Josephians Win Awards at Problem X (PX) Challenge

By Mrs Josephine Lee
Problem X (PX) Challenge is a new programme jointly organised by the Gifted Education Branch, Ministry of Education (MOE) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in 2020. The target participants are Year 2 to 4 students who demonstrate strong aptitude, passion and motivation for inquiry in Science and Mathematics. Participants will form teams of 3-4 members to work on a given complex real-world problem, seeking possible solutions for it by considering different perspectives and leveraging the knowledge of different disciplines, particularly in Science and Mathematics. The solutions proposed have to be supported by sound research, and analysis and evaluation of available data and practices.

The focus for problem-solving in 2020 is the COVID-19 outbreak. Participants assumed the role of an Infectious Disease Response Team formed by Public Service, Singapore to address public concerns and allay fears based on an assessment of the outbreak trajectory. The challenge required participants to produce a video clip and an accompanying report that would offer the Singapore public an informed understanding of the COVID-19 situation at a particular juncture in time.

SJI sent 2 teams of Year 4 IP students, 2 teams of Year 2 IP students and 1 team of Year 2 OP students. They were mentored by Mr Jerry Tai, Ms Doris Koh and Mrs Josephine Lee. Both the Year 4 IP teams reached the finals and obtained the Commendation Award while one of the Year 2 IP team received a Special Award.

Congratulations to all the participants who attained the following awards:

(1) Two Year 4 (2020) IP teams were awarded Commendation Awards:
St. Joseph Institution Team 1

• Tan Ying Liang Torance (ML402)

• Colin Toh Sze Peng (ML402)

• Pang Wei Wen Samuel (MN401)

• Lee Xavia (MN401)

St. Joseph Institution Team 2

• Surya Subramanian (MN401)

• Timothy Tan (MN401)

• Loh Zi Quan Keith (MN401)

• Then Jan Wei (MN401)

(2) One Year 2 (2020) team was awarded a Special Award (task 1)
St. Joseph Institution Team 5

• Fan Enrui (ML201)

• Chung Dohyun (ML201)

• Damien Lau Jia Hui (ML201)

• Joshua Chng Jun Wen (ML201)