239
Students
Talent Search 2013 Award
Ceremony
Recognition of the Outstanding Intellectual
Curiosity
Tonight’s Program
1. Introduction
2. The Talent Search Experience
3. Scoring and Results of the Math and Writing Tests
4. Honors Academies Descriptions
5. Honors Academy Application Process
6. Distribution of Certificates of Distinction
7. Participation Certificates will be available during
Cocktail Reception.
239
FIRST TIME IN LATIN AMERICA
Students
239 Students from 9 schools
• The Wenlock School
• The Southern Cross
• Colegio Tabancura
• The Grange School
• Dunalastair School
• Instituto Hebreo
• Santiago College
• Nido de Aguilas International School
• Craighouse
Connecting with peers
Challenging their knowledge
Stanford Talent Search
Math & English Writing
News & Press
El Mercurio
Revista Que Pasa
Challenging Experience
Looking for a
New Learning Experience
Why did schools decide
to participate?
The Grange School
Isabel Elizalde
The Grange School
Duncan Rose
The Southern Cross School
Rossana Moraga
Stanford Pre-Collegiate
Talent Search 2013
Kathlyn Gray
Director, Stanford Online High School
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Introduction
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies Programs include:
• Talent Search/Honors Academies:
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Singapore, Hong Kong, Chile
• Stanford Online High School
• Residential Summer Institutes
• OHSx
• Stanford International Youth Program
• Stanford Science Circle
Overview of the Talent Search
• Since 2002, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (formerly the Education
Program for Gifted Youth) has been offering the Talent Search
outside of the US.
• The purpose of the talent search is to
 Provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their
academic talent in a particular subject area.
 Allow students to participate in a challenging exam in an area of
academic interest.
 Help Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies connect with top students
and schools around the world.
Talent Search Chile
• In 2013, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies expanded the Talent Search
to Latin America.
• The Talent Search was taken by 239 students, coming from the best
schools in Santiago.
• We are proud of the students who took part in this initial offering of a
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Program in Santiago.
The English Writing and Math Tests
English Writing:
Students were given writing prompts and asked to “generate ideas”
and then write a fully developed essay that conveys their ideas
through examples and thoughtful analysis.
Math:
Each exam consisted of 20 very challenging problems, based on
the model of the International Math Olympiad. The exam is based
on mathematical thinking, not on a typical secondary school
mathematics curriculum. High scores on such an exam are very
rare and come with significant practice.
Scoring – English Writing
• Exams were evaluated on a rubric calibrated in five areas:
o Focus and Thesis
o Organization
o Development
o Style and Grammar
o Use of English
• In each area they could score up to six points for a total of 30 points
possible. The final score is the average of the five areas with a
maximum of 6 points.
• Exams were evaluated by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies English
instructors.
Scoring – Mathematics
• Each of the 20 problems were evaluated at 5 points per problem.
• For the first 17 problems, scores were assessed based on final
correct answer only.
• For the last three problems, students were asked to explain their
solutions, and they were granted partial credit, up to 5 points, for
their written answers.
• The exams were evaluated by mathematics instructional staff at
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies.
Results – English Writing
This scoring summary will be included in the packet that each student will
receive with his or her results.
• Writing Form A (grades 5-7)
 Grade 5 (5 students: High: 3.4, Median: 3.2, Mean: 3.3)
 Grade 6 (35 students: High: 5.1, Median: 3.2, Mean: 3.3)
 Grade 7 (43 students: High: 5.0, Median 3.7, Mean: 3.6)
• Writing Form B (grades 8-9)
 Grade 8 (41 students: High: 5.5, Median: 3.7, Mean: 3.7)
 Grade 9 (59 students: High: 5.9, Median: 4.3, Mean: 4.2)
• Writing Form C (grades 10-12)
 Grade 10 (41 students: High: 5.5, Median: 3.7, Mean: 3.9)
 Grade 11 (6 students: High: 4.8, Median: 3.9, Mean: 3.8)
Results – Mathematics
This scoring summary will be included in the packet that each student
will receive with his or her results.
• Mathematics Form A (grades 5-7)
 Grade 5 (4 students: High: 30, Median: 17.5, Mean: 19)
 Grade 6 (34 students: High: 55, Median: 20, Mean: 24)
 Grade 7 (45 students: High: 71, Median: 35, Mean: 34)
• Mathematics Form B (grades 8-9)
 Grade 8 (41 students: High: 32, Median: 10, Mean: 10)
 Grade 9 (56 students: High: 37.5, Median: 10, Mean: 11)
• Mathematics Form C (grades 10-12)
 Grade 10 (51 students: High: 29, Median: 5.5, Mean: 7)
 Grade 11(6 students: High: 22, Median: 3.5, Mean: 6)
Comparisons
• Student performance in this first offering of the Stanford Pre-
Collegiate Talent Search in Chile was slightly below similar exams
offered over the years in Asia.
• The level of interest for the exam was impressive, and this has been
a great opportunity for Stanford to connect with top students and top
schools in Latin America.
• We commend the students who participated in the Talent Search for
their performance in these challenging exams.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Honors
Academies
• As a next step in the offerings, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies will
provide the opportunity to participate in two-week intensive
courses during the summer holiday.
• These courses are intended for students who are academically
talented, and interested in deeper study in the course topics.
• These courses are designed to be engaging as well as academically
challenging.
Honors Academy Courses
• The following will be offered in Santiago in January 2014
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Mathematical Explorations
Mathematical Logic and Problem Solving
Creative Writing
Computer Programming
Psychology
Bioscience and Biotechnology
• I can share with you two samples of the curriculum content for
• Mathematical Logic and Problem Solving
• Creative Writing.
Logic and Problem Solving
•
For those who delight in solving challenging math problems and who
would like to further develop both their problem-solving and their logicalreasoning skills.
•
Problem solving is the activity of the mathematician, and logical
reasoning is the framework for this activity.
•
This course teaches methods of formal reasoning and strategies for
mathematical problem solving
•
The course shows how ingenuity and creativity are important in problem
solving.
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The course also emphasizes collaboration and teamwork through group
exercises.
Creative Writing
•
This course helps students develop the imaginative, critical, and
technical skills necessary for writing fiction and poetry.
•
The course follows the workshop model where students bring their own
stories and poems to class for group discussion, and students develop
the skills to constructively critique and workshop each other's work.
•
The course is taught by a range of instructors, including published
authors, current or former recipients of Stanford's prestigious Wallace
Stegner Fellowship for emerging writers, or other affiliated writing
professionals.
INSTRUCTORES DE LOS CURSOS
PERFIL
Rigurosamente seleccionados por Stanford University PCS.
• Candidatos a PHd, candidatos a Post Doctorados.
• Habilidades y experiencia para trabajar y tratar con niños y
adolescentes.
ESTRUCTURA DE LOS CURSOS
DURACION
• Dos semanas, 9.00am a 3.00pm todos los días de la semana.
• Desde el 6 de Enero al 17 de Enero de 2014
CUPOS POR CADA TALLER
• 17 – 20 estudiantes por clase.
CONTENIDO Y EVALUACION
• Se asignan tareas para la casa las cuales son diariamente evaluadas
por los instructores
• Entrega de certificados a cada estudiante.
• Evaluación personal escrita por el Instructor de Stanford.
COSTO
• USD 1,200
CURSOS OFRECIDOS POR NIVELES Y
REQUISITOS ACADEMICOS
• 5th – 7th:
 Creative writing
 Mathematical Explorations
• 8th – 9th: Creative writing
 Java & Robotics
 Logic and problem solving (haber completado un curso de
álgebra)
 Bioscience/Biotechnology (solo para 9th)
 Psychology
• 10th – 11th:
 Creative writing
 Artificial Intelligence (haber completado un curso de
programación en lenguaje Java o C++)
 Logic & Problem solving (haber completado un curso de
geometría)
 Bioscience/Biotechnology
 Psychology
CRONOGRAMA
POSTULACION
25-26/11/2013: Email a apoderados con link a postulación para los
cursos del Honor Academy
1/12/2013: Plazo final para postular
RESULTADOS
6/12/2013: Email a apoderados de todos los postulantes informando
resultado de postulación
INSCRIPCION Y PAGO
9/12/2013 – 13/12/2013: Inscripción y Pago de Matricula. USD 200
15/12/2013 – 20/12/2013: Pago del curso. USD 1,200
CALENDARIO HA
6/01/2014 – 17/01/2014: Cursos del Honor Academy
Distribution of Certificates
All students will be able to pick up their Certificate of Participation and their
results at the Cocktail Reception.
In addition, three categories of students will be recognized by special
certificates:
 Highest Distinction – Students scoring in the top 5 % at each grade
level
 High Distinction – Students scoring in the top 6 –10% at each grade
level
 Distinction – Students scoring in the top 11 – 15% at each grade level
Distinction / TS Math
Students scoring in the top 11 – 15% at each grade level
First
Last
School
Distinction
Grade
Exam
Julieta
Brañes
The Grange
Distinction
10
Math 10-12
Joaquín
Cánepa
Craighouse School
Distinction
10
Math 10-12
Carla
Gorrini
Southern Cross
Distinction
10
Math 10-12
Simon
Grass
Santiago College
Distinction
10
Math 10-12
Pedro
Alvarez
Colegio Tabancura
Distinction
9
Math 8-9
Valeria
Ergas
Santiago College
Distinction
8
Math 8-9
josefa
Sánchez
Craighouse School
Distinction
8
Math 8-9
Benjamín
Valdés
Santiago College
Distinction
8
Math 8-9
Javiera Andrea
Cabezas Parra
The Grange
Distinction
7
Math 5-7
Marina
Castro
The Grange
Distinction
7
Math 5-7
*Francisca
Jara
The Grange
Distinction
7
Math 5-7
*Catalina
Von Chrismar
The Southern Cross School Distinction
7
Math 5-7
High Distinction / TS Math
Students scoring in the top 6 –10% at each grade level
First
Last
School
Distinction
Grade
Exam
Sebastián
Behrmann
Dunalastair School
High Distinction
10
Math 10-12
Denisse
Schupper
Instituto Hebreo
High Distinction
10
Math 10-12
Andrés
Olivares
Dunalastair School
High Distinction
9
Math 8-9
Sofía
Correa
Santiago College
High Distinction
9
Math 8-9
Bernardita
Valenzuela
Dunalastair School
High Distinction
9
Math 8-9
Gabriela
Nuñez
Craighouse School
High Distinction
8
Math 8-9
Cristobal Javier
Zilleruelo
Craighouse School
High Distinction
8
Math 8-9
Daniel
Gutierrez
Craighouse School
High Distinction
8
Math 8-9
Alan
Piket
Instituto Hebreo
High Distinction
7
Math 5-7
Diego
Chahuan
Craighouse School
High Distinction
7
Math 5-7
Vittorio
Corbo
The Grange
High Distinction
6
Math 5-7
Eitan
Rapaport
Craighouse School
High Distinction
6
Math 5-7
Micaela
Silva
Wenlock School
High Distinction
6
Math 5-7
Highest Distinction / TS Math
Students scoring in the top 5% at each grade level
First
Last
School
Distinction
Grade
Exam
Enrique
Elsaca
The Southern Cross School Highest Distinction
11
Math 10-12
Pablo
Alvarez
Colegio Tabancura
Highest Distinction
10
Math 10-12
Benjamin
Domb
Wenlock School
Highest Distinction
10
Math 10-12
Raúl Andrés
Zilleruelo Cañas
Craighouse School
Highest Distinction
9
Math 8-9
Francisca
Viñuela
Santiago College
Highest Distinction
9
Math 8-9
Francisco
Birrell
Colegio Tabancura
Highest Distinction
9
Math 8-9
Allison
O'Malley
Nido de Aguilas Int.School
Highest Distinction
9
Math 8-9
Ariel
Kauderer
Instituto Hebreo
Highest Distinction
8
Math 8-9
Matías
Chen
The Grange
Highest Distinction
7
Math 5-7
Matías Ignacio
Moreno Camsen
Dunalastair School
Highest Distinction
7
Math 5-7
Francisco
Hola
Craighouse School
Highest Distinction
7
Math 5-7
Daniel
Zegers Storandt
The Southern Cross School Highest Distinction
7
Math 5-7
Matías Antonio
Berríos Ortigas
Wenlock School
Highest Distinction
6
Math 5-7
Gabriela Paz
Held Castro
Wenlock School
Highest Distinction
6
Math 5-7
Javiera
Vásquez
Wenlock School
Highest Distinction
5
Math 5-7
Distinction / TS English Writing
Students scoring in the top 11 – 15% at each grade level
First
Constanza
Last
Matta
School
Distinction
Grade
Exam
Nido de Aguilas
Distinction
11
EW 10-12
Bárbara Natalia González
The Grange
Distinction
10
EW10-12
Simon
Grass
Santiago College
Distinction
10
EW 10-12
Sofía
Manfredi
Santiago College
Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Diego
Lavados
Santiago College
Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Andres
Olivares
Dunalastair School
Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Diego
Campusano
The Grange
Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Andres
Olivares
Dunalastair School
Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Diego
Campusano
The Grange
Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Elena
Matetic
Santiago College
Distinction
8
EW 8-9
Benjamín
Valdés
Santiago College
Distinction
8
EW 8-9
Antonia Paz
Araya Dominguez
Wenlock School
Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Camila
Diaz
Wenlock School
Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Laura
Mandiola
Craighouse School
Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Felipe
Martinez
Craighouse School
Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Andreina
Diaz
Craighouse School
Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Paloma
Viel
Craighouse School
Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Gabriela Paz
Held Castro
Wenlock School
Distinction
6
EW 5-7
Javiera
Vásquez
Wenlock School
Distinction
5
EW 5-7
High Distinction / TS English Writing
Students scoring in the top 6 –10% at each grade level
First
Last
School
Distinction
Grade
Exam
María Victoria
Landaeta
Nido de Aguilas Int. School
High Distinction
10
EW 10-12
Michael
Clemans
Dunalastair School
High Distinction
10
EW 10-12
Jiae Cristina
KIM
Nido de Aguilas Int. School
High Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Sofía
Correa
Santiago College
High Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Sofia
Abuhadba
Santiago College
High Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Antonia
Sanders
Santiago College
High Distinction
8
EW 8-9
Maureen
Cooper
The Grange
High Distinction
8
EW 8-9
Beatriz
Riveros Borquez
The Grange
High Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Amparo
Guerra
Dunalastair School
High Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Fabiola
Garuti
The Southern Cross School High Distinction
6
EW 5-7
Florencia Paz
Quintana Dabed
Wenlock School
6
EW 5-7
High Distinction
Highest Distinction / TS English Writing
Students scoring in the top 5% at each grade level
First
Last
School
Distinction
Sebastián
de Vries
Dunalastair School
Highest Distinction
10
EW 10-12
Sebastián
Behrmann
Dunalastair School
Highest Distinction
10
EW 10-12
Allison
O'Malley
Nido de Aguilas Int. School Highest Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Hee Yun
Choi
Nido de Aguilas Int. School Highest Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Martín
Bugueño
The Southern Cross School Highest Distinction
9
EW 8-9
Rosario
Obregon
Santiago College
Highest Distinction
8
EW 8-9
Mariana
Sardon
The Grange
Highest Distinction
8
EW 8-9
Daniel
Zegers Storandt
The Southern Cross School Highest Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Colomba
Aste
The Grange
Highest Distinction
7
EW 5-7
Elisa
Mutizábal
The Southern Cross School Highest Distinction
6
EW 5-7
Ignacia
Aspillaga
Wenlock School
6
EW 5-7
Highest Distinction
Grade
Exam
Conclusion
• We thank you for your participation in the first Stanford PreCollegiate Studies Talent Search offered in Latin America.
• As a next step, and for a different kind of opportunity, we hope
you consider one of the Honors Academy courses this summer.
• We look forward to developing the Stanford relationship with you
and your schools in the years to come.
• Thank you!
Thanks!!