Impromptu Speech

Sci-MATh is originally focused on the advancements in science, math, arts, and technology. Experts in these fields are invited to share their knowledge and expertise with young learners in order to expand their horizons beyond the classroom. It is eventually seen as an opportunity to include the communication arts as part of the convention given that human interaction is essential in accomplishing the goals of this event. Hence, this year will be the launch of the impromptu competition to let participants showcase their skills in communication and share their knowledge on groundbreaking topics in science and technology. 

1. This event is open to all levels of Junior High School students from private and public schools. Participating schools must choose one (1) bona fide student to represent them in the competition.

2. Only the first 20 participants  with complete requirements upon registration process will be accommodated in the contest. Official participating schools will receive a notice via email. 

3. The criteria for judging are as follows:

Speech Presentation 30%

Speech Organization 20%

Subject Matter 30%

Language 20%

4.  The top three students will receive the following:

1. The impromptu speech will be held via zoom. The zoom link will be given to the participants before the day of the interschool competition. Only the participants are allowed to join the zoom conference. 

2. The order of performance is random. Participants must be in the designated zoom conference 5 minutes before the set time. 

3. The question will be given during the contest proper based on the theme of the 14th Sci-MATh Interschool Challenge (Agham at Teknolohiya: Kabalikat sa Maunlad at Matatag na Kinabukasan).

4. Each participant will be given 60 seconds to prepare and organize his/her speech inside the breakout room and 90 seconds to deliver his/her speech in the main room. The rest of the participants will be moved to the waiting room. 

5. In case a participant exceeds 90 seconds in delivering his/her speech, the organizer will mute his/her microphone and proceed to the next participant. 

6. Participants should ALWAYS turn on their cameras throughout the contest, capturing up to the whole body. 

7. Participants must remain muted unless instructed or it is his/her turn to deliver the speech. 

8. The timer will still continue in case of technical glitches on the participant’s end.

9. The use of notecards and audio-visual materials is prohibited.

10. The decision of the judges is final and irrevocable.