Introduction - Singapore International Math Contests Centre



left000 SIMCC Pte Ltd 55 Lorong L, Telok Kurau, #03-69 Bright Centre, Singapore 425500 Website: ACRA #: 201713700W Email: admin@ Tel: (65) 6873 0803 ~ International Recognition for Academic Achievements through Global Competitions--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instructions for studentsIntroductionDear students,This document contains instructions so that sit for our competitions from your home. This is due to the ever rapidly changing situation regarding Covid-19. As such, we have allowed students to sit for the tests from their home.To ensure that there is no cheating, your parent/guardian will also be required to join a Zoom video conference and video you are taking the test, for the whole duration of the test. This is to ensure that students do not cheat by referring to external reference materials. Also, the students are only allowed to do their workings on a small whiteboard. Best Regards,SIMCC AdminItems required for studentsLaptop/Desktop with Zoom installed (Safari browser not allowed to do test)Headset + MicrophoneWebcam (If not already present on Laptop)Physical Whiteboard (For doing of workings)Items required for parentsSmartphone/Tablet/Laptop with Zoom installedWebcam (If not already present on Laptop)Set upEnsure that all equipment is working before the test, if any are not working, you will not be allowed to take part.Parent will set up smartphone/laptop so that the camera has an unobstructed full view of the student taking the competition. Parents may use a tripod as we have to observe the student for the entire duration of the contests. Please ensure that your device has sufficient battery or is plugged into a power source.Teacher will pass you 2 Zoom links, 1 for you and 1 for your parent/guardian.Parents will join the Zoom link. There will be a prompt to enter your name, please enter the name of the Student, and share the video so that we have an unobstructed view of the student.If the video disconnects without a valid reason, we will consider the student to be cheating and will disqualify the student and his score will be void.Only when the student has submitted their answers and completed the test/when time is up, students will be given instructions on what to do next by the teacher.RulesStudents are only allowed to communicate with the teacher and invigilator and are not allowed to communicate with other students in any form whatsoever. Students who are found to have broken this rule will be disqualified and their scores will be void. To get the teachers attention, students may “Raise their hand” via Zoom.Students are not allowed to use calculators or electronic devices of any kind.Student are always to have their webcam and microphone turned on, as well as their secondary camera (Parent’s/Guardian’s Device)Students are not allowed to record or capture any of the questions, students caught doing so will be disqualified. Students are only allowed to have Google Chrome/Internet Explorer open with only 1 tab open. In the case of a disconnect please resolve the internet issue as soon as possible, then re-join the Zoom meeting and continue with the questions.Should you face any problems, raise your hand and either the teacher or SIMCC Invigilator will assist you.WARNING*ANY STUDENT CAUGHT CHEATING, BREAKING ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND WILL BE BARRED FROM FUTURE SIMCC COMPETITIONS*How to download and install Zoom (Windows)Go to “Zoom Client for Meetings”Run installer once download is complete to install Zoom.How to do equipment check before contest (Student)Join test meeting at on “Join”Click “Open Zoom” when prompted.Zoom will open. Here you can check if your webcam is working. Once everything is ok, click “Join with Video”After that, you will be able to hear a ringtone, this is to check your headset. If you hear it, click “Yes” to move on to the next test.Now we will test your microphone, follow the instructions given.Once all equipment has been tested to be working, you can leave the meeting.How to join Zoom meetingOn the contest day, the teacher will send 2 Zoom links to the student. 1 for the student and another for the second camera to monitor the student. (Zoom links look like this: )Click on the link and you should see a screen like this.Click on Open Zoom to join the meeting and click on “Join with video”How to share screenAfter joining the Zoom meeting click on “Share Screen”.Then, select “Screen” and click on ”Share”.How to log in to Online Contest PlatformGo to and login with the username/index number and password given by the teacher. (Safari browser not allowed to do test)Once in, you should see this screen.Only click on “Enter! once your teacher has given instructions.What to do after finishingOnce you have finished all questions and have clicked on submit, you will see this screen.After that, wipe your whiteboard and write “Done” on it and show it to the camera. The teacher will confirm that you have submitted. You may stop sharing and leave the meeting once the teacher or invigilator grants you permission. ................
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