based in the RRR.
mentoring/coaching in the preparations needed
3 Conduct of the regional poster-making activity. for the submission of entries for pre-evaluation to
International Science and Engineering Fair.
Set-up for the project display that conforms with
4 Each project will be assigned to a particular set
the display and safety regulations. 2 of mentors who will be providing comments and
Project display inspection whereas the TWG may suggestions in the research plan, manuscript,
5 require learners to make revisions in the display and other entry requirements. Mentees will
boards in order to adhere to the prescribed rules communicate with their mentors thru e-mail and
and regulations. use the assigned project code (e.g., LS-I, LS-T,
etc.) as the subject. It is also recommended to cc
Orientation of the student participants on the the NSTF focal person and advisor in all e-mail
6 general guidelines and procedures for the opening threads for the monitoring of the progress of the
ceremony, learners’ mixer, on-site evaluation, STEM mentoring/coaching phase.
Congress, public viewing of exhibits, symposiums/
conferences, and awarding ceremony. Learners Clustered mentors assigned in each study will
3
and other of昀椀cial delegates are encouraged to discuss their individual comments and suggestions
participate in all NSTF activities. to agree on the set of recommendations to be

Conduct of the RSTF opening program and on-site

7
judging of the entries.

SRC/BOJ 昀椀nal evaluation of the quali昀椀ed

8
research entries through the STEM Congress. It
is suggested for the student researchers to be in
their formal attire during the conduct of NSTF on-
site evaluation and congress.

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provided to the assigned mentee/mentees. If there
will be dissensus among the members of the group
of mentors, the chair will mediate and interpose if
necessary.

The assigned focal person among the mentors

4
will communicate the recommendations to the
mentee/mentees thru e-mail in which the learners
are expected to provide responses regarding the
revisions needed.

All mentors will evaluate and deliberate on the

5
eight projects for the selection of the of昀椀cial
entries which will proceed to the cliniquing phase
to be sent to international research and innovation
competitions. It is also recommended that the
learners with the guidance of their advisors and
parents secure necessary travel requirements such
as a passport and travel clearance for minors from
the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD). DSWD also requires obtaining copies
of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) birth
certi昀椀cate and marriage certi昀椀cate of parents,
af昀椀davit of consent by both parents, af昀椀davit
of support by sponsoring agency, passport of
companion, and of昀椀cial invitation from ISEF.

B. Science Camp (One-week cliniquing phase before ISEF):

The members of the Philippine Team will

1
undergo pre-departure orientation regarding the
preparations needed for the entry requirements
(manuscript, project plan, ISEF forms, data
logbook, certi昀椀cations and/or prototype models),
travel documents, schedule of activities of the ISEF
and other related activities.

The student researchers will undergo

2 communication and presentation skills
enhancement training with the mentors.

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APPENDIX 1:
Schematic Diagram of
the Flow of STF Activities

SCHOOL LEVEL DIVISION LEVEL

Project Proponents
Division Level Division
for Life Science/ IRB/SRC
STF Participants SRCs
Physical/Applied Science

Quali昀椀ed
Projects Individual Team Quali昀椀ed
Individual Team Project Project Projects
Project Project
BOJ
BOJ

Winners
Winners

NATIONAL LEVEL REGIONAL LEVEL

National National Level Regional Regional Level

SRCs STF Participants SRCs STF Participants

Quali昀椀ed Quali昀椀ed Individual Team

Projects Individual Team Projects Project Project
Project Project

BOJ BOJ

Online Evaluation and

Winners Science Cliniquing of Of昀椀cial Winners
Philippine Representatives

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APPENDIX 2:
TUKLAS Research Paper Format

I. Research Plan: II. Project Data Logbook:

This is to be written prior to experimentation A project data logbook is an organizational tool
following the instructions below to detail the used by student researchers to organize and record
rationale, research questions, methodology, and narrative and evidence of the research activities
risk assessment of the proposed research. (This is including the planning, research design, drawings/
compiled separately from the rest of the research illustrations, procedures, data collection, analysis
manuscript.) and presentation, inferences, and conclusions.

All projects should include the following: a Detailed and accurate notes in paragraphs or
bullets show consistency and thoroughness which
a Rationale: Include a brief synopsis of the will be helpful when writing the research paper.
background that supports your research problem
and explain why this research is important and b It is also recommended to use hardbound record
if applicable, explain any societal impact of your notebooks instead of spring notebooks to avoid
research. tearing out pages, write entries using permanent
pens, and minimize erasures.
b Research Question or Problem being addressed
c Procedures are to be presented in 昀氀ow charts
c Goals/Expected Outcomes/Hypotheses and data in organized tables. Each data entry
(qualitative and quantitative) should also be
d Procedures: Detail all procedures and experimental
design to be used for data collection.
accurately recorded, dated and signed by the
supervising adult (if applicable) during the research
activity.
e Risk and Safety: Identify any potential risks and
safety precautions needed. d Each data logbook entry should also be dated
and signed by the supervising adult (if applicable)
Data Analysis: Examine, organize, and interpret
f data to answer research questions, or either accept
during the research activity.

or reject hypotheses.
If erasures cannot be avoided, strike the word, phrase,
sentence, or 昀椀gure or numbers once and countersign
g Bibliography: List at least 昀椀ve (5) major references
each. Avoid using correction tapes and the likes.
(e.g., science journal articles, books, internet sites)
from your literature review using the Chicago
Manual of Style. If you plan to use vertebrate III. Research Paper Format:
animals, one of these references must be an animal
care reference. Science Project

1 INTRODUCTION - What relevant background

information supports your research problem/
questions?

Explain what is known or has already been done

in your research area. Include a brief review of
relevant literature. If this is a continuation project, a
brief summary of your prior research is appropriate
here. Be sure to distinguish your previous work
from this year’s project.

Include a brief description on how your project will

address an issue, concern or problem. Explain why
this research is important and any societal impact
of your research.

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2 METHODS – What procedures were carried out Engineering Project
for the experimentation?
Explain in detail what you did. What data did you 1 INTRODUCTION
problem and goal?
- What is your engineering
collect and how did you collect those data? Discuss
your control group and the variables you tested. What problem were you trying to solve? Include a
description of your engineering goal.
Discuss your control group, the variables you
tested, and the statistical treatment used. Explain what is known or has already been done
Handling and disposal of wastes may be included to solve this problem, including work on which
if necessary. you may build. You may include a brief review of
relevant literature.
DO NOT include a list of materials.
If this is a continuation project, a brief summary
of your prior work is appropriate here. Be sure
3 RESULTS - What were the result(s) of your project? to distinguish your previous work from this year’s
project.
Include tables and 昀椀gures which illustrate your
data.
2 METHODS – What are your methods
procedures for building your design?
and
Include relevant statistical analysis of the data.
Explain what you did. How did you design and
produce your prototype? If there is a physical
4 DISCUSSION - What is your interpretation of these prototype, you may want to include pictures or
results? designs of the prototype.
What do these results mean? Compare your results
with theories, published data, commonly held If you tested the prototype, what were your testing
beliefs, and expected results. procedures? What data did you collect and how
did you collect that data?
Discuss possible errors. Did any questions or
problems arise that you were not expecting? How DO NOT include a separate list of materials.
did the data vary between repeated observations
of similar events? How were results affected by
uncontrolled events?
3 RESULTS - What were the result(s) of your project?
How did your prototype meet your engineering
goal?
5 CONCLUSIONS - What conclusions did you reach?
If you tested the prototype, provide a summary of
What do these results mean in the context of the testing data tables and 昀椀gures that illustrate your
literature review and other work being done in results.
your research area? How do the results address
your research question? Do your results support Include relevant statistical analysis of the data.
your hypothesis/hypotheses?

What application(s) do you see for your work? 4 DISCUSSION

results?
- What is your interpretation of these

6 REFERENCES-What are your sources? What do these results mean? You may compare
your results with theories, published data,
commonly held beliefs, and/or expected results.
This section should not exceed one page. Limit
your list to the most important references.
Did any questions or problems arise that you were
not expecting? Were these problems caused by
List the references/documentation used which
uncontrolled events? How did you address these?
were not of your own creation (i.e., books, journal
articles).
How is your prototype an improvement or
advancement over what is currently available?
Your reference list should be written based on the
Chicago Manual of Style. For more information,
you may visit the websites below: 5 CONCLUSIONS - What conclusions did you reach?
-http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html
-http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/index.ph Did your project turn out as you expected?

What application(s) do you see for your work?

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6 REFERENCES – What are your sources?

This section should not exceed one page. Limit

your list to the most important references.

List the references/documentation used which

were not of your own creation (i.e., books, journal
articles).

Your reference list should be written based on the

Chicago Manual of Style. For more information,
you may visit the websites below:
- http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html
- http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/index.ph

Mathematics and Computer Sciences Project

1 INTRODUCTION - What is your research question?

Explain what is known or has already been done
in your research area. Include a brief review of
relevant literature.

If this is a continuation project, a brief summary of

your prior work is appropriate here. Be sure to
distinguish your previous work from this year’s
project.
What challenges do you foresee in extending your
results further?
2 FRAMEWORK – What is your framework?
What application(s), if any, do you see for your
Introduce the concepts and notation needed to work?
specify your research question, methods, and
results precisely.
5 REFERENCES – What are your sources?
De昀椀ne relevant terms, and explain prior/
background results. (Novel concepts developed This section should not exceed one page. Limit
as part of your project can be presented here or in your list to the most important references.
Section 4, as appropriate.)
List the references/documentation used which
3 FINDINGS – What are your 昀椀ndings and supporting were not of your own creation (i.e., books, journal
arguments? articles).

What did you discover and/or prove? Describe Your reference list should be written based on the
your result(s) in detail. If possible, provide both Chicago Manual of Style. For more information,
formal and intuitive/verbal explanations of each you may visit the websites below:
major 昀椀nding. - http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/home.html
- http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/index.ph
Describe your methods in general terms.

Present rigorous proofs of the theory results – or, IV. Abstract:

if the arguments are long, give sketches of the
proofs that explain the main ideas.

For numerical/statistical results, include tables and

昀椀gures that illustrate your data. Include relevant
statistical analysis. Were any of your results
statistically signi昀椀cant? How do you know this?

4 CONCLUSIONS
昀椀ndings?
- What is your assessment of your

How do the results address your research question?

And how have you advanced your readers’
understanding relative to what is already known?

Discuss possible limitations. Did any questions

or problems arise that you were not expecting?

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• The ISEF abstract does not include a bibliography.
ISEF requires the bibliography as part of the
research plan to be provided on Form 1A.

Purpose
• An introductory statement providing background
or the reason for investigating the project topic.

• A statement of the problem the research is looking

to solve or the questions being tested.

Procedure
• A brief overview of how the investigation was
conducted, highlighting key points, and including
methods and resources used.

• Do not provide details about materials used

in the research unless they greatly in昀氀uenced
the procedure or were needed to conduct the
APPENDIX 3:
investigation. TUKLAS Display Board Format
and Safety Guidelines
• An abstract should only include procedures done
by the 昀椀nalist. Do not include work done by a
mentor (such as surgical procedures) or work done
prior to the Finalist’s involvement.
Display Guidelines
The project display using photo paper
Observations/Data/Results summarizes the research project and must focus
on the proponent’s work for this year’s study,
• This section should provide key results that lead
directly to the conclusions.
and if applicable, with only minimal reference
to previous research. Tarpaulins will not be
• Do not include unnecessary data or observations used in any level of Science Fair competition in
about the results, nor tables, charts, graphs or support of the environmental advocacy of the
other images. While these belong in the research government in reducing the consumption of non-
paper or the project board, they do not belong in biodegradable or non-recyclable materials.
the formal ISEF abstract.
The safety regulations that must adhere to or
• Unless signi昀椀cant, do not include any of the
should be consistent with the guidelines set by
experimental design dif昀椀culties encountered in
research.
the International Science and Engineering Fair
(ISEF).
Conclusions The following items should be seen in the
• This section should be con昀椀ned to a short summary project display: Abstract, Background,
in 1-2 sentences. It is a re昀氀ection on the research Objectives, Signi昀椀cance, Methodology, Results
process and results, which may include conclusive and Discussion, Conclusion, Recommendations,
ideas, important applications, and implications of Bibliography and if applicable, Photo Credits
the research. (including illustrations and graphics).

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Physical Project Board Dimension:
The dimensions of the project board
may not exceed 2.5 m high and 1m wide.

-------------------------------------------------------- 1 meter ----------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.5 meters --------------------------------------------------------------------------

PROJECT TITLE

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND RESULTS AND

DISCUSSION

OBJECTIVES
CONCLUSION

SIGNIFICANCE

RECOMMENDATION

SIGNIFICANCE BIBLIOGRAPHY

PHOTO CREDITS

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Research Logbook: 11. etc.)
Flames or highly 昀氀ammable materials
These forms do NOT need to be in this particular 12. Batteries with open-top cells
order, just present in the logbook. 13. Glass or glass objects unless deemed by the Display
1. Signed ISEF Abstract 14. & Safety Committee to be an integral and necessary
2. Signed Checklist for Adult Sponsor Form 1 part of the project
3. Student Checklist Form 1A Lasers or laser pointers
4. Research Plan 15. Any apparatus deemed unsafe by the Scienti昀椀c Review
5. Signed Approval Form 1B 16. Committee, the Display & Safety Committee of the
6. All other pertinent ISEF forms Fair

Photography/Images: Other Safety Restrictions:

Display of photographs other than that of the learner/s 1. Any inadequately insulated apparatus producing
MUST have a photo release signed by the subject, and extreme temperatures that may cause physical burns
if under 18, also by the guardian of the subject. is not allowed.
2. Any apparatus with unshielded belts, pulleys, chains, or
Any photographs, visual image, chart, table and/or
moving parts with tension or pinch points must be for
graph is allowed if:
display only.
1. It is not deemed offensive or inappropriate (which 3. Project sounds, lights, odors or any other display items
included images/photos showing vertebrate animals/ must not be distracting.
humans in surgical, necrotizing or dissection situations) 4. The Display & Safety Committee, and/or the Scienti昀椀c
by the SRC, Display & Safety Committee. Review Committee in various level of the Science
2. It has a credit line of origin. Fair reserve the right to remove any project for safety
3. If it is from the Internet, magazine, newspaper, journal, reasons or to protect the integrity of the NSTF and its
etc. and a credit line is attached. rules and regulations.
4. It is a photograph or visual depiction of the 昀椀nalist.
5. It is a photograph or visual depiction for which a signed
consent form is at the project.
6. Images used as backgrounds must also be credited.

Items NOT Allowed to be Displayed

with the Project:
1. Awards, medals, business cards, 昀氀ags, logos, CDs,
DVDs, 昀氀ash drives, brochures, booklets, endorsements,
giveaway items and/or acknowledgements (graphic or
written) unless the item(s) are an integral part of the
project.
2. Postal addresses, Internet, email and/or social media
addresses, QR codes, telephone and/or fax numbers
of a student.
3. Active internet or email connections as part of the
display or operating the project.

Safety Guidelines
Items NOT Allowed at the Project Display:
1. Living organisms, including plants
2. Soil, sand, rock, and/or waste samples, even if
permanently encased in acrylic
3. Taxidermy specimens or parts
4. Preserved vertebrate or invertebrate animals
5. Human or animal food
6. Human or animal parts or body 昀氀uids
7. Plant materials (living, dead or preserved) that are in
their raw, unprocessed or non-manufactured state
(Exception: manufactured construction materials
used in building the project or display)
8. All chemicals including water
9. All hazardous substances or devices (i.e.: poisons,
drugs, 昀椀rearms, weapons, ammunition, reloading
devices, lasers, etc.)
10. Dry ice or other sublimating solids
Sharp items (i.e.: syringes, needles, pipettes, knives,

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APPENDIX 4:
Sample Abstracts

2018 ISEF Second Grand Award, 2018 ISEF Third Grand Award, Earth
Energy Physical and Environmental Science

Biosorption of Manganese Mine Ef昀氀uents Using

Solar-Tracking Adaptive Robot PV Panels
Crude Chitin from Shell Wastes of Philippine Bivalves

By Cadores, Keith Russel ; Rivera,

By Saquin, Elaine ; Molejona, Randy
Eugene ; Manzanero, Joscel Kent
Adviser: Ronilo Aponte
Adviser: Johnny T. Samino

The leading sources of energy globally are oil, The area around Ajuy River in Iloilo, Philippines
coal, and natural gas - fossil fuels that can be is currently being mined for manganese ore,
depleted, and whose access and use greatly and river water samples exceed the maximum
impact the environment. Hence, much study has manganese contaminant level set by US-EPA. At
been made of renewable energy sources and the same time, the surplus of local bivalve waste
use, including harnessing solar power through is another environmental concern. Studies show
a photovoltaic cell. The study aimed to improve that chemical treatment compromises water
the power harvesting and generating capacity of quality leaving toxic residues, and an alternative
photovoltaic cells by designing and building a treatment process is biosorption, or using the
solar device that mimics a 昀氀ower opening when physical and chemical properties of a biomass
the sun is out, tracks the sun’s movement, closes to adsorb heavy metals in contaminated water.
when the light source is no longer detected The study aims to extract crude chitin from
and responds to humidity and temperature to shell wastes of Bractechlamys vexillum, Perna
maximize power generation. Six (6) photovoltaic viridis, and Placuna placenta and determine its
panels are mounted on a base operated by adsorption capacity on manganese in simulated
servo motors and controlled by Arduino module. and actual mine water. Crude chitin was
Electronics, servo motors, Arduino, and humidity obtained by pulverization, deproteinization,
sensors were acquired commercially. Other demineralization, and decolorization of shells.
material included those repurposed from a Biosorption by 昀氀occulation followed 5 g: 50 mL
broken umbrella and electric fan, and scrap acrylic chitin-to-water ratio. Filtrates were analyzed
sheets. The device’s performance was compared using MP-AES after 24 hours. In both actual and
to that of a 昀椀xed-mounted photovoltaic panels simulated mine water respectively, B. vexillum
at different angles. The 昀椀xed setup generated yielded the highest adsorption percentage of
4.71W while the petal panels produced 6.95W, a 91.43% and 99.58%, comparable to P. placenta of
47.72% increase. Taxing the power consumption 91.43% and 99.37%, while signi昀椀cantly different
of the device to the power it generates gives an to P. viridis of - 57.14% and 31.53%, (p<0.05).
average of 6.09W. This translates to a 29.29% FT-IR validated the presence of chitin in shells
improvement from the 4.71W generated by the based on carbonyl containing functional groups
昀椀xed panel setup. T Test for Dependent Means at peaks 1530-1560 cm-1 and 1660-1680 cm-1.
was used and showed that there is a signi昀椀cant SEM micrographs showed the amorphous and
difference between the power generations of the non-homogenous structure of chitin. Thus, crude
two setups (p= 0.000261, a = 0.05). This robotic chitin from B. vexillum and P. placenta can be
design ampli昀椀es capacity to harness solar power bio-sorbents for water treatment of manganese-
through a photovoltaic cell. impacted ef昀氀uents, and promote appropriate
waste management of local bivalves.

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APPENDIX 5: APPENDIX 6:
Innovation Expo Display
Innovation Expo Paper Format
Board Format

Title Page and Table of Contents: The title page

and table of contents allow the reader to follow the
The title should be short
organization of the paper quickly.
Title but would capture the
essence of the product/
Introduction: invention
1. Features and Speci昀椀cations – This describes the details
of your invention.
2. Market Trends and Opportunities – This part of the
report must include three items: what inspired you to
develop this invention, an explanation of what problem Picture of the product/
your invention will solve, and provide supporting details Picture
invention only
that your invention does not exist yet. Explain what
products are already on the market that are somewhat
like your invention and describe how yours differs.

Materials and Methods: Describe in detail how you What problem is solved
made your invention. Explain what materials were used by the invention? What
Overview are the existing solutions
and how you put them together to make your invention.
and what limitations do
Your report should be detailed enough so that someone these solutions have?
would be able to repeat the steps and make your
invention. Directions on how to use the invention are also
necessary here. You must include a detailed drawing(s)
of your invention.
What are the novelty
Results and Discussion: This is the essence of your paper. Key Features features of this
Compare your results with theoretical values, published invention?
data, literature and related studies, commonly held
beliefs, and/or expected results. Include a discussion
of possible errors, statistics, graphs, pages with your
raw collected data, etc. How did the data vary between
repeated observations of similar events? How were your What are the bene昀椀ts/
Bene昀椀ts and
results affected by uncontrolled events? What would impact of this
Impact invention?
you do differently if you repeated this project? What
other experiments should be conducted?

Conclusions: This discusses the potential applications,

possible customer bene昀椀ts, and the impact of the
innovation in solving problems and issues of today and
tomorrow. Developers’ Name Who is/are the
inventors?
Acknowledgements: This part gives credit to those who
have assisted you, including individuals, businesses, and
educational or research institutions.
Speci昀椀cations: Each Display Board must have a 38” x
References/Bibliography: Your reference list should be 48” dimensions (portrait style)
written based on the Chicago Manual of Style.

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APPENDIX 7:
Checkpoints for SRC Review

WHEN TO WHEN IS IT
TYPE OF FORM WHO WILL FILL OUT?
FILL OUT? REQUIRED?

Form 1 - Checklist for

Research Adviser Before experimentation Required for all Projects
Adult Sponsor
Form 1A - Student
All student researchers Before experimentation Required for all Projects
Checklist
Form 1B - Approval
All student researchers Before experimentation Required for all Projects
Form
Research Plan/Project
All student researchers Before experimentation Required for all Projects
Summary

Required if research
conducted in a
Form 1C - Regulated regulated research
Research Institution/ Adult supervising After experimentation institution, industrial
Industrial Setting Form setting or any work
site other than home,
school or 昀椀eld

Required if research
involving human
Form 2 - Quali昀椀ed Quali昀椀ed Scientist/ participants, vertebrate
Before experimentation
Scientist Form Adult Supervising animals, potentially
hazardous biological
agents and hazardous

Form 3 – Risk Student Researcher/s

Assessment Form Quali昀椀ed Scientist/ Before experimentation Required for all Projects
Adult Supervising

Required if research
Student Researcher/s involves human
Form 4 – Human participant
Participants Form Institutional Review Before experimentation *if in a regulated
Board research institution use
institutional approval
forms

Form 4A – Human Student Researcher/s Required if research

Informed Consent Before experimentation involves human
Form Research Participant participant

Student Researcher/s
Required for all
Scienti昀椀c Review
research involving
Form 5A – Vertebrate Committee
Before experimentation vertebrate animals
Animal Form Veterinarian
that is conducted in
Designated
a school/home/昀椀eld
Supervisor/Quali昀椀ed
research site
Scientist

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WHEN TO WHEN IT IS
TYPE OF FORM WHO WILL FILL OUT?
FILL OUT? REQUIRED?

Required for all

research involving
Form 5B – Vertebrate Student Researcher/s
vertebrate animals
Animal Form Before experimentation
that is conducted in
Quali昀椀ed Scientist
Regulated Research
Institution

Required for
research involving
Student Researcher
microorganisms,
rDNA, fresh/frozen
Form 6A – Potentially Quali昀椀ed
Hazardous Biological tissue(including primary
Scientist/Designated Before experimentation
Agents Risk cell lines, human
Supervisor
Assessment Form and other primate
established cell lines
Scienti昀椀c Review
and tissue cultures),
Committee
blood, blood products
and body 昀氀uids.

Required for research

involving fresh/frozen
tissue (including primary
cell lines, human
Student Researcher and other primate
established cell lines
Form 6B – Human and
Vertebrate Animal Quali昀椀ed Before experimentation and tissue cultures),
Scientist/Designated blood, blood products
Tissue
Supervisor and body 昀氀uids. If the
research involves living
organisms, please
ensure that the proper
human or animal forms
are completed.

Required for projects

Form 7 – Continuation/ that are a continuation/
Research Progression Student Researcher Before experimentation progression in the
Projects Form same 昀椀eld of study as
previous project.

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APPENDIX 8:
Learner Media Release
Consent Form

I, the undersigned, hereby grant the Department of Education - National Science

and Technology Fair the right to record, 昀椀lm, photograph, audiotape or videotape
of me, my work, and performances.

I also grant to the right to edit, use, and reuse said products for nonpro昀椀t purposes
including use in print, on the internet, and all other forms of media.

I also hereby release the Department of Education and its and employees from all
claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.

I certify that I have read the Media Consent and Release Form and fully understand
its terms and conditions.

Agreed and accepted by

Signature of Learner :____________________________________

Date: __________________
Address of Learner: ______________________________________________________

Parental Consent:

I certify that I am the parent or guardian of, _________________________, a minor

under the age of eighteen years. I hereby agree to assume legal responsibility of
his/her authorizations referred to in this Form.

___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Over Printed Name:

_____________________________________
Address:
_________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________

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APPENDIX 9:
Non-Disclosure Agreement
Form (NDA) Form

I, ______________________________, of legal age, Filipino, and with residence

address at ____________________, have accepted voluntarily the role as
SRC/Judge/Mentor/Adviser.

I understand that everything that I receive and access from the activity
is the property of __________________________________and is very
con昀椀dential. Hence, I commit not to copy, reproduce, multiply, photograph,
and disseminate any part of the instruments, materials, information, and
documents. I am obligated to use the forms and materials only during the
duration of the activity based on my TOR until ________________________.

I understand that if I am found to have violated the conditions set for the
service I rendered, I will be held accountable for my actions.

CONFORME:

_________________________
Signature Over Printed Name
Date: _______________
Contact Number: ___________
E-mail address: _____________
Witnessed by: _______________

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3. Forms depending on the type of research
APPENDIX 10: (e.g. involving humans, vertebrate animals,
hazardous chemicals, etc.
Report of the Conduct
• Quali昀椀ed Scientist Form (2)
of the STF Format • Risk Assessment Form (3)
• Human Participants Form (4)
The consolidated report of the conduct of the STF • Human Informed Consent Form
must be submitted to the National Science and • Vertebrate Animal Form (5A)
• Vertebrate Animal Form (5B)
Technology Fair Technical Working Group before
• Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents Risk
the conduct of the National Level Science Fair. The Assessment Form (6A)
report should include the following: • Human and Vertebrae Animal Tissue Form (6B)
• Continuation Project Form (7)
1. Title
4. Abstract (Maximum of 250 words)
2. Table of Contents The abstract should include the following:
3. Introduction/Rationale • Purpose of the experiment
• Procedure
4. Detailed Information • Data conclusion
• General information • The abstract may NOT include the following:
• SRC Deliberation (include the results, 昀椀ndings - Acknowledgement
and recommendations) - Work of procedures done by the mentor
• Program of Activities (day-to-day activities)
5. Research Paper
• List of Entries (include a brief pro昀椀le of the
research adviser of each entry) 6. Project Evaluation Form
• List of Winners (Research & Innovation
Congress) 7. Scanned copy of the log book in PDF
• Trend Analysis (results from 3 consecutive years) format
• Financial Report

5. Conclusions
6. Recommendations
7. Appendix

APPENDIX 11:
List of Forms and Documents
Required for Submission in All
Levels of Competition

The following are the forms and manuscripts to be

submitted in ALL levels of the competition:

1. Research Plan
2. Forms for all the Projects
• Checklist for Adult Sponsor
• Student Checklist (1A)
• Research Plan (NOTE: No need to attach the
Research Plan Instructions )
• Approval Form (1B)
• Regulated Research Institutional/Industrial
Setting Form (1C)

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APPENDIX 12:
Innovation Expo Screening Form

TITLE OF THE PROJECT

INDIVIDUAL/TEAM

PROJECT PROPONENT/S

CRITERIA WEIGHT RATING

ORIGINALITY AND CREATIVITY 35%

COMMUNITY CONNECTION
& IMPACT 25%

MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS 25%

UTILIZATION OF PATENT
INFORMATION 15%

TOTAL 100%

COMMENTS

_________________________________________
Signature Over Printed Name
Date Signed:

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APPENDIX 13:
Innovation Expo Judges Form

TITLE OF THE PROECT

INDIVIDUAL/TEAM

PROJECT PROPONENT/S

CRITERIA WEIGHT RATING

ORIGINALITY AND CREATIVITY 35%

COMMUNITY CONNECTION
& IMPACT 20%

MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS 20%

PROJECT PITCHING 15%

UTILIZATION OF PATENT 10%

INFORMATION

TOTAL

COMMENTS:

_________________________________________
Signature Over Printed Name
Date Signed:

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APPENDIX 14:
Of昀椀cial List of
Participants Template

This template is to be used in the of昀椀cial endorsement of the

school to division, division to region, and region to national.

Region: ___________________ Division: __________________________

First Middle Last Grade School Team/ Team Research

No. Gender Category
Name Name Name Level Name Individual Code Adviser

Data Total Data

Total No. of Robotics and Intelligent Machines

Total No. of Female
Project Entries

Total No. of Mathematics and Computer

Total No. of Male
Sciences Project Entries

Total No. of Participating Schools Total No. of Grade 7 Student Participants

Total No. of Participating Private Schools Total No. of Grade 8 Student Participants

Total No. of Participating SP STEM Schools Total No. of Grade 9 Student Participants

Total No. of Participating SP STEM Male Student Total No. of Grade 10 Student Participants

Total No. of Participating SP STEM Female

Total No. of Grade 11 Student Participants
Student

Total No. of Individual Project Entries Total No. of Grade 12 Student Participants

Total No. of Mathematics and Computer

Total No. of Team Project Entries
Sciences Project Entries

Total No. of Life Sciences Project Entries Total No. of Participating Teachers

Total No. of Physical Sciences Project Entries

Prepared by:_____________________________
Mobile No:_______________________________
School/Of昀椀ce Address:____________________
Regional Coordinator: _____________________

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APPENDIX 15:
Suggested Timeline of Activities for
the Conduct of Research Projects

ACTIVITIES

May-June Preliminaries
• Re昀椀ne and 昀椀nalize research project plan
• Carry out risk assessment and plan for precautionary measures to minimize
hazards involved in the conduct of the research project
• Communicate with the parent/guardian of researchers and secure a signed
consent which allows the learner/s to conduct the research project
• Check the attainability and availability of materials/test subjects, laboratories/
facilities, protocols/procedures, and experts in the 昀椀eld
• Submission of letter of intent for collaboration with higher education
institutions/research institutions
• Submission of memorandum of agreement/understanding, research project
• plan, list of materials and equipments to be used, timeline of activities and
budget plan to research institution and quali昀椀ed scientist
• Revision of research project plan (if needed)
• Preparation of International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) forms and
data logbook
• Secure Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) permit (for
studies which will be using vertebrate animals) and IRB/SRC approval forms

June-July • Preparation and collection of materials

• Conduct of experimentation (e. g. Plant/Animal Identi昀椀cation/Authentication,
Extraction Procedures, Preparation of Treatments, Material/Product
Development, Pre-screening Tests, Testing Proper, Waste Disposal)
• Data Collection and Analysis

August-September • Writing of the Research Paper (Introduction, Methodology and Results and
Discussion)
• Preparation of requirements for LSTF SRC screening (manuscript, ISEF forms,
data logbook, display board)
• Local Science and Technology Fair

September-October • Submission of school entries for DSTF SRC screening

• Division Science and Technology Fair SRC Screening
• Announcement of Quali昀椀ed Entries for DSTF
• Submission of revised copies of manuscript marked with tags based on the
SRC recommendations/ suggestion and other documents
• Division Science and Technology Fair

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October-November • Submission of division entries for RSTF SRC screening
• Regional Science and Technology Fair SRC Screening
• Announcement of Quali昀椀ed Entries for RSTF
• Submission of revised copies of manuscript marked with tags based on the
SRC recommendations/ suggestion and other documents
• Regional Science and Technology Fair

December • Submission of regional entries for NSTF SRC screening

January • National Science and Technology Fair SRC Screening

• Announcement of Quali昀椀ed Entries for NSTF
• Submission of revised copies of manuscript marked with tags based on the
SRC recommendations/ suggestion and other documents

February-March • National Science and Technology Fair

• Announcement of National Level STF Winners

April • Science Cliniquing

• Preparation for travel requirements (DSWD travel clearance, passport, and
others)

May • International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)

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APPENDIX 16:
Project Labeling and Coding

Digital copies of manuscripts and forms must be submitted in this format

Example:

CONTENT OF THE FOLDER SAMPLE CONTENT OF THE

FOLDER CODE FOLDER FOR FORMS

LS-I-RO1 Manuscript:

*life science- LS-I-RO1-School Name

individual-region 1
Folder containing the LS-I-RO1-Form1
needed forms:

LS-I-RO1-Forms
LS-I-RO1-Form 2

*name of the folder where

all the soft copies of the
LS-I-RO1-Logbook
necessary forms are found

CODES COLOR CODING

LS-I GREEN
LS-T YELLOW
PS-I BLUE
PS-T ORANGE
RIM-I PINK
RIM-T BROWN
MCS-I RED
MCS-T PURPLE

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APPENDIX 17:
End of Activity Report Format for the Regional/
Division/School Science and Technology Fair

The End of Activity Report for the Regional/Division/School

Science and Technology Fair should contain the following sections:

1. Title Page: Include the name of the region/division and a clear,

concise title for the report.

2. Table of Contents: List all the sections of the report and their
corresponding page numbers to help readers navigate the
document.

3. General Information: Provide a broad overview of the

fair, including its purpose, goals, and objectives, as well as
information on its structure, participants, and timeline.

4. Results: Present the results of the fair, including statistics

and data related to the number of entries, participants, and
winners, as well as any trends or patterns observed.

5. List of Activities Conducted: Provide a detailed list of the

activities conducted during the fair, including dates, locations,
and participants.
List of Entries: Provide a list of all entries submitted to the fair,
including the title, author, and category.

6. List of Winners: List the winners of the fair, including the title,
author, and category.

7. Financial Report: Provide a detailed 昀椀nancial report of the

fair, including expenditures and income, as well as any funding
sources.

8. Conclusions: Summarize the main 昀椀ndings and conclusions of

the fair, and provide recommendations for future action.

9. Recommendations: Provide speci昀椀c recommendations for

future action, based on the 昀椀ndings of the fair, and identify
areas for improvement.

10. Appendix: Include any additional materials, such as detailed

data tables, charts, or other relevant documents, that support
the 昀椀ndings of the report.

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APPENDIX 18:
Review & Recommendation Report

Project Title: _________________________________________________

Fair Division: [ ] Life Science [ ] Physical Science [ ] Robotics and Intelligent Machines
[ ] Mathematics and Computational Science
Category: [ ] Individual [ ] Team
Instruction: Please put a check [] in the appropriate column and if necessary, write recommendations on the space provided.

PART 1: REQUIRED FORMS COMPLETE INCOMPLETE RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR ALL RESEARCHES

1. Checklist for Adult Sponsor (1).

Is it accomplished and signed?

2. Student Checklist 1A.

Is it complete and signed?

If answer to item 5 is YES, must also have Form 7 (See Part II, item 13 below)

If answer to item 7 is Research Institution or Other, must also have Form IC (See Part II, item 6 below)

3. Research Plan. (Attachment to

item 2 above). Does it include
the following:
A. Rationale. Does it Include
a synopsis of background
information that supports the
research problem and explains
why the research is important
scienti昀椀cally? If applicable, does
it explain the societal impact of
the research?

B. HYPOTHESIS(ES), RESEARCH
QUESTION(S), ENGINEERING
GOAL(S), EXPECTED
OUTCOMES. Is this based on
RATIONALE?

C. RESEARCH METHODS AND

CONCLUSIONS.
a. Procedures.
i. Does it show all procedures
and experimental designs,
including methods for data
collection?
ii. There should be NO
inclusion of work of mentor
or others.
iii. Parameters should NOT
be too strict to allow for
possible changes.

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b. Risk and Safety. Does it
identify all potential risks and
safety precautions needed?

c. Data Analysis.
i. Does it describe all
procedures for data analysis?
ii. Parameters should NOT
be too strict to allow for
possible changes.

D. BIBLIOGRAPHY. Does it have

at least 5 major references?
If using vertebrate animals,
include 1 reference on animal
care. (Chicago Manual of Style)
Note: Items 3.E-H are needed ONLY for researches on HUMAN PARTICIPANTS, VERTEBRATE ANIMAL, POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS BIOLOGICAL AGENTS (see attached Research Plan/Project Summary Instructions)

E. HUMAN PARTICIPANTS
RESEARCH. Does it provide for
the following?
a. Description
b. Recruitment
c. Methods
d. Risk Assessment
e. Protection of Privacy
f. Informed Consent Process

F. VERTEBRATE ANIMAL
RESEARCH. Does it provide for
the following?
a. Potential ALTERNATIVES to
vertebrate animal use
b. Potential impact or
contribution of research
c. Detailed procedures
d. Detail animal numbers, strain,
sex , age, source, etc.
e. Describe housing and
oversight of daily care
f. Disposition of animals at study
termination
G. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
BIOLOGICAL AGENTS
RESEARCH. Does it provide for
the following?
a. Biosafety Level (BSL)
Assessment and
Determination
b. Source of agent, speci昀椀c cell
line.
c. Safety precautions
d. Methods of disposal

4. Approval Form 1B (for ALL

students)

5. Abstract

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VERY IMPORTANT: See Part II, Risk Assessment (3) for
a. Studies involving protists, archaea and similar microorganisms.
b. Research using manure for composting, fuel production, or other non-culturing experiments.
c. Commercially-available color change coliform water test kits. These kits must remain sealed and must be properly
disposed.
d. Studies involving decomposition of vertebrate organisms (such as in forensic projects).
e. Studies with microbial fuel cells.

PART 2: ADDITIONAL COMPLETE INCOMPLETE RECOMMENDATIONS

REQUIRED FORMS

6. Regulated Research
Institutional or Industrial
Setting Form (1C). Must
be completed AFTER
experimentation by the adult
supervising the student research
conducted in a regulated
research institution or any work
site aside from home, school or
昀椀eld.
Is it properly accomplished and
signed by the DESIGNATED
SUPERVISING ADULT?

7. Quali昀椀ed Scientist Form (2) -

for researches with human
participants, vertebrate animals,
potentially hazardous biological
agents, Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA)-controlled
substances; completed and
signed BEFORE start of
experimentation.
Is it properly accomplished
and signed by the QUALIFIED
SCIENTIST?

8. Risk Assessment Form (3) –

for researches using hazardous
chemicals, activities or
devices and microorganisms
exempt from pre-approval.
Must be completed BEFORE
experimentation.
Is it properly accomplished
and signed by DESIGNATED
SUPERVISING ADULT OR
QUALIFIED SCIENTIST (when
applicable)?

9. Human Participants Form (4) –

for researches involving human
participants not at a Regulated
Research Institution.
Did the DESIGNATED ADULT
SUPERVISOR/INSTITUTION
approve the research BEFORE
experimentation?

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10. Vertebrate Animal Form
(5A) – for researches involving
vertebrate animals that is
conducted in a school/home/
昀椀eld research site.
A. Is it properly accomplished,
approved and signed by SRC
BEFORE experimentation?
B. Is it properly accomplished,
approved and signed by
DESIGNATED VETERINARIAN
BEFORE experimentation?
C. Is it properly accomplished,
approved and signed by
DESIGNATED SUPERVISOR
OR QUALIFIED SCIENTIST
(as applicable) BEFORE
experimentation?

11. Vertebrate Animal Form

(5B) – for researches involving
vertebrate animals that is
conducted at a Regulated
Research Institution.
A. Does it have IACUC approval
BEFORE experimentation?
B. Is it properly accomplished,
approved and signed by
a QUALIFIED SCIENTIST/
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR?

12. Potentially Hazardous

Biological Agents Risk
Assessment Form (6A) –
for researches involving
microogranisms, rDNA, fresh/
frozen tissue (including primary
cell lines, human and other
primate established cell lines
and tissue cultures), blood,
blood products and body 昀氀uids.
A. Does it have SRC/IACUC/
Institutional Biosafety
Committee (IBC) approval
BEFORE experimentation?
B. Is it properly accomplished,
approved and signed by a
QUALIFIED or DESIGNATED
SUPERVISOR BEFORE
experimentation?
C. Is it properly accomplished,
approved and signed by the
SRC BEFORE experimentation?
D. Human Vertebrate Animal
Tissue Form (6B) – for
researches involving fresh/
frozen tissue (including primary
cell lines, human and other
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and tissue cultures), blood,
blood products and body
昀氀uids. If research involves living
organisms, ensure that the
proper human or animal forms
are completed. All researches
using any tissue listed above
must also complete Form 6A.
Is it properly accomplished,
approved and signed by a
QUALIFIED or DESIGNATED
SUPERVISOR BEFORE
experimentation?

13. Continuation/Research
Progression Projects Form
(7) – for researches that are
a continuation/progression in
the same 昀椀eld of study as a
previous research.
A. 13.This form MUST be
accompanied by the
PREVIOUS YEAR’S ABSTRACT
and RESEARCH PLAN
B. Is it properly accomplished,
approved and signed by the
student/s?

PART 3: RESEARCH PAPER COMPLETE INCOMPLETE RECOMMENDATIONS

(See attached IMRAD Format)

1. COVER PAGE
A. Is the research title present?
B. Part 3 1 B: Is/Are the name/s
of the student proponent/s
present?
C. Is/Are the appropriate
persons credited? (The
Research adviser and
Research Consultants, if
applicable MUST be present)

2. INTRODUCTION
Does it outline the research
question and its signi昀椀cance
within the topic discussed,
making its relevance clear to
readers in a CONCISE manner?

3. METHOD
Does it clearly and
comprehensively provide the
reader with a description of the
methods used in the research?

4. RESULTS
Does it clearly and
comprehensively SHOW the
reader what the research came

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up with? This should be the
MAIN section of the paper.

5. DISCUSSION
Does this show what the
昀椀ndings in RESULTS mean?

6. LIMITATIONS ON THE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND
MATERIAL
Does this show knowledge
and understanding of research
limitations?

7. CONCLUSION, NOTES,
WORKS CITED AND
APPENDICES/BIBLIOGRAPHY
A. Does the conclusion brie昀氀y
and clearly analyze what the
paper proposed, discussed
and concluded?
B. Are there (in MLA format)
possible Researcher Notes,
the research paper’s Works
Cited, and Appendices?

PART 4: RESEARCH ABSTRACT COMPLETE INCOMPLETE RECOMMENDATIONS

(MAX. 250 WORDS)

1. Does it clearly and concisely

state the PURPOSE OF THE
RESEARCH?

2. Does it clearly and concisely

state the PROCEDURE/S
undertaken in the RESEARCH?

3. Does it clearly and concisely

state the DATA collected from
the RESEARCH?

4. 4.Does it clearly and concisely

state the CONCLUSIONS OF
THE RESEARCH?

VERY IMPORTANT: There should be NONE of the following:

a. Acknowledgements of the research institutions and/or mentors with which
the student were working
b. Self-promotions and external endorsements
c. Inclusion of work or procedures done by the mentor

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PART 5: RESEARCH LOGBOOK COMPLETE INCOMPLETE RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Is the logbook intact and not

tampered with? It should NOT
be loose-leafed.

2. Does the START DATE in the

logbook match the START DATE
in Student Checklist (1A)?

3. Does the END DATE in the

logbook match the END DATE
in Student Checklist (1A)?

4. Are all the entries in the

logbook properly dated?

5. Does the logbook show

accurate and detailed notes and
昀椀ndings throughout the course
of the research? Does it include
data tables, and the like?

6. Does the logbook show

accurate and detailed
description of procedures and
processes conducted in the
course of the research?

7. Does the logbook show student

notes and questions in the
course of the research?

[ ] Quali昀椀ed [ ] Disquali昀椀ed Reviewed by: ___________________________________ Date: ______________

Reason/s for Disquali昀椀cation: _____________________________________________________________________________

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APPENDIX 19:
Project Evaluation Form

Title of Research Project: _______________________________________________________ Code: ________________

Fair Division: [ ] Life Science [ ] Physical Science [ ] Robotics and Intelligent Machines
[ ] Mathematics and Computational Science Category: [ ] Individual [ ] Team

CATEGORY SCORE

1. CREATIVE ABILITY (30)

1. Does the project show creative ability and originality in the:
a. questions asked?
b. approach to solving the problem?
c. analysis of the data?
d. interpretation of the data?
e. use of equipment?
f. construction or design of new equipment

2. Creative research should support an investigation and help answer a question in an original
way.

3. A creative contribution promotes an ef昀椀cient and reliable method for solving a problem.
When evaluating project, it is important to distinguish between gadgeteering and ingenuity.

2. SCIENTIFIC THOUGHT (30)

(If an engineering project, please see 2b Engineering Goals.)
1. Is the problems stated clearly?
2. Was the problem suf昀椀ciently limited to allow plausible approach? Good scientists can identify
important problems capable of solutions.
3. Was there a procedural plan for obtaining a solution?
4. Are the variable clearly recognized and de昀椀ned?
5. If controls were necessary, did the student recognize their need and were they used
correctly?
6. Are there adequate data to support the conclusions?
7. Does the 昀椀nalist/team recognize the data’s limitations?
8. Does the 昀椀nalist/team understand the project’s ties to related research?
9. Does the 昀椀nalist/team have an idea of what further research is warranted?
10. Did the 昀椀nalist/team cite scienti昀椀c literature, or only popular literature (e.g. local
newspapers, Readers Digest)?

ENGINEERING GOALS
1. Does the project have a clear objective?
2. Is the objective relevant to the potential user’s needs?
3. Is the solution: workable? Acceptable to the potential user? Economically feasible?
4. Could the solution be utilized successfully in design or construction of an end product?
5. Is the solution a signi昀椀cant improvement over previous alternatives or application?
6. Has the solution been tested for performances under the conditions of use?

3. THOROUGHNESS (15)
1. Was the purpose carried out to completion within the scope of the original intent?
2. How completely was the problem covered?
3. Are the conclusions based on a single experiment or replication?
4. How complete are the project notes?
5. Is the 昀椀nalist/team aware of other approaches or theories?

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6. How much time did the 昀椀nalist or team spend on the project?
7. Is the 昀椀nalist/team familiar with scienti昀椀c literature in the studied 昀椀eld?
8. Are the relevant details (including the pages and dates) of the experiment recorded in the
research data logbook?

4. SKILL (15)
1. Does the 昀椀nalist/team have the required laboratory, computation, observational and design
skills to obtain the supporting data?
2. Where was the project performed (i.e. home, school laboratory, university laboratory)
Did the student or team receive assistance from parents, teachers, scientists or engineers?
3. Was the project completed under adult supervision, or did the student/team work largely
alone?
4. Where did the equipment come from? Was it built independently by the 昀椀nalist or team?
Was it obtained on loan? Was it part of a laboratory where the 昀椀nalist/team worked?

5. CLARITY (10)
1. How clearly does the 昀椀nalist or team discuss his/her/their project and explain the
purpose, procedure, and conclusions? Watch out for memorized speeches that re昀氀ect little
understanding of principles.
2. Does the written material re昀氀ect the 昀椀nalist’s or team’s understanding of the research?
3. Are the important phases of the project presented in an orderly manner?
4. How clearly is the data presented?
5. How clearly are the results presented?
6. How well does the project display explain the project?
7. Was the presentation done in a forthright manner, without tricks or gadgets?
Did the 昀椀nalist/team perform all the project work, or did someone help?

TOTAL

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N A T I O N A L S CI E N C E A N D T E C H N O L O G Y F A I R ( N S T F )
BOARD OF JUDGES CONSOLIDATED SCORE SHEET

PHYSICAL SCIENCE – TEAM

Code RESEARCH PROJECT TITLE JUDGE 1 JUDGE 2 JUDGE 3 TOTAL RANK

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(Signature over printed name) (Signature over printed name) (Signature over printed name)
Judge 1 Judge 2 Judge 3
Date Signed: Date Signed: Date Signed:
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BOARD OF JUDGES – INDIVIDUAL SCORE SHEET

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE - INDIVIDUAL

CRITERIA
Code RESEARCH PROJECT TILE Creative Scientific Thoroughness Skill Clarity TOTAL
Ability Thought
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REFERENCES

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THE FOLLOWING REFERENCES ARE USED TO

SUPPORT THE AFOREMENTIONED GUIDELINES:

International Rules for Pre-College Science Research Guidelines for Science

and Engineering Fairs 2022–2023
https://sspcdn.blob.core.windows.net/昀椀les/Documents/SEP/ISEF/2023/Rules/Book.pdf

Roles and Responsibilities of Students and Adults

https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/international-rules/roles-and-responsibilities-of-
students-and-adults/

REGENERON ISEF - Rules Wizard

https://ruleswizard.societyforscience.org

Research Plan Templates

https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/2021-resources/

International Rules for Pre-Collegiate Research: Guideline for Science and Engineering
https://sspcdn.blob.core.windows.net/昀椀les/Documents/SEP/ISEF/2023/Resources/
Changes-to-International-Rules-2022-2023.pdfb

ISEF Overview of Forms and Dates

https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/overview-of-forms-and-dates/

Intel ISEF Af昀椀liated Fair Judging Guidelines

https://www.se昀椀.org/hsef/IntelISEF%20Judging%20Guidelines.pdf

ISEF Grand Award Judging Criteria

https://www.societyforscience.org/isef/grand-award/criteria/

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FAIR GUIDEBOOK
First Edition | May 2022
Bureau of Curriculum and Development
DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City 1600
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