Research Studies

The Research Studies curriculum empowers students to investigate authentic questions, think critically and apply research to real world challenges. Through inquiry and innovation, they develop as ethical, self directed learners and contributors to the knowledge community.

Last updated 6 August 2026

Research Studies

The curriculum is designed to develop information literacy and research skills in our students, prepare them for lifelong learning, and enable them to contribute to the knowledge community to effect societal improvement. The curriculum also readies our students for higher-level external mentorship projects with universities and institutes of higher learning, where they are given avenues to challenge their cognitive development and creativity through research work under the guidance of a professional.

Project assignments are inquiry-based and constructivist in approach, focusing on the process of authentic learning in solving problems. In this way, a platform is provided for our students to integrate and apply their knowledge from the classroom to real world issues. They are able to engage in research projects in a range of areas, including Science, Mathematics, Engineering, IT, Business, Humanities, Creative Writing and the Fine Arts. As projects are typically of a high intellectual standard, many of our students go on to showcase their work at various local and international programmes and competitions, including the Singapore Science & Engineering Fair, Odyssey of the Mind and Future Problem Solving Program.

Key Understandings

Knowledge is not finite as it is constantly being generated and refined through research
Inquiry is the basis of research
Research is a planned, systematic process
Research entails ethical and social responsibility
The development of effective Habits of Mind is essential for self-directed, lifelong learning

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate information literacy skills
Effectively conduct self-directed learning
Demonstrate responsibility in the use of and generation of knowledge
Communicate their stand effectively and convincingly
Craft reports which adhere to recommended academic standards and/or create an innovative artefact
Reflect on the process of knowledge seeking and generation through keeping a portfolio
Develop personal effectiveness to facilitate positive social interaction and effective team building
Appreciate and effectively apply the Habits of Mind to regulate their behaviour through critical and creative thinking

Scope & Sequence

Overview of the Curriculum

YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3
Focus: Developing Inquiry and Research Skills Weekly Skills Build-Up Lessons * Creative and Critical Thinking * Research Process and Design * Information Literacy * Data Collection	Focus: Demonstrating Proficiency in Inquiry and Research Participation in school-based academic research projects, specialised clusters or creative problem solving programmes * Research Planning and Design * Data Collection and Analysis * Project Management and Collaborative Work * Portfolio and Report Writing * Oral Presentation (in-house)	Focus: Pursuing Research with Intensity Participation in above curriculum-level school-based academic research projects, specialised clusters or creative problem solving programmes * Research Planning and Design * Data Collection and Analysis * Project Management and Collaborative Work * Portfolio and Report Writing * Oral Presentation (in-house) * Public Presentation and/or Publication The development of effective Habits of Mind is infused throughout all four years of the curriculum.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Focus: Developing Inquiry and Research Skills

Weekly Skills Build-Up Lessons

* Creative and Critical Thinking
* Research Process and Design
* Information Literacy
* Data Collection

Focus: Demonstrating Proficiency in Inquiry and Research

Participation in school-based academic research projects, specialised clusters or creative problem solving programmes

* Research Planning and Design
* Data Collection and Analysis
* Project Management and Collaborative Work
* Portfolio and Report Writing
* Oral Presentation (in-house)

Focus: Pursuing Research with Intensity

Participation in above curriculum-level school-based academic research projects, specialised clusters or creative problem solving programmes

* Research Planning and Design
* Data Collection and Analysis
* Project Management and Collaborative Work
* Portfolio and Report Writing
* Oral Presentation (in-house)
* Public Presentation and/or Publication

The development of effective Habits of Mind is infused throughout all four years of the curriculum.